Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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1012. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the budget allocated to the parent and toddler grant scheme in each of the years 2016 to 2019; and the budget allocation for same in 2020. [45256/19]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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Parent & Toddler Groups which are organised on a not-for-profit basis, and which involve the participation of parents in the local community, are eligible for grant aid from my Department.

These grants are available for the funding of:

- toys, equipment and books;

- training for parents, such as in paediatric first aid, committee skills and parenting courses; and

- children’s activities, including arts and crafts and music.

Limited funding is also available to contribute towards insurance, rent or minor refurbishment of the premises used by the Groups, up to a maximum of 30% of the total grant aid. These grants range from €100 to €1,000. Existing groups may apply for a maximum grant of €800. New start up groups may apply for a maximum grant of up €1000. The budget allocated to the parent and toddler grant programme in each of the years 2016 to 2020 is set out in the table below.