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Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018 Launched
Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018 Launched
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. Launches Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018 Minister Katherine Zappone today launched the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018, developed and published by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA). The comprehensive findings are based…
November 29, 2018
Pobal CEO, Denis Leamy appointed as Chair of OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Directing Committee
Pobal CEO, Denis Leamy appointed as Chair of OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Directing Committee
The 73rd Session of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED), Directing Committee took place at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 15-16 November 2018. During the proceedings, CEO of Pobal, Denis Leamy was appointed Chairperson of the Committee starting 1 January 2019.
November 16, 2018
€615 million distributed by Pobal to local and national community organisations in 2017
€615 million distributed by Pobal to local and national community organisations in 2017
Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring launches Pobal 2017 Annual Report and new Strategic Plan (2018 – 2021) 25 October 2018: Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D. today launched the Pobal 2017 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021. In 2017, Pobal provided management…
October 25, 2018
Dr. Deiric O’ Broin appointed as Chairperson of Pobal
Dr. Deiric O’ Broin appointed as Chairperson of Pobal
Dr Deiric O’Broin has been appointed as Chairperson of the Pobal Board by Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring T.D. Dr. O’Broin, has served as a member of the Board since 2013 and has worked in local economic and community development for over 25 years. He is Chairperson…
October 23, 2018
Pobal welcomes Minister Ring’s announcement of €1 million Fund to assist organisations supported under the Community Services Programme
Pobal welcomes Minister Ring’s announcement of €1 million Fund to assist organisations supported under the Community Services Programme
Pobal welcomes the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD that he will continue the Community Services Programme (CSP) Support Fund on a once-off basis in 2019, providing an additional €1 million to organisations most in need. Announcing the funding Minister Ring said: “I am delighted…
October 17, 2018
Pobal win ‘Best use of Data Science in a Public Sector Body’ award
Pobal win ‘Best use of Data Science in a Public Sector Body’ award
Pobal are delighted to have won ‘Best use of Data Science in a Public Sector Body’ at the prestigious DatSci Awards 2018, Ireland’s national data science awards The award was given in recognition of Pobal’s work in using data to target capital funding for childcare services. Pobal were…
September 10, 2018
High childcare costs linked to lower employment among mothers
High childcare costs linked to lower employment among mothers
New research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute and Pobal, has found that mothers who face high childcare costs work fewer hours. Parents spent an average of 12 per cent of their disposable income on childcare for their three-year-old. This posed a significant barrier to employment for…
September 4, 2018
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

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