IWA receives funding for Longford wheelchair accessible bus

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €2 million in funding under Measure 2 of the CLÁR Programme which will allow community groups to purchase vehicles designed to transport people who have mobility issues or people being treated for cancer.

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Longford has been allocated €40,781 towards the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus.

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is to receive €40,033 for the purchase of a four wheel drive vehicle, with the Order of Malta in Westmeath and Roscommon being allocated €130,00 (€65,000 each) for community ambulances.

Minister Humphreys said, “This year, 37 organisations have been successful under this Measure – the highest number of projects to date. The total funding provided to mobility, cancer care and Community First Responders to close to €8 million since 2018.

“In that period over 155 projects have been delivered. I will do all I can to ensure these services continue into the future.”