Youth and Education Arts Policy
Fingal is the fastest growing county with the youngest population in Ireland. It is defined by its rural, urban and suburban landscape, multicultural communities, and a significant youth population, of which 30% are younger than 18 years of age. Fingal Arts office, situated within the Community Culture & Sports Division of Fingal County Council, has made provision within its arts budget for children and young people since its inception in 1994.
The first Youth and Education Policy was passed by council in 2010, fulfilling an action of Fingal’s inaugural arts plan. This policy provides a framework for the development of a countywide arts programme for children and young people.