Two Louth groups to receive State support with energy bills

Ionad Na nDaoine An tShlanaitheora Cuideachta Teo (Redeemer Resource Centre) in Dundalk and Drogheda Special Olympics Club are to receive funding under the €10 million Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS), as a one-off contribution towards their increased energy bills for 2022.

The two Louth groups were among the 238 successful organisations who will receive funding in the second tranche of successful applicants to the scheme, announced today.

Ionad Na nDaoine An tShlanaitheora Cuideachta Teo is to receive €3,197 in funding support, while Drogheda Special Olympics Club is to receive €443. 

Further tranches of funding are to be announced and paid shortly. Making the announcement today, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien, said that applications will be accepted until 24 February 2023, with other groups around the country encouraged to apply.

Minister Joe O’Brien said: “All the information is on the Pobal website now and applications will remain open until 24 February. I really want to assist as many organisations as we can so I urge any eligible organisations to apply as soon as possible so that we can get that support out to you quickly.”

This initiative forms part of a range of measures introduced in Budget 2023 to meet higher energy costs for households, businesses and community organisations and it the department says, it complements its supports to the community and voluntary sector, promoting sustainable, inclusive and empowered communities across Ireland.

The government is also urging householders and businesses to ensure that they are availing of the supports that are in place – and to stay warm and well this winter. For more information visit www.gov.ie/ReduceYourUse.