Inclusion (Editor’s Choice)
Local Development Companies stress 10 points for social inclusion
The Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) is the representative body for Local Development Companies (LDCs) and in September it outlined ten recommendations which - if social inclusion is to be a priority - all political parties and the new government should embrace.
Community (Editor's Choice)
Moving Ukrainians is putting them out of jobs, splitting friendships and undermining integration
Over the summer in Loop Head, Co Clare, and in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary, local people protested over government plans to move refugees who had integrated and become part and parcel of the community.
Inclusion (Editor’s Choice)
Lights, camera, action for the Midlands Polish Community
Ireland would by now have its own Polish television station if Sławek Kazek and his tech-minded friends had their way. However, Ireland’s broadcasting rules are archaic, so the Midlands Polish Community group set up the next best thing – a dedicated YouTube Channel for Polish people living in the heart of Ireland.
Inclusion (Editor’s Choice)
Volunteers prove towns such as Skerries need Community Cars
The North Dublin coastal town of Skerries might not be the first place that comes to mind when we think of areas in Ireland that have issues with transport. However, as Patricia Cassidy of Local Link points out, public transport is only accessible for those who can walk to the nearest bus stop or train station.
Recognising the need among Skerries’ older population for a safe, reliable and affordable door-to-door service, the town’s community car initiative was established in November 2019.
Empowerment (Editor's Choice)
Historic – Moyross’s Leesa Flanagan on early years wages recognition by Gov’t
A VIEW FROM MOYROSS: The Government this week announced increased pay rates for early years educators. - SIPTU and childcare workers had said the sector was veering towards collapse - All welcomed the decision, but…
Empowerment (Editor's Choice)
What will your legacy be? Youth leaders in Dublin to meet
The international social enterprise, Common Purpose, is bringing its Legacy Programme to Dublin this October and thanks to the Department of Rural and Community Development and Local Development Companies across the capital, it will feature strong participation from young people involved in community initiatives across the city.
Inclusion (Editor’s Choice)
Half the 600+ at Kerry jobs fair were refugees
Up to half the 600-plus people who attended a jobs fair in Co. Kerry on Monday were refugees or asylum-seekers. Interviews for some took place on the spot and employers, job-seekers and the organisers - focused as they are on integration - rightly declared the event a success.
Community (Editor's Choice)
Communities minister calls for Covid-like spirited response as refugees arrive
A new style ‘Community Call’ is all but certain after Joe O’Brien, Minister of State with special responsibility for Community Development and Charities, met earlier today with over 150 leaders from the community and voluntary sector and local government.
He called for the same “spirit” that was evident in the response to the pandemic at community and national level. As a start, the Department of Rural and Community Development has given a “commitment to allow flexibility in [community] schemes and programmes so people are freed up to work with new arrivals”.
