Tony Gregory
Question:991 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made to establish a youth diversion project in the Cabra area of Dublin 7. [30525/00]
Written Answers. - Youth Diversion Projects.
I announced the establishment of a Garda youth diversion project in Cabra on 27 October 2000, as part of an ongoing £16 million expansion in the number of such projects under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.
To date, my Department has issued funding of £25,000 to commence operation, and a management advisory committee, comprising representatives of the Garda Sochána, probation and welfare service, City of Dublin youth services board and the community, has been appointed. The full-time post of project co-ordinator has been advertised in the newspapers and, once appointed, she or he will begin the process of developing diversionary activities for appropriate young persons in the project's catchment area.
Questions Nos. 992 and 993 answered with Question No. 977.