David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the action he has taken to implement the recommendations of the task force report on active citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14487/09]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Steering Group on Active Citizenship, chaired by Mary Davis was appointed by me in October, 2008, to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship. In addition, the Active Citizenship Office was established under my Department to co-ordinate the implementation process.

An Active Citizenship Progress Report outlining the position in relation to implementing the public policy recommendations of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship was presented to Government in December, 2008 and will be published shortly. The Report outlines what has been achieved up to the end of last year and the status of those recommendations which will take more time to implement, subject to resources.

In addition, the Report outlines many active citizenship initiatives being pursued by universities, businesses, volunteer organisations and others which underpin the Taskforce on Active Citizenship's call to everyone- not just to Government - to encourage greater connectivity with the community and maximise the potential we all have to generate positive engagement for the greater good.

Copies of the Report are available in the Library of the House.