Cork TD says €1m funding will ‘enhance lives of disabled people’
The CREATE initiative, now in its third phase, aims to embed assistive technology within health and social care systems, ensuring that individuals have the necessary tools to fully engage in society.
A Cork TD has said that over €1m in funding pledged for digital and assistive technology projects will enhance the lives of disabled individuals in Cork and across Ireland.
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley announced the investment, part of the HSE’s Cooperative Real Engagement for Assistive Technology Enhancement (CREATE) initiative, which will provide grants ranging from €75,000 to €200,000 for projects that support people with sensory, cognitive, physical, and intellectual disabilities.
The funding will also assist older individuals facing challenges with everyday tasks and those managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia.
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan said: “I welcome Minister Foley’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of disabled people through this vital funding.
The CREATE initiative, now in its third phase, aims to embed assistive technology within health and social care systems, ensuring that individuals have the necessary tools to fully engage in society.
With the funding call now open until 22 September 2025, Mr Moynihan has encouraged eligible organisations to apply and contribute to advancing Ireland’s leadership in assistive technology.
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