In October 2013 the Minister for Education, Mr John O’Dowd, launched a new policy for youth services entitled ‘Priorities for Youth – Improving Young People’s Lives through Youth Work’. This policy mandated the establishment of a Regional Advisory Group (RAG) and the development of a 3 year Regional Youth Development Plan (RYDP) with representation from young people, voluntary organisations and other government departments assisted by the statutory partners.
Further information on the Regional Youth Development Plan – Interim Framework 2015-16, RAG membership and the Priorities for Youth – Improving Young People’s Lives through Youth Work document can be accessed by clicking on the links below.