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Tusla Early Years Inspection Reports moving from Pobal Maps to Tusla Website
Tusla Early Years Inspection Reports moving from Pobal Maps to Tusla Website
From 5pm on Monday the 10th September Pobal will no longer host Tusla Early Years inspection reports via the Pobal Maps system. Reports are now hosted on the Tusla website at this link. A notice will also be placed on Pobal Maps to direct users towards the new location.
September 3, 2018
Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2015 -2017 End of Programme Report
Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2015 -2017 End of Programme Report
Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has welcomed the publication of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2015 -2017 End of Programme Report, which outlines the investment by the Government to tackle disadvantage in Ireland over the almost three year period. The report, “Social Inclusion and…
September 3, 2018
New ESRI SICAP research examines barriers to social inclusion in Ireland
New ESRI SICAP research examines barriers to social inclusion in Ireland
People living in urban areas are more likely to face barriers to social inclusion, according to new research published by the ESRI and Pobal. The study uses data from participants in the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), administered by Pobal to examine…
July 25, 2018
ESRI report on SICAP 2015 – 2017 finds prolonged support required for most vulnerable
ESRI report on SICAP 2015 – 2017 finds prolonged support required for most vulnerable
Our findings show the success in engaging with hard-to-reach groups in SICAP through building up relationships of trust with the local community and adopting a holistic approach to meeting their needs. There is greater potential for community development principles to permeate all of the work under SICAP in order to…
July 19, 2018
€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 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 and social…
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

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