Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
75. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will be seeking additional core funding for family resource centres in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36294/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am not in a position to make a statement or commitment at this time, regarding funding for the FRC or other individual programme areas, but this will be given full consideration in the upcoming Estimates process.
Tusla administers the Family Resource Centre (FRC) Programme which provides funding support to 121 FRCs across the country. My Department allocates core funding for the FRC Programme and, since 2019, an additional €1.5m has been provided in funding, which has meant that yearly funding has amounted to €18m for this programme.
My Department officials and I will work closely with Tusla and with colleagues in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, to ensure that the Agency and the services it provides, both directly and through funded organisations, including Family Resource Centres, receive adequate funding in the coming year.
