Teenspace: National Recreation Policy for Young People

Seven core objectives have been set for the policy, as follows:

• give young people a voice in the design, implementation and monitoring of recreation policies and facilities
• promote organised activities for young people and examine ways to motivate them to be involved
• ensure that the recreational needs of young people are met through the development of youth-friendly and safe environments
• maximise the range of recreational opportunities available for young people who are marginalised, disadvantaged or who have a disability
• promote relevant qualifications/standards in the provision of recreational activities
• develop a partnership approach in developing and funding recreational opportunities across the statutory, community and voluntary sectors
• improve information on, evaluation and monitoring of recreational provision for young people in Ireland

Recommendations to address key issues under each of these objectives, and responsibility for achieving them, are clearly defined in an Implementation Action Plan (see Chapter 11)