Category: Development Work
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For community groups rebranding is “a really big deal”
Change is said to be the only constant and across the country a number of local development companies have changed their names in recent times, to more accurately reflect what they do today. Here, we look at three organisations that rebranded and renamed themselves this year.
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Minister Buttimer appalled by Gaza deaths and concerned for Irish volunteers in Israeli custody
Jerry Buttimer, the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, today addressed the situation that community worker Sarah Clancy and other Irish citizens who have been detained by Israeli authorities while attempting to sail to Gaza find themselves in. He said international law applies to all of us, including Israel, and expressed concern for Sarah and others.
Inclusion
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Social Inclusion Forum – Dismay at 300% increase in children going into care
The theme of this year’s SIF was ‘Reflecting on the Past and Informing the Future of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion.’ Lorraine Lally from Galway works nationally with the Community Law and Mediation Centre and she gave voice to workshop observations relating to families and children. She said they are “suffering more than I've ever seen before in my life”.
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Community development increases not enough, says Irish Rural Link
While there were some positive things in this month's budget, Irish Rural Link says it is concerned about the level of funding allocated to Rural Development (€192 million) and Community Development (€260 million). “Although these represent increases on last year’s budget, they may not go far enough,” it said in a statement.
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Spuds overhead in Galway city after Minister opens roof garden
Spuds are now growing overhead after the official opening on October 20 of Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road. Situated high above Lidl and with a commanding view of the Corrib and across the city, the roof area has been transformed into an urban oasis of tasty and organic vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, spinach and spuds and a variety of herbs and salads. There is even a fig tree in the rooftop greenhouse.
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Empowerment
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Clondalkin is responding to drug-related gang intimidation
There are 14 drug and alcohol task forces in the country and Trevor Bissett, co-ordinator of Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force, believes that the worst impacts of drug use are still disproportionately felt in the disadvantaged areas served by the task forces. However, new approaches are helping families in one area. In Clondalkin, The Drive Project aims to support people suffering from drug related intimidation and violence. It is, says Trevor, a serious attempt to help people in a difficult situation, people who may owe significant sums to unscrupulous, violent dealers. It sounds like the kind of service that other communities also need. As Trevor explains, “Community projects are there to give support, they’re able to support the person individually. It’s not a great situation, if you have a huge drug debt, but at least if you are talking to someone about the issue, you might be able to get some perspective on it and some support around it."
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Spuds overhead in Galway city after Minister opens roof garden
Spuds are now growing overhead after the official opening on October 20 of Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road. Situated high above Lidl and with a commanding view of the Corrib and across the city, the roof area has been transformed into an urban oasis of tasty and organic vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, spinach and spuds and a variety of herbs and salads. There is even a fig tree in the rooftop greenhouse.
