Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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448. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Blue Skies initiative will be rolled out to the high growth area of Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41304/20]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Tusla ABC Programme within Tusla's Partnership Participation and Family Support is an area based Prevention and Early Intervention initiative currently being delivered across 12 sites of urban disadvantage, including one in Clondalkin where the Blue Skies programme is situated.

Discussions continue to take place across the ABC programme to explore the potential scaling of the learnings from the programme, and broadening its reach, taking into consideration identified need, resources available and scope of the programme.

Tusla Dublin South Central is aware of the increasing needs and population growth of the Saggart/Rathcoole /Newcastle areas and is working with partner agencies to ensure provision of early interventions services to families and children. Children who are at risk  continue to be prioritised in these areas and receive ongoing social work and family support interventions.