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11/12/2013
€47.7m Unlocked For Disadvantaged Communities
€47.7m is being allocated to the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) in 2014.
Community and Local Government Minister Phil Hogan has announced the funding, which is expected to enable 44,000 people to engage in one-to-one interventions to assist in returning to employment and sustain 650 jobs in Local Development Companies.
The LCDP tackles poverty and social exclusion in disadvantaged communities by training and re-skilling in order to help people re-enter the workforce.
"We operate in an environment of shrinking resources; nevertheless we must continue to do more with less," Mr Hogan said.
"I want to see Local Development Company’s maintain key services and supports through prioritising resources at the front-line. There is an onus on all groups to strive to improve service delivery and to do so at a significantly reduced cost to the public purse.
"I am pleased to have been able to provide a significant level of funding that will support local communities in these difficult economic times for the country."
(IT/CD)
Community and Local Government Minister Phil Hogan has announced the funding, which is expected to enable 44,000 people to engage in one-to-one interventions to assist in returning to employment and sustain 650 jobs in Local Development Companies.
The LCDP tackles poverty and social exclusion in disadvantaged communities by training and re-skilling in order to help people re-enter the workforce.
"We operate in an environment of shrinking resources; nevertheless we must continue to do more with less," Mr Hogan said.
"I want to see Local Development Company’s maintain key services and supports through prioritising resources at the front-line. There is an onus on all groups to strive to improve service delivery and to do so at a significantly reduced cost to the public purse.
"I am pleased to have been able to provide a significant level of funding that will support local communities in these difficult economic times for the country."
(IT/CD)
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