Minister Naughton secures €2.2m for youth facilities
Minister Hildegarde Naughton has allocated over €2.2 million to enhance youth services infrastructure across Ireland. This investment supports 47 projects improving accessibility, safety, and transport, ensuring better opportunities for young people nationwide.
Source:
Gov.ie / MerrionStreet
•
⏱️ 1 min read
Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has unveiled a €2.236 million capital funding package aimed at upgrading youth service facilities funded by UBU across Ireland.
This funding will enhance 47 community projects, focusing on improving facility quality, accessibility, safety, and sustainability. Key upgrades include building refurbishments, transport provision with 18 minibuses, kitchen enhancements, and digital infrastructure improvements to support youth engagement.
The investment aligns with the National Strategy for Youth Work, particularly Action 13, which seeks to provide young people with suitable indoor and outdoor spaces. Distributed through Education and Training Boards, the initiative aims to reduce transport barriers and expand participation in youth programmes, especially benefiting rural and disadvantaged communities.
This funding will enhance 47 community projects, focusing on improving facility quality, accessibility, safety, and sustainability. Key upgrades include building refurbishments, transport provision with 18 minibuses, kitchen enhancements, and digital infrastructure improvements to support youth engagement.
The investment aligns with the National Strategy for Youth Work, particularly Action 13, which seeks to provide young people with suitable indoor and outdoor spaces. Distributed through Education and Training Boards, the initiative aims to reduce transport barriers and expand participation in youth programmes, especially benefiting rural and disadvantaged communities.
1 views