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Local call for more 'safe spaces' for young people ahead of Budget

Oct 7, 2025 07:42
By News Northern Sound
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Local call for more 'safe spaces' for young people ahead of Budget

The National Youth Council wants funding to create "one stop shops" for young people.

More offline safe spaces need to be provided for young people.

The call from the National Youth Council of Ireland comes ahead of today's Budget, as it asks for more funding for youth centres.

NYCI's Director for Policy and Advocacy is Ballyjamesduff woman Kathryn Walsh.

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The body is calling for €21 million of investment from the Budget to hire additional youth workers and open new centres.

She outlined exactly what they're looking for:

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