Dillon highlights mental health grants worth up to €30,000

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted that the application portal is now open for the Mental Health Grants for Community & Voluntary Agencies 2022. This is a fund worth €1million to be distributed in partnership with Mental Health Ireland. The purpose of the fund is to support the work of a number of smaller local groups who deliver vital mental health services across the country. The grants awarded will be between €5,000 and €30,000. Deputy Dillon said: "The opening of this funding to applications is part of the €10 million, once-off, additional allocation for mental health announced as part of Budget 2022. This is in line with the Government’s commitment to further enhance the experiences of people using mental health services and supports. The €1 million fund allocated for the Mental Health Grants for Community & Voluntary Agencies 2022 is critical to ensure the benefits of this funding is felt locally. It will provide once-off grants ranging from €5,000 to €30,000. The funding is designed to encourage and support local voluntary groups to respond to the particular mental health needs of their local areas. There are a range of projects which are eligible for this funding, but they must align to the four domains of Sharing the Vision or seven goals of Connecting for Life. More details on the domains and goals along with project eligibility and the application process can be found on the website of Mental Health Ireland. With a funding pot of €1million and once-off grants ranging from €5,000 to €30,000, I would strongly encourage local organisations around Mayo to consider making an application as soon as possible." For more information, please see: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/grants2022.

Medical Card Dental Services collapse in Mayo - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on the Department of Health and the HSE to take emergency action to address 'the alarming lack of dentists offering services to Medical Card patients through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme/DTSS. Speaking in the Dáil recently, Deputy Conway-Walsh said: "Of all the dental practices throughout the county of Mayo, only one is currently treating Medical Card patients and taking on new patients, but even then, only for specific treatments.

Putting Manners on the Irish

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

On September 6, 1798, a division of the Leicestershire Militia comprising almost six hundred men under the command of the 5th Duke of Rutland, passed through Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Development Plan as it stands will not be accepted

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

The current draft of the new county development plan was described as having "some very disturbing stuff in it" by a councillor this week.

Students in Westport surprise Charlie Bird during visit

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Former RTÉ news reporter Charlie Bird received an emotional welcome last Friday from the 340 pupils at Scoil Phádraig, Westport, during a visit in advance of his ‘Climb With Charlie’ fundraiser on Croagh Patrick on April 2.

Mayo Vet elected Deputy President of Veterinary Council of Ireland

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the independent statutory body responsible for the regulation of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the public interest and in the interests of animal health and welfare, has appointed Vivienne Duggan as President of the Veterinary Council and Rachel Brown as Deputy President of the Veterinary Council.

Time to move on from funding return debate - say councillors

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

It is time to move on from debates in the council chamber over the revelation that Mayo County Council had to refund over €1m drawn down for projects that were then not worked on - a number of councillors in Castlebar Municipal District said this week.

Councillors differ on next steps for Breaffy speed limit

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

There was a fracturing of opinions amongst councillors on the next steps to take in relation to the reduction of speed limits in Breaffy, at the January meeting of the Castlebar Municipal District.

Mayo students at NUIG receive scholarships

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Brenda Chanza (Swinford), Aine Mitchell (Ballina), and Rida Naseer (Ballyhaunis) were among ten students at NUI Galway who have been awarded scholarships at a virtual ceremony as part of the Johnson & Johnson Ireland Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Award Programme.

Over €5m for in active travel projects in Mayo

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed that funding of €5,027,724 has been approved to Mayo County Council for the provision of sustainable transport projects throughout County Mayo.

Conway-Walsh urges council to purchase Kathleen Lynn 1916 medal

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on Mayo County Council to purchase the 1916 Rising service medal which was presented to Mayo doctor Kathleen Lynn for her role in the 1916 Rising, and is up for auction in Bray, Co Wicklow at the end of the month.

Vacant and derelict properties regulations will be a game changer in tackling the housing crisis - Dillon

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Extending first-time buyer initiatives to vacant and derelict homes will be a significant help to young people across County Mayq looking to buy and renovate their own home, Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon has said.

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