Welcome

Welcome to the 12th edition of Carlow PPN members E-Bulletin.

Carlow PPN Secretariat and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours the very best of everything this Christmas and New Year.

Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report  Launch

The Public Participation Networks (PPNs) were established to facilitate active citizen participation in policy making at local authority level. The PPN Annual Report provides a positive reflection of the variety of work done as well as showing continued growth throughout the country.

PPNs are continuing to have a positive relationship with local authorities and are collaborating on a number of projects. 

It has been another remarkable year in the development of PPNs nationally, please see a video on the Annual Report recorded by Minister of State Joe O’Brien, TD.

Carlow PPN Representation:

Community, Housing and Wellbeing SPC

One of the main objectives of Carlow PPN is influencing local policy and decision making. Carlow PPN has secured 30 seats on boards and committees across the county. 
There are 4 SPC's within the county. Information on Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) can be found here.

The role of the Community, Housing and Wellbeing SPC within Carlow County Council includes:

• Housing Development/Affordable Housing
• Leasing RAS/ Estate Management
• Asset Management
• Traveller Management Programme
• Provision of Homeless Services
• Parks/Recreational Areas
• Wellbeing and Social Integration

Carlow PPN Representation on this committee can be found here

Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks

Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to give a voice to all citizens in the decision-making process. The development of the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) in 2014 has provided a mechanism for community groups to have their say in local government decision-making. With over 15,000 member organisations, PPNs are going from strength to strength.

Listen to this Ten Minute Lesson and take a quick look at the pathway to the development of the PPNs

• Council welcomes investment in County’s Enterprise Hubs

Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG was awarded funding of €96,478 and the Enterprise & Research Incubation Centre (ERIC) in Institute of Technology Carlow was awarded €32,000 in funding also.
Enterprise Hubs provide space and training for entrepreneurs, allowing them to work remotely, access training and advice, and network with other business leaders and this funding will be utilized to provide enhanced services to the clients of these buildings.
Full information here

• Digital Marketing Training Initiative

Local Enterprise Office Carlow Launch new Digital Marketing Training Initiative in partnership with Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet and ConnectMe Digital Marketing to offer the County Carlow Business Community an opportunity to take part in a new digital marketing training programme. 
Further information & registration details here

• Joint Local Area Plan (LAP) for Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch

A Draft Joint LAP has been prepared for Kilkenny County Council and Carlow County Council proposes to make a Joint Local Area Plan (LAP) for Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch. The Draft Joint LAP may be inspected or purchased until Monday 25th January 2021 here: https://consult.carlow.ie/ 

or

Planning Office, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow 

Please note: (by appointment only during normal opening hours as per Covid-19 Guidelines) 

Submissions or observations may also be made here or by e-mail to ourplan@kilkennycoco.ie or jointlap@carlowcoco.ie

or in writing to the following addresses:

The Senior Planner, Planning Department, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow. 

Submissions or observations must be received before 5pm on Monday 25th of January 2021

Charities Regulator Extends Deadline

The Charities Regulator has extended the annual reporting deadline for charities to 16th December 2020!
In recognition of the continuing public health crisis and the difficulties faced by registered charities at this time, the Board of the Charities Regulator has exercised its power to specify an alternative period for the filing of annual reports under section 52 of the Charities Act 2009.

Further information

Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2021

The Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O'Brien, has announced funding of over €51 million from the Dormant Accounts Fund to address the disadvantaged right across the country.
Money from Dormant Accounts Fund can be used to fund measures that address economic, social, or educational disadvantages and to support people with a disability. The 2021 Action Plan allocates funding of €51 million to 46 measures to be delivered across 10 Government Departments.

Click below for full report:

Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter

Age-friendly programmes work to provide walkable streets, housing and transportation options, access to key services and opportunities for older people to participate in community activities. By doing so, these communities are better equipped to become great places, and where appropriate lifelong homes, for people of all ages.
Age Friendly Newsletter November 20th

In this Months Edition

December 2020

• Welcome and Happy Christmas
• Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report  Launch

• Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks

• Carlow PPN Representation

• Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2021
• Annual Reporting Deadline Extended
• News from Carlow County Council
• Funding for Meals on Wheels Services under the CLÁR 2020 Programme
• Kilkenny Social Prescribing Service
• Funding for Meals on Wheels Services under the CLÁR 2020 Programme
• Age Friendly Ireland
• Children & Young Peoples Services Committee (CYPSC)
• Member Profile
• Carlow Sports Partnership E-Bulletin
• AONTAS STAR Awards 2021
• Library Ireland Week 2020
• Digital Marketing Training Initiative
•  Join #PurpleLights20!
• VitalTalks Series

Membership

• Who can join?
• Online Membership Registration Form
• Submission to the Public Consultation on ‘Ireland 2040 – Our Plan’ National Planning Framework
• Members Handbook
• Click here for further information on the Benefits of Joining and Membership Criteria
• Secretariat Members
• Take a few moments to watch this short video on the PPN structure
• Become a member of a Linkage Group and connect with other community groups and organisations with shared interests and diverse perspectives on everything from community, environment and health.
• Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021

If your group has something of interest to the County, please avail of the opportunity to advertise with Carlow PPN by phoning Gráinne on 059/9172495 or email: carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie/

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How Carlow PPN Works

Keep in Contact

There are many ways to keep in touch and up to date, follow Carlow PPN on Social Media and online for news and updates.

Member Profile

Tullow Day Care Centre

The main object of the Tullow Day Care Centre is to promote and support the ongoing provision of day care facilities for the elderly and infirm from Tullow and the surrounding hinterland in County Carlow, for the benefit of the community. They strive to promote the physical, mental, social & spiritual well-being of senior citizens with the aim to maintain the dignity of the person in his/her third age while living at home, providing a confidential listening ear.

They love to acknowledge the life skills of the elderly by sharing their experiences and talents. It core value is to give the best possible standard of services for their clients and to act with kindness and courtesy towards clients, staff, and volunteers.

Contacts:

Address: The Shroughan, Tullow, Co. Carlow

e: mainoffice@tullowdaycare.ie

w: www.tullowdaycarecentre.ie

p: (059) 915 1833

f: TullowDayCare

AONTAS STAR Awards 2021

AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives for the annual STAR Awards 2021.
The STAR Awards will take on extra significance in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as they celebrate and acknowledge the incredible work that adult learning providers have done in adapting their provision to ensure that the learners’ needs continue to be met.
For more information, click here

Library Ireland Week 2020

Library Ireland Week 2020 is running until Saturday, December 6th,  where libraries across Ireland are invited to host an online event, social media campaign, activity or exhibition celebrating the theme ‘Libraries Endure’.

This is an opportunity for library staff to hear from their users about how their lives are impacted by libraries and the teams behind them particularly in a year of unforeseen circumstance and challenge.
All details are available here

 Join #PurpleLights20!

December 3rd

This year’s theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’ will focus on spreading awareness and understanding of disabilities that are not immediately apparent, such as mental illness, chronic pain, brain injuries and learning difficulties, among many others - Join #PurpleLights20! 

Go purple to highlight invisible disability. The Disability Federation of Ireland is asking for support for this year’s Purple Lights event, which takes place on 3rd December to mark United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Further information here
#IDPwD20 #PurpleLights20

VitalTalks Series

The Community Foundation for Ireland are having their first in their VitalTalks series on Domestic Violence.
On December 10th at 5pm join The Community Foundation for Ireland, survivors and advocates for a vital discussion on domestic violence.
You can register here

Kilkenny Social Prescribing Service

Kilkenny Social Prescribing Service is a new service which works to reduce social isolation and increase health and wellbeing.

Info page 1

Info page 2

Funding for Meals on Wheels Services under the CLÁR 2020 Programme

Minister Humphreys announces €340,000 in funding for Meals on Wheels Services under the CLÁR 2020 Programme
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced details of €340,000 in funding to support 45 projects in rural communities under the 2020 CLÁR programme.
The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline.
Information can be found here

Carlow Sports Partnership Five Bullet

E-Bulletin Friday 27th November 2020

Children & Young Peoples Services Committee (CYPSC)

The CYPSC newsletter is published weekly and covers counties Carlow and Kilkenny. This contains information on events, courses and other happenings which are relevant to parents and professionals working with children, young people and families.

CYPSC Newsletter 27th November 2020