Michael Ring
Question:297 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when the Green Paper supporting voluntary activity will be published. [6632/99]
Vol. 501 No. 6
297 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when the Green Paper supporting voluntary activity will be published. [6632/99]
The Green Paper on Voluntary Activity was published in 1997, with a view to initiating a consultation process with the voluntary and community sector leading to publication of a White Paper.
A steering group has been brought together to advise and assist the Department on a consultation process in relation to the White Paper and to advise on issues and directions for the White Paper.
The group's terms of reference are to advise on the consultation process with the voluntary and community sector and with relevant statutory agencies in relation to the White Paper; participate in same i.e. provide speakers as appropriate; mediate and comment on feedback and advise on issues and directions for the White Paper.