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Safeguarding Ireland - Response to Grace Report

Responding to the findings of the Grace Report, Safeguarding Ireland has called for urgent progress on a Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding and the establishment of a National Safeguarding Authority.

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Leave No One Behind exhibition Launch

A public event to showcase our Leave No One Behind Series 4 exhibition and promote the launch of our Series 5 conversations. The event took place in Unit18 Trinity in the Community, next to Pearse St. Also on the day we held a series of interactive workshops.

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Traveller youth under-represented in funding of youth work

Almost half of the Traveller population live in counties which have no funded Traveller specific youth projects – according to a new mapping survey launched today by the Irish Traveller Movement. Majority of Traveller organisations do not receive any funding for youth work.

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2into3 Q1 Nonprofit Talent Trends for 2025

2into3’s latest assessment reveals a significant increase in recruitment activity across the nonprofit sector in Q1 2025. The sector’s continued focus on programme implementation and direct service provision remains evident.

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Help Celebrate 40 Years of Gaisce & sign up for the Be the Arrow Challenge

This May, we are celebrating 40 years of Gaisce - The President’s Award - with a national call to action. Whether you’re 8 or 80, we’re inviting people of all ages to take on a personal challenge that inspires them - either by volunteering, getting active, or learning a new skill. 

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New IHREC and ESRI report finds only half of fathers avail of Paternity Leave

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have published a new report titled "Child Related Leave: Usage and Implications for Gender Equality." This report examines the usage of child-related leave benefits in Ireland and their implications for gender equality in the workplace.

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Unauthorised Recycling Collections – Know more, Recycle Safely

Unauthorised dumping and unofficial electrical recycling services often lack the resources to handle electronic waste responsibly. This can lead to environmental hazards, as hazardous materials from improperly disposed electronic devices can contaminate soil and water.

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