Newsletter 21/03/2025

That time of the week again!

Welcome to another Cork County PPN newsletter !

In this newsletter you’ll find a number of open funds & training opportunities.

We have highlighted Fastnet Walking Trails Group as our group of the week.

We’ve once again included our long list of open vacancies, across our Secretariat, and the LCDC and SPC committees, for anyone who wants to get involved !

And, we’re celebrating a milestone !! Over 600 groups !! 626 to be exact !!

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Media Release: Ministers Calleary and Heydon launch awareness campaign aimed at dog owners

PRESS STATEMENT: URGENT ACTION NEEDED AS LATEST DATA SHOWS POVERTY INCREASED IN 2024

🌟 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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