Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 149: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he proposes to increase expenditure under the various programmes operated by his Department in County Kildare with particular reference to youth services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5815/08]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware my Department provides funding for a wide range of projects and services, through a number of programmes and schemes in Co. Kildare, including projects with a particular reference to "youth services". Funding is available for "youth services" projects under the Programme of Grants for Community and Voluntary Organisations, the LEADER programme, RAPID programme, the Local Development and Social Inclusion Programme and from the Regional Drugs Task force in Co Kildare. Each of these schemes and grant programmes are governed by rules and eligibility criteria, which projects have to meet in order to qualify for funding. Details of the schemes and programmes, along with the rules and eligibility criteria are available on the Department's website www.pobail.ie

Details of funding available can also be accessed on the website. I am satisfied that the allocations are sufficient to meet the funding commitments approved for these schemes.