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09/03/2005
Irish language daycare centre receives cash boost
A West Belfast Irish Language Daycare Centre is to receive £500,000 funding from the Department for Social Development (DSD), it was announced today.
The funding will enable Ionad Uibh Eachach to provide a dedicated day care and after school unit, a renovated centre for parents including an IT suite and new outdoor play area for around 150 children.
Speaking during a visit to the centre, Deputy Secretary of the DSD, John McGrath said: “Our Action Plan initiative has provided around £275 million to over 350 projects across Northern Ireland. This grant will enable Ionad Uibh Eachach to renovate and extend its premises to enable it to provide full time childcare to the Beechmount, Clonard and Falls communities.
“Ionad Uibh Eachach is an excellent example of an organisation that has engaged successfully with other local community organisations and statutory bodies to provide a joined up approach to meeting local needs.”
Work is expected to begin on the project this summer and be completed in the autumn.
Ionad Uibh Eachach was established in 1990.
(MB/SP)
The funding will enable Ionad Uibh Eachach to provide a dedicated day care and after school unit, a renovated centre for parents including an IT suite and new outdoor play area for around 150 children.
Speaking during a visit to the centre, Deputy Secretary of the DSD, John McGrath said: “Our Action Plan initiative has provided around £275 million to over 350 projects across Northern Ireland. This grant will enable Ionad Uibh Eachach to renovate and extend its premises to enable it to provide full time childcare to the Beechmount, Clonard and Falls communities.
“Ionad Uibh Eachach is an excellent example of an organisation that has engaged successfully with other local community organisations and statutory bodies to provide a joined up approach to meeting local needs.”
Work is expected to begin on the project this summer and be completed in the autumn.
Ionad Uibh Eachach was established in 1990.
(MB/SP)
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