Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
304. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to ensure the survival of an organisation (details supplied) and the vital services, funded by her Department. [31835/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department is aware of the developments in relation to STAG, and has been working with its intermediary for youth services funding, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB, in relation to the situation.
STAG is an independent entity, responsible for its own affairs. The Board of the Southside Travellers Action Group informed the public funders of the Group on 17 February 2026 that, following an emergency meeting of the Board and Members, a resolution had been passed to place the company into voluntary liquidation on the grounds of insolvency.
This is a deeply regrettable development. For over 40 years, Southside Travellers Action Group has played an important role in supporting members of the Traveller community and advocating for equality, inclusion and improved outcomes in areas such as accommodation support, education, training and employment, and Traveller healthcare and youth services to Traveller families in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area.
DDLETB and the Department have been assessing the implications of the Board’s decision and are conscious of the need to ensure services are delivered to the community. DDLETB is currently working towards alternative methods of providing relevant services to the community.
