It was an honour to be appointed on May 6th 2016. As Minister my priorities are:
- Ending child poverty
- Ending child homelessness
- Ensuring equal access to high quality early childhood education and care
- Protecting vulnerable children in Ireland and Globally
News Updates
Minister Zappone announces €61m in youth funding for 2020
National Youth Organisations will benefit from over €11.5m in universal funding Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, has confirmed that €61.791m in funding has been made…
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Minister Zappone welcomes response to the National Childcare Scheme 15,859 applications received to date for 24,133 children
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone T.D., has welcomed the response to the National Childcare Scheme. Since the Scheme launched on Wednesday 20th of November 15,859 applications…
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Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the publication of the HIQA report into Oberstown 2019
HIQA report into Oberstown 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, today welcomed the most recent inspection report from the Health Information and Quality Authority…
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Minister Zappone secures €8.1m for childcare capital grants across 2020
Extra spaces and funding to support regulatory compliance priorities for Childcare Investment in 2020 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, is pleased to announce the details…
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Minister Zappone launches Evaluation of the Bail Supervision Scheme for Children (Pilot Scheme)
Evaluation reflects positive outcomes achieved in the areas of: a reduction in offending behaviour; a greater compliance with bail conditions and a reduction in custodial sanctions The Minister for Children…
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