Kildare TD helping to launch project to tackle poverty in Africa

Ceann Comhairle and Kildare South TD Sean O Fearghail is helping to launch an initiative to tackle poverty and hunger in Africa.

The project will be unveiled in Newbridge Silverware on Monday from 7pm to 8pm.

RTE presenter Mary Kennedy will be present to launch the event.

Kildare Town native Mr O Fearghail said: "Despite the very real difficulties that exist in many areas of our own country, nothing can compare with the devastating poverty that exists in parts of the African continent. "Drought is now causing massive problems in parts of Ethiopia where once again people are at the risk of starvation.

"I am launching a special project, in conjunction with Trocaire, to provide life-saving water to 1200 families or 7000 people in the province of Tigray which I visited some time ago."

The TD added: "We really need support from to deliver this lifesaving initiative in partnership with Trocaire which has such a credible record of achievement."