Review of the current funding and resourcing model for Comhairle na nÓg

Developed by staff in the Research and Evaluation Unit, this Review of the current funding and resourcing model of Comhairle na nÓg analyses the current funding and expenditure of Comhairle na nÓg, breaking down the process whereby each Comhairle applies for, receives, and spends their funding each year. It offers a number of conclusions and recommendations for future reviews.

The paper develops over 6 main sections. Section 1 of the paper focuses on background and context and includes overviews of both Comhairle na nÓg and the introduction of the Five-Year Development Plan. Section 2 continues with a detailed overview of the Comhairle na nÓg funding model. Section 3 presents an analysis of present funding and is followed up with an analysis of expenditure in section 4. Section 5 gives themes and trends identified, while Section 6 concludes with a number of recommendations and future considerations.