Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
634. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the assistance and supports available from her Department to a group of young persons (details supplied) in County Limerick who wish to set up a youth club. [3858/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Youth Affairs Unit of my Department provides a range of funding schemes, programmes and supports to the youth sector. Funding of some €51.423m is available in 2013 to support the provision of youth services and programmes to young people throughout the country including those from disadvantaged communities. Funding of over €1m is provided by my Department, through Vocational Education Committees (VEC’s), to approximately 1,600 youth clubs under the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. Details of the scheme are available from the Youth Officer in Co. Limerick VEC and the Youth Club referred to by the Deputy should contact the Youth Officer directly for advice and support at the following address:- Youth Officer, Co Limerick VEC, Marshal House, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Tel: 061-442100.
