Press Releases 2018
15.08.18 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
26.07.18 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
26.06.2018 Ritheann an tOireachtas an Bille um Thacaíocht Cúraim Leana í
Tá an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige Dr Katherine Zappone “fíorshásta an chéad reachtaíocht riamh a thabhairt isteach maidir le tacaíocht chúram leanaí do theaghlaigh”.Den chéad uair, beidh ceart dlíthiúil soiléir ag teaghlaigh ar thacaíocht airgeadais le haghaidh cúraim
Published on 26 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
01.06.2018 Minister announces total of €6.87m in Capital funding to be awarded to providers of Early Years and School Age Childcare this summer
€6.87m in Capital funding to be awarded to childcare providers across the country More than 2,700 new childcare places to be created nationwide Funding for outdoor play and essential maintenance also awarded Friday 1st June, 2018The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., today announced a total of €6.87m in Capital
Published on 01 June 2018
21.05.2018 Cuireann Aire Zappone tús le hathbhreithniú agus comhairliúchán maidir le huchtú oscailte nó leathoscailte, a d'fhéadfaí a thabhairt iste
Published on 21 May 2018
21.05.2018 Minister Zappone initiates review and consultation in respect of the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland
Published on 21 May 2018
14.05.2018 Fógraíonn an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige Dr Katherine Zappone 'comhpháirtíocht ríthábhachtach' le Comhairle Náisiúnta na dTuismitheoi
Published on 14 May 2018
09.05.2018 Children's Rights Alliance Panel Discussion on the National Early Years Strategy Remarks by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Kathe
It is fitting that we gather today as campaigners who are passionate about children and their rights.Our gathering is both relevant and timely – coming as it does as Ministers and officials across Government are working hard to deliver our first ever National Early Years Strategy.My
Published on 09 May 2018
04.05.2018 Minister Zappone commences public information campaign seeking expressions of interest to participate in a Collaborative Forumof former re
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, T.D., today announced the commencement of a campaign seeking expressions of interest to participate in a Collaborative Forum of former residents of Mother and Baby Homes and those with comparable experience in a
Published on 04 May 2018
02.05.2018 Appointment of John Cunningham as Chair of Gaisce – The President's Award
Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today announced the appointment of Mr. John Cunningham as the new Chair of the Council of Gaisce – The President's Award for a three-year term.
Published on 02 May 2018
01.05.2018 Government confirms invitation to UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. and the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., today confirmed that the Irish Government has issued an invitation to Mr. Fabian Salvioli, the UN Special
Published on 01 May 2018
23.04.2018 7 days left to apply to €2m Fund to support young people. 'Time to think anew to break cycle of disadvantage' Statement by the Mini
Monday, 23rd April 2018The €2m Innovation Fund launched by The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD on Wednesday the 4th April 2018 seeking 'ground-breaking and new proposals' to support disadvantaged young people has generated significant interest and
Published on 23 April 2018
20.04.2018 Scéim Chistiú Caipitil don Aos Óg 2018
€2m á fhógairt ag an Aire Zappone Dé hAoine 20ú hAibreán, 2018
Published on 20 April 2018
20.04.2018 Minister Zappone announces €2m Youth Capital Funding Scheme 2018
Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has today announced a €2m capital grant scheme for targeted staff-led youth projects and services across the country to fund small capital projects.
Published on 20 April 2018
10.04.2018 Minister Zappone appoints Ms. Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance,as Chairperson to the National Advisory Counc
Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today announced the appointment of Ms. Tanya Ward as the new Chairperson of the National Advisory Council.Ms. Ward who is the Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance has been appointed for a term of office from 4th April, 2018 to 31st
Published on 10 April 2018
09.04.2018 Childcare providers urged to take part in Costs Review. Vital to keep to keep to timelines for Budget talks. Final Week to Complete online
Childcare providers are today being reminded to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs of Providing Quality Childcare.The Review, which is being undertaken by Crowe Horwath on behalf of the Department of Children and
Published on 09 April 2018
05.04.2018 Increased funding for Local youth clubs confirmed
“€1.79m to be distributed to small volunteer clubs” Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone
Published on 05 April 2018
04.04.2018 €2m Fund seeks 'Ground-breaking' proposals to support young people' Quality and Capacity Building Initiative
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has launched a new €2m fund to support 'ground-breaking and new proposals' to support disadvantaged young people.
Published on 04 April 2018
28.03.2018 Minister Zappone intends to commission Review of Child Abuse Case
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, T.D., in agreement with the Minister for Justice and Equality, Mr. Charlie Flanagan T.D., intends to commission an independent review of the management of a serious and complex case of alleged child abuse and neglect involving a number of children.The review will be carried out by a panel of three experts.
Published on 28 March 2018
26.03.2018 Tá soláthróirí chúram leanaí á spreagadh inniu chun páirt a ghlacadh i suirbhé ar líne mar chuid den Athbhreithniú Neamhspleáchar na Costa
Published on 26 March 2018
26.03.2018 Childcare providers are today being urged to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs
Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth AffairsDr Katherine Zappone TDMonday 26th March 2018 Childcare providers are today being urged to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs of Providing Quality Childcare.This Independent Review - which was announced by Minister Zappone last autumn – is a
Published on 26 March 2018
23.03.2018 Cabhraíonn 'Súgradh Ionchuimsitheach' chun réamhscoil inrochtana a chur ar fáil do gach leanbh. Tá os cionn €3 milliún d'infheistí
Published on 23 March 2018
23.03.2018 'Inclusive Play' helps make pre-school accessible to all. Over €3 million investment boosting resources to over 6,000 pre-school ro
More than 6,000 'Inclusive Play' packs are being distributed free to pre-schools across the country.The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone is confirming that distribution of the packs is underway under the Access and Inclusive Model (AIM) which is working to
Published on 23 March 2018
22.03.2018 Maoiniú Deontais Caipitil le haghaidh Súgartha agus Caithimh Aimsire
Inniu, d'fhógair an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige, Dr Katherine Zappone, maoiniú le haghaidh áiseanna súgartha agus caithimh aimsire do leanaí ar fud na hÉireann. Is é cuspóir na Scéime ná tacaíocht a thabhairt d'áiseanna súgartha agus caithimh aimsire, idir
Published on 22 March 2018
22.03.2018. Capital Grant Funding for Play and Recreation 2018 Statement by Minister Katherin
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, today announced funding for children's play and recreation facilities across Ireland. The purpose of the Scheme is to support new and existing play and recreation amenities for children and young people.
Published on 22 March 2018
14.03.2018 Supporting Young Voices - €620,000 Fund announced. Young people must have say in decisions by local councils. Statement by Minister K
Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today announced funding to ensure that local councils are listening to young voices in the communities they serve.The Comhairle na nÓg Development Fund 2018 is making €620,000 available to 31 Local Authorities.Comhairle na nÓg are
Published on 14 March 2018
13.03.2018 Enterprise, tourism and trade focus of Minister Zappone's visit to Italy
Events in Milan, Rome, Embassy to the Holy See and Gildone to mark St Patrick's Day. Building on strong enterprise, tourism and trade links will be the focus of a four-day St Patrick's Day mission to Milan, Rome, the Embassy to the Holy See and the Italian town of Gildone by the Minister for Children
Published on 13 March 2018
13.03.2018 Minister Zappone announces Selection Panel to oversee appointments to the Collaborative Forum for former residents of Mother and Baby Home
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone T.D. has today (13th March 2018) announced details of the Selection Panel to oversee appointments to the Collaborative Forum for former residents of Mother and Baby Homes.The establishment of this inclusive Collaborative Forum is a direct response to the theme of
Published on 12 March 2018
09.03.2018 Free Inclusion Training for Childcare. Minister Zappone announces up to 1,200 free places on leadership for inclusion programme “Investing
Up to 1,200 free training places are being made available to pre-school practitioners to ensure their free pre-school services are inclusive and accessible to children with disabilities, according to the
Published on 09 March 2018
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