Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1329. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the next round of funding for family resource centres will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15111/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of Budget 2018, I secured an additional €3.0m for Tusla to support the Family Resource Centre Programme in 2018, and was pleased to announce the inclusion of an additional 11 community organisations to the Programme.
It is not possible at this stage to speculate as to the level of funding that may be available to Tusla to further support the Family Resource Centre Programme in 2019. This issue will be clarified in the context of the 2019 Estimates process, and having regard to the overall level of funding available to Tusla next year.
I very much value the excellent work of the Family Resource Centres as they seek to combat disadvantage and to provide supports for the improvement of family life. The Family Resource Centre Programme emphasises the involvement of communities in tackling the problems they face, working inclusively with service users, and creating successful partnerships between voluntary and statutory agencies at community level.
