MAR 2005

€3.9m for Moville Housing Project

A voluntary housing project at the site of the former convent in Moville has been allocated nearly €3.9 million by the Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal, Noel Ahern T.D.

The Department's Capital Funding Schemes for voluntary housing projects will fund accommodation for the elderly. The North and West Housing (Ireland) Ltd in co-operation with Donegal County Council will provide the 30 unit housing project.

Moville TD Cecilia Keaveney, said "This investment in voluntary housing is a vital injection for a most worthy project on the site of the old convent on the Main Street of Moville. The recognition by the department endorses the work of the volunteers behind it. As I have said before, in every voluntary group we see people that give so much of their valuable time to help others in their community." Deputy Keaveney went on to say " This is an important day. It has been a long road from the original concept that has been developed by the group. The day that the money is secured is such a high point and a relief." She also pointed out that there will be more hurdles to be cleared before the North and West Housing Plan could go ahead. "I know there will probably still be anxious moments for all involved until the day the units are allocated and I wish the group well and look forward to the completion of both these projects.

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