Press Releases 2018
04.12.2018 Network Funding to organisations under the Quality and Capacity Building Initiative (QCBI)
Published on 04 December 2018
05.12.18 Zappone leads Global celebration of Irish suffrage at UN
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, will join celebrations at the United Nations in New York today (Wednesday 5th Dec 2018) to mark 100 years since women won the right to vote in Ireland.
Published on 03 December 2018
26.11.2018 Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, will meet with fellow EU Ministers responsible for youth in Brussels on Monday 26 November
Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, will meet with fellow EU Ministers responsible for youth in Brussels on Monday 26 November to engage on a range of important issues related to young people in Europe. Monday 26th November 2018 It is a pivotal time for youth policy in Europe with a new European Union Youth Strategy on the horizon, the launch of the European Solidarity Corps having recently taken place and discussions ongoing about the new successor...
Published on 26 November 2018
19.11.2018 Government launches First 5, A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families
The Government has today unveiled 'First 5', Ireland's first ever cross-Departmental strategy to support babies, young children and their families.
Published on 19 November 2018
15.11.2018 Executive Leadership Programme a pilot programme under the Quality and Capacity Building Initiative. Optimising Outcomes: Supporting effective delivery across policy, provider, and practice communities
Published on 15 November 2018
06.11.2018 New Affordable Childcare Scheme to open for applications in October 2019
Published on 06 November 2018
06.11.2018 New funding for Quality and Capacity Building Initiative (QCBI)
New funding available to networks working to improve outcomes for children under the Quality and Capacity Building Initiative (QCBI) Applications are now open for the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs' Network Support Fund
Published on 06 November 2018
31.10.2018 €1m funding to be made available to community and voluntary sector youth organisations to implement a Youth Employability Initiative to assist young people on their progression to achieving career goals
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has today announced a new fund of up to €1 million which will provide funding to voluntary youth services to support programmes that target young people to improve their...
Published on 31 October 2018
30.10.2018 'One House' model to ease trauma for children who have been sexually abused. Ministers announce pilot project for Galway. Budget 2019 provides resources for new approach
Joint Statement Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD Tuesday 30th October, 2018 Dr Katherine Zappone TD, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, in conjunction with the Minister for...
Published on 30 October 2018
25.10.18 Dáil Statements on Tuam Mother and Baby Home Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
Published on 25 October 2018
25.10.2018 Statements to the Dáil by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the Publication of the 3rd Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal Part 1: Report on the Tusla File and Sergeant Maurice McCabe
Published on 25 October 2018
23.10.2018 Government approves programme of action to respect the memory and dignity of children who died in Tuam Mother and Baby Home Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD
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Published on 23 October 2018
11.10.2018 Dr Katherine Zappone TD, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has acknowledged the publication of the most recent report of the Disclosures Tribunal
Dr Katherine Zappone TD, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has acknowledged the publication of the most recent report of the Disclosures Tribunal Thursday 11th October, 2018 In March 2017 Minister Zappone directed HIQA to undertake a statutory investigation into Tusla. She believed that the poor handling by Tusla of information provided to it, arising from the Garda Sergeant Maurice McCabe case indicated a possible serious risk to the health and welfare of children....
Published on 11 October 2018
10.10.2018 Budget 2019 Minister Zappone announces a €127m package
Budget 2019 Minister Zappone announces a €127m package
Published on 10 October 2018
09.10.2018 Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to HIQA report into Oberstown 2018
Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to HIQA report into Oberstown 2018 Tuesday 9th October, 2018 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone TD, today welcomes the most recent inspection report from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) into Oberstown Children Detention Campus (Oberstown). HIQA conducted a full inspection over five days, last March. The Minister said, “This report acknowledges that having undergone...
Published on 09 October 2018
04.10.2018 Children and Young People Services Committees (CYPSC) Conference “ CYPSC: Enhancing Child and Youth Well Being”
Children and Young People Services Committees (CYPSC) Conference “ CYPSC: Enhancing Child and Youth Well Being” Thursday, 4th October, 2018 Joint Press Release – DCYA & Tusla Thursday 4th October, 2018 Today, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. opened the Children and Young people Services Committees (CYPSC) Conference “CYPSC: Enhancing Child and Youth Well Being“ at the City West Hotel, Saggart, Co....
Published on 04 October 2018
01.10.2018 Minister Zappone announces 128 capital grants for youth projects and organisations throughout the country
Minister Zappone announces 128 capital grants for youth projects and organisations throughout the country Monday 1st October 2018 Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has today announced €1.74 million in grants for 128 targeted staff-led youth projects and services across the country to fund small capital projects. The grants approved support purchases of equipment and small scale projects, including the upgrade of bathrooms and kitchens in...
Published on 01 October 2018
27.09.2018 Remarks by Minister Zappone on recent developments at Scouting Ireland
"I have decided today that funding of Scouting Ireland will be suspended for as long as the current Board of Directors remains in place. I was very concerned to learn of recent events, particularly the vote taken at the Board meeting on Saturday 22nd September to reinstate Chief Scout Christy McCann as Chair of the forthcoming EGM on October 6th. I have since received...
Published on 27 September 2018
05.09.2018 Minister Zappone announces supports for quality improvements in the childcare sector, including €1.2m First Aid training fund
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone today announced a range of measures to improve the quality of childcare delivered to children across the country in setting based services and with childminders.
Published on 04 September 2018
31.08.2018 ICTU budget call on Childcare underlines need for more investment
ICTU budget call on Childcare underlines need for more investment Despite big steps Ireland still behind international norm Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Friday 31st August, 2018 The pre-budget goals set by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for Childcare are welcome and underline the need for further action in Budget 2019, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone. Welcoming the publication of the ICTU Pre-Budget Submission...
Published on 31 August 2018
30.08.2018 Statement by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone on Resignation of Mr Fred McBride, CEO Tusla
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., has been informed by the Board of Tusla of the resignation of Mr. Fred McBride, Chief Executive Officer of Tusla. It is understood that the Board considered Mr. McBride's letter at their meeting this morning and have, with regret, accepted his resignation with effect from 30th September 2018. Speaking on...
Published on 30 August 2018
28.08.2018 €100K grant fund to kick-start World's First LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy
Groups working with young people in every part of country invited to apply for grants.
Published on 28 August 2018
27.08.2018 Minister Zappone's Remarks and Letter to Pope Francis at Áras an Uachtaráin
Minister Zappone's Remarks to Pope Francis at Áras an Uachtaráin Benvenuto Papa Francesco Io sono responsabile per la Tuam Mother and Baby Home. In questo posto sono stati trovati resti di bambini nel sistema fognario. Spero che la Chiesa faccia ammenda per il suo ruolo in questo vergognoso capitolo. È importante. Le scriverò tutto in dettaglio. Welcome Pope Francis. I am responsible for the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. Children's remains...
Published on 27 August 2018
19.08.2018 Childcare must remain a Budget priority Zappone response to Newstalk survey
Childcare must remain a Budget priority Zappone response to Newstalk survey “Transforming one of the most expensive childcare systems in the world into the best needs us to build further on 80% increase in Government investment” Statement by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone 19th August 2018 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today welcomed the publication of a Newstalk Radio survey of childcare costs in...
Published on 19 August 2018
15.08.2018 Free Preschool improvements for children, parents and providers this September. Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone
Published on 15 August 2018
14.08.2018 Putting Ireland top of the class for school completion
'Joined up Educational Welfare Services will deliver for children, young people and families' Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone
Published on 14 August 2018
27.07.2018 Níos mó leanaí ná riamh ag fáil cúram leanaí arna maoiniú ag an rialtas
Published on 27 July 2018
27.07.2018 More children receiving government funded childcare than ever before
Numbers availing of early years care and education schemes exceed 200,000 for the first time
Published on 26 July 2018
26.07.2018 First Meeting of the Collaborative Forum on Mother and Baby Homes Address by Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
Published on 26 July 2018
09.07.2018 Minister Katherine Zappone addresses UN Security Council' Children in Armed Conflict'
Mr President, Thank you for convening today's debate on this extremely important subject.
Published on 09 July 2018
09.07.2018 Contract awarded to deliver IT system for the Affordable Childcare Scheme
Another major milestone achieved in the creation of a new scheme of entitlements for parents towards the cost of childcare. System reflects new frontier of innovative, joined-up and user-friendly public services. Monday 9th July, 2018The Minister today (6th July 2018) awarded a contract for the development of the IT system to support the introduction of the Affordable Childcare Scheme. The contract has been awarded to
Published on 09 July 2018
06.07.2018 Minister Zappone publishes the Consultation Report on the Options and Appropriate Courses of Action available to Government in relation to
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, has today (06/07/2018) published the report of the public consultation process on the options and appropriate courses of action available to Government in relation to the site of the former Mother and Baby
Published on 06 July 2018
01.07.2018 Investment in play to transform young lives. €250,000 funding awarded to 26 Local Authorities on National Play Day 2018
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone T.D., today announced funding for children's play and recreation projects across Ireland.
Published on 29 June 2018
29.06.2018 World's First LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy launched. Minister Zappone confirms funding for first actions
Young People to be 'Visible, Valued, Included'
Published on 28 June 2018
27.06.2018 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs publishes the Interim and Final Reports of the Review Implementation Group of Oberstown Children D
The Board of Management at Oberstown Children Detention Campus commissioned independent reviews of 3 key areas at the Campus
Published on 27 June 2018
25.06.2018 €2m being distributed to community and voluntary sector organisations to implement innovative projects supporting children, young peo
Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone
Published on 25 June 2018
25.06.2018 Funding for Scouting Ireland restored for three months
Minister Zappone welcomes commitment to implement independent review
Statement by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
Published on 25 June 2018