Category: News
Community Safety Fund – Launch and Webinar
The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD has today opened the nationwide funding call for the Community Safety Fund 2025 during a visit to Ballymun Garda Station and the Ballymun Implementation Board in Dublin. The annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to…
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PPN Funding Training Series
We are delighted to share our latest PPN Funding Training Series with Carmichael training Centre. This series of 3 online training sessions will give your group the expertise and know-how to successfully apply and understand all aspects of funding for community groups. This training is FREE to PPN Members. See details on each training and…
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April-2025-PPN -Monthly Newsletter
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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Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025
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 For Charities – Charities Regulator for Annual Reporting
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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PPN Stakeholders Training
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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SOCIAL INCLUSION FORUM 2025
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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Our Rural Future: Minister Calleary launches Public Consultation Survey for New Rural Development Policy
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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Minister Calleary announces over €26 million for improvement and refurbishment works on 369 community centres nationwide
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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PPN Secretariat Vacancies
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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