Scouts, Sports, Theatre benefit from €10.6m Youth Funding
Funding for National Youth Groups announced
Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone
Scouting organisations, Sports, the Arts and LGBT Youth are among groups to
benefit from €10.6m in funding, according to the Minister for Children and
Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Most organisations are enjoying an increase of at least 5% after the
Minister secured extra funding in the Budget.
Making the announcement Minister Zappone added:
“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 on the ground throughout the country. I am
asking each organisation to ensure that the funding is used to impact on as
many young lives as possible.
While the funding I am announcing is a rebalancing of the cutbacks of the
past – the need remains great so it is important that groups use the
available resources effectively.
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.
In addition to the funding announced today, I am delighted to confirm that
work on the LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy is progressing.
That strategy will be a world first. On Wednesday of next week (12th April
2017) the strategy will have a Facebook Live Event and I encourage as many
young people as possible to join the conversation.
ENDS//
NOTE TO EDITORS
Funding for National Youth Organisations 2017
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| An Oige | €185,117 |
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| Belong To – LGBT | €155,384 |
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| Catholic Guides of Ireland | €265,602 |
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| Crosscare | €942,310 |
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| Church of Ireland Youth Department | €184,472 |
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| Confederation of Peace Corps/Localise Youth and | €132,100 |
| Community Service ltd | |
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| ECO - UNESCO Clubs | €125,528 |
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| Experiment In International Living | €29,563 |
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| Feachtas | €91,430 |
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| Foróige | €2,746,307 |
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| Girls Brigade | €46,655 |
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| Girls Friendly Society | €32,504 |
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| Involve | €234,892 |
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| Irish Girl Guides | €392,124 |
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| Irish Methodist Youth & Children Dept | €30,527 |
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| Junior Chamber Ireland | €17,376 |
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| Macra na Feirme | €454,194 |
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| National Federation of Arch Clubs | €53,608 |
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| National Youth Council of Ireland | €594,037 |
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| No Name Club Ltd | €200,150 |
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| Ogras | €191,122 |
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| Order of Malta Cadets | €49,655 |
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| Scouting Ireland Ltd | €876,337 |
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| The Boys Brigade | €58,933 |
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| Voluntary Services International | €82,745 |
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| Young Christian Workers | €93,270 |
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| Young Irish Film Makers | €59,959 |
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| Young Mens Christian Association | €155,197 |
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| Youth Theatre Ireland | €104,453 |
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| Youth Work Ireland | €2,066,214 |
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| Grand Total | €10,651,765 |
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