Mayo town to benefit from proceeds of crime
Assets secured by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána are being put back into communities like Westport.
Fine Gael TD for Mayo Keira Keogh has welcomed €107,000 in Community Safety Fund funding for Westport Family Resource Centre.
The funding will support the centre’s community safety and connection initiative.
“The centre plays an important role in Westport, supporting individuals and families and helping to build a strong, connected community,” Deputy Keogh said, congratulating project co-ordinator Megan Burke and all the team involved in securing this significant investment.
“This funding is particularly welcome because it redirects the proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána back into our communities.
“It is right that money taken from criminal activity is put to positive use supporting organisations working on the ground to make communities safer and stronger,” said Deputy Keogh, adding: “This €107,000 investment is also a recognition of the excellent work being done locally in Westport. Those working within our communities understand their needs and are best placed to develop initiatives that can make a real difference.”
