Voluntary Sector Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 November 2019

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Questions (296)

Michael McGrath

Question:

296. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider the funding allocation to a project (details supplied) in view of the growing demand for the services and the vital nature of the services provided in the local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47996/19]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency funds a range of services in the community and voluntary sector to provide services to children and families including the project referred to by the Deputy.

I have requested Tusla to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the allocation of funding to the project referred to by the Deputy.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A