Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The additional centres brought to 120 the total number of family resource centres.

I acknowledge that the Deputy's question is about existing family resource centres and the increases they can receive. This year family resource centres will receive an increase of up to €10,000 in funding. Funding for individual family resource centres varies, depending on a range of factors, including the size and population of the catchment area, the degree of economic disadvantage in the area and the existing distribution of services in the area. Decisions on funding levels for 2019 will be taken in the context of the Estimates process. It is not possible at this stage to advise what level of funding will be available to the family resource centre programme next year. However, I strongly value the work of family resource centres in communities throughout Ireland and will be making a case for continued investment in them in 2019 and beyond.

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