Senator Lisa Chambers Welcomes September Construction Start Date for Daisy Lodge Cong Project

Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers, European election candidate in the Midlands Northwest constituency, has warmly welcomed the confirmation yesterday from CEO of Cancer Fund For Children, Phil Alexander, and Chair of the board, Peter O’Brien, regarding the imminent tendering process for the Daisy Lodge Cong project. The project is expected to commence construction as early as September. Senator Chambers visited the site with Minister Stephen Donnelly yesterday and they met with representatives of the Cancer Fund for Children and the local Daisy Lodge project.

Last year, Senator Chambers spearheaded efforts to secure €7.5 million in funding from the Department of Health and The Shared Island Fund. Through her proactive engagement with Minister Donnelly and then Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Senator Chambers successfully advocated for the allocation of these funds, ensuring that the Daisy Lodge Cong project could move forward.

Senator Chambers said: "The confirmation that the Daisy Lodge Cong project will soon go to tender and construction will begin in September is a momentous step forward for our community. This project has been eagerly anticipated, and I am immensely proud to have played a role in securing the funding necessary to make it a reality."

Daisy Lodge Cong, an initiative led by the Cancer Fund for Children, will offer respite breaks and therapeutic support to families grappling with childhood cancer. The lodge will provide families with access to recreational facilities and tailored therapeutic services. With comfortable accommodation and amenities, the facility aims to be a sanctuary where families can find solace, support, and respite from the challenges of childhood cancer.