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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Over the past eight budgets, investment in early learning and childcare has risen from €260 million in 2015 to €1.1 billion in 2024. The First 5 investment target for 2028 was reached 5 years ahead of time in 2023. Of this investment, the following amounts constitute direct funding to providers:Core Funding - €303 millionNational Childcare Scheme (NCS) and associated...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (27 May 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...of targeted AIM supports is based on the needs of the child and the context of the preschool setting rather than a wider diagnosis. The Deputy specifically referred to capital funding. Level 5 of the AIM involves funding for specialised equipment appliances or small capital grants towards minor building alteration. A short report from a designated professional is required confirming...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (6 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...the sector. However, based on data available to My Department, if all staff wages were included (including wages for ancillary staff) it is estimated the total annual cost of wages would be €863 million per year, of which €815m relates to directly employed staff and €48m to staff whose wages are paid through State employment and training schemes. Excluding ancillary...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (30 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: There has been an unprecedented increase in State investment in early learning and childcare since 2015, albeit from a low base. Over the period 2015-2018, investment increased by 84 per cent – rising from €265 million per annum to €485 million per annum. This increased investment provided for a doubling of State-funded pre-school under the ECCE Programme –...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...under 3 years old. They are also available to families with children over 3 years who have not yet qualified for the free preschool programme (ECCE). This subsidy is not means tested and provides 50c per hour towards the cost of a registered childcare place for a maximum of 45 hours per week. - Income Assessed Subsidies are available to families with children aged between 24...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (5 Mar 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: From 2020 to Budget 2024, Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes increased from €61.8 million to €77.95 million, a 26% increase overall. My Department has not been allocated any capital funding for youth services in 2024. The funding made available for capital investment in youth services under the National Development Plan for the period 2021- 2023 was...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (14 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I have provided over €2.1 million each year in funding to youth services in the Dublin 9 and 11 areas. Over €8.5 million has been provided in the period from 2018 up to end June in 2021, as per the table below. My Department currently provides funding for targeted youth services through UBU Your Place Your Space to over 250 youth organisations. A further 30 National Youth...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Staff Pay (12 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...year I asked Tusla to examine what additional resources it could provide for these organisations on a once-off basis. As the Senator is probably aware, Tusla was able to provide an additional €7 million in funding last month for the section 56 organisations. A once-off 5% increase in funding was provided to these organisations, which amounted to €6.2 million. Additional...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Capital Expenditure Programme (15 Feb 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: From 2020 to Budget 2024, Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes increased from €61.8 million to €77.95 million, a 26% increase overall. The annual capital budget available to support youth services in 2023 was €2.7m. This funding supported small grants which enabled the purchase of essential equipment and the completion of minor works. This year, my...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Feb 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: State investment in early learning and childcare has increased by 221% in the past eight years - rising from €345 million in 2016 to €1.108 billion in 2024. This year's State investment for the early learning and childcare sector provides for: The continuation of the ECCE programme that will benefit more than 103,000 children in 2024. The continuation of the Access and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...unprecedented increase in State investment in early learning and childcare since 2015, albeit from a low base. Over the period 2015-2018, investment increased by 84 per cent – rising from €265 million per annum to €485 million per annum. This increased investment provided for a doubling of State-funded pre-school under the ECCE Programme – from one year to two...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Sep 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: State investment in ELC and SAC has increased by an unprecedented 141% since 2015. This funding has been used to remove barriers to access so that children can enrol and meaningfully participate in high-quality ELC and SAC.  As the Deputy is aware, First 5, the whole-of Government strategy for babies, young children and their families, commits to at least doubling investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...in 2024, building on the increases in recent years and securing the achievements into the future. The full package of current funding for youth services and programmes in my Department is €77.95 million, an increase of €5 million, or 6.8%, on the 2023 budget. €74.45m is being provided for youth services funded under the existing funding schemes. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Work Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: All youth funding programmes received an increased allocation in 2021 arising from the additional €5 million in Budget 2021 for youth services. The table below details the exact amount increased in each funding programme for the Deputy. This increased the funding for youth services to €66.8 million and this is broken down as follows: Scheme Allocation 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department currently provides funding for targeted youth services through UBU Your Place Your Spaceto 252 youth organisations. A further 30 National Youth Organisations receive annual funding through the Youth Services Grant Schemeand are eligible to apply for Youth Capitaland the Youth Climate Justice Fund. Additionally, annual payments are made to Gaisce and Leargas. In addition my...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am pleased to outline the elements of the budget 2022 for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. My Department has received an additional €183 million, bringing the total investment in 2022 to €2.1 billion. This is a significant budget package, which reflects the high priority that my Department places on strengthening supports for children,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (17 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: €77.95 million is being allocated in Budget 2024 to youth services, an increase of €5 million, or 6.8%, on the 2023 budget. As part of this allocation, €1million is being provided to establish a new Youth Employability Initiative. The aim of the Youth Employability Initiative will be to engage and support young people aged 15 to 24 years who are not currently in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...2024, building on the increases in recent years and securing the achievements into the future. The full package of current funding for youth services and programmes in my Department is €77.95 million, an increase of €5 million, or 6.8%, on the 2023 budget. €74.45m is being provided for youth services funded under the existing funding schemes. In addition,...