Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Questions (40)

Finian McGrath

Question:

40. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49565/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

I regret to inform the Deputy that the Department does not have funds of this ad-hoc discretionary nature at its disposal. All funding to not-for-profit organisations for the provision of services and events is channelled through structured programmes aimed at generating and supporting employment of jobseekers, to support local service provision and/or to promote the social inclusion outcomes of beneficiaries.