Youth groups 'will lose out due to changes in grant scheme'

Youth organisations, such as scout groups and Foroige clubs, throughout the region, are going to lose out because of changes to a grant scheme.

That's according to Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy who says last year, youth groups had to have 75% of members under the age of 21 to apply for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme.

But he says that this year, 75% of members have to be BETWEEN the ages of 10 and 21.

Speaking to Ocean FM News, he says it may seem like a small change.

But he says it has serious consequences for groups and clubs which are run by dedicated volunteers who give up their evenings and weekends.

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