Useful links 

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Remember to include your full agency title and web address.

Agencies / Organisations

Dáil na nÓg
Foróige
Irish Youth Justice Service
National Children's Advisory Council
National Youth Council of Ireland
Ombudsman for Children
Teenspace
Youth Work Ireland

Government Departments

Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
Education and Science 
Youth Affairs (Education and Science) 
Health and Children
Irish Youth Justice Service
Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Social and Family Affairs
Taoiseach
All Government Departments list   

International Child and Youth Participation Websites

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caroline_hurley@health.gov.ie

European Youth Parliament - The European Youth Parliament (EYP) was founded in 1987 as the project of a school in Fontainebleau (France). It is a unique forum designed to actively engage young people in the moulding of their future society. The EYP represents a non-partisan and independent educational project which is tailored entirely to the needs of the young European citizen. The EYP encourages independent thinking and socio-political initiative in young people and facilitates the learning of crucial social and professional skills.

European Commission - Youth in Action - The European Commission develops a framework for political co-operation management of the Youth in Action programme. The Commission facilitates co-operation amongst ministries in charge of youth in the Member States and promotes a structured dialogue between policy-makers and young people and their organisations. The aim is to promote the active citizenship of young people, to foster their social integration in society and to ensure that a youth dimension is taken into account in other EU policies. There is a specific programme for young people: the Youth in Action programme. The Commission’s role is to ensure the smooth and effective management of this programme and to monitor its implementation at national and European level.

Funky Dragon (Wales) - The Funky Dragon website holds information for young people all over Wales; detailing campaigns, issues, events etc. The site contains videos about the activity of the Grand Council and other organisations.

UK Youth Parliament - The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) website offers information on how young people members use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. The UK Parliament is run by young people for young people and provides opportunities for 11-18 year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.

Scottish Youth Parliament - The home page of the Scottish Youth Parliament offers information and active participation on polls to collect the views of young people in Scotland on issues that affect them. The website encourages young people in Scotland to express their views and have those views acted upon. 

Comhairle na nÓg Websites in City and County Development Boards

Clicking on the 'Find Your Local' Comhairle tab above to follow the links to the 34 City and County Development Boards and their websites.