Presidential Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2013

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Ceisteanna (66)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

66. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins's series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the take charge of change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve a young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14531/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I can confirm that I have received a copy of the seminar report and declaration referred to in the Deputy’s question and have noted the contents with interest. My Department actively supports the development of networks of young Irish people in our overseas communities and encourages young Irish abroad to participate in the many other Irish organisations overseas. I have asked my officials to be alive to other opportunities to foster the role of young people in promoting change in Ireland and in the Irish community abroad.