Fianna Fáil senator Eugene Murphy has welcomed €122,100 in funding for Roscommon Local Sports Partnership (LSP), announced this week by his party colleague, Minister of State Thomas Byrne.
The funding is part of a total of over €5m announced in Dormant Accounts Funding awarded to Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland.
The Dormant Accounts Funding allows unclaimed funds from accounts in credit institutions in Ireland to be utilised for projects focused on overcoming the barriers and challenges to participation in sport for those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, or those affected by a disability.
Senator Murphy said, “I am delighted to welcome this latest round of funding that proves Fianna Fáil’s commitment in government to bring the benefits of sport and physical activity to those experiencing disadvantage or with disabilities.
“Funding from dormant accounts has a real impact on individuals in our communities here in Roscommon and this new round of funding will help support those living with disadvantage or with disabilities to have greater opportunities to participate in activities they have a passion for”.
