NWRP Phase 2 – Regional Water Resources Plan North West
Irish Water today begins a three-month public consultation on the draft Regional Water Resource Plan – North West (RWRP-NW). The plan sets out options for providing a more secure, reliable…
Taoiseach, Minister Heather Humphreys and Minister of State Joe O’Brien, opens first National Community and Voluntary Civic Forum
First national dialogue forum explores how to strengthen public participation in policy making 130 delegates from the community and voluntary and state sectors attend event at the Aviva Stadium New…
Ministers Humphreys and Joe O’Brien announce €10 million Fund to support parish halls and community centres with energy bills
New Community Support Fund to assist thousands of community groups across the country. Support available for Parish Halls, Community Centres, Local Development Associations, Social Clubs, ICA Groups, Senior Citizen Groups,…
Minister Humphreys announces €1.5 million in supports for Social Enterprises as she opens Ireland’s Fourth National Social Enterprise Conference
Funding to support 34 Social Enterprise projects across the country Minister acknowledges the tremendous work of Social Enterprises in our communities Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, has…
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien launch €10 million Fund to support community and voluntary groups with energy costs
inancial supports to be paid out to groups as early as end of 2022 · New scheme designed to support sector with increased energy bills · Application process to open on Monday…
Ministers Humphreys, O’Brien, Chambers and Rabbitte announce €54.5 million package to support disadvantaged communities and vulnerable groups
44 initiatives to be rolled out under Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2023 Projects to support disadvantaged communities, vulnerable groups, the elderly and people with disabilities Big focus on providing sporting…
€6.1m Boost for Sport and Physical Activity Measures
Sport Ireland have announced an investment package of €6.1m in Tranche 1 Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures across Ireland through the Local…
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces details of new €180 million LEADER Programme
· Interested groups invited to apply to deliver 2023-2027 LEADER Programme · Total of €180 million available to support rural communities and enterprises · Funding allocations for each county published today · Private and…
Minister Humphreys announces three appointments to the Charities Regulator
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the appointment of three Ordinary Members to the Charities Regulator. The Charities Regulator is the State organisation responsible for…
Minister O’Brien addresses 4th National Public Participation Network Annual Conference
Conference taking place in Portlaoise over two days Public Participation Networks, with 18,000 community groups nationwide, facilitate participative democracy in local government in Ireland Minister commends the work of PPN’s…
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches new initiative to support Women’s Sheds
Special Fund of €100,000 to support growing network of Women’s Sheds Organisers urged to get in touch with Department to avail of grant funding Funding to assist Women’s Shed movement…
Minister Joe O’Brien officially launches Values and Principles for collaboration and partnership working with Community and Voluntary Sector
Values and Principles co-developed with the sector Foundation for engagement between the state and community and voluntary organisations Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, has today, (Wednesday…
Minister Humphreys announces over €12.5million to support almost 600 Community Centres nationwide
New Fund brings unprecedented investment to benefit community centres in every county Grants of up to €25,000 for the upgrade of Community Centres, Parish Halls, GAA Clubhouses, Youth Facilities and…
Mayo PPN Developing a Wellbeing Vision for County Mayo.
We want to hear your views on how we can make Mayo the best possible place to…. Live, Work, and Invest. We are now inviting all member groups to contribute…
