Heather Humphreys

Minister Heather Humphreys says "the funding will help to channel the real sense of pride that people in Monaghan and Cavan have in their localities".  

Seven projects across Cava and six in Monaghan benefit from the funding.

Community Employment and Tús schemes are central to the Government's new employment services strategy.

The plan is expected to be published next week.

Local Minister Heather Humphreys said "it's heartening to see more people return to work each week".

There's been criticism but some say local counties still aren't getting enough.

€8.9 billion euro was spent on Covid-19 income support schemes last year.

A scaled down event took place last year.

Work is progressing on the new centre.

A number of centres across the region are set to benefit.

SIPTU has called on Minister Heather Humphreys to "engage" with stakeholders.