Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
580. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding funding increase for all strands of youth funding from his Department; if additional funding will be provided for community youth services including youth programmes, activities and projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52049/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe package of funding for youth services and programmes in my Department is over €75.6 million. This includes €72.95 million for current funding, an increase of €1.159 million, and €2.7 million in capital funds, for minor works, equipment and contributions towards playgrounds with local authorities, an increase for capital of €1.2 million on Budget 2022.
I intend for the increases to the Budget 2023 allocation to focus on further investment in local and national youth organisations. In particular the funding schemes of UBU Your Place Your Space, the Youth Services Grant Scheme and Youth Information Centres.
My officials are examining the options for this year’s allocation in advance of the publication of the Revised Estimates Volume.
The increased level of funding will consolidate the achievements since 2020 and provide a strong platform into the future.
