Justice Minister, David Ford, has announced an increase in Executive funding available to voluntary organisations providing search and rescue services. The funding available has now doubled from the Ł46,000 previously available. It will assist the seven voluntary organisations within the Northern Ireland Practitioners Group who bid for funding to allow them to continue their work.
David Ford said: “Search and rescue services play a significant, potentially life-saving role each year across Northern Ireland. I want to thank all the voluntary groups for the important work that they undertake. The commitment and dedication shown by volunteers 365 days a year is vital in supporting the work of the statutory agencies. I am impressed at the strong level of partnership and cooperation.
“I am, therefore, pleased to announce that my Department will double the overall funding, to over Ł90,000, to help these organisations continue their work.
“While the financial contribution that I have announced today will go some way to assisting these teams they will continue to need the support of the wider community in their fundraising activities.”
David Ford said: “Search and rescue services play a significant, potentially life-saving role each year across Northern Ireland. I want to thank all the voluntary groups for the important work that they undertake. The commitment and dedication shown by volunteers 365 days a year is vital in supporting the work of the statutory agencies. I am impressed at the strong level of partnership and cooperation.
“I am, therefore, pleased to announce that my Department will double the overall funding, to over Ł90,000, to help these organisations continue their work.
“While the financial contribution that I have announced today will go some way to assisting these teams they will continue to need the support of the wider community in their fundraising activities.”