Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
1604. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an organisation (details supplied) will be considered for additional funding; the funding streams available to this organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12294/23]
View answerMy department's Community Services Programme (CSP) supports over 420 community-based organisations, to provide employment opportunities and local services through a social enterprise model.
My department and Pobal have undertaken significant work on the restructuring of the CSP with the redesigned programme introduced and all existing organisations transitioned to the new programme from January 2023. All organisations have received new contracts based on their existing staffing levels.
It is open to organisations to seek additional staffing resources under the programme, by contacting their Pobal Development Co-ordinator, in the first instance.
In addition, it is suggested that organisations contact their Local Development Company and their local Intreo office to explore the possibility of staff resources from activation programmes such as Community Employment, RSS or Tús.
