Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
417. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding is available for a group (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58300/21]
View answerMy Department provides funding to support baby and toddler groups throughout the country. This funding is available to all Parent & Toddler Groups that are organised on a not-for-profit basis and who actively involve the participation of parents in the local community. The funds are allocated through the national network of City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs).
€250, 000 was awarded to Parent and Toddler groups in 2021. Grants ranged from €100 to €1250 and the funding can be used for expenses including play equipment, activities for the children and training for parents.
Applications for the 2021 grant scheme closed on 10 September 2021. The 2022 grant scheme will be launched in spring 2022.
Parents or not-for-profit community groups who wish to apply for funding for a new or existing Parent and Toddler group should contact their local CCC for details on the programme and the application process. Contact details and links to websites of all CCCs can be found on www.myccc.ie.
