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22 July, 2020

ESRI report finds that action needed to address the short and longer term impacts of COVID-19 response on children and young people

Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman TD, has today announced the publication of the report ‘Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Policy in Relation to Children and Young People.’  Report See press release
22 July, 2020

Minister O’Gorman welcomes HIQA inspection reports of four Tusla services

Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Roderic O’Gorman welcomed inspection reports of four Tusla services, published today, where children commented positively on their experiences of social work services. The Tusla services were the foster care service in Mayo, and three Child Protection and Welfare Services in Donegal, Galway/Roscommon and Dublin South East/Wicklow. See press … Continued

9 July, 2020

Minister O’Gorman sets out department priorities

New Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman TD has set out his priorities for the department. See press release
20 March, 2020

Information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

You can find information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at the following link: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/240258-up-to-date-information-on-covid-19/
20 March, 2020

Guidance for schools and parents about talking to young children and students about COVID-19.

The Department of Education and Skills have published guidance for schools and parents about talking to young children and students about COVID-19. Guidance for Schools and parents -COVID-19
20 March, 2020

Information on COVID-19 for Childcare Providers

You can find a document below covering information for Childcare Providers on COVID-19: FAQ childcare providers COVID19
20 March, 2020

Minister Katherine Zappone Opens Youth Climate Justice Fund

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today opened a fund to support youth-led action and innovation on Climate Justice at community, regional and national level. The Youth Climate Justice Fund will total almost €500,000 in 2020, and is open to applications from all national youth service grant scheme organisations and from … Continued

27 January, 2020

Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Request for Quotes for the Design and Analysis of an Exploratory Consultation with Parents

  RFQ: For the Design and Analysis of an Exploratory Consultation with Parents Requester: Parenting Support Unit, Department of Children and Youth Affairs Value of RFQ: €20,000 (ex VAT) Closing date for RFQ submissions: 10/02/2020 Contact details: dcyaresearch@dcya.gov.ie   As part of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs’ (DCYA) commitment to delivering the best … Continued

21 January, 2020

One-day Evidence and Impact Training Course

Under the What Work Initiative, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs is inviting professionals to participate in a one-day Evidence and Impact Training Course, which will be held in 3 various locations across Ireland. The event will be delivered by the National Children’s Bureau and is open to service providers and practitioners working in the children … Continued

9 January, 2020

What Works Action Learning Set – Places Available (South and Midlands)

Under What Works, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs is inviting professionals working with children, young people and their families to take part in a nationwide programme of action learning sets. These free, voluntary learning opportunities are beginning February 2020, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis in Cork and Athlone. … Continued

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