Inclusion

Tim Dixon gave the keynote speech at the Welcoming New Communities conference held on Monday, July 15, in Dublin Castle. Originally from Australia, Tim is a cofounder of More in Common, which was set up after his friend, the late British MP Jo Cox, was murdered by a white supremacist. His talk looked at the role of the community in managing conflict. He presented clear results from scientific research and surveys in other countries, showing, for example, how to better tap into positivity within communities.

Northside Partnership, a local development company based in Coolock says it “cannot condone” the violence which took place at the ex-Crown Paints factory site this week, nor the “misinformation and disinformation that has been spread surrounding the plans for this site”. However, the organisation added that it is making efforts to fully understand the motivation behind the event, and called on the government and key stakeholders to “create a space for dialogue with all concerned parties in this community”.

Minister Joe O’Brien announced the new €3m programme to support communities, and a further €1m for supports for new arrivals at the Welcoming New Communities conference in Dublin Castle this week.

32 organisations are set to benefit from fresh investment in the programme, which aims to tackle disadvantage through a social enterprise model.  

Donegal’s Garage Project paves the way for safer roads as 130 young people complete LEADER-funded training.

The largest ever expansion of Ireland’s National Walks Scheme was announced this week, promising to add 62 new walking and hiking trails across 17 counties.

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration, and Charities Joe O’Brien has this week announced the publication of an expression of interest campaign for the Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality.

National organisations working with asylum seekers, and local representatives in Co Galway have spoken out against the alleged arson attack on the vacant Ross Lake House Hotel.