Written answers
Thursday, 15 December 2005
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Youth Services
5:00 pm
Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda youth diversion projects in place; if he will provide a list of the existing schemes; the locations where they operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39938/05]
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Garda youth diversion projects are a community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiative which seek to divert young persons from becoming involved, or further involved, in antisocial and-or criminal behaviour, by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. By doing so, the projects also contribute to improving the quality of life within communities and enhancing Garda-community relations. The number of projects has grown from 12 in 1997 to 64 at present, a process made possible, in part, by funding under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.
A budget of €5.471 million was provided for the Garda youth diversion projects and local drugs task force projects in 2005 and I am pleased to have secured an additional €1.2 million for youth diversion projects in 2006, bringing the total budgetary allocation to €6.6 million for next year. It is my intention to support the expansion of Garda youth diversion projects over the next two years and it is intended that 100 schemes will be established nationwide before the end of 2007. I have asked the Garda Commissioner to bring forward proposals for further community based initiatives in this area in light of the additional funding. The 64 Garda youth diversion projects currently in place are shown in the table.
Project | Location |
Able | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
ACORN | Edenderry, Offaly |
ALF | Athlone, Westmeath |
Ball | Ballybeg, Waterford |
Ballincollig | Ballincollig, Cork |
Ballynanty | Ballynanty, Limerick |
Bandon Youth | Bandon, Cork |
BAPADE | Killarney, Kerry |
BAN | Ballybane, Galway |
BAY (Talks are ongoing in relation to new management for project) | Ballymun, Dublin |
Boyne | Drogheda, Louth |
BLOCK | Portlaoise, Laois |
Bris (currently under evaluation. A final report is expected by the end of January 2006.) | Westside, Galway |
Cabra Step-Up | Cabra, Dublin |
CCYDG | Moyross, Limerick |
CODY | Cherry Orchard, Dublin |
Connect 7 | Tralee, Kerry |
CYD | Clonmel, Tipperary |
DAN | Donore Avenue, Dublin |
DAY | Dungarvan, Waterford |
Dime | North Inner City, Dublin |
EYE | Mullingar, Westmeath |
Ennis Youth | Ennis, Clare |
FAN | Finglas, Dublin |
FAYRE | Farranree, Cork |
Feabhas | Midleton/Cobh, Cork |
GAP | The Glen, Cork |
GRAFT | Ronanstown, Dublin |
HAY | St. Agatha's, Dublin |
High Voltage | Dundalk, Louth |
JAY | Jobstown, Dublin |
Junction | Ballinasloe, Galway |
KEY | Killinarden, Tallaght |
Kilkenny | Kilkenny |
Knocknaheeny/Holyhill | Knocknaheeny, Cork |
LAB | Loughlinstown/Ballybrack, Dublin |
LEAP | Longford |
LSCYI | Southill, Limerick |
MAY | Mahon, Cork |
NYPD | Navan, Meath |
Monaghan | Monaghan |
MOST | Phoenix Park, Dublin |
New Directions | Bray, Wicklow |
NICKOL | North Inner City, Dublin |
PACT | Waterford |
Poodle Close | Dublin |
RAD | Roscommon |
Raphoe | Donegal |
SAFE | Clonard/Coolcotts, Wexford |
SAY | Sandyford, Dublin |
Slí Eile | Tullamore, Offaly |
SMART | Trim, Meath |
SWAY | Waterford |
SWIFT | Clondalkin, Dublin |
TACT | Togher, Cork |
TEAM | Dundalk, Louth |
WAY | Wicklow |
WEB | Blanchardstown, Dublin |
Woodale | Darndale, Dublin |
YAB | Ballina, Mayo |
YAK | Kilmore, Dublin |
YAPS | Sligo Town |
YEW | Whitechurch, Dublin |
YIS | Oliver Bond Street, Dublin |
The seven local drugs task force projects currently in operation are as follows.
Project | Location |
Neighbourhood Policing Unit | Cork |
Knocknaheeny/Holyhill | Cork |
MAY | Cork |
Togher Link-Up | Cork |
WEB | Dublin |
Arrest Referral Scheme | Dublin |
Mayfield | Cork |
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