Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2004
86 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the ministerial youth conference held in County Clare recently; the number of delegates; the overall cost of the event; issues discussed; the decisions reached and actions to be taken to include timescales as a result of the conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10393/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU youth Ministers conference held in County Clare in March 2004 had a total delegation of 170 and comprised Ministers, senior officials, non-governmental organisations' representatives, young people and invited guests. The estimated cost is €235,000, which will be funded in part by the European Commission.
The main aims of the conference were to permit a debate on the topic of young people and politics between all delegates, and to give an opportunity, in particular to young people, to express their views and expectations on the latter two priorities of the European Commission's White Paper on youth, voluntary activity and a greater understanding of youth. It is anticipated that the common objectives for these two priority areas will be presented to the Council of Education and Youth Ministers' November 2004 meeting. A report on the conference is being prepared and will be circulated when available.
