Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
815. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that family resource centres (details supplied) will have their funding increased in Budget 2024 in recognition of the additional services being provided. [39635/23]
View answerThank you Deputy for raising this matter. You may be interested to know I received the Family Resource Centre National Forum's pre-budget submission. I am giving their proposals serious consideration as I make preparations for Budget 2024.
As you will be aware, the Child and Family Agency, Tusla administers the Family Resource Centre programme, funding 121 Family Resource Centres. Where possible I make it a point to engage with Family Resource Centres, they play a pivotal role for so many communities across the country providing a comprehensive range of services tailored to individual community needs. Their commitment to the people who use their services is exemplary and they also support those newly arrived to the country.
