Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 384: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to a meeting (details supplied) at which an understanding was reached as to an investigation which would be made on the sourcing of funding for a project in Galway, funding will be provided. [16666/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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I recently met with a deputation from the Young Mothers in Education Project in question. The group briefed me on their work and their financial support needs. While I took note of the work of the group and their needs, I explained that their application for funding under my Department's Special Projects for Youth Scheme would be considered, in conjunction with all other applications for similar funding from around the country having regard to the financial resources available, existing provision for interventions of this nature in the area, and to ongoing commitments for funding in 2008.

The process of determining my Department's financial allocations to the Youth Work Sector for 2008 is still underway. I expect that this process will be completed shortly. All Administering Agencies will then be notified of the outcome as appropriate.