Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
128 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current number of places available on the Youthreach programme; the current number of participants; the funding for the programme in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28212/11]
View answerThere are almost 6,000 places available nationwide under the Youthreach umbrella. Almost 3,700 of these places are provided by VECs in Youthreach centres, approximately 2,100 are provided by FÁS in Community Training Centres and the remainder are provided in Justice Workshops through funding from the Department of Justice and Equality. All of these places are fully utilised throughout the year. The 2011 allocation for the Youthreach programme funded by my Department is €112.2 million, of which €67.2 million is for those operated by VECs and €45 million for those operated by FAS. This includes staff costs, non-pay costs and learner allowances.
