Looking back at 2022 in Longford: January- Longford set for €6 million funding tonic
Longford's emergence into a new post-pandemic era was given a significant multi-million euro tonic in January thanks to a string of State backed financial supports.
Close to €6m was announced by various governmental and statutory bodies aimed at kickstarting the county's continued economic renaissance.
The largest sum saw eight schools across the county secure €2.6m under the State's Summer Works Scheme.
The announcement, totalling €65m nationwide, was made by Education Minister Norma Foley in a move which was universally endorsed by local politicians.
“School communities have done an exceptional job in adapting to the changes required to operate safely in a Covid-19 environment,” said Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty.
Separately, close to €2.4m was allocated to Longford County Council with a view to developing a series of walking and cycling projects.
The €2.38m investment forms part of a countrywide €289 million package of grants for 1,200 cycle lanes, safe school routes and walkways to be completed this year.
Senator Micheál Carrigy said the funding from the National Transport Authority will deliver high quality upgrades to walking and cycling infrastructure, with sustainable transport modes vital as we emerge from the Covid pandemic.
There was also confirmation that St Christopher's Services is to receive €700,000 by way of capital investment.