No promise of funding for fire damaged Longford businesses
Minister stops short of promising any funding from Government
Minister for State for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Dara Calleary visited the site of the Grafton Court fire last week.
Afterwards, he met with business owners affected as well as local politicians and council officials.
While he provided assurances to affected businesses, he stopped short of promising any funding from the Government.
Speaking near the site of the fire, he said, “I want to commend everyone involved in the aftermath of this fire and particularly the courage of the firefighters. Longford County Council have been proactive in the aftermath of the fire.”
Yvonne Diffley, who runs the Secret Salon on Midland Court, across the street from the fire site, expressed her solidarity for the businesses affected.
“There is a real community here. This is a great little street. It is devastating and heartbreaking for the businesses affected by the fire,” she told the Leader.She added that her own business was closed on Monday and could reopen by lunchtime Tuesday.
She was visited by Minister Calleary. “The Minister was very supportive. People are out of work as a result of the fire. Hopefully, we can get the street up and running again soon,” Yvonne stated.