Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures, The National Policy Framework for Children and Young People was launched in April, 2014. It is the first overarching National Policy Framework which spans the ages 0–24 (for more information on Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures please see: http://www.dcya.gov.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=3146&ad=1.
The National Youth Strategy is being developed under this overarching National Policy Framework, overseen by a National Youth Strategy Task Group. A project team, led by DCYA is in place to develop the National Youth Strategy. The online consultation will remain open until 23 January 2015. The findings will be collated and used to inform face to face consultations with young people and key stakeholders that will take place early in 2015.