Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1200. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated to Rape Crisis north east in County Louth for each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9740/16]
View answerWith effect from its establishment on 1 January 2014, Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has statutory responsibility for the care and protection of victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Prior to the 1 January, 2014, responsibility for these services rested with the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Tusla funding for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services is approximately €20.0 million this year.
This funding supports some 60 services across the country including:
- 16 Rape Crisis/Sexual Violence services
- 20 Crisis Refuges and support services
- 24 Domestic Violence Support Services
Since taking responsibility for domestic, sexual and gender based violence services in 2014, Tusla provided Rape Crisis North East with the following funding:
|
Year |
Funding |
|
2014 |
€129,107.15 |
|
2015 |
€138,109.53 |
|
2016 (Jan-June) |
€80,227.81 |
This year's figure includes an additional €31,000 to Rape Crisis North East for the provision of outreach services across the North East region.
Tusla has advised that it does not hold details of funding provided to Rape Crisis North East prior to 2014 as these services were funded by the HSE.
