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 launches What Works National Programme
Photo Credit: Gareth Chaney/Collins What Works national programme to deliver learning and development opportunities for professionals working with children and young people As part of the ongoing programme of front-running innovations…
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Minister Zappone publishes Dr Geoffrey Shannon’s Report on the Collection of Tuam Survivors’ DNA
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has published Dr Geoffrey Shannon’s Report on the Collection of Tuam Survivors’ DNA. Minister Zappone had asked Dr Shannon to consider…
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Minister Zappone launches Draft Childminding Action Plan
Photograph source: Leah Farrell Draft Action Plan Draft Action Plan sets out proposals for improving access to high quality and affordable early learning and care and school-age childcare through childminding …
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Minister Zappone publishes Guardian Ad Litem Bill
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, has published the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2019. This Bill addresses significant inadequacies in existing Guardian ad litem (GAL) provisions under…
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Minister Zappone announces capital grant funding of €1.7m for youth projects/services
Funding for 116 targeted staff-led youth projects/services and 20 national youth organisations across the country Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, has today announced €1.7 million in capital grant…
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