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 members of the group have been selected on an individual basis to give of their individual expertise and experience in advising the Department.
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; that is, provide speakers as appropriate; and mediate and comment on feedback and advise on issues and directions for the White Paper.