4 million euro in funding for improvements to the homes of elderly and disabled people across Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom - 3.7 million euro has been secured for improvements to the homes of elderly and disabled people across the city and county.

Housing Minister Damien English announced the nationwide funding of more than 71 million euro.

Around 11 thousand 800 homes nationwide are to benefit from this funding which aims to help people continue to live independently.

2.6 million euro has been sanctioned for the county, while 1.1 million euro has been awarded to the city. For more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour...