It is fitting that we gather at this time – as the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the start of the modern LGBTI rights movement. This hearing is fitting and timely and will re-assure young people across Ireland that TDs and Senators remain determined...
From the 13th to the 19th of May, special events will be taking place across Ireland as part of the Tusla National Child and Family Support Week. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, welcomed this initiative to highlight the variety of...
The Minister of Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has launched a public and stakeholder consultation process on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland. During the passage of the Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017 through the Seanad, the Minister accepted an amendment...
€19m Childcare Programme Support Payments open for applications Funding will assist services ahead of National Childcare Scheme The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., has announced the opening of applications for a €19m fund to support early learning and care and school age...
Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has announced capital grant funding of €2.4m for youth clubs, targeted staff-led youth services and national youth organisations across the country to fund equipment and small capital projects. There will be three youth capital funding schemes...
Frontline services combating domestic, sexual and gender based violence are to receive funding of €25.3m to support their services this year. A €1.5m increase is being provided on the 2018 funding to allow for a number of new initiatives. 10% increase in core funding Minister Zappone confirmed there...
Fifth Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. The Fifth Interim Report examines the burial arrangements in theinstitutions under investigation by the Commission. The report alsoexamines the transfer of remains to educational institutions for thepurpose of anatomical examination. Minister Zappone brought...
Recommendations from Collaborative Forum The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone has announced a series of measures to respond to the Report of the Collaborative Forum for Former Residents of Mother and Baby Homes and Related Institutions. Government outlines response to recommendations Chief among the...
Report of the National Disability Authority with regard to overage exemptions for ECCE free pre-school programme The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and the Minister for Education and Skills, Mr Joe McHugh, welcomed and published the report by the National Disability Authority (NDA)...
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., has announced details of the forthcoming Programme Support Payment (PSP), due to be made available to all early learning and care providers this summer. Application window 13th May – 21st June 2019 Over €19m will be made available to...