Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013
215. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding she proposes to allocate for youth cafés in 2013; when this funding will be allocated; to which youth cafés this funding will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9370/13]
View answerThe Youth Affairs Unit of my Department supports the delivery of a range of youth work programmes and services for all young people, including those from disadvantaged communities, by the voluntary youth sector.
Funding of €53.173m has been provided to my Department for the provision of youth services in 2013. Within this total funding, €1.75 has been provided in a new capital funding programme for 2013. This will include €1.5m for youth cafés and youth projects and €250,000 for play and recreation initiatives in 2013. Criteria for the schemes are being developed at present and my Department will be announcing details regarding the application process for 2013 shortly.
