Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
963. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount of funding that was allocated to youth services to mitigate Covid-19 and its impact. [31266/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total sum of €1,338,270 in funding was allocated to youth services to mitigate Covid-19 and its impact in 2020.
An ICT investment grant of €1,000,000 was made available to support the improvement of ICT infrastructure within youth services and youth clubs to facilitate the remote provision of youth programmes and youth services.
Early in my tenure, my Department made available a fund of €338,000 for a small capital grant scheme. The scheme allowed over 1,500 funded youth services and clubs to meet minor costs incurred as a result of Covid-19 response measures.
A further amount of €1.4m is currently being distributed through the ETBs nationally to mitigate covid-19 cost pressures and to support the re-engagement of volunteers as we continue to move out of restrictions.
Additionally, during the periods of restrictions due to Covid-19, all youth funding provided by the Department was maintained fully.
