Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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388. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will ensure funding is reinstated to a group (details supplied) which has been providing valuable support over a wide area in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath to families who have suffered bereavements; if this request will be given urgent consideration as the group made commitments based on the continuation of grant assistance in respect of its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25966/15]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Since its establishment, Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has been engaged in a comprehensive and much needed programme of reform across our child welfare and protection system. In this regard, Tusla must ensure that it makes the most effective use of its resources in a way that is efficient, equitable proportionate and sustainable.

Tusla's budget is now being directed towards services which are best aligned to those outcomes in Tusla's Corporate Plan, with priority being given to front line services.

The service referred to by the Deputy was in receipt of funding from Tusla but unfortunately, Tusla is not in a position to continue to fund this service.

Tusla very much appreciates the work undertaken by the group in question over the years.