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€1.9m from Dormant Accounts Fund to provide training and supports for Family Carers
€1.9m from Dormant Accounts Fund to provide training and supports for Family Carers
The Department of Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) is providing €1.9m for a range of training and supports for Home Carers under the 2017 and 2018 Dormant Accounts Action Plans. The measure includes the provision of structured training, information and support networks under the theme of personal…
July 18, 2018
Minister Ring announces €2m funding measure to assist Social Enterprises around the country with the support of the Dormant Accounts Fund
Minister Ring announces €2m funding measure to assist Social Enterprises around the country with the support of the Dormant Accounts Fund
Michael Ring, T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (18th July 2018) announced a call for applications from social enterprises for funding under the Social Enterprise measure which has €2m in funding available through the support of the Dormant Accounts Fund. “I welcome the announcement of funding being…
July 18, 2018
Pat Donnellan, Director of the Pobal Board, Rest in Peace
Pat Donnellan, Director of the Pobal Board, Rest in Peace
The Board, Executive and staff of Pobal are saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Donnellan, Director of the Pobal Board. Pat was appointed to the Board of Pobal in December 2016 and was a valued colleague. Pat was a retired senior public servant, previously holding the position of…
July 17, 2018
Pobal shortlisted for the DatSci ‘Best use of data science in a public sector body’ Award
Pobal shortlisted for the DatSci ‘Best use of data science in a public sector body’ Award
Pobal have been shortlisted in the DatSci Awards 2018 ‘Best use of data science in a public sector body’ Category for work on our Geosparcity Index. Pobal developed Geosparcity index which categorises a childcare service or a geographical area in regard to the supply and demand for childcare. The index…
July 10, 2018
Pobal Online Support: Changes to Opening Hours in July
Pobal Online Support: Changes to Opening Hours in July
Following a review of Pobal’s Online Support opening hours, please note that during July Online Support will operate 9 – 5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 am – 5pm on Wednesday to facilitate staff training. These changes are being introduced to increase the number of staff available to…
July 3, 2018
Minister invites applications for the Board of Pobal
Minister invites applications for the Board of Pobal
The Minister for Rural and Community Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who can demonstrate the required skills and experience to be considered for appointment as directors of the Board of Pobal. The closing date for applications to the Board of Pobal is the 26th of July 2018. For…
June 22, 2018
Early Years and School Age Capital 2018
Early Years and School Age Capital 2018
€6.87m in Capital funding to be awarded to childcare providers across the country More than 2,700 new childcare places to be created nationwide Funding for outdoor play and essential maintenance also awarded The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., today announced a total of €6.87m in…
June 7, 2018
€16 million for 27 Projects under ‘Ability’ Programme
€16 million for 27 Projects under ‘Ability’ Programme
Pobal are delighted to announce the launch of a new Programme called “Ability”, a pre-activation Programme for young people with disabilities. Launched by the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, T.D., together with the Minister of State with special responsibility for Disabilities, Finian McGrath, T.D., today (1st…
June 7, 2018
Learner Fund Training Announcement
Learner Fund Training Announcement
Learner Fund 1,2,3,4 All Learner Fund training has to be completed by June 30th 2018. Learners who have been approved a Learner Fund subsidy should make contact with their local City/County Childcare Committee to confirm progress on the completion of their training. Training completed after June 30th will not be covered…
May 31, 2018
Minister Ring announces €190 million SICAP programme for deprived and marginalised communities
Minister Ring announces €190 million SICAP programme for deprived and marginalised communities
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr. Michael Ring TD, today announced a major investment by the Government to tackle disadvantage in Ireland. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), which is overseen by the Department of Rural and Community Development, will provide €190 million over five years…
April 20, 2018

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