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Minister Humphreys announces â¬2.3 million in Dormant Accounts Funding for Carers and People with Disabilities
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys TD has announced the provision of funding for 17 projects to support and improve employment (including self-employment) opportunities for carers and people with disabilities.
The 17 projects will receive funding in excess of â¬2.3 million.
The funding is part of the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2021 and is administered by the Department of Social Protection in conjunction with Pobal.
Among the projects approved include:
ChildVision - â¬196,955: To fund a Pathways to Employment project which will provide a package of specialist supports for young adults aged 18-25 with Multiple Disability and Vision Impairment.