Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2015
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he has identified the life-skill support requirements for young persons with particular reference to ensuring adequate provision at all levels, including access to education, sport and recreation, health and social services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43162/15]
View answerBetter Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People (2014-2020) was developed following consultation with 66,705 children and young people, and a public consultation with parents and individuals who work with and for children and young people. It identifies the five national outcomes towards which all of government, and indeed all of society, must work to achieve for children and young people. These are that children and young people should be:
1. Active and healthy with physical and mental well-being;
2. Achieving full potential in all areas of learning and development;
3. Safe and protected from harm;
4. Enjoying economic security and opportunity;
5. Connected, respected and contributing to their world.
Based on these outcomes, Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures sets out, centralises and coordinates key policy commitments for children and young people across Government, and commits to measuring progress against the outcomes. It also establishes a robust implementation infrastructure to support implementation and monitoring and has improved coordination of policies and services for children and young people.
