Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2021
179. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated number of beneficiaries supported by the youth service grant services scheme in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30096/21]
View answerEach year, my Department funds National Youth Organisations to provide universally focused, volunteer led, youth work through the Youth Service Grant Scheme. The funding ensures the continued promotion, growth and development of these organisations in the provision of universal and targeted services for young people. I believe that the youth work carried out by these groups is transformative for young people.
In 2019, my Department provided €11.1 million in Youth Service Grant Scheme funding. 30 National Youth Organisations benefited under this Scheme. I have provided further details of this funding in tabular form for the Deputy.
National Youth Organisations will benefit from over €12 million in funding under this Scheme in 2021. This represents a 6% increase over the funding provided in 2020 and a 9% increase overall since 2019.
Youth Services Grant Scheme
