Kathy Masterson | Changing Ireland

About The Author

The newest member of the Changing Ireland team, Kathy hails from Dublin but has been living in Co Clare for more than a decade. She has worked in regional newspapers in Limerick, Wexford, Kildare and Dublin; her work has also featured in several national newspapers and magazines. She is most proud of the fact that she has travelled to all 32 counties of Ireland, and once drove a Formula 3 racing car around Mondello.

New ‘Social Innovation Coaching and Mentoring Programme’ aims to enhance services in local communities

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 7, 2024 | Development Work

A new programme was launched last week aimed at enhancing the performance of organisations supported under the Community Services Programme (CSP).

Budget 2025: How the Department’s €472 million will be spent this year

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 7, 2024 | Planning & Governance

A Budget package worth €472 million has been allocated to the Department of Rural and Community Development for 2025. A number of community and voluntary organisations, including Irish Rural Link were critical of the allocation, with CEO Seamus Boland saying the €472 million “pales in comparison to the amount of money available in the Budget”.

Some measures welcomed, but majority feel that Budget 2025 falls short

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 4, 2024 | Planning & Governance

There was a mixed response from the community and voluntary sector to the launch of Budget 2025 this week. Some measures have been welcomed as a step in the right direction, but many organisations expressed the view that it didn’t go far enough to help those who need it most.