Troy welcomes increase in core funding for Family Resource Centres

TD Robert Troy has welcomed an announcement of a substantial increase in core funding across the country.

​The announcement came from Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, and is for Family Resource Centres countrywide.

​From January next year, minimum annual funding for Family Resources Centres will rise from €160,000 to €180,000.

​Robert Troy said: “Family Resource Centres are the backbone of community support in towns and villages across Ireland.

“I particularly welcome the increase for Cara Phort FRC, with whom I work closely. Their services are relied upon by families every day, and this uplift will allow them to strengthen their programmes and plan with confidence for the year ahead.

​“This is a positive step in recognising the vital work FRCs do, from family support to youth groups, education programmes and community development.”

​Minister Foley highlighted the importance of sustaining strong community services, saying: “I am delighted to have secured funding in Budget 2025 to increase the minimum annual funding for these Family Resource Centres in recognition of the vital role they play in their communities.”

​TD Robert Troy concluded: “This funding will help ensure that centres like Cara Phort can continue providing essential supports at a time when families need them the most.”