Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014
301. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the important role that an organisation (details supplied) in County Clare is playing in respect of persons and the communities in this area, if he will provide additional funding to maintain these services. [37682/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Child and Family Agency provides funding to some 106 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) throughout the country, including the North West Clare Family Resource Centre.
Following the Government's Comprehensive Review of Expenditure in November 2011, the budget for the FRC Programme was of necessity, reduced by 5% each year, over the last three years. Funding to the North West Clare Family Resource Centre was reduced in line with this approach.
It is recognised that these budget reductions have proved difficult for many FRCs. The Child and Family Agency has made every effort to support FRCs in managing the impact over the last three years.
No decisions have been made with regard to the 2015 level of funding for Family Resource Centres. Such decisions will be taken when the overall financial determination for the Child and Family Agency for next year has been confirmed.
