The scheme will work with young people who get into trouble with the Gardaí to divert them away from criminal behaviour and towards better life outcomes.
Foróige have been chosen to operate the local project and another in East Clare.
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Funding for YDPs and other Youth Justice measures have increased substantially in recent years, from €18 million in 2020 to a total allocation of just over €33 million in Budget 2025.
The new junior minister in the department of Justice says he’ll be visiting Tipperary’s two Youth Diversion Projects.
There’s already a similar project running in south Tipperary.
Minister Niall Collins says he’s planning to visit the local schemes to see the important work being done to change lives.
