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Childcare Grant welcomed by local community
Minister Brendan Smith has welcomed the decision by Mr Michael McDowell, T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to approve a capital grant of € 473,557 to Drumlane Community Partnership, Milltown, Belturbet towards the provision of a new childcare facility.
Minister Smith stated that this major funding will ensure that the new childcare building will have state of the art facilities and it will be of great benefit to the area.
The Fianna Fáil Deputy added that this is further evidence of this Government’s commitment to the provision of a whole range of new childcare facilities throughout the county. He added that the funding is being provided under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000 – 2006 which is funded by the Irish Government and the European Union and this Programme is increasing the supply and quality of childcare places throughout the country.
Minister Smith has also welcomed grant assistance of € 17,995 to Ballyhaise Community Playschool and he complimented the local committee on their efforts.
