Community Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2009

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Questions (51)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

83 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of community services programme funded day care centres in 2009; if this shows a reduction over the past three years; the reason for such a reduction; if discussions have taken place with any other Department or agency in regard to the funding of such centres; if so, the result of such consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41619/09]

Written answers

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

The Community Service Programme provides a contribution towards the costs of engaging staff to provide specific services delivered by community and voluntary organisations. In general, the Programme will only contribute to the delivery of a service where other sources or non-public revenue are earned by the organisation by way of sales of goods, service charges or fees. Of the 454 organisations approved for inclusion in the Programme, my Department has identified 18 that provide a range of day and respite care services for older people. This number has remained constant over the past three years as has the level of funding provided. In the circumstance my Department has not had reason to discuss the funding of these organisations with other Departments or agencies.