€118k seized from the proceeds of crime have been allocated towards two community projects in the city.
Over €97 thousand will support drug and alcohol recovery services in Galway City operated by the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Taskforce.
Another €21 thousand has been awarded to SCCUL Enterprises in Ballybane, to support a community project known as "Canvas for Change".
Nationally, over 4 million euro has been made available to organisations working with vulnerable people.
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Galway West Fianna Fail TD John Connolly says this is money well spent.
