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Minister Carey approves €30,000 in funding to raise... Today (28/07/10), Pat Carey T.D., Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs approved funding of €30,000 to nine community groups to support a public awareness initiative to promote the 17th October 2010 as the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Community Groups will use this opportunity to further promote...
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Carey determined that ‘every last cent’ of €425m The Minister of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, held a special meeting today with groups from all over Ireland to discuss the operation and potential of the Rural Development Programme. Minister Carey convened the meeting in the Tipperary Institute in Thurles to discuss the best way of moving the Programme forward...
Fógraíonn an tAire Ó Ciardha an dara tréimhse comhairliúcháin... D’fhógair an tAire Gnóthaí Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta, Pádraig Ó Ciardha T.D., inniu (14/07/10) go bhfuil an dara tréimhse comhairliúcháin den athbhreithniú ar Chaighdeán Oifigiúil na Gaeilge oscailte. Seo mar a labhair an tAire Ó Ciardha “Ba mhaith liom an deis seo a thapú lena chur in iúl don phobal go...
Watch the video of the Minister answering questions put to him by six of the people who submitted questions through the Fianna Fail website, email and via Twitter. We discussed the Government’s drugs strategy, community development programmes, the future of the Irish language, and several other topics related to his Department.
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Today (28/07/10), Pat Carey T.D., Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs approved funding of €30,000 to nine community groups to support a public awareness initiative to promote the 17th October 2010 as the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Community Groups will use this opportunity to further promote the 2010 EU Year for Combating Poverty and Social Inclusion.
On 17th October, the UN invites all States to devote the day to presenting and promoting, as appropriate in the national context, concrete activities with regard to the eradication of poverty and destitution.
Speaking to day, Minister Carey said:
“October 17th presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty, and to promote awareness of the issues involved. I am delighted to approve funding today to nine community groups who will conduct a range of activities focusing on poverty and social exclusion which will hopefully challenge poverty and marginalisation in a positive way”.
The following projects received funding today:
| Name | Amount Granted |
|
Newbridge Family Resource Centre Kildare |
€4,000 |
| One Family
Dublin |
€4,500 |
| Children’s Group Link
Waterford |
€1,460 |
| Minceirs Whiden
Dublin |
€1,300 |
| Tacu FRC
Mayo |
€3,400 |
| Tallaght Youth Travellers
Dublin |
€4,500 |
| Downstrands Family Resource Centre
Donegal |
€2,400 |
| Tir Boghaine Teo
Donegal |
€3,440 |
| Community After Schools Project
Dublin |
€5,000 |
