Clare County Council has taken a share of a Government fund established to boost diversity in local government structures.
A total of €116,000 has been awarded to local authorities nationwide to support efforts to increase the number of women and people of diverse backgrounds in county and city councils.
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Of the 20 local authorities that applied, 19 have received funding, with Clare County Council being awarded €5,000.
It’s the seventh time the initiative has been run and the criteria has been revised to support projects aimed at assisting newly-elected councillors as well as encouraging further diversity in the lead-up to the 2029 local elections.
