Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 November 2014
124. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding future funding for a child and family centre (details supplied) in County Dublin, in view of the fact that the funding from Atlantic Philanthropies is coming to an end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42345/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraBalgaddy Child and Family Centre has sought to be included within the Family Resource Centre Programme operated by the Child and Family Agency. The Programme is closed at present to new applications.
I understand that discussions have been held between the Agency and the Centre, most recently last month.
The Centre has been in receipt of philanthropic funding and this funding arrangement is due to cease from 2015 onwards.
I will revert to the Deputy when discussions between the Child and Family Agency and the Centre have concluded.
