Phil Hogan
Ceist:796 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of finance allocated to date in 1999 for the youth facilities fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/99]
Vol. 508 No. 1
796 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of finance allocated to date in 1999 for the youth facilities fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/99]
The purpose of the young people's facilities and services fund, established by the Government in 1998, is to assist in the development of preventative strategies in a targeted manner through the development of youth facilities, including sport and recreational facilities, and services in disadvantaged areas where a significant drug problem exists or has the potential to develop.