Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
388. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will meet with a group (details supplied) which has written to him on two occasions seeking a meeting, as a matter of urgency to discuss the intended reduction in its Tusla grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31767/23]
View answerI greatly appreciate the positive contribution of the ABC Programme to improved outcomes for children and families, and its wider influence on the planning, evaluation and delivery of services. I am aware of requests from the ABC Managers Forum for a meeting to discuss funding matters.
As an independent state agency, Tusla is responsible for the management and oversight of exchequer funding allocated to it, including funding provided to the ABC Programme.
The estimates process for 2024 is due to commence shortly and the agency's funding requirements will be considered in detail as part of this process.
