Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funding for a project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41523/09]

Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Youth Affairs Unit of my Department received an application on behalf of the Youth Project referred to by the Deputy, to be considered for funding in 2008 under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme. Due to the large number of applications received and the limited funding available, it was not possible to provide the funding requested. The 2009 budget allocation for youth services is over €48m, a decrease of 8% on the 2008 figure. In light of budgetary constraints, it is intended that the 2009 Youth Affairs budget will continue to focus on supporting existing youth programmes and services for young people including those with fewer opportunities. In that context, Youth Affairs Unit will not be in a position to consider any new applications for funding this year.