In August 2004, the Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board approved a grant for the group concerned totalling €81,226 for the purpose of employing a youth worker to work with young people at risk of early school leaving. The Board engaged Pobal to administer its funding programme. To date, €13,066 has been drawn down and the balance of €68,160 will be paid as and when the group submits progress reports to Pobal as provided for in their contract with the Board. Given the amount yet to be drawn down by the group in question, it seems premature to be considering further funding.
I should say that regarding the projects approved by the former Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board, I am keen to ensure that where such projects demonstrate strong impacts in tackling disadvantage, full consideration is given by the relevant Departments to their possible mainstreaming. My Department is in contact with other departments in this regard.