Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 542: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the applications process for the €1.5 million funding for the provision of youth cafes which was announced on 13 December 2011 will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28380/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As part of the Government's Capital Review published in November 2011, I have secured capital funding of €1.5 million for youth projects in 2012. It is anticipated that a significant portion of this funding will be specifically allocated to youth cafés. My Department is examining options for the most effective distribution of this funding. An announcement will be made in due course in relation to how the funds will be distributed. The priority will be to ensure that the maximum impact and cost effectiveness is achieved.