Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2010
238 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will confirm that he will continue to fund an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43742/10]
View answerThe Department has invested significant funding to the organisation concerned over the years in support of the services it provides within the Dublin North-Central and Dublin North-East areas. In 2010, funding of some €386,000 has been approved. The funding is provided under the scheme of grants for the development and promotion of information and welfare rights. Applications for grants are made by way of completing and submitting an application form annually.
In considering previous applications the Department has advised the organisation to secure funding from more appropriate revenue sources in the public and private sectors. While acknowledging that progress has been made by the organisation in developing additional revenue streams through its own the Department remains the primary funder. With regard to continued funding by the Department of Social Protection, applications for funding in 2011 will be considered early next year, giving due consideration to the financial resources available. Officials will meet the organisation to discuss this further at that time. In this regard the Department will contact the organisation shortly.
