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Irish Youth Justice Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2019

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Ceisteanna (272)

John Curran

Ceist:

272. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding allocated to the Irish Youth Justice Service in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25537/19]

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The Deputy will be aware that the Irish Youth Justice Service is comprised of co-located staff of my Department and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. My Department currently funds some 106 local Garda Youth Diversion Projects and the following table sets out the position in relation to these specific projects as sought by the Deputy.

Funding provided for Garda Youth Diversion Projects from 2015 to 2018 (expenditure) and 2019 (allocation)

Year

Funding

2015

€11.3 million

2016

€13 million

2017

€13.3 million

2018

€13.7 million

2019

€15.3 million

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