Education is transformative and empowering for individuals, their families and communities, with wide-ranging benefits for society as a whole. Education opens doors, builds self-confidence, increases job satisfaction and employability, creates life opportunities, improves health, plays a vital role in personal
Consultation opens on introduction of a Renewable Heat Obligation
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has opened a consultation to seek views from interested parties on the potential introduction of a new Renewable Heat Obligation. This obligation, if introduced, would require the suppliers of energy used in the heat
Dept. of Rural & Community Development Annual Report 2020
Link to the 2020 Annual Report – Public Participation Networks are included Goal 4. Support the Community, Voluntary and Charity Sector. “The Department of Rural and Community Development supports the Community, Voluntary and Charity Sector to strengthen its capacity to contribute
€1,461,587 in Capital Grants to Arts and Culture Organisations Anncounced
Minister Martin announces €1,461,587 in capital grants to arts and culture organisations Catherine Martin, T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has today announced awards in capital grants of over €1.46m to eleven arts and culture organisations
COVID 19 Vaccine Information Session
Wed, 18 August 2021 18:00 – 20:00 IST Daniel Breen, Project Coordinator, Refohcus has been working with new communities to bring them an Information Session on Vaccines with Dr Angela Skuce. The COVID 19 Vaccine Information Session “Information Vaccines, Testing and
New Regulations for the Installation of Electric Vehicle recharging Infrastructure
Minister O’Brien signs new regulations for the installation of Electric Vehicle recharging Infrastructure New Regulations require appropriate infrastructure to enable the installation of recharging points for Electric Vehicles for new buildings and existing buildings undergoing major renovation and with
Public consultation on effective engagement with people with disabilities
The NDA is updating its guidance to Government departments and public bodies in relation to engaging people with disabilities, including children and young people with disabilities, in policy development and consultation processes. They are engaging directly with DPOs as part
Additional respite provision for 2021 announced.
Minister for Disability Anne Rabbitte outlines additional respite provision for 2021 alternative respite services are additional to 9 new respite centres Minister ensured innovative use of “time related savings” person-centred supports include summer camps, holidays, home from home and other
Recipients of the €2 million Creative Climate Action Fund Announced
€2 million Creative Climate Action Fund announcement by Ministers Catherine Martin and Eamon Ryan The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in collaboration with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has announced the 14
Project Woodland – First Interim Report Published
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett has published the first interim report on the implementation of Project Woodland. The report was submitted to the Minister by the Project Board overseeing the