National Children's Advisory Council

The National Children's Advisory Council was established in May 2001 as part of the National Children's Strategy. The Council, which has a membership of 30, has an independent advisory role in relation to the implementation of the Strategy, reporting to the Minister for Children. The Council maintains the partnership approach developed through the Strategy to influencing policy on children's issues. It includes representatives of the statutory agencies, voluntary sector, research community, parents and young people. The Council is supported in its work by the National Children's Office.

Functions

To advise the Minister on all aspects of children's lives, including the development of child wellbeing indicators.

To advise the Minister on the better co-ordination and delivery of services to children.

To contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Strategy at national and local level.

To undertake and advise on research.

To advise on training in relation to the Strategy.

To advise on the development of mechanisms to consult with children.