National Youth Council of Ireland’s Arts and STEAM in Youth Work Programmes have launched the 2019/2020 STEAM in Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme. Do you have a good idea for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) project in your
Public Consultation on An Bord Pleanála’s ‘fast track’ of Strategic Housing Developments
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government is holding a public consultation reviewing the planning provisions regarding Strategic Housing Developments. This is the provision that enables fast-track planning applications for strategic housing developments (SHDs) of 100 or more housing units,
Community and Voluntary support grant for older persons
Ireland’s population is ageing and more people are living longer. Supporting older people to remain in their own homes and communities, live with dignity and independence and be engaged in their local communities is a core aim of Irish social
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty
The Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty (‘the Duty’) is a document which places a statutory obligation on public bodies to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and protect the human rights of those to whom they provide services
Funding initiative for United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Each year the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection supports small public awareness initiatives to promote awareness of the Day and to support the work of the Irish 17 October Committee in networking with the groups responsible for the
Bullock and Sandycove Harbours Draft Masterplan 2019
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has prepared a Draft Masterplan for Bullock and Sandycove Harbours. The Masterplan is intended as a non-statutory guide to the potential future use and enhancement of these Harbours, as well as providing context and guidance to
dlr Digital Strategy consultation workshops for DLR PPN members
dlr County Council is beginning a round of public engagement to help inform Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s new Digital Strategy. A Digital Strategy sets out strategic goals and objectives to make the most of digital opportunities for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, its citizens and
Nominations open for DLR PPN representatives on the Joint Policing Committee
The current three year term for DLR PPN’s representatives on the Joint Policing Committee (JPC) has ended and DLR PPN members must elect representatives for the next three year term. Election The election of new representatives will take place
Shanganagh Park Master Plan Consultation
Shanganagh Park is a very important suburban park located on the edge of the county and surrounded by extensive greenbelt lands. The current extent of Shangangh Park features c.36 hectares (89 acres). The Cemetery bounds the park to the south
Festival of Inclusion – Submission of proposals now open
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will host the Festival of Inclusion from Friday 4th to Saturday 12th of October 2019. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Celebrating the Generations”. Submission of proposals in now open. DLR hopes to promote greater understanding of