Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
1164. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department will release the necessary capital funding to help sustain a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34311/17]
View answerThe service to which the Deputy refers has not made an application for capital funding under the early years capital scheme, 2017. As the deadline for this has now passed, it will not be possible to facilitate an application at this stage. I understand that the service in question is faced with the prospect of closure - I have asked officials to work with the local Childcare Committee and Pobal to establish the position and ascertain if any assistance can be rendered to the service, and/or if alternative accommodation can be made for children impacted, if this service were to close.
