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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
Minister Zappone launches 2016-2017 Early Years Sector Profile
Minister Zappone launches 2016-2017 Early Years Sector Profile
Report provides insight into childcare numbers, fees, staff qualifications and wages Developed by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs Thursday 26th October 2017: Minister Katherine Zappone today launched the 2016/2017 Early Years Sector Profile developed and published by Pobal for the Department…
October 26, 2017

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