Children and Young Persons Task Group

This Task Group looks after the interests of young people and children. It's current work plan has a number of objectives to be achieved in the areas of consultation, health, education, protection, social and community life and support for children with disabilities/special needs.
The Task Groups also acts as a Steering Group for Laois' Comhairle na nÓg (Laois Youth Council) and supports the Comhairle work programme throughout the year.

Membership of the Children and Young Persons Task Group

Ms. Fionn Bardon, Laois County Childcare Committee (Chairperson)

Ms. Anne O’Keeffe, Laois VEC

Ms. Mary Delaney, Health Service Executive

Mr. Eugene Rafferty, Department of Education & Science

Cllr. Rotimi Adebari, Portlaoise Town Council

Cllr. John Moran, Chairperson of CDB

Mr. Frank Moore, An Garda Siochana

Mr. Jim Buckley, Department of Social & Family Affairs

Ms. Sylvia Roujet, Laois Partnership

Ms. Sarah Shakespeare, Cul le Cheile

Mr. Ted Laffey , School Principal

Ms. Diane Burke, The Block Project

Mr. Joe Thompson, Youth Work Ireland