Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
953. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the capital funding being made available to the youth work sector in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2642/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraArising from Budget 2025, €84.9m will be allocated for current and capital expenditure for the benefit of young people, an increase in funding of €7 million, or almost 9%, on the 2024 budget. Over the period from 2021 to 2025, the level of current Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes will have increased by over 34%.
Capital funding of €1.0m has been allocated for the benefit of young people throughout 2025. Of this funding, €0.5m is specifically earmarked for the upgrading of playgrounds and recreational facilities.
The remaining €0.5m will be made available to new UBU services, which are due to be established in 2025, and to the National Youth Organisations to support the purchase of essential equipment and the completion of minor works.
