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Family Resource Centres

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (1503)

Anne Rabbitte

Question:

1503. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of family resource centres that were operational in each year since 2007. [1186/18]

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Tusla, the Child and Family Agency has advised that there are currently 109 Family Resource Centres that are fully operational.

The following table presents the number of Family Resource Centres that were operational between the years 2007 and 2017.

Year

Number of Family Resource Centres

1.

2007

96

2.

2008

101

3.

2009

105

4.

2010

107

5.

2011

107

6.

2012

106

7.

2013

106

8.

2014

107

9.

2015

107

10.

2016

107

11.

2017

109

Tusla values the work of Family Resource Centres (FRCs) and recognises the positive impact of their work in supporting families and local communities. FRCs provide a holistic service of child, family and community support and advocacy to all children and families in their community.

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