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Home About Us Terms of Reference Members Press Centre Taskforce Events Contact Details Accessibility Statement	Terms of Reference Terms of Reference of the Steering Group on Active Citizenship (appointed October, 2008) The role of the Steering Group will be to: Oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship; Support the work of the Active Citizenship Office in its functions suggested by the Taskforce, as follows: (i) develop a three-year implementation plan for the Taskforce recommendations in consultation with key stakeholders; the implementation plan would identify responsibility for action under each recommendation; (ii) work with relevant stakeholders, including the business sector and professional bodies, to implement initiatives in support of Active Citizenship, including proposals arising from the Taskforce Report, where appropriate; (iii) prepare an Annual Report on progress in implementing the Taskforce Report which would be submitted to the Taoiseach. This Annual Report would also be submitted for discussion and consideration at the relevant Oireachtas Committee; (iv) convene a Consultative Forum to allow for continued dialogue with representatives of community and voluntary organisations on the issues raised during the Taskforce work, as well as other issues of concern. This should meet twice yearly and allow for constructive engagement with relevant Government Departments. It should include representatives from the community and voluntary pillar under Social Partnership and the National Community and Voluntary Fora; (v) engage in dialogue with relevant bodies in Northern Ireland to explore opportunities for mutual learning and joint initiatives in particular areas; (vi) promote and disseminate research and analysis on active citizenship, in particular, through supporting the establishment of an Observatory on Active Citizenship; (vii) consider how to support awareness of Active Citizenship through the media, reflecting the Taskforce findings. Terms of Reference of Taskforce on Active Citizenship (2006-2007) The Taoiseach announced the terms of reference for the Taskforce during parliamentary question time in Dáil Éireann on 15 November 2005 which are as follows: review the evidence regarding trends in citizen participation across the main areas of civic, community, cultural, occupational and recreational life in Ireland; examine those trends in the context of international experience and analysis; review the experience of organisations involved in the political, caring, community, professional and occupational, cultural, sporting and religious dimensions of Irish life regarding influences, both positive and negative, on levels of citizen participation and engagement; and recommend measures which could be taken as part of public policy to facilitate and encourage (i) a greater degree of engagement by citizens in all aspects of Irish life and (ii) the growth and development of voluntary organisations as part of a strong civic culture.	Search: Printer Friendly Version Email a Friend Useful Links

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference of the Steering Group on Active Citizenship (appointed October, 2008)

The role of the Steering Group will be to:

Oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship;
Support the work of the Active Citizenship Office in its functions suggested by the Taskforce, as follows:

(i) develop a three-year implementation plan for the Taskforce recommendations in consultation with key stakeholders; the implementation plan would identify responsibility for action under each recommendation;

(ii) work with relevant stakeholders, including the business sector and professional bodies, to implement initiatives in support of Active Citizenship, including proposals arising from the Taskforce Report, where appropriate;

(iii) prepare an Annual Report on progress in implementing the Taskforce Report which would be submitted to the Taoiseach. This Annual Report would also be submitted for discussion and consideration at the relevant Oireachtas Committee;

(iv) convene a Consultative Forum to allow for continued dialogue with representatives of community and voluntary organisations on the issues raised during the Taskforce work, as well as other issues of concern. This should meet twice yearly and allow for constructive engagement with relevant Government Departments. It should include representatives from the community and voluntary pillar under Social Partnership and the National Community and Voluntary Fora;

(v) engage in dialogue with relevant bodies in Northern Ireland to explore opportunities for mutual learning and joint initiatives in particular areas;

(vi) promote and disseminate research and analysis on active citizenship, in particular, through supporting the establishment of an Observatory on Active Citizenship;

(vii) consider how to support awareness of Active Citizenship through the media, reflecting the Taskforce findings.

Terms of Reference of Taskforce on Active Citizenship (2006-2007)

The Taoiseach announced the terms of reference for the Taskforce during parliamentary question time in Dáil Éireann on 15 November 2005 which are as follows:

review the evidence regarding trends in citizen participation across the main areas of civic, community, cultural, occupational and recreational life in Ireland;
examine those trends in the context of international experience and analysis;
review the experience of organisations involved in the political, caring, community, professional and occupational, cultural, sporting and religious dimensions of Irish life regarding influences, both positive and negative, on levels of citizen participation and engagement; and
recommend measures which could be taken as part of public policy to facilitate and encourage (i) a greater degree of engagement by citizens in all aspects of Irish life and (ii) the growth and development of voluntary organisations as part of a strong civic culture.