Family Resource Centres

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Ceisteanna (434)

Sorca Clarke

Ceist:

434. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when she intends to open the next round of applications for the establishment of new family resource centres. [46515/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

Following on from core funding increases and the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme in 2026, it remains my position that I will continue to pursue the expansion of the FRC Programme through the budgetary process and in line with the Programme for Government commitment to work to increase funding and expand the capacity and network of Family Resource Centres. Improvements to core funding for Family Resource Centres will also remain under consideration.

Any further expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme, and any associated round of applications will be contingent on the securing of the necessary funds.