Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018
514. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding provided for capital projects for scouting organisations by her Department in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11185/18]
View answerScouting Ireland received €49,630 under the capital funding scheme for youth projects and services in 2016 to fund the improvement of disability access and security at its centre in Killaloe. Scouting organisations were eligible to apply for capital funding under the local youth club equipment scheme in 2017. Capital funding of over €1.4m was provided to scouting organisations nationwide under this scheme for the purchase of adventure, sports, technical and other equipment.
In addition to the capital funding provided to Scouting Ireland, grant aid is also provided on an annual basis under the Youth Service Grant Scheme. Details of the funding allocated to Scouting Ireland under this scheme for the years 2013 to 2017 are outlined hereunder.
|
2013 |
€845,974 |
|
2014 |
€814,250 |
|
2015 |
€814,250 |
|
2016 |
€834,607 |
|
2017 |
€876,337 |
A more detailed table is contained in the following link:
