West Cork among four new locations to get projects to divert youths from crime

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said the new Youth Development Project is part of measure to build 'stronger, safer communities'. Picture: Brian Lawless

At least €1.5m is set to be allocated to establish a new Youth Diversion Project (YDP) in West Cork, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced.

The programme itself, which is being established alongside YDPs in Mayo, Wicklow, and Monaghan, aims to work with young people who are at risk of becoming involved in criminal behaviour and anti-social behaviour and to move them away from crime.