Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the pilot programme that has been set up in conjunction with a service (details supplied) in Cork entitled Strengthening Families Programme. [11654/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I can advise the Deputy that a programme entitled, 'The Strengthening Families Programme' is being piloted in Cork by an inter agency group which includes; the Probation Service, Arbour House Youth Drug and Alcohol Services, Homeless Services and Community based Drugs Task Force. However, I am advised that the community based project referred to by the Deputy is not involved in the administration of this programme.

The programme, which commenced in January 2007, is being run over 14 weeks with 11 participant families and comprises 3 modules namely: Parenting Skills Training; Teens/Children Skills Training; and Family Life Skills Training.

I am further advised that the programme goal is to enhance and protect the family by encouraging and supporting parents and their children to develop good parenting and communication skills.