Minister Minister Zappone appoints governance expert for independent assessment of Scouting Ireland’s governance The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has asked Ms Brigid McManus,…Pamela VymazalMarch 12, 2020
Minister Minister Zappone welcomes launch of the Postal Application Process for the National Childcare Scheme 30,359 applications received to date for 39,572 children The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) opened for…Pamela VymazalMarch 11, 2020
Minister Minister Zappone welcomes recognition of progress made in Children’s Rights Alliance Report Card The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone today welcomed the recognition of…Pamela VymazalMarch 7, 2020
Minister Minister Katherine Zappone launches grant scheme to support commemorative events related to Mother and Child Institutions and County Homes Scheme now open to applications for funding The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr…Pamela VymazalMarch 7, 2020
Minister EU Commission commends Ireland’s substantial progress in increasing access to affordable and quality childcare Substantial progress in increasing access to affordable and quality childcare The Minister for Children and…Pamela VymazalMarch 1, 2020
Minister Minister Zappone launches consultation to start national conversation on Childcare Sector The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, today announced a programme…Pamela VymazalFebruary 28, 2020
Minister AIM programme wins global award for innovative policy The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) has been selected as one of 11 global award…Pamela VymazalFebruary 28, 2020
Minister Minister announces funding to create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTI+ Young People. LGBTI+ Capacity Building Initiative provides grants to support LGBTI+ young people across the country .…Pamela VymazalFebruary 19, 2020
Minister Sixth Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Government approves short extension to ensure the Commission can effectively complete its work at the…Pamela VymazalFebruary 16, 2020
Minister Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone T.D. on payments to Childcare Services for the Day of Protest Having considered the concerns and circumstances of the Childcare sector, Minister Zappone has instructed the…Pamela VymazalJanuary 30, 2020