AN announcement of €169,000 in funding has been made for Kerry Parents and Friends Association through the Strengthening Disability Services Fund.

This one-off grant is to provide targeted support to reform disability services, build the capacity of disability organisations and to improve the quality of life of those who rely on these services.

The fund will be used in a variety of ways, including the development of facilities, progressing wellbeing programmes, provision of counsellor/ psychotherapy services as well as other essential projects.

Kerry Parents and Friends Association is awarded the grant funding to redevelop their Approved Housing Body.

Minister for Education Norma Foley welcomed the news saying;  “I welcome this funding which will provide a major boost for Kerry Parents and Friends Association – who provide such vital services throughout Kerry.”