Councillor Albert Deasy: Harnessing Social Media to Keep Cork Informed and Empowered
Newly elected Councillor Albert Deasy, an Independent who won his seat in Cork City South West LEA to represent the people of Cork City, stands out very prominently to me.I have been watching Albert’s social media for a while.
I have noticed he keeps people up to date on matters of importance, whether it is services available, grants and subsidies that are available. In some of his posts, he highlights people’s rites and entitlements and the route to take for same
Cork Matters spoke to him about how he embraces social media as a tool to connect with the electorate. “It is my duty as an elected representative to inform people of the services, supports and entitlements out there and also to voice peoples concerns in council chambers in City Hall”
He also brought to my attention on his social media the following content
“The Mobility Aids Grant scheme provides grant aid to cover a basic suite of works to address mobility problems associated with ageing, primarily, but not exclusively.
Types of work allowable You can use this grant to improve access in your home, like adding:
grab rails, a ramp, an accessible shower, and a stair lift
The maximum grant of €8,000 may be available to applicants with gross household incomes of up to €37,500 per annum.
You can download the form below, or you can get a copy of the form from the Housing Grants Section of your Local Authority or their website https://bit.ly/40ZaR1B
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