Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 389: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to cut back funding by 10% to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18261/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Garda youth diversion projects, which are overseen by my Department in conjunction with the Garda Síochána, are a crime prevention measure which aim, through both intervention and prevention, to divert young people from becoming involved in criminal activity. The number of projects has increased from 12 in 1997 to 64 at present, by funding under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. A budget of €5.471 million has been provided for Garda youth diversion projects and local drugs task force projects in 2005, an increase of 2.9% over last year.

The Garda youth diversion project referred to by the Deputy will receive a total grant of €106,920 this year. If it is considered that additional funding is required for the project a submission may be made through the community relations division of the Garda Síochána for consideration by my Department.