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Minister for Health Simon Harris
Longford and Westmeath ETB has been allocated €200,000 in funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education.
This funding issued under the Reach Fund to ETBs is designed to support and engage with disadvantaged learners who have the highest level of need.
It can be used to assist learners with transport or education costs, funding on access to technology and devices, and expanding community access to Wi‐Fi and broadband resources.
The €200,000 is part of a €5.3 million package announced on Monday by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD.
Minister Harris said: “The success of the Reach Fund over the past three years has been so important. Originally introduced in 2020 to support the most disadvantaged learners throughout the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was critical in reconnecting with the most disadvantaged learners around the country.
Minister Harris added, “It continues to support community education partners make sure that these learners are not left behind.”
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