Over three-hundred-and-seventy-thousand-euro ( €377,726.79) has been granted to local groups in the region to assist with their transport needs.
Over 1.3 million euro has been granted to groups nationwide under Clár Three to a total of 26 organisation, including three in Roscommon, two in Longford and Leitrim and one in Cavan as well as the Ballinasloe Social Service Group.
Just under forty-thousand euro ( €39,626.27) has been granted to the Irish Wheelchair Association in Cavan - while €50,000 has been allocated to the Bumbulance service in Leitrim.
A total of €87,00 has been allocated to two groups in Longford - including St Christopher's service.
Roscommon Civil Defence has also been granted over €73,000. (€73,800)
Senator Aisling Dolan says the services are vital for so many people:
LEITRIM:
Rehabcare Vehicle €29,690.00
The Saoirse Foundation Centre Regional Service BUMBLEance €50,000.00
LONGFORD
Disabled People of Longford Vehicle €42,708.00
St Christophers Services Vehicle €45,615.37
ROSCOMMON
Irish Wheelchair Association Roscommon Vehicle with conversion €34,871.15
Brothers of Charity North Roscommon Vehicle €61,416.00
Roscommon Civil Defence Vehicle with conversion €73,800.00
