Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
590. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funded recreation programmes such as community youth groups, youth led projects, sports and art that will be available for young persons in summer 2021 in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25661/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding for the provision of youth services is administered on behalf of my Department by the Education and Training Boards, which allocate funding for local youth clubs and services via applications to the UBU Your Place Your Space the Local Youth Club Grant schemes. Funding of almost €42 million will be made available under UBU Your Place This Space in 2021 while over €2 million will be made available under the Local Youth Club Grant scheme this year.
I advise the Deputy to contact the relevant ETB(s) for a breakdown of available youth services operating during summer 2021 in the area specified to.
