Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
Adjournment Matters. - Youth Work Act 2001.
Voluntary work is on the decline, not because people are becoming more selfish, but because they have less time in modern society. We do not have sufficient voluntary groups because parents cannot give their free time to youth clubs due to work commitments, longer commuting periods and other factors. We will have to introduce an effective, professional youth structure within which youth workers will be paid for their services. We must take this matter seriously and demonstrate that we are willing to work with young people. In that way, society will reap the rewards and will be able to move forward.
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