Pictured above are Teresa Heeney of Early Childhood Ireland with Dublin South West Independent Minister Katherine Zappone. An extra €3m for technical support as well as new training has been announced by Dublin South West Minister Katherine Zappone to prepare services for the new National Childcare...
Introductory statement by Minister Zappone at an event with the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (EYCS), Tibor Navracsics TU Dublin, Tallaght Campus Citizens' Dialogue: Young people - the future of Ireland and Europe It is fantastic to look out at so many of you interested in...
Protecting our Children from Hidden Harm Remarks by Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs at the launch of Hidden Harm by Tusla and HSE: Good morning, I am very pleased to be here with you all this morning for the joint launch of the...
Minister Zappone annouces that Disability Services in Dublin South West are to resume. In January of this year assessments for children with suspected additional needs (AON) had effectively come to a halt in Dublin South West, due to budget restraints, according to HSE management. Concerns were...
A very special ceremony to mark the official naming of the Ann Louise Gilligan Lecture Theatre took place last Monday 3rd Dec at Dublin City University's St Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra. Organised as part of a DCU Women in Leadership initiative, the evening saw one of...
It is time for neighbours, communities and services in the South County Dublin Council area to put in place measures to ensure that we are ready to meet the challenges of extreme weather during the winter ahead, Minister Zappone’s call to action coincides with the launch...
A €20m Renal Unit for Tallaght University Hospital is a step closer following confirmation that a contract has been signed, according to Dublin South West Independent Minister Katherine Zappone. Minister Zappone says the provision of the unit is essential to meet the demand for a...
Local Children, Parents and Providers in Childcare Budget Boost Extra €89m will deliver real results in our communities Budget 2019 is delivering childcare changes will make a big difference for families in Tallaght, Citywest, Rathfarnham and surrounding communities, according to Dublin South West Independent Minister, Katherine Zappone. The...
More than €73,000 is being provided to youth clubs and services in Tallaght, Clondalkin and Lucan under a grant scheme announced by local Independent Minister, Katherine Zappone. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs say the money is being used for small capital works at each...
The 2018 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications. Applications are being sought from sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports...