Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
77. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider the establishment of a fund to support parents in sending children to summer camps. [36253/21]
View answerMy Department does not offer a scheme similar to that referred to by the Deputy. Additionally, my Department does not have policy responsibility for summer activities that may be organised by local communities or are provided through the private sector. Funding from the Department's Youth Affairs Unit is to youth groups and clubs around the country, some of which will operate in the summer months.
Parents enrolling children in summer camps that operate in Tusla-registered early learning and childcare services may be eligible for supports under the National Childcare Scheme.
