Anti-Social Behaviour.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005

Thursday, 10 February 2005

Questions (170)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

170 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funds and grants which are available from his Department or agencies responsible thereto to support initiatives to combat anti-social behaviour; the details of such funding, including the amounts expended in 2004 and the amount available in 2005. [4378/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Killeen)

My Department has no specific funding available for this purpose. Funding is, however, provided to industrial development agencies and FÁS with a view to fostering employment and opportunities which contribute to social inclusion.

Funding is provided to FÁS, which operates a range of training and employment programmes with a view to fostering employment and thereby contribute to social inclusion. FÁS also works with the probation and welfare service and the prison authorities in helping their clients enter the labour market.