The Special EU Programmes Body has employed Changing Perspectives Consulting (CPC) associates Ian White and Martina Paloheimo to conduct research to identify and build capacity in communities and organisations to avail of funding programmes that the Body manages and implements. … Continued
This recent conference, hosted by Social Justice Ireland, was attended by Secretariat Member, Francie Gilmartin. Report from Francie below: “Presenters on the day were James Hegarty of the CSO on Ireland’s changing demographics then we had Colette Bennett of SJI … Continued
The County Leitrim Heritage Forum was established by Leitrim County Council as a non-statutory advisory group. The remit of the group is to provide advice to the local authority on the preparation and implementation of a Heritage Plan for Leitrim. … Continued
Leitrim PPN initiated research on waste water treatment options for single houses in 2018. The academic research project was carried out by the IT Sligo Department of Civil Engineering and Construction. This was done in co-operation with Leitrim County Council. … Continued
General Meeting Health Services, Sustainable Development Goals, Member Registration, Elections and Ratifications were just some of the items on a packed agenda for the Autumn General Meeting of Leitrim PPN. The meeting was held at the Mayflower, Drumshanbo on Wed. … Continued
Fingal Older Persons Council (OPC) supported by Age Friendly Fingal and Fingal Public Participation Network is carrying out a Housing survey of people aged over 55. Do you have an interest in the future of Housing for older people? If … Continued
Feedback from the meeting of 10th Sept. 2019 Provided by Leitrim PPN Representative to the Leitrim Recreation Forum, Francie Gilmartin. “The new Chairperson Mike Feeney stressed that he was amazed at all the work (and proud as a Leitrim native … Continued
Community Sector Insurance Following increasing concerns from out member groups, the national PPN network recently undertook a survey to assess the impact of rising insurance premiums on the community and voluntary sector. With nearly 800 responses, the feedback highlights the … Continued
Background In 2017, the Government launched the Action Plan for Rural Development to support the economic and social development of rural Ireland. The Second Progress Report under this Plan was published in April 2018 and, while progress has been made … Continued
Have your say on the rising cost of community insurance Background PPN’s throughout Ireland are aware of the growing financial burden that rising insurance costs have on the work of community groups and activities across the country. In order to … Continued