Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
1254. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the funding being provided to organisations (details supplied) under the Ability programme. [25382/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra1260. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants for funding under the Ability programme. [25464/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1254 and 1260 together.
Ability is a new, pre-activation programme for young people with disabilities (aged 15 - 29) designed to assist participants in their transition from school to further education and employment. This will be undertaken using person-centred, case management approaches that support participants to identify and follow progression pathways based on both their needs and their potential. The programme is being managed by Pobal on behalf of the Department, and it will be delivered by national, regional or local organisations from around the country that have experience of working with people with a disability.
I was happy to announce the Ability programme funding on 1 June. The programme seeks to support young people with disabilities, who are able to, and want to work, to navigate their individual transition period into employment and I welcome the roll out of the services to be provided by the various organisations over the next three years.
Ability will be funded under the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) operational programme, 2014-2020 (PEIL, 2014 – 20) and the Irish Exchequer. There has been a significant level of interest in the Ability programme, with 59 applications received. Initially it was expected that funding for the programme would amount to some €10 million over a three year period. However, given the quality of the proposals received, enhanced funding has been put in place of around €16 million to support all 27 projects based on the funding level recommended by Pobal. Non-project spending costs associated with management and evaluation of the programme will also arise.
I understand that Pobal have been in contact with the relevant organisations in order to make administrative arrangements. The information on funding amounts by organisation, as requested by the Deputy, is presented in tabular form.
|
Organisation |
Funding recommendation |
|
Ak Inspired Ability Company Limited By Guarantee |
€531,176 |
|
Blossom Ireland Community Inclusion |
€725,520 |
|
Central Remedial Clinic, CRC |
€694,876 |
|
Cill Dara Ar Aghaidh Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Rathaiochta |
€264,421 |
|
Co Wexford Community Workshop (New Ross) Company Limited By Guarantee |
€602,242 |
|
Cope Foundation |
€614,044 |
|
Down Syndrome Ireland |
€742,000 |
|
Dublin City University |
€534,878 |
|
Dublin South City Partnership Company Limited By Guarantee |
€650,583 |
|
Fingal Leader Partnership Company Limited By Guarantee |
€230,500 |
|
Forum Connemara Company Limited By Guarantee |
€724,583 |
|
I.W.A. Company Limited By Guarantee |
€659,343 |
|
Ird Duhallow Company Limited By Guarantee |
€749,905 |
|
Knockanrawley Resource Centre |
€423,625 |
|
Limerick Youth Service |
€514,776 |
|
Northside Partnership Company Limited By Guarantee |
€730,000 |
|
Offaly Integrated Local Development Company Limited By Guarantee |
€570,853 |
|
Peter Bradley Foundation Company Limited By Guarantee |
€720,000 |
|
Roscommon Integrated Development Company Limited By Guarantee |
€633,919 |
|
Specialisterne Ireland Company Limited By Guarantee |
€688,900 |
|
St. Cronans Association Company Limited By Guarantee |
€323,185 |
|
The Blanchardstown Area Partnership Company Limited By Guarantee |
€560,277 |
|
Tipperary Regional Youth Service Company Limited By Guarantee |
€493,845 |
|
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Company Limited by Guarantee |
€640,848 |
|
Walkinstown Green Social Enterprises Limited |
€430,175 |
|
West Cork Development Partnership Company Limited By Guarantee |
€565,093 |
|
Wexford Local Development |
€596,123 |
I hope this clarifies the issue for the Deputy.
