Youth Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2006

Tuesday, 9 May 2006

Ceisteanna (303)

Michael D. Higgins

Ceist:

342 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the independent evaluation report on a project (details supplied) which was part of the Youth Diversion Programme and which was closed in May 2005; the action he proposes to take on foot of the report; the results of the evaluation for an alternative programme; and the commencement date of such a programme. [17354/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 385 of 28 March, 2006. The evaluation referred to by the Deputy is complete and the report is awaited. On receipt of the report, a decision will be made soon after on action to be taken.