Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – April  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: April-2025-PPN -Monthly Newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources…
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Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 Applications are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 which are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities in County Galway and to recognise the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.  …
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New traffic light system being introduced by the Charities Regulator for annual reporting From 2 April, the Charities Regulator will introduce a new traffic light system on the Register of Charities that will show more clearly and simply whether a charity has submitted its annual report on time, late, or not at all. The change…
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The online only self-paced training videos programme for PPN stakeholders has been developed with SJI. Registrations for the online only training is now open. Social Justice Ireland is providing this training on behalf of the Department.   The online only training covers the following: –             An Introduction to the PPNs (2 Modules) –             Local Government…
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CWI/EAPN Ireland Preparatory Workshops The Social Inclusion Forum (SIF) is part of the Government’s structures to monitor and evaluate the State’s strategy to address poverty and achieve social inclusion. The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025 is the current strategy. The Social Inclusion Forum is held annually to provides an opportunity for wider public…
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The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has today launched an online survey giving the public an opportunity to have their say on the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy, Our Rural Future. The survey is the first step in an extensive public and stakeholder consultation process which will continue throughout 2025.…
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11 March 2025 369 community centres to receive funding of up to €100,000 works include building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades to help build resilience of communities Community Centre Investment Fund to become a permanent rolling fund to upgrade, refurbish and build local community centres Minister for Rural and Community Development and…
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Galway County PPN is excited to invite nominations from it’s member groups for a number of Secretariat Vacancies.   The elected Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the PPN between Plenary Meetings, i.e., ensuring its proper functioning to:   facilitate the participation and representation of communities on decision-making bodies; strengthen capacity of members to contribute…
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