Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice & Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD that Rathkeale is to be one of the areas that will benefit from the expansion of the Garda Youth Diversion Projects.
The Minister confirmed today that €2.8 million is to be allocated from Dormant Accounts Disbursement Scheme to expand Garda Youth Diversion Services in communities across the Country. 10 areas were identified today and will receive new Garda Youth Diversion Projects.
“Over the last number of years the Gardaí have developed a very strong working relationship with young people, this has been done effectively across the country through the Youth Diversion Project and I am delighted that the Minister has identified Rathkeale for a project of this kind.”