Archive for June 2020

29 06,2020

Guidence on getting back on track!

Dear PPN Members,   This information is issued as part of our #PPNConnect Project   We would like to draw your attention to several useful resources to help you and your group get back up and running again after Covid-19: Volunteer Ireland have developed a guide on ‘Returning to work safely‘  in consultation with the…
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28 06,2020

PPN Newsletter- Latest edition!

Dear PPN Members, Welcome to the latest edition of the Galway County PPN Newsletter. We hope you find the information, supports and online events useful. We would like to draw your attention to the free training programme called ‘Tuesday Trainings’ which kicks off this week- don’t forget to sign up! Stay informed, stay in touch…
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28 06,2020

Face coverings- HSE info campaign

Face Coverings Campaign Pack 19_June_2020   Stay Safe. Protect each other. Wear a face covering. Everyone in Ireland has helped to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We have worked together in difficult circumstances to save many lives. Now that our services and communities are re-opening, we all want to stay safe and keep protecting each…
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28 06,2020

County Development Plan Public Consultation

Dear Galway County PPN,   YOUR PPN REPS need you!!!!   Mark Green and Aodan mac Donncha, the PPN reps on the Planning and Environment SPC, are seeking your input to a current consultation process:   Have your say- take part in this Public Consultation!   Galway County Council commenced the preparation of the 2022-2028…
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26 06,2020

Minister Ring announces €13 million in funding for 24 projects across the country under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Press Release, 25 June 2020 The funding will support the development of regeneration projects in rural Ireland to enable them for delivery. To date, this Fund has now provided over €161 million for 134 projects across the country, worth a total of €229 million. The Fund is part of the Rural Development Investment programme which…
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26 06,2020

Minister Ring announces first tranche of COVID-19 Stability Scheme Funding

Press Release 26 June 2020 Fund designed to provide immediate support to Community and Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Social Enterprises 179 organisations to benefit from €10.5 million in supports   Mr Michael Ring, Minister of Rural Community Development, today announced the approval of €10.5M in funding under Tranche One of the COVID-19 Stability Fund for…
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26 06,2020

Planet Youth – Stepping up to Sexual Health webinar – 1st July at 8pm

Planet Youth are organising a Free Facebook Live Webinar for the parents of 6th class children on Wednesday 1 July @ 8pm. This webinar will provide information and support regarding positive sexual health.  It aims to help you gain the confidence to communicate effectively with your child around issues that can be tricky to discuss…
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22 06,2020

Minister Ring announces €2 million Community Enhancement Programme and urges communities to engage

CEP provides small grants to enhance facilities in urban and rural communities   Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today announced details of the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) and highlighted the potential benefit of the Programme for local communities.   The CEP is funded by the Department of Rural…
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22 06,2020

Minister Stanton launches 2020 Communities Integration Fund

€500,000 available for local community projects in 2020   Applications are now open to community groups nationwide who wish to apply for grant funding under the Department of Justice and Equality Communities Integration Fund.   Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration & Integration, David Stanton TD, today announced funding of €500,000 for…
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19 06,2020

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020- apply now.

  Galway County Council issues information and forms for the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, 2020.   The objective of the Scheme is to provide funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and for the necessary repair, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure.   The scheme invests in the physical infrastructure that…
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