Newsletter 10/05/2025

Welcome to another Cork County PPN newsletter !

In this newsletter you’ll find news from Co Cork Beekeepers & Fastnet Walking Trails Group.

We have included a number of open funds & training opportunities, and we’ve once again highlighted our Secretariat vacancies.

You can learn how to get involved in the Big Bike Ride 2025.

There are many opportunities to have your voice heard – through our Policy Review & joining our Linkage Groups.

Make sure to read the PPN News about our Spring Plenary, and the fabulous University of Groningen students who interviewed us!

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PRESS RELEASE | Statement from the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD

PRESS RELEASE | Minister for Health announces imminent national legislative framework for donation and transplantation services

🌟 Another edition packed with opportunities, funding, training, and ways to get involved! This fortnight’s E-Bulletin has a strong focus on participation and community involvement, with the relaunch of our Linkage Groups this …

PRESS RELEASE | Minister Butler announces full reopening of Linn Dara CAMHS Unit as single inpatient service for Dublin, Midlands and North East

03/09/2026

Press Release: Minister Butler announces full reopening of Linn Dara CAMHS Unit as single inpatient service for Dublin, Midlands and North East Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD has announced …

PRESS RELEASE | New health-led pathway for personal drug possession begins today

01/09/2026

Press Release: Tuesday 1 September 2026 New health-led pathway for personal drug possession begins today The Health Referral Scheme begins today, giving eligible people found in possession of drugs for …

Press Release: Clinical Trials Advisory Council (CTAC) holds its first meeting

31/08/2026

Monday 31 August 2026 Press Release: Clinical Trials Advisory Council (CTAC) holds its first meeting The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has welcomed the establishment and first meeting of …

PRESS RELEASE |Ministers establish joint Health and Justice working group to address availability and use of synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids

28/08/2026

Press Release: Friday 28 August 2026 Ministers establish joint Health and Justice working group to address availability and use of synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing …

PRESS RELEASE | Minister for Health announces introduction of MediBack, a free in-pharmacy service for the safe disposal of unused and expired medicines

28/08/2026

Press Release: Friday 28 August 2026 Minister for Health announces introduction of MediBack, a free in-pharmacy service for the safe disposal of unused and expired medicines The Minister for …

‘MAP Ireland – Migrant Apprenticeship Pathways’

26/08/2026

IRD Duhallow & Ballyhoura Development CLG officially launched MAP Ireland – Migrant Apprenticeship Pathways earlier this year. MAP Ireland represents a significant step in supporting migrant communities to access apprenticeships, …

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