John Brassil
Question:263. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a family resource centre. [30619/17]
View answerThursday, 29 June 2017
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I have requested information from Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in relation to this matter. I will revert to the Deputy once I have been furnished with a response by Tusla.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A:
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 30619 tabled for answer on 29 June, 2017 in relation to a matter regarding a Family Resource Centre. I apologise for the delay in responding.
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency fully recognises a need for community-based services serving the areas concerned. Family Resource Centres are governed by voluntary management committees and operate autonomously from Tusla. Tusla works closely with management committees of all centres in order to ensure good governance and practice.#
Outreach low-cost counselling services are in development for neighbouring areas, and funding has been secured. Tusla will continue to work with the Centre In question, along with representatives from local communities, to ensure funding is appropriately directed to services operating at their full potential.
There has been ongoing engagement between Tusla and the relevant party, and the Issues cited have been under discussion between both parties for a considerable time. Tusla has advised that further correspondence will Issue shortly on this matter to the party concerned.
I trust that this information is of assistance.