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| Joe Donoghue, Minister Catherine Byrne, and Conor Dixon of Renault Ireland. |
Renault Ireland has handed over a specially converted nine-seater Renault Trafic minibus to Fatima Groups United Family Resource Centre in Rialto, Dublin 8, writes Trish Whelan.
Based on the Trafic van, the converted minibus will be used by the centre during the course of its work within the local community. The centre is the representative body of residents and projects in Fatima and Herberton, and operates from community development principles providing key services in the areas of health and wellbeing, education, employment, arts, childcare, counselling supports, information and advice, family support and advocacy, civic awareness and community development.
Renault supported the Family Resource Centre with the purchase of the minibus and also plans to supply an electric Kangoo Z.E. van to the centre for use in its catering service.
At the handover, Conor Dixon of Renault Ireland said: “We are thrilled to be able to support such a great organisation which does amazing work within the local communities of Fatima and Herberton.” He wished them safe and happy driving from all at Renault Ireland.
Replying on behalf of the Centre, Joe Donohoe, Projects Manager said: “Having our own Renault Trafic minibus will make such a difference to the many people, young and old, using our centre. It will make life a lot easier for us in providing quality services for all those who come into all of our programmes.” He added that later this year, Renault will supply them with an electric Kangoo Z.E. van which will enable their cafe to expand its operations with the aim of creating more jobs for local people. He thanked Renault and looks forward to developing relations with the company in the coming years.
Pictured at the handover was Minister Catherine Byrne, Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy.
