Press Releases 2019
18.02.2019 Minister Zappone Welcomes Commencement of School Age Childcare Regulations
Published on 15 February 2019
14.02.2019 Minister Zappone announces the streamlining of existing targeted childcare schemes in preparation for the transition to the new Affordable Childcare Scheme in October 2019.
Published on 14 February 2019
13.02.2019 Terms set for examination of DNA options at Tuam Mother and Baby Home. Minister Zappone sympathetic to request from survivors network
The Terms of Reference and timeline have been set for an examination of legal options regarding DNA sampling in connection with the former Mother and Baby Home at Tuam.
Published on 13 February 2019
04.02.2019 Minister Zappone appoints six new members from the children and youth sector to the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures National Advisory Council and the nomination of two vice chairs in the areas of early years and youth.
Published on 04 February 2019
31.01.19 Guidelines issued for Early Learning and Care and School Age Capital funding Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone
Published on 31 January 2019
29.01.19 Publication of Second Report on the implementation of Review Recommendation Action Plan (January 2019)
Published on 29 January 2019
29.01.2019 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
Published on 29 January 2019
22.01.2019 Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. Fourth Interim Report Government approves an extension of time to bring certainty to the timeframe for completion of the Commission's work.
New timeline does not delay the programme of action on the Tuam site Detailed interim report on burials to be submitted in March 2019. Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD
Published on 22 January 2019
21.01.2019 Comhairle na nÓg Members to participate in First Dáil commemoration event in Mansion House
Published on 21 January 2019
18.01.2019 Online safety risks must be assessed by Organisations working with children and young people. Minister Zappone Minister publishes Addendum to Children First Guidance.
Published on 18 January 2019
11.01.2019 Dr Katherine Zappone TD, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has welcomed progress by Tusla in dealing with cases of sexual abuse.
Published on 11 January 2019
02.01.2019 EU Youth Strategy Enters Into Force
Ireland is ready to meet commitments set out in the EU's new Youth Strategy which came into force on 1st January 2019, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Published on 02 January 2019
02.01.2019 Ireland joining international stand against sale of children, child pornography and child prostitution
Minister Zappone says all legal requirements now in place
Published on 02 January 2019