Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans, including budget 2026, for an assessment of the funding of youth work services in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43542/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Budget 2026 will be considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. As this is ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

However, I would like to note that we hope to build on the progress made in Budget 2025, ensuring continued support for key priorities and developments.