Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Ceisteanna (276)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

276. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Muintir na Tíre plans to make the position of national co-ordinator of community alert redundant; if this redundancy been agreed with both the Department and the programme partner, An Garda Síochána; her plans to continue funding the post of the national co-ordinator and the five regional development officers going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37800/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

In 2014 as in previous years, my Department has provided funding to Muintir na Tire to support the operation of the Community Alert scheme. Insofar as the employment questions raised by the Deputy are concerned, however, he will appreciate that my Department does not employ staff in connection with the scheme. The arrangements for the management of the scheme will be discussed with Muintir na Tire in the context of considering the question of funding for 2015, and having regard to the views of An Garda Síochána as the partners in the programme.