Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the second question, representations were made to me last year about the Galway youth service. We examined the particular points that were raised and were in a position to give some extra funding. If there are other issues arising now, I ask Deputy Ó Cuív to correspond with me in that regard and I will respond forthwith. We have directed funding at services which were at risk, or perceived risk, in terms of their sustainability. We have taken decisions to allocate extra funding to areas that would be identified under the RAPID programme. We are very keen to support services in areas that face more pressures and where young people need extra supports. When grants are being allocated, such considerations are very much to the fore in the Department.

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