Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 801: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to publish a report on the review on the provision of youth information; the cost of the report; the financial implications of the recommendations contained in the report; when she expects to begin to implement the findings of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14350/06]

Síle de Valera (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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The review of youth information provision, which is being carried out by A&L Goodbody Consulting, commenced in June 2005. The estimated cost of the review is €64,130. Discussions between my Department and the consultants are at an advanced stage with a view to finalising the report. Following these discussions the youth information steering group — a sub-committee of the national youth work advisory committee- will review the final document to ensure that the terms of reference have been appropriately dealt with by the consultants.

It is expected that the national youth work advisory committee or NYWAC will then consider the contents of the report and that the report, together with any views of the NYWAC, will be presented for my consideration. Following due consideration of all aspects of the report, including financial aspects, decisions in relation to the implementation of findings and the publication of the review will then be made.