Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Brendan Smith has welcomed the eligibility for up to 15 Centres in Counties Cavan and Monaghan to apply for funding for older persons Day Centre and Meals on Wheels Community Care services.
This scheme is being introduced by my Fianna Fáil colleagues, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Older People Mary Butler and will be available to support around 400 Section 39 community organisations across the country by providing extra financial support of up to €25,000 per organisation. The funding is designed to support improvements to the physical premises for Day Centres and Meals on Wheels services. It can be used to upgrade kitchens and other facilities, and to purchase equipment.
Since its establishment, the Meals on Wheels service has been vital to many communities across the country, providing approximately 2.7 million meals last year.
Speaking on the availability of this funding, Deputy Brendan Smith said: “I am delighted that so many community organisations are eligible to apply for this funding. This funding can go towards improving many Day Centres who may need upgrades to their facilities and will help these centres cater for the needs of people who avail of their services.”
“Older person Day Centres and Meals on Wheels services are such a vital service for so many, and many people rely on it. They offer a safe and welcoming environment where people can access these essential services as well as allowing people to engage in social activities.”
“People want to be able to live at home for longer, and that doesn’t always mean care in their home. For people to have access to these Day Centres and essential services, it gives them a sense of purpose, social interaction, and a safe environment to meet friends.”
“Fianna Fáil in government have almost doubled funding for the national Meals on Wheels service from over €3 million in 2022 to over €6 million this year. I would encourage all 15 eligible centres in Cavan/Monaghan to apply for this funding”, concluded Brendan Smith TD.
| Day Centre | ASI – CAVAN DAY CARE | Cavan |
| Meals on Wheels | Cavan Co Local Development | Cavan |
| Day Centre | COOTEHILL DAY CARE CENTRE, 1 DRUMLIN DRIVE | Cavan |
| Meals on Wheels | Kingscourt Social Services Cavan | Cavan |
| Day Centre | ASI – CLOUGHVALLEY DAY CARE CENTRE, CARRICKMACROSS | Monaghan |
| Day Centre | ASI – MONAGHAN | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Castleblayney Meals and Wheels | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Clones Development Society | Monaghan |
| Day Centre | DRUMKILL DAY CARE CENTRE, THREE MILE HOUSE | Monaghan |
| Day Centre | IONTAS DAY CARE, IONTAS CENTRE | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Knockatallon Community Development Clg | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Lisdoonan Recreational And Development Association | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Monaghan Integrated Development Co MoW | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Truagh Spirit Community Food Service | Monaghan |
| Meals on Wheels | Tydavnet Millenium Club | Monaghan |
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