Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Today I am rallying support for a really important project in Castlebar concerning the Order of Malta. It has given stalwart support to our community for the past 80 years. It has applied for €500,000 under the 2023 town and village renewal scheme, which is required to rebuild its new headquarters. It is a project that stands with Mayo County Council and has been submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development for consideration. Its current headquarters is on the brink of collapse. Securing this funding would be crucial to ensuring the security of its mission of saving lives, touching lives and changing lives. A new headquarters for the Order of Malta would enable more events, improve training and uphold the highest standards guaranteeing that ambulance and critical equipment are accessible even during peak times. While the final say for these funds lies with the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, will the Taoiseach lend his support to this cause? This renewal represents more than just a simple project. It is essential to the health and safety of Castlebar.

See this speech in context