National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG

Intent: Raise profile of the National FRC Programmeand provided an opportunity for Oireachtasmembers to meet with FRC representativesfrom their region.Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 includingseeking an optimum core funding of €240,000for all 121 Family Resource Centres, a capital funding stream for FRCs and funding for counselling services.

Methods: Event / Reception

Intent: Inform Minister Foley on the National FRC Programme recent developments and the FRCNF Pre-Budget Submission asks for 2026 including: 1. Maintain the National Programme status with ring-fenced funding and local community led autonomy of the FRC Programme. 2. Increase core funding of all FRCs to €240,000. 3. Provide increased funding for FRC Counselling & Therapeutic Supports. 4. Create a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs. 5. Expand the programme incrementally to offer nationwide coverage.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To raise awareness of the National FRC programme and highlight the FRCNF Pre-Budget Submission 2026 key requests.

Methods: Event / Reception

Intent: The email aimed to express Fergal Landy's personal concerns about the potential negative impact of Tusla's restructuring on prevention work. Its objective was to advocate for the continued support and preservation of the Prevention, Partnership, and Family Support programme.

Methods: Email

Intent: To inform the Minister on the National FRC programme emphasising it's National Programme Status; the desire to ring fence its core funding; and the importance of the autonomy of FRCs to pursue a community development approach. The FRCNF CEO outlined then concerns of the FRC members noting that the Tusla Structural Reform programme may impact adversely on these important features of the programme.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To ensure the government preserves 1. FRC national programme status; 2. the varied the mix of programmes and activities FRCs offer; 3. FRC's local autonomy and 4. the additional non-core funding FRC receive from Tusla at their local area level.

Methods: Letter

Intent: 1. Increase the level of funding per FRC to €240,000, for FRCs to be able to adequately provide the supports and services required of them. 2. No new Family Resource Centres, until the funding of existing FRCs is addressed and involvement of FRCs in the decision-making process, when the programme is expanded. 3. Ensure consistent, long-term funding for counselling and therapeutic supports in FRCs nationwide.4. Develop and introduce a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs.

Methods: Email

Intent: To raise awareness of our Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 including seeking an optimum core funding of €240,000 for all 121 Family Resource Centres.

Methods: Event / Reception

Intent: To highlight the need for additional therapeutic funding for the National FRC programme including the funding of further clinical lead roles within FRCs and funding to support with the roll out of the FRC National Therapeutic Governance Framework R.O.A.D.M.A.P.

Methods: Informal communication

Intent: Raise profile of the National FRC Programme and provided an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC representatives from their region.::Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 including seeking an optimum core funding of €240,000 for all 121 Family Resource Centres.

Methods: Event / Reception