Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the day of action event organised by a coalition of Dublin youth projects on 27 January 2010 at Leinster House; if she will confirm that her Department is giving consideration to the needs of youth projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4338/10]

Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I was aware of the day of action organised by a coalition of Dublin youth projects on 27 January 2010.

The City of Dublin Youth Service Board (CDYSB) has been for many years promoting, supporting and co-ordinating the development of youth projects and youth services in Dublin City on behalf of the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. CDYSB administers 31 Special Projects in Dublin City under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme (SPY) and some 45 projects under the Young People Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF). The 2009 allocation to CDYSB in respect of SPY projects was €4,305,600 and in addition, a grant of €4,695,953 was also made available for projects funded under the YPFSF.

The budget for the youth affairs unit of my Department is €46.6 million for 2010. Funding allocations for the youth work sector in 2010 are currently under consideration. I wish to assure the Deputy that every effort is being made to minimise the impact of the reduction in funding available to youth projects and services and to preserve and maintain existing provision in so far as is possible.