The National Traveller Health Action Plan will be supported through the funds.
Over €700,000 has been granted to Westmeath and 4 other counties as part of a Traveller health initiative.
The funding supports the National Traveller Health Action Plan and addresses the health related social needs of travellers through targeted and mainstream measures.
Tailored, culturally aware education, and training programmes, will be provided in Westmeath to increase skills, productivity and confidence and support improved access to employment.
The programmes will be delivered with Westmeath Community Development and Youth Work Ireland Midlands.
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