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The Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform today (27th September 2022) announced the details of Budget 2023. Although the Budget is generally announced in October, […]

Later today, DLR County Council will be holding a webinar for members of the public to come and ask questions about the DLR Grants. The council’s grant managers will at […]

The Government has announced the approval of the publication of the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022, which will introduce a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices […]

There is income support available for individuals and families following a bereavement.  This includes, Support towards funeral costs. Payments for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners. Payments for parents or […]

There is income support available for individuals and families following a bereavement.  This includes, Support towards funeral costs. Payments for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners. Payments for parents or […]

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced Ireland’s first-ever Computer Science Week taking place from 8-15 October. The week’s events will showcase the exciting benefits and cutting-edge opportunities of Computer […]

Results highlight the need to build on the ongoing work – to tackle litter pollution right across Ireland Cigarettes continue to be the biggest litter scourge Chewing gum litter is […]

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has announced new government supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV (photovoltaic) panels – for businesses, […]

DLR Grants 2023 provides funding to individuals, groups and organisations engaged in projects, events or initiatives at a neighbourhood or County level within our area, with a particular emphasis on […]

Do you have an idea for an event or a project, big or small, that could benefit your local area in arts, business area promotion, community development, environment, heritage or […]

Do you have an idea for an event or a project, big or small, that could benefit your local area in arts, business area promotion, community development, environment, heritage or […]

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced that, with effect from today, public in-patient charges for children under 16 years have been abolished in all public hospitals. Currently, […]

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced that, with effect from today, public in-patient charges for children under 16 years have been abolished in all public hospitals. Currently, […]

1st October is International Older Persons Day – a day to appreciate the contributions of older people. This year’s theme is: The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women. If you […]

1st October is International Older Persons Day – a day to appreciate the contributions of older people. This year’s theme is: The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women. If you […]

EirGrid is planning a major, multi-year upgrade of the Dublin electricity grid called Powering Up Dublin. This project will help facilitate the Government’s renewable energy targets and meet growing demand […]

EirGrid is planning a major, multi-year upgrade of the Dublin electricity grid called Powering Up Dublin. This project will help facilitate the Government’s renewable energy targets and meet growing demand […]

We have just published our September 2022 ezine and we think you are going to love it. It is packed with news from our members, information on consultations, wellbeing, funding, […]

Ireland is uniquely positioned as the first Age Friendly Country in the world, with full affiliation across all administrative areas to the World Health Organisation’s global Age Friendly Cities and […]

With the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, The Community Foundation’s Environment and Nature Fund has been devised to enhance biodiversity in communities throughout the country […]

With the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, The Community Foundation’s Environment and Nature Fund has been devised to enhance biodiversity in communities throughout the country […]

Have You Say Here:  take part in the survey Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, has today launched a public consultation on the development of Ireland’s […]

Have You Say Here:  take part in the survey Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, has today launched a public consultation on the development of Ireland’s […]

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and the Minister for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan, have launched a new Healthy Weight campaign, developed under the […]