Scouting and Guide organisations, sports, arts and environment groups are among those to benefit from €11.1m in youth funding this year, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
National youth organisations are receiving an increase of at least 2.5% after the Minister secured additional youth funding in the Budget. These organisations provide exceptional engagement for the children and young people who are members nationwide. The funding ensures the continued promotion, growth and development of these organisations for young people.
Making the announcement Minister Zappone said:
“The work being carried out with children and teenagers in local communities is transforming lives. Through sport, theatre, the arts as well as essential support services youth workers and volunteers are giving our young people skills for the future. In addition they are providing an alternative to anti-social behaviour, crime and drugs.
As Minister I have seen the work at first hand throughout the country. I am asking each organisation to ensure that the funding is used to impact on as many young people as possible. Officials in my Department work side by side with the national youth organisations and we are always on the look-out for new ways to engage with more young people”.
Regarding Scouting Ireland Minister Zappone added:
“I share the huge concerns of parents about the safeguarding issues at Scouting Ireland. As Minister I will never compromise on child-safety and it is essential that the shortfalls which have been identified are addressed. Extra exceptional funding of over €200,000 has been made available to Scouting Ireland on the strictest understanding that it will be solely used to staff its safeguarding office.
The Review of Scouting Ireland completed by Jillian van Turnhout last year recommended that a coherent safeguarding structure is appropriately resourced within Scouting Ireland. I want to be clear Scouting Ireland still has work to do. My officials continue to monitor developments within the organisation to ensure all safeguarding and child protection standards are met.”
Minister Zappone concluded ,“the continuation of funding to Scouting Ireland is linked to the successful implementation of the recommendations contained in the Review of Scouting Ireland.”
NOTE TO EDITORS
Youth Services Grant Scheme allocation for 2019
Organisation | Allocation 2019
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An Óige | €189,745
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Belong To - LGBT | €159,269
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Catholic Guides of Ireland | €272,242
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Crosscare | €965,868
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Church of Ireland Youth Department | €189,084
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Localise Youth and Community Service | €135,403
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ECO - UNESCO Clubs | €128,666
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Experiment In International Living | €30,302
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Feachtas | €93,716
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Foróige | €2,814,965
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Girls Brigade | €47,821
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Girls Friendly Society | €33,317
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Involve | €240,764
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Irish Girl Guides | €401,927
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Irish Methodist Youth & Children | €31,290
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Junior Chamber Ireland | €17,810
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Macra na Feirme | €465,549
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National Federation of Arch Clubs | €54,948
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National Youth Council of Ireland | €608,888
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No Name Club Ltd | €205,154
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Ógras | €195,900
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Order of Malta Cadets | €50,896
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Scouting Ireland Ltd | €1,100,000
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SpunOut | €102,167
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The Boys Brigade | €60,406
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Voluntary Services International | €84,814
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Young Irish Film Makers | €61,458
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Young Mens Christian Association | €159,077
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Youth Theatre Ireland | €107,064
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Youth Work Ireland | €2,117,869
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TOTAL | €11,126,379