€7m in funding for Irish emigrant groups in UK
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has announced details of a grant scheme as part of the Emigrant Support Programme.
Under the scheme almost €7mwill be granted to 116 organisations in the UK.
Mr Gilmore made the announcement in London today, where he is addressing Irish community groups.
Since the establishment of the Emigrant Support Programme in 2004, over €65m has been allocated in support of Irish communities in Britain.
"“These grants demonstrate the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting the work of Irish organisations abroad, particularly those providing frontline services to the elderly and socially disadvantaged," Deputy Gilmore said.
"The focus of our funding in Britain remains on assisting the most vulnerable of our Diaspora," he added.
I am delighted that, given the many conflicting demands currently on the public purse, I was able to ensure that funding for frontline organisations was maintained close to 2010 levels.”
