Written answers

Thursday, 30 October 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Juvenile Offenders

6:00 pm

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 22 October 2008, if he will provide further details on the inter-agency strengthening families programme; the Department which has overall responsibility and co-ordination for the programme; the funding of the programme on an annual basis since its establishment; the number of persons who have taken the 14 week course annually; the number of occasions the programme is offered annually; the specific locations at which the programme is offered currently and in the roll-out. [37809/08]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Parenting support programmes are just one aspect of tackling youth crime. In the youth justice area, these programmes are generally delivered under the remit of Young Persons Probation. However, I should point out that parenting support programmes also operate under the aegis of my colleagues, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and the Minister of State with responsibility for Children and Youth Affairs.

With regard to the specific evidenced-based programme "Strengthening Families", it has not been possible in the time available to get the full details of the programmes which have already been delivered. When I have received the information, I will write to the Deputy directly. However, I can say that approval has been given to Young Persons Probation to deliver the Strengthening Families programme nationally in 2009. The cost will be approximately €250,000. Twelve programmes are planned for 2009. The targeted locations are Dublin (Ballymun, Tallaght, Blanchardstown and Finglas), Cork, Limerick, Portlaoise and Waterford.

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