Minister

29 Jan

National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making, 2015-2020

Launch of the third annual report on the implementation of the actions in the National Strategy on Children and Young People's Participation in Decision-Making, 2015-2020 3rd Annual Report Launch Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today launched the third annual report on the implementation of...

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24 Jan

Comhairle na nÓg Members to participate in First Dáil commemoration event

Pictured above with Minister Zappone, Anna Powell from Tipperary Comhairle and Alex Gorman from Longford Comhairle First Dáil commemoration event including Comhairle na nÓg Members was held in Mansion House First Dáil commemoration On 21st January 1919, Dáil Éireann met for the first time. A hundread years on to the day the...

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12 Jan

Dr Katherine Zappone TD, welcomes progress by Tusla in dealing with cases of sexual abuse

Minister Zappone welcomed the publication of a progress report by the Expert Assurance Group on steps taken by Tusla to improve their handling of child sexual abuse cases. Minister Zappone said, “I welcome the publication of the Expert Assurance Group’s first quarterly report. I appreciate the...

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08 Jan

International stand against sale of children, child pornography & child prostitution

Ireland joining international stand against sale of children, child pornography and child prostitution The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, says Ireland now meets all legal requirements of an international protocol to end the sale of children and should quickly move to ratification. The Minister is recommending...

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19 Dec

Katherine Zappone TD announces appointment of Pat Rabbitte as Chair of the Board of Tusla

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone TD, has announced the appointment of Mr Pat Rabbitte as the Chairperson of the Board of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Mr Rabbitte is being appointed by the Minister following a selection process managed by...

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12 Dec

Minister welcomes first anniversary of full commencement of the Children First Act 2015

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone T.D., has today marked the first anniversary of the full commencement of the Children First Act 2015. Speaking today the Minister said, “11 December 2018 marks the first anniversary of a significant milestone in our efforts...

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12 Dec

Minister Zappone gives update on Scouting Ireland

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has provided an update on the numbers of people coming forward with information about alleged abuse within scouting. Minister Zappone says she has received a written update from Scouting Ireland which confirms that based on the continued...

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12 Nov

New funding available to networks working to improve outcomes for children under QCBI

New funding available to networks working to improve outcomes for children under the Quality and Capacity Building Initiative (QCBI) Applications are now open for the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs’ Network Support Fund Tuesday 6th November 2018 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone,...

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12 Nov

New Affordable Childcare Scheme to open for applications in October 2019

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has announced that the new Affordable Childcare Scheme will open for applications in mid-October 2019, with payments flowing from November 2019. The scheme will offer a single, easy to access system of financial subsidies towards childcare for...

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01 Nov

€1m funding to be made available to community & voluntary sector

€1m funding to be made available The funding will be made available to community and voluntary sector youth organisations to implement a Youth Employability Initiative to assist young people on their progression to achieving career goals. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD,...

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