Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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167. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the breakdown of the funding allocation for his Department for 2021, by project. [35642/20]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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In Budget 2021, the gross allocation provided for my Department for 2021 is €1.95 billion. However, the Deputy will be the aware that the final allocation for my Department for 2021 will be set out in the 2021 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) due to be published later this year. Detailed allocations by subhead will be set out in the REV.

The 2021 allocation provided will be targeted at improving outcomes for children, young people and their families as well as the promotion of equality and human rights. The funding will also provide for the inclusion and integration of persons seeking international protection.

It is intended that the resources provided will be allocated to the following main areas on Vote 40:

- €878m for Tusla in 2021

- €225m for Direct Provision

- €638m for Childcare Schemes and Programmes

- €70m to Youth Services.

The 2021 allocation will also provide for €5m for Traveller and Roma Initiatives and €6m for the Decision Support Service (DSS).