Comhairle – citizens information site has a comprehensive listing of everything that constitutes the life of a citizen, from births to marriages, to money problems, family issues, education sources and a lot more. This site also has information on the youth parliaments – Dail na nÓg
www.oasisgov.ie
www.comhairle.ie
www.DailnanOg.ie

The Youth Programmes in Ireland site gives information on Youth Information Centres (where they are and what they do), as well as on youth clubs
www.oasis.gov.ie/culture_and_recreation/
sport_and_leisure/youth_programmes_in_ireland/

Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 - This link shows you the Act as it is written in its 41 articles, describing the duties and responsibilities of children, parents and schools
www.ucc.ie/law/irlii/statutes/2000_22.htm

This site shows a full listing of all the programmes and services offered by the Department of Education and Science
www.education.ie

Youth.ie is developed and managed by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) - the representative body of Irish youth organisations National Youth Council of Ireland. This is a portal site focusing on 'all things youth' in Ireland today.
www.youth.ie

The Equality Authority attempts to fight discrimination in public life in Ireland that on the following grounds: gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
www.equality.ie

Youthreach is directed at unemployed young early school leavers aged 15-20. It offers participants the opportunity to identify and pursue viable options within adult life, and provides them with opportunities to acquire certification. It operates on a full-time, year-round basis.
www.youthreach.ie

FÁS - Training and Employment Authority’s aim is to promote a more competitive and inclusive knowledge-based economy, by enhancing the skills and capabilities of individuals and enterprises. FÁS projects are located all around the country
www.fas.ie

Youth Work Ireland is the new name for the National Youth Federation. While continuing to be a federation of 22 local youth services Youth Work Ireland represents the collective strength at national and local level of 500 youth clubs and groups, 40 Youth Information Centres and outlets and 100 youth projects.
www.nyf.ie

The Children's Rights Alliance is a coalition of 80 non-governmental organisations working in the area of children's rights and welfare in Ireland (Alliance Member Organisations), the Alliance aims to secure the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Ireland
www.childrensrights.ie

The National Children’s Office (NCO) works to bring awareness of the rights and capabilities of children to all public life, particularly to areas that affect children directly This site links you directly to the Office of the Minister for Children and also links you to the National Children’s Strategy.
www.nco.ie

The Presidents Award – Gáisce is Ireland’s National Challenge Award, the country’s most prestigious and respected individual award programme, and a challenge from the President of Ireland, to young people between 15 and 25 years of age.
www.gaisce.ie

Pavee Point is a partnership of Irish Travellers and settled people working together to improve the lives of Irish Travellers through working towards social justice, solidarity, socio-economic development and human rights.
www.paveepoint.ie

Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnardos was established in Ireland in 1962 and is Ireland’s leading independent children’s charity.
www.barnardos.ie

Focus Ireland aims to advance the rights of people-out-of-home to live in a place they call home through quality services, research and advocacy. Focus operates in the belief that everyone has a right to a place they call home.
www.focusireland.ie

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) is Ireland's leading children's charity specialising in the prevention of cruelty to children.
www.ispcc.ie

The Anti-Bullying Centre at Trinity College conducts research, promotes awareness and offers services around bullying to parents, schools and others involved in trying to counter bullying behaviours.
www.abc.tcd.ie

The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) was oput in place in 2003 to make sure that the government and other people who make decisions about young people really think about what is best for young people.
www.oco.ie

Combat Poverty is the sole national statutory organisation in Ireland dedicated to advising on ways to prevent and eliminate poverty and social exclusion.
www.cpa.ie

The National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI) is an independent expert body which brings together government and non-government organisations to combat racism, inform policy and legal developments.
www.nccri.ie

Foróige’s purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society. Foroige both challenges and supports young people to involve themselves in developing their character and talents.
www.foroige.ie

families.ie is a website which aims to provide up to date information and links to support for parents, children, teenagers and families in the North West of Ireland.
www.families.ie

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