Funding granted for youth projects in the county worth more than €46,000 for was welcomed on Wednesday.
Donegal Minister Joe McHugh welcomed the sanction that will see Foróige and Donegal Youth Service benefit.
Speaking following the news, McHugh said: “I have seen first-hand the essential programmes that the quality staff and volunteers offer in these projects.
“I’ve no doubt that financial support like this will help these services go from strength to strength.”
The grants approved for staff-led youth projects and services include €19,752 for Donegal Youth Service; €18,695 for Foróige, Youth Development Project; and €8,401 Foróige, Youth Development Programme.
Mr McHugh, Minister for Education and Skills, said: “Youth services are brilliant at helping to support young people to develop skills, gain new experiences and build self-confidence.
“I’d also like to thank the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone for her work to ensure that the Government is able to keep supporting such vital work.
“People like Lorraine Thompson in Donegal Youth Service and all the teams in Foróige are a credit to their sector, going the extra mile to reach out to young people, giving them an outlet and helping them to find their voice and their path in life. I wish them all continued success and support from the Government.
“Grants like these underpin the Government’s positive commitment to improving the quality of youth services because we know how much value they add to our communities.”
