Improving the Lives of Children and Young People: Public Consultation

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Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs launched a public consultation on improving the lives of children and young people on, Monday, 11th June 2012. Consultation forms can be completed on-line or in hard copy. The closing date for the consultation is Friday, 6th July 2012. The consultation will inform the development of all key policies and strategies within the Department over the next five years.

Please see information from the Department of Children & Youth Affairs below. For full details, click on the heading below:

Improving the Lives of Children and Young People: Public Consultation

 "The Department of Children and Youth Affairs wants your help in developing plans to improve the lives of children and young people over the next five years. For the first time, one Government department is responsible for all policy on the well-being of children and young people. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, TD, wants your views. That’s why we are launching a nationwide consultation.

 Who is this consultation for?

Anyone with an interest in improving the lives of children and young people.

What do we want for children and young people?

We want children and young people to:

• Be safe and secure
• Have a say in decisions that affect their lives
• Enjoy learning in all aspects of their lives
• Be good citizens
• Be healthy and active
• Move confidently into adulthood
• Experience economic security"