David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when her Department plans to publish the new youth justice strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41570/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I would first like to thank the Deputy for his extensive work on initiating development of the new Youth Justice Strategy in his previous role.

As the Deputy will already be aware, development of the new Youth Justice Strategy 2020-2026 includes consideration of the full range of issues connected to children and young people at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system, including early intervention and preventative work, family support and diversion from crime, through to court processes and facilities, supervision of offenders, detention and reintegration and support post release. 

In recent weeks, My Department has been engaged in the final stages of discussions and negotiations with relevant stakeholders and it is expected that the strategy will be presented to Government in the coming weeks, upon conclusion of the remaining consultations and negotiations.