Money delivered so far to Dublin North Central €30.7 million
Tuesday, 09 September 2008 22:14

Deputy Finian McGrath has confirmed that €30.7m has been delivered so far to Dublin North Central in his deal with the Government. This money has been paid out to North Central groups, Health and Disability Services, schools and other community based organisations. All have been informed as they were delivered.

Finian said his deal was to deliver for Northsiders and he was delighted that this has now happened. He is looking forward to future invest ments being rolled out. He thanked and commended the people for sticking with him.

Breakdown is as follows:

1. €2.5 million Beaumont Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Services.
2. €6 million to clean up Dublin Bay.
3. €3 million to Northside H.S.E for essential repairs for the Elderly living on their own.
4. €1,165,485 for Disabled Project in Coolock.
5 €980,000 in grants to North Central Community Groups.
6. €2.5 million extra to provide additional residential respite and day places for people with a disability.
7. €760,000 on the Independent examination of the Stardust Fire including €300,000 provided to the Committee.
8. Final Phase of €16.6m to the Orthopaedic Hospital in Clontarf currently under construction. Which will result in 32 Rehab and 32 long stay beds.
9. 110 staff members appointed to Frontline services at Beaumont Hospital.
10. 117 new employees in frontline services since September in Health on the Northside.
11. Improved educational resources and services in Marino and Fairview. Schools have been informed.
12. Extra Gardai on the beat in our area.






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