285 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he has received a request for funding towards the establishment of a youth diversion project at a location (details supplied); if this application will be favourably considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/11]

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 161 on the Wednesday, 9th June, 2010. The position remains essentially as stated. The focus of the Irish Youth Justice Service and An Garda Síochána in 2011 will be on improving the quality and effectiveness of the existing 100 Garda Youth Diversion Projects across the country. I do not, at this stage, expect to announce any new projects in 2011.