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The reality inside Limerick Prison Library
Anita Dooley is employed by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board as the head teacher in Limerick Prison and I am grateful to her for recently inviting Changing Ireland to visit Limerick prison. Here's how it went.
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ANALYSIS – Who wants change “before they die”?
• An estimated 20,000 families in Ireland caring for adults with intellectual disabilities face a crisis. There is no state plan for when the parents die. • Opening more respite housing would ease the pressure. • Easing overly strict regulations would help service providers to expand capacity. • It may be time to revisit policies related to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Shocking data led to Dublin 10 Food Alliance
A new group aims to end the isolation of food poverty by creating warm, inclusive spaces, where everyone has a seat at the table. Launched in early February, the new Dublin 10 Food Alliance describes itself as “a coalition dedicated to transforming the local food landscape”. It is a response to research that revealed that 40% of the community in Ballyfermot faces food poverty.
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Joy after years of work see 10 new FRCs join national programme
As Ireland’s population expands, so too does the need for community development and family support and earlier this month it was announced by the government that 10 more groups are to be admitted to the Family Resource Centre Programme. Being part of the national programme is sought after by community groups because it provides greater security, sustainability and opportunities for increased access to resources. The successful applicants will now be allocated core funding of €180,000 for each full year of operation.
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“What do you want me to do with that?”
Client feedback prompted food bank recipe videos
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“What do you want me to do with that?”
Client feedback prompted food bank recipe videos
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Kerry Social Farming going strong, seeks more farmers
Over 70 participants and 40 farms are now active in Kerry Social Farming (KSF) with five new host...
