Intent: Significant Increase in Resources for Youth Justice Diversion Programs: We need to enhance the capacity of programs that engage young people before they enter the justice system[MH1.1]. Including targeted early intervention and prevention programmes.::Targeted Engagement: Specialised resources must be directed toward young people identified as being at high risk of engaging in criminality, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds.::Enhanced Youth Facilities: We call for the provision of increased youth activities and clubs with later opening hours to provide safe, stable environments for vulnerable children where they can build relationships with positive role models based in their own communities.::Statutory Footing for the National Review Panel: The remit of the National Review Panel must be urgently expanded and put on a statutory footing to examine all unexpected child deaths, not only those children already known to state agencies.::A Full Systemic Review: A comprehensive
Details: Urgent Request for Systemic Action Following the Tragic M9 Motorway Incident, 17th August 2026
Follow up meetings held with Deputy Roderic O’Gorman (11.03.2026), Deputy Matt Carthy (12.03.2026) and Assistant Secretary, Social Policy and Public Service Reform, Department of the Taoiseach Elizabeth Canavan (23.03.2026) - Email
27/04/26: Meeting held between officials from the Department of the Taoiseach and NFVSP Representatives to discuss key priorities, including: Developing solutions to pressing residential and respite support needs for people with intellectual disabilities and autism, the Human Rights Strategy and innovation, and future proofing positive sustainability gains achieved. - Meeting
Intent: The adoption of a formal justice reinvestment mode and greater investment in prevention and support programmes demonstrated to work for individuals and communities.
Details: Meeting with Assistant Secretary General of Department of Taoiseach and Head of the Child Poverty and Wellbeing Unit to discuss key recommendations in IPRT's From Punishment to Prevention report on the need for an overarching government strategy and investment in prevention measures. Also discussed , ...
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 Launch and Webinar
Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts inviting them to attend the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 Launch Webinar April 2026. - EmailEmail sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts with links to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 and Strategic Plan 26-29 - SubmissionWebinar featuring a panel of guest speakers and contributions from parents and young people to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 and Strategic Plan 26-29 - Virtual Meeting
30.01: update on the CO LAB project16.02: sharing the letter of offer and asking partners to acknowledge receipt of documents and request for queries or amendments30.04: update on the project - Email
