Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2014
120. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the campaign to seek funding for Cuan Alainn Refuge, managed by Respond Housing at Cookstown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24; his views on the claim that the refuge could close if funding is not made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45616/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the funding of Domestic, Sexual and Gender based Violence services transferred from the HSE to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, upon its establishment on 1 January, 2014.
Cuann Alainn Refuge is located in Tallaght and it provides help and support for women and children. I understand that RESPOND Housing Association has provided funding to the refuge since it opened in 2012 but that the centre is currently experiencing funding difficulties.
The Child and Family Agency does not provide funding to the centre. However, I have asked the Agency to look into this matter and I will revert to the Deputy when their advice is to hand.
