Funding boost for Ballynacargy Family Resource Centre

The Family Resource Centres at Ballynacargy and Athlone are to benefit from a once-off capital allocation of €10,000 in 2026 as part of a €1.36 million investment announced by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD.

The minister’s department said under the initiative, each of Ireland’s 136 Family Resource Centre will receive €10,000 to support locally identified capital, premises, equipment, ICT and infrastructure priorities.

This, the department said, would provide the centres with flexibility to identify the investments that will make the greatest difference to the children, families and communities they serve.

Minister Foley said that the investment could be used to improve a building, make a centre more accessible, replace essential equipment, invest in technology or improve the spaces in which children and families receive support.

“This funding will make a practical difference on the ground,” she said.

The funding cannot be used for staffing costs, including salaries, wages, overtime or allowances.

All funding must be fully expended by 31 December 2026 and appropriately accounted for within the 2026 financial year.