Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 425: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if additional supports are being granted to youth organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27631/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I fully appreciate the importance and value of the youth work programmes and services provided by youth organisations and in particular, the organisation referred to by the Deputy. This organisation is currently in receipt of funding under the special projects for youth scheme, administered by the youth affairs section of my Department.

In this connection, I am pleased that financial allocations for the youth sector in 2005 include an 18% increase over 2004. This additional funding catered for a number of developments including an 8% increase to all youth organisations and projects. This provision allows for further development and expansion of their programmes and services.

The 2005 allocation for the organisation referred to by the Deputy is €756,572 and this figure includes the 8% increase.