Brendan Smith
Question:100 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education the initiatives, if any, that will be undertaken in 1996 within the resources available for youth services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3774/96]
Written Answers. - Youth Services Resources.
Brendan Smith
Question:237 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education the new initiatives, if any, that will be undertaken by her Department in 1996 under the grant scheme for special projects to assist disadvantaged youth. [3923/96]
Brendan Smith
Question:238 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education if the concern of voluntary youth organisations regarding the inadequate resources provided by Government for youth services will be taken into account when finalising the total financial provision for youth services in 1996. [3924/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 100, 237, and 238 together. Initial examination of the applications received in my Department for grant-aid under the youth services budget is under way. Further consideration will be necessary in the context of overall youth sector funding when finalised.
Decisions on the funding of existing schemes including the disadvantaged projects and any possible new initiatives will be conveyed to the individual youth organisations and other agencies as soon as possible.