Written answers

Thursday, 13 October 2005

Department of Health and Children

Recreation Policy

5:00 pm

Photo of Dan BoyleDan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Government's national recreation policy currently under development by her Department will be launched. [28438/05]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The National Children's Office, under the auspices of my Department, is currently developing a recreation policy for young people aged 12 to 18. The policy will deal with recreation opportunities that are funded by the State. As part of the process, consideration will be given as to how best to utilise existing facilities such as school premises, sports halls etc.

I launched a public consultation on 4 May 2005. The results of the consultation are expected in the autumn. In addition, a steering group has been established to oversee and guide the development of the policy. The group, chaired by the National Children's Office, has representatives from key Departments, local authorities and the Irish Sports Council. It is anticipated that the policy will be completed in 2006.

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