Disadvantaged areas to get €30m a year from dormant funds account

UP TO €30 million will be given to disadvantaged groups annually from the Dormant Accounts Disbursement Plan, Junior Minister Noel Ahern revealed yesterday.

Over the next five years this money will be given to three main schemes the RAPID, CLÁR and the Drugs Task Force areas.

People with disabilities will also get a share of the 165 dormant accounts fund.