Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Find out more about the HSE Drugs.ie tent at music festivals this summer. #SupportingParentsIre wants young festivalgoers experience to be as safe as possible and one to remember for all the right reasons. https://lnkd.in/efJw7syb #HSESaferNightlife 

Minister Roderic O'Gorman is inviting expressions of interest to chair the Young Ireland Advisory Council. If you wish to express your interest in this role, be sure to submit your application soon. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is 15 July 2024 at 3pm. See http://gov.ie/youngireland for more details. Details of the role are here: https://lnkd.in/ezVu8KCK

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, and Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, have today announced that Ireland has ratified the Convention on the International Protection of Adults, known as the Hague Convention on the Protection of Adults. The Convention will take effect in Ireland from 1 September. Read the full press release at: https://bit.ly/3xTymPc

Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte T.D., today announced €23m in capital funding has been allocated for disability capital projects in 2024. Minister Rabbitte has also asked the HSE to develop the first ever disability specific multi-annual Capital Strategy. The allocation follows the development of the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026, which was launched in December 2023. The Action Plan represents the first phase of implementation of the recommendations of the Disability Capacity Review and contains ambitious targets for service expansion, as well as a route for making services more person-centred, in the spirit of the UNCRPD. In support of the Action Plan’s aims, the Minister has also asked the HSE to develop a disability specific multi-annual Capital Strategy this year. The Strategy will be informed by sectoral consultation and will identify the short and medium term infrastructure needs for disability services. Dedicated resources, including a new Assistant National Director for Disability Capital in the HSE, are being put in place and will drive the development of this Strategy and will co-ordinate and deliver on this expanded programme of works. Full Press Release Here: https://bit.ly/3xOPc1N

Public Health Nurse led Breastfeeding support for mothers and babies at Mullingar Library, Áras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 FH4N 11.00am-12.00pm July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23 For more information contact: mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie #SupportingParentsIre @westmeathlibraries

Minister Roderic O’Gorman, today announced that €90,000 has been approved to support National Play Day 2024. 30 Local Authorities were successful in their application and will each receive funding of €3,000. This year, National Play Day can take place on any day or combination of days between July 13th and 21st (inclusive). The aim of National Play Day is to promote play opportunities for children and young people all across the country, with this year’s theme being ‘Time to Play!’. This theme recognises the importance of both making and taking playful opportunities in your day. Read the full Press release at: https://bit.ly/3zxvB6O

Carrigallen Outreach Drop-in Service offers assistance and support with parenting, completion of forms and other information. Call into the Carrigallen Health Centre and talk in confidence to a Family Support Worker. Tel: 071 963 1253 Email: support@mohillfsc.info #Leitrim #Mohill #FamilyReourceCenter #SupportingParentsIre

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman has today published the First 5 Annual Implementation Report 2023. First 5, the ten-year Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families (2019-2028) was published in November 2018 setting out an ambitious programme of work over ten years to improve services and supports to young children. The second implementation plan for the strategy, covering the period 2023-2025, was published last year. The report published today summarises recent progress in implementing the strategy, with 80% of all 2023 commitments met at this point and 95% expected to be met by year end. The Report also outlines key achievements from 2023 including: Additional funding was secured in Budget 2024 to extend Parent’s Leave and Benefit by an additional two weeks, bringing the total entitlement to Parent’s Leave to nine weeks with effect from August 2024; The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act was enacted introducing the right to request flexible working for parents and carers and extending breastfeeding breaks for working mothers from six months to two years; New measures were introduced under Supporting Parents: The National Model of Parenting Support Services. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3xRNahk

Applications are now open for the position of Director of Guardian ad Litem National Service at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. For more information or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eH5q2pTf The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 July 2024. #CareersThatMatter Staffline Recruitment Limited

Join Shannow FRC #Kerry ADHD Peer Support Group for Parents of Children with ADHD. The Group meets on Tuesday, July 09 and 23 (and monthly on every second Tuesday). For information contact: shannowfrc@gmail.com or phone (066) 719 8018 #SupportingParentsIre #Tralee