Minister Carey appoints Steering Group on Active Citizenship
Government Chief Whip and Minister with special responsibility for Active Citizenship announced the membership of the newly appointed Steering Group on Active Citizenship on 22nd October 2008.
Taoiseach meets members of the new Steering Group on Active Citizenship
At the inaugural meeting of the new Steering Group on Active Citizenship, held on 5th November 2008, An Taoiseach Mr. Brian Cowen met members of the Group and wished them well in their work.
Speech by the Taoiseach at the launch of the Report of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship, Wednesday, 28 March, 2007
The Taskforce’s report reflects the scope and depth of the issues raised during its consultation process. It identifies profound concerns about democratic participation and local participation structures. It talks about the potential of the education system, and how the public service as a whole relates to each citizen. It also makes some very practical suggestions about how the State can support higher levels of civic engagement.
Taskforce on Active Citizenship Report Published - Government accepts Recommendations
The report of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship was launched by the Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern T.D., in Government Buildings today. The Taoiseach established the Taskforce in April 2006 to advise the Government on policy measures which could be undertaken to support, encourage and promote citizenship in a changing Ireland.
Launch of Report of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship
The Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D., today launched the Report of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship and said that the Government is establishing an Active Citizenship Office to oversee implementation the Taskforce’s recommendations.
Speech by Mary Davis, Chairperson at the launch of the Report of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship
Taoiseach to Launch Taskforce Report to Government
27th March 2007
Taskforce on Active Citizenship publishes Report on Consultation Process
11th December 2006
Speech by Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern T.D. at the first regional seminar of the Taskforce
Croke Park, Thursday 14th September 2006
Taoiseach to Launch First Public Meeting of the Taskforce
30th August 2006

