Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Teresa Costello has welcomed over €170,000 in funding for South Dublin Local Sports Partnership (LSP) announced by her party colleague, Minister of State Thomas Byrne. The funding is part of a total of over €5m announced recently 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.
Cllr Costello 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 for dormant accounts has a real impact on individuals in our communities in South Dublin and this new round of funding will help support those living with disadvantages or with disabilities to have greater opportunities to participate in activities they have a passion for.
“In South Dublin we have a very strong sporting community. You have seen how well our fantastic Olympians and Paralympians performed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this year. We must continue to build on this momentum and that starts within the grass roots of our community.”
