Newsletter 03/10/2025

We’re Back! 🎉

After a jam-packed September, the PPN newsletter returns!

We’ve loaded this edition with updates you won’t want to miss. From reusable cups in Kinsale and the latest pop-up Volunteer Ventre in Mitchelstown, to funding opportunities, consultations, and our Group of the Week spotlight on Kuk Sool Won Cork — there’s something for everyone.

As always, you can learn about opportunities to have your say and get involved, on our Secretariat and in our Linkage Groups.

Dive in and find out what’s been happening behind the scenes at Cork County PPN HQ ! 🎉🎉🎉

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Luas Cork EPR Submissions Report Published

Statement by Minister Dara Calleary on the death of Manchán Magan

Latest News

PRESS RELEASE | Publication of the Third Annual Progress Report of the High Level Taskforce on Mental Health and Addiction

24/08/2026

Press Release: Friday 21 August 2026 Publication of the Third Annual Progress Report of the High Level Taskforce on Mental Health and Addiction The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill …

Newsletter 21/08/2026

21/08/2026

🌟 Another PACKED TO THE RAFTERS edition , bursting with opportunities, funding, training, and ways to get involved! This fortnight’s E-Bulletin has a strong focus on participation and getting involved, with our …

PRESS RELEASE | Monthly waiting list figures – July 2026

17/08/2026

Press Release: Friday 14 August 2026 Monthly waiting list figures – July 2026 The latest hospital waiting list figures were published today by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). The multi-annual Action …

Press Release: Minister Butler publishes new data highlighting strong recovery and employment outcomes for young people supported by the Early Intervention Psychosis Programme

10/08/2026

Monday 10 August 2026 Minister Butler publishes new data highlighting strong recovery and employment outcomes for young people supported by the Early Intervention Psychosis Programme Minister for Mental Health, Mary …

Newsletter 07/08/2026

07/08/2026

🌟 Another jampacked edition packed with community news, learning opportunities, and ways to get involved!🌟 This fortnight’s E-Bulletin celebrates the fantastic work of community groups across Cork County, with a special …

Government approves Minister for Health’s general scheme of a Bill introducing statutory Continuing Professional Development requirements for dentists

07/08/2026

Friday 7 August 2026 Press Release: Government approves Minister for Health’s General Scheme of a Bill introducing statutory Continuing Professional Development requirements for dentists The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll …

PRESS RELEASE | Oral History Network Ireland’s National Heritage Week event – 18.08.26 CORK

06/08/2026

ÉARLAMH Catherine Connolly UACHTARÁN NA hÉIREANN CHAIRPERSONS Elizabeth Kiely & Linda Fitzgibbon PRESS RELEASE ___________________________________________________________________________ ‘Electrifying Oral History & Heritage with a ‘Bring and Tell’. FREE National Heritage Week 2026 …

Press Release: Ireland’s Nature Champions Honoured at the 2026 Working with Nature Awards

05/08/2026

29th July 2026 – Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry. Ireland’s leading conservationists, educators, nature filmmakers and community groups gathered at Powerscourt Estate last week for the 2026 Working with Nature Awards, celebrating …