Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
513. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42743/23]
View answerI have received the Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2024 from the NYCI and its contents have been noted.
Budget 2024 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. As this is ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.
As Minister, I have always championed for increases in youth funding. I have secured increases in current funding for youth services and programmes from €61.789 million in 2020 to €72.948 million in 2023, an 18% increase overall.
I remain committed to supporting this important sector, which has enormous value to the many young people involved and from a broader social and economic viewpoint.
