Donegal’s 11 Family Resource Centres allocated funding
Under the initiative, every Family Resource Centre will receive €10,000 to support locally identified capital, premises, equipment, ICT and infrastructure
The 11 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) in Donegal have been allocated €10,000 each.
Included are Donegal FRC, Cara House, Downstrands, Dunfanaghy Family Resource, Finn Valley, Mevagh, Moville & District, Raphoe, St Johnston & Carrigans, The Forge and LYFS.
The allocation is part of a €1.36 million once-off capital investment in Ireland’s network of 136 FRCs - announced by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley.
“Family Resource Centres are at the heart of communities across Ireland,” Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley said. “I have seen first-hand the extraordinary work they do in supporting children, families and communities, and I am delighted to announce this additional €1.36 million investment.
“Every one of our 136 Family Resource Centres around the country will receive €10,000, giving individual centres the flexibility to invest in the areas that matter most in their own communities.
“Whether that means improving a building, making a centre more accessible, replacing essential equipment, investing in technology or improving the spaces in which children and families receive support, this funding will make a practical difference on the ground.
“This investment is another demonstration of this Government’s commitment to strengthening the Family Resource Centre network and ensuring that community-based family support continues to grow and develop across the country.”
The funding provides FRCs with flexibility to identify the investments that will make the greatest difference to the children, families and communities they serve.
The announcement builds on the Government’s significant investment in the Family Resource Centre Programme. Budget 2026 increased the minimum annual core funding level for FRCs from €160,000 to €180,000, while the establishment of 10 additional centres this year brought the national network to 136.
Kate Duggan, Chief Executive of Tusla – Child and Family Agency, added: “Tusla warmly welcomes this additional investment in the Family Resource Centre Programme. FRCs are deeply rooted in their local communities and have an invaluable understanding of the needs of the children and families they support.
“Providing each Centre with a flexible €10,000 allocation enables local FRCs to make practical investments based on those needs, whether in their premises, accessibility, equipment, technology or service-delivery environment.
“This complements the Government’s wider investment in the FRC Programme and Tusla’s continued focus on prevention, early intervention and accessible family support within communities.”
Tusla administers the national Family Resource Centre Programme on behalf of the Department. FRCs provide a broad range of universal and targeted supports, including family support, counselling, education and training, advocacy, youth and community groups and practical assistance to individuals and families.
The €10,000 allocation can support a broad range of capital and once-off expenditure, including minor building works and refurbishment; accessibility, health and safety and security improvements; furniture and fittings; equipment; ICT hardware and infrastructure; telecommunications and digital equipment; software, digital systems and associated licensing costs; and energy-efficiency or sustainability improvements.
The criteria are intentionally broad to allow individual FRCs to respond to their particular local circumstances and priorities. 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.
Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme