Youth Work Projects

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Questions (255)

Michael Lowry

Question:

255. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will allocate €0.5 million in Budget 2025 to increase funding for an initiative (details supplied), supporting an additional 930 young people in local, regional, and national decision-making processes; if he will examine this request which is highlighted in an organisation’s pre-Budget 2025 submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37077/24]

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Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. I am aware, of course, of the pre-budget submission in question and the request for additional funding for Comhairle na nÓg.

In 2022 there was an increase in funding of Comhairle na nÓg by €155,000. That represented an uplift of 20% on the previous year.

I am committed to supporting Comhairle na nÓg which provides such positive and transformative opportunities for young people.