Michael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 438: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the VEC's programme in relation to the provision of youth cafés; if there are plans for the provision of such a facility in north County Dublin; and if there has been progress on the plan for the installation of the youth café (details supplied) in County Dublin. [32308/07]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has no direct involvement in youth cafés. From enquiries made with the Co. Dublin VEC I understand that at present there are four (4) youth drop-in centres operated by Co. Dublin VEC i.e Tallaght, Corduff, Bawnogue and Lucan. With regard to the specific premises in question, I understand from the VEC that agreement has been reached between Fingal County Council and Co. Dublin VEC for the establishment and operation of a drop-in centre at these premises. I also understand that Co. Dublin VEC is now exploring avenues of funding to support the operational costs involved in the case in question.