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• 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. For information on the requirements of the positions and details on how to apply please refer to…

  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
• Trutz Haase, Rest in Peace

  Trutz Haase, Rest in Peace

  Trutz Haase, Rest in Peace Pobal are saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Trutz Haase on Sunday evening last. Trutz was a socio-economic consultant who had worked closely with Pobal over many years. He was the author of the Pobal HP Deprivation Index, a vital resource for…

  April 3, 2018
• Minister Ring announces funding award of €815,000 under the Community Services Programme

  Minister Ring announces funding award of €815,000 under the Community Services Programme

  Michael Ring T.D., the Minister for Rural and Community Development, announced on Tuesday 20th February, funding of €815,000 for 12 new social enterprises under Strand 3 of the Community Services Programme. The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports local community based organisations and activities to deliver a diverse range of services…

  February 21, 2018
• Early Years and School Age Capital Grants Funding 2018

  Early Years and School Age Capital Grants Funding 2018

  UPDATE – Capital application window extended due to adverse effects of weather.  New deadline of 3pm Wednesday 14th March 2018 Due to the unforeseen delays and inconveniences caused to childcare providers across the country by the recent snow event, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, today (Monday 5th…

  February 12, 2018
• Minister Ring launches ‘Pobal HP Deprivation Index’

  Minister Ring launches ‘Pobal HP Deprivation Index’

  Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring today launched the 2016 Pobal HP Deprivation Index which outlines areas of relative affluence or disadvantage across Ireland. Commissioned by Pobal and completed by Trutz Haase and Jonathan Pratschke, the latest index is based on data from the 2016 Census. Key findings from the…

  November 9, 2017
• Minister Ring launches Pobal 2016 Annual Report

  Minister Ring launches Pobal 2016 Annual Report

  The report outlines Pobal’s work with key strategic partners throughout 2016 to improve the opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage and social exclusion. During 2016 there was an increase in the amount of grant funding which Pobal administered on behalf of Government Departments and EU Bodies with €428.4 million distributed…

  November 9, 2017

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