To ask the Minister of Education (i) for his assessment of international youth work as an aspect of informal learning; (ii) to detail how his Department supports access to international learning opportunities for (a) young people; and (b) youth work practioners.

International youth work is the overall name given to a strand of youth work which focuses on the engagement of youth service participants, leaders and policy makers with their peers from a wide range of countries, cultures and backgrounds. International youth work provides the opportunity to explore and appreciate diversity.

Support for those organisations and young people wishing to participate in international youth work is provided through the Youth Council (YCNI) in the form of:

Training and promotional activities;

Assistance with the Erasmus+ application process;

One to one clinics for potential applicants;

Provision of up to date information through – E bulletins.

Additional funding provided by EU funded initiatives such as Erasmus+ provide the sector with opportunities to complement and support the implementation of Priorities for Youth.