Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 1

Written Answers. - Youth Services.

Charles Flanagan

Ceist:

693 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Laois Youth Services Co-ordinator Project, currently funded by the Midland Health Board, requires matching funding by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11285/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

An application was received in my Department from Laois Youth Service under the special projects for disadvantaged youth scheme. This application for funding, together with all other applications received will be given full con sideration in the context of available funds in my Department for youth work services this year.