Galway Bay fm newsroom - One of a planned seven new generation Europe Direct centres will be based in Ballinasloe.
The centres start their work in Ireland this week after the European Commission announced the revamping of its network of information and communication points around Europe.
The centres aim to bring the European Union, its policies and values to Ballinasloe, Blanchardstown, Clones, Letterkenny, Portlaoise, Sligo and Waterford.
They are part of a community of 424 Europe Direct centres around Europe whose purpose is to reinforce the connection between EU institutions and citizens, helping to explain how Europe is combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting recovery through NextGenerationEU, and tackling the green and digital transitions.
Andy Klom, acting Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland says Europe Direct centres play a key role in facilitating communication with the European institutions but they can also help citizens have a powerful voice in the ongoing EU-wide conversation
Meanwhile, Manager of the new Ballinasloe centre Una Kelly says it will provide key information about EU news and services to the general public.
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