Unemployment blackspots in eight counties will receive more than £9 million under joint Government and EU funding. The aim is to revitalise communities and boost job-creation, Mr Gay Mitchell, Minister of State for European Affairs and Local Development, said yesterday; several hundred jobs are expected.
The partnership bodies and community development groups receiving funding are: Bluebell/ Inchicore/Kilmainham/Rialto Partnership; Galway City Partnership; Cumas Conamara; West Clare Community Development Company; Listowel Baronies; Athlone Community Task Force; Ennis West Partners; Arklow Community Enterprise; BAND Borrisokane.