Thank you Deputy for raising this matter. You may be interested to know I received the Family Resource Centre National Forum's pre-budget submission. I am giving their proposals serious consideration as I make preparations for Budget 2024.
As you will be aware, the Child and Family Agency, Tusla administers the Family Resource Centre programme, funding 121 Family Resource Centres. Where possible I make it a point to engage with Family Resource Centres, they play a pivotal role for so many communities across the country providing a comprehensive range of services tailored to individual community needs. Their commitment to the people who use their services is exemplary and they also support those newly arrived to the country.