Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
340. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will request Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to meet with representatives of the Target project in Donaghmede in Dublin 13 to discuss the restoration of funding for their counselling services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43811/15]
View answerTarget Ltd. is based in St. Kevin’s National School, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 and receives funding from Tusla, the Child and Family Agency for the following activities:
- Marriage/Couple Counselling
- Child Counselling
- Bereavement Counselling
- Bereavement Support
Tusla values the work of counselling organisations and recognises the positive contribution that Target Ltd. makes in supporting families and local communities.
Target Ltd. received funding of €49,600 from Tusla in 2015.
Tusla has advised that a meeting with the Centre will be arranged in the New Year.
