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Garda Youth Diversion Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2017

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Questions (110)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

110. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of establishing ten new Garda youth diversion projects; and the estimated full year cost of running these projects. [20995/17]

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The Deputy may be aware that €1.25 m per annum is being made available from the Dormant Accounts Fund to support the operation of the ten new Garda Youth Diversion Projects established in 2015/2016. Some €1.21 m is being allocated to these projects in 2017 following on from an appraisal of their annual plans and budget applications for the year.

The amount allocated to each Garda Youth Diversion Project may vary depending on a number of factors. These include the number of participants on a project, the number of youth justice workers employed, the particular programmes and interventions planned for project participants based on a completed risk and needs assessment, and the overheads of the project such as rent, insurance, utilities costs, etc.

The estimated cost of establishing and operating a further ten new GYDPs would be similar to those referred to above.

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