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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 429. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of funding provided to Garda youth diversion projects across Dublin areas in each of the past five years and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22508/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (21 May 2024)

James Browne: ...criminal behaviour. On average, the YDPs engage with between 3,500 and 4,000 young people across the State in any one year. These projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protect local communities. In Budget 2024, the funding allocated to overall Youth Justice Services increased by 10% to €33...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 430. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for a breakdown of the number of young people participating in Garda youth diversion projects across Dublin areas in each of the past five years and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22509/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (21 May 2024)

James Browne: ...and increasing funding similarly reflects our commitment to these young people. As the Deputy may be aware, Part 4 of the Children Act 2001 (as amended) provides the statutory basis for the Garda Youth Diversion Programme (GYDP). The intention of the programme is to divert children and young people who have engaged in criminal or anti-social behaviour away from the criminal justice...