Child and Family Agency Remit

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Ceisteanna (226)

Michael McNamara

Ceist:

226. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is not in a position to administer the national lottery grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16311/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The Deputy might wish to note that Tusla's funding allocation for 2015 is directed solely at the provision of services. In this regard Tusla does not have discretionary income which could be used for the administration of a National Lottery Grant Scheme.