Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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1122. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration is being given to reinstating a law centre (details supplied) which was ceased in 2014 as per a suggestion by a representative legal body. [2069/22]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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Requests for funding for Traveller-related projects have to be made through funding calls that are regularly publicised by my Department or within the existing funding programmes for Travellers and Roma operated by my Department.  

The Deputy will be aware that the Legal Aid Board provides civil legal aid and advice and also has a role in supporting law centres and mediation offices located around the country. 

The Deputy will also be aware that FLAC provides a free confidential service that provides first stop, basic legal information, advice and referral, including for members of the Traveller community.