Young Voices in Decision-making
Hub na nÓg is a national centre of excellence and coordination in children and young people’s participation in decision making. We support government departments, state agencies, public service and non-government organisations in providing opportunities for children and young people to participate in decision-making, with a particular focus on those that are seldom-heard.
How does Hub na nÓg support government & public service?
Training & Development
Our training and development supports organisations to involve children and young people in decision-making in all aspects of their policy, planning, practice, services and culture.
Learn MoreConsultations
View our library of previous consultations with children and young people on a wide range of policy, practice and legislative initiatives.
Learn MoreResources
Hub na nÓg supports good practice in children and young people’s participation in decision-making by creating resources and showcasing relevant resources created by other organisations.
Learn MoreThe National Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-making
Read the Framework in full hereHave a question about child and youth participation or Hub na nÓg?
View our FAQs hereToolkits and Guidelines
Practical resources to help you to give children and young people a voice on issues that affect their lives, as well as guidelines to help you to create youth-friendly versions of your work.
Learn MoreLibrary
Browse some of the recent publications added to our library.
Report on the Public Consultation on the Next Government Policy Framework for the Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making
Home Report on the Public Consultation on the Next Government Policy Framework for the Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making Published January 2024 View Report Contributors Author: Deirdre Fullerton (Insights Health and Social Research) Publisher: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth Date: 2024 Geographic Coverage: Ireland Type of Resource: Report Sector/setting: Government [...] Learn MoreConsultations with Children & Young People for the Family Justice Oversight Group
The Family Justice Oversight group, formed by Helen McEntee Minister for Justice, is currently developing a plan for the family justice system for Ireland.
Learn MorePieces of Us – What’s Next?
In the years since the last Children’s Report, children’s lives in Ireland have undoubtedly changed significantly. As with the rest of the world, the Covid 19 pandemic hit children in Ireland hard.
Learn MoreReport on the Consultations with Young People to inform the Youth Homelessness Strategy Consultation
In the years since the last Children’s Report, children’s lives in Ireland have undoubtedly changed significantly. As with the rest of the world, the Covid 19 pandemic hit children in Ireland hard.
Learn MoreYouth Homelessness Strategy 2023-2025 – Infographic
In the years since the last Children’s Report, children’s lives in Ireland have undoubtedly changed significantly. As with the rest of the world, the Covid 19 pandemic hit children in Ireland hard.
Learn MoreWhat We Think | UNCRC, UPR, and UNCRPD Consultation 2021 with Children and Young People (English)
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) undertook a series of consultations with children and young people to secure their views on the implementation of children’s rights in Ireland.
Learn MoreReport on the Consultations with Young People for the Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use
In the years since the last Children’s Report, children’s lives in Ireland have undoubtedly changed significantly. As with the rest of the world, the Covid 19 pandemic hit children in Ireland hard.
Learn MoreOur Work
Here are some examples of our work