Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
1069. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of youth workers in employment via the UBU scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13745/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not collate the information requested by the Deputy.
The UBU Your Place Your Space scheme is targeted towards disadvantaged, marginalised or vulnerable young people. Funding provided under this scheme does not directly fund youth worker posts/salaries, rather, it is allocated on a 'provision of service' basis to meet the needs of the youth population in an area. The recruitment and employment of staff including youth workers is a matter for the youth organisations and services in receipt of funding.
