Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

My initial response addressed in general terms the recommendations of the task force report on active citizenship. With the permission of the House, I will discuss in detail the progress made on each of the recommendations. The active citizenship unit has a staff of four.

On participation in the democratic process, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has appointed consultants to carry out preliminary research on issues arising in relation to——

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