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Housing News

12,300 Older and Disabled People to Benefit From €83m Housing Adaptation Grant Funding

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell, have announced €83.125 million in national funding for Housing Adaptation Grant for Older and Disabled people for 2023. This is a 2.3% increase on the initial 2022 funding allocation and represents a continuation […]
Environment News

Funding for Youth Climate Justice Projects in 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, announced that a total of €483,728 has been granted to voluntary youth organisations in 2023 to support youth-led projects in the area of climate justice. The purpose of the Youth Climate Justice Fund is to promote the engagement of young people in activities, initiatives and […]
Council Partners News

Fingal Secure Bike Week 2023 Funding

By Ryan Harmon
The National Transport Authority has awarded €19k funding for Bike Week 2023 activities to Fingal County Council. Bike Week is a week-long celebration of the benefits of cycling. Bike Week 2023 will take place from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 May 2023. Fingal County Council’s Active Travel unit is looking forward to offering a variety […]
Council Partners News

€27M to Combat Dereliction and Breathe New Life into Rural Towns and Villages

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced over €27 million in funding that will combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages. The announcement represents the largest ever investment under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and will see a range of landmark projects delivered across rural Ireland. […]
Business Council Partners News

€60,000 Funding Presented to Awardees at Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards

By Ryan Harmon
Six local social enterprises received funding and supports at the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards. These social enterprises are actively working to address important issues and achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather than maximising profits for owners or shareholders. The issues that the awardee social enterprises are seeking to address include:
News Sport

Sport Ireland Outline NGB Funding Priorities for 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers and Sport Ireland have reaffirmed their ongoing commitment with funding in supporting the development and enhancement of National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGB). Further to Sport Ireland’s established investment
Culture Education News

€700,000 in Funding for Library Supports

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced €700,000 in funding for library supports. The funding, under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan, is designed to assist libraries in reaching out to older people, children from disadvantaged
News Tourism

€6m Funding to Develop 200 Outdoor Adventure Projects

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across Rural Ireland. The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), will be key to enhancing our outdoor amenities such as our walkways, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches. It will also
Education News

Initiatives to Assist Families With Back to School Costs

By Ryan Harmon
The government has announced a suite of measures designed to help families with school-going children with back to school costs. Department of Social Protection The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, administered by the Department of Social Protection is being increased by €100 for each eligible child under the scheme. Consequently, the amount being […]