School Completion Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2018

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Ceisteanna (552)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

552. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding cuts to clubs (details supplied); and if alternative funding will be allocated. [13901/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The provision of Breakfast Clubs by Ballymun Education Support Team (BEST) School Completion Programme (SCP) was funded under Ballymun Local Drugs Task Force. Tusla Educational Welfare Services does not provide funding in this regard.   

School meals funding is under the remit of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Applications for funding can be made through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, School Meals Local Projects Scheme.