With regard to youth services in Dublin north my Department makes grant aid available through a scheme for special projects for youth and through the local youth club grant scheme.
The special projects for youth scheme is a special fund providing out-of-school youth work programmes and services for young people in particular need. The local youth club grants scheme makes grants available to youth clubs and groups for the support of youth activities at the local level.
Grants in respect of both schemes are operated through the local vocational education committee, in this instance County Dublin VEC. My Department is giving consideration to applications made for youth work funding in 2002, having regard to available financial resources.