James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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117. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has considered having a full-time youth worker in Youghal, County Cork, considering the number of IPAS refugees in the area, following a meeting with local community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9660/24]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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My Department provides significant funding to youth services which provide targeted services to young people who are marginalised, disadvantaged or vulnerable under the UBU scheme. €48million has been allocated to UBU services in 2024.

Young people who are applicants for, or are in receipt of, international protection come within the ambit of the UBU scheme, and can therefore benefit from targeted youth services to help them to overcome adverse circumstances and integrate with their local communities.

UBU funding is allocated and distributed through the national network of Education and Training Boards, in response to local needs. The expansion of youth services in Youghal is a matter for Cork Education and Training Board.