The authors wish to thank those who made submissions as part of the consultative process. They recognise the time which was devoted to these presentations and the commitment and professionalism they represent. They also wish to thank those who found time to come to the open meetings. Between them a full cross-section of YOUTHREACH was represented, including VEC and FAS management, centre directors, managers and co-ordinators, resource staff, teachers and instructors, youth services, members of management boards and of community groups.
The authors gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Elaine O'Hara to the organisation of the overall consultative process, both in the distribution of the initial documentation and the national consultative meetings. They also wish to thank Margaret McSkane, (YOUTHREACH, Co. Monaghan VEC), Frank Brady (Athlone Community Training Workshop) and Wally Pigott (Kilkenny Youth Enterprise) for their assistance with individual consultative meetings. Finally, the support and assistance offered by VEC and FAS regional staff is gratefully recognised.