Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 November 2018
33. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide assistance to youth clubs and sports clubs orientated to young persons in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15, following the closure of a centre (details supplied) due to building defects being found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45878/18]
View answerMy officials made enquiries with Dublin/Dun Laoghaire ETB who are the intermediary body for youth projects in the Tyrrelstown area and have been advised that the Foróige projects and clubs in Tyrrelstown were in a fortunate position as the closure of the Centre coincided with the Halloween mid-term. Outreach and Halloween trips went on as planned and staff relocated themselves to the Blanchardstown Youth Service offices. My officials have been advised that the situation is manageable in the short term. However, if the situation was to continue in the long term then the issue for the young people would be lack of alternative suitable space in Tyrrelstown. My officials will continue to engage with the relevant parties and monitor the situation.
