Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)

On youth, over €90 million has transferred over from the Department of children along with the services. I will do my best at budget time to increase that funding and also to look at the capital side of things. The Deputy mentioned spaces and it is important the organisations - Foróige, Youth Work Ireland and many others - have access to up-to-date spaces that are welcoming and inviting for young people. New programmes are being opened up. Ten UBU services were committed to in last year's budget. The process will be opening soon for education and training boards to apply for one project in their area. It is important to focus on ensuring geographical coverage across the country and that every organisation is supported.

On SNA allocations, it was made clear this year to schools and SNAs that schools would see no change to their allocation; or there may be a decrease but it will not come into place until next year when the redeployment scheme is in place to make sure SNAs do not lose their jobs and have to reapply; or, in some instances, schools saw increases in their overall allocation. While I do not know the exact details of the school the Deputy mentioned, there are schools which have received an increase this year. There is an appeal process open to schools which wish to appeal their allocation. That is open to them to do between now and September.