“We have seen so much achieved to date but we will all need to redouble our efforts to deliver on the remaining key objectives of the plan” – O’Dowd.
Aother €350k has been secured by the Department of Justice under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2023 to support communities in Drogheda as part of the Drogheda Implementation Plan.
Welcoming the news, local TD local Fergus O’Dowd said “We are seeing real change on the ground in Drogheda which was clearly evident in the first biannual Progress Report which was published by my colleague Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, on Monday.
“The government is stepping up and delivering on their commitment to support Vivian Geiran’s scoping report recommendations and the money secured today will help the implementation board to continue their vital work into 2023.
“This is the first time that a cohesive plan has been put in place to deal with community safety, wellbeing and deficits in key areas of service provision in Drogheda as it continues to develop at considerable pace.
“We have seen so much achieved to date but we will all need to redouble our efforts to deliver on the remaining key objectives of the plan.
“I would like to thank Drogheda Implementation Board Coordinator Grainne Berrill and Chairperson, Michael Keogh, alongside the LMETB under the leadership of Martin O’Brien, the local Gardaí and all of the other key stakeholders who continue to drive this plan forward with such dedication and determination.”
