Tipperary PPN November Newsletter 2024
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Some photos from Our Plenary last night full report in our Christmas edition in December
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Domestic Wastewater Treatment System Survey
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The following national survey is part of the EPA-funded project REMARC (Remediation of Faulty Septic Tanks: A Mixed Methods Approach to Environmental Risk Communication), involving researchers from UCD, UCC and TU Dublin. The study aims to examine current behaviours, awareness levels and views regarding management of domestic wastewater treatment systems.
The survey has five sections and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Your participation will help aid design of evidence-based policy/supports for Irish system users and is hugely valued. Target audience: residents of the Republic of Ireland aged 18+ whose households use a domestic wastewater treatment system (e.g. septic tank).
Confidentiality: all survey data is confidential and anonymous; no participant details will be shared with any third party or made identifiable upon publication of results.
To take part in this survey visit https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/remarcsurvey
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Draft Carrick-on-Suir Local Area Plan 2025-2031
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Carrick on Suir’s draft Local Area Plan (LAP) is now available for review. Tipperary County Council, has prepared the Draft Carrick-on-Suir Draft Local Area Plan 2025-2031. To read the draft LAP for Carrick on Suir visit
https://consultations.tipperarycoco.ie/consultations
Submissions can be made on the Draft LAP until 4pm, Monday 9th December 2024 and submissions can be made online at https://consultations.tipperarycoco.ie/consultations OR in writing to:
- Planning Department, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, E45 A099
- Planning Department, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Emmet Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, E91 N512
If you have any queries, please contact Carol Harpur, Assistant Planner on 052 616 5307 or carol.harpur@tipperarycoco.ie or contact the planning office at 0818 06 5000 or email planning@tipperarycoco.ie
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Assistive Technology User Consultation Meeting
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe is currently completing a national assessment of assistive technology provision in Ireland, as requested by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. As part of this assessment, it is very important to us that we hear directly from assistive technology users and their families, carers, and supporters.
WHO considers assistive technology to include any product, whether produced for persons with disabilities or available to the public, which helps to support and maintain independence and participation in the community for persons with disabilities, those who are ageing, or those with other health conditions. In Ireland, some of these fall under the description of aids and appliances, however the WHO definition encompasses a wider range of products and technologies.
We are hosting a series of online consultation meetings to hear from you directly. These will be conducted on the Zoom meeting platform. You are invited to choose one of the sessions to participate. The dates/times are as follows:
- Thursday, 5 December 7pm
- Monday, 9 December 12pm (noon)
To register, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/3adW7kyp39
Once you have registered, we will forward the meeting link and additional information to your email address directly.
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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Funding for Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025 Announced
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Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O’Brien have announced €7 million in funding under the “Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025”.
Funding of €206,558 has been allocated to Tipperary for small scale capital supports for community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas.
There will be a particular focus on small capital works/improvements, and the purchase of equipment for community use. The funding may be used, but is not limited to; improved access for persons with a disability; enhancing community participation for disadvantaged and marginalised groups, and improving energy efficiency of community facilities to reduce ongoing costs.
A further €34,426 in current funding is available to community groups to assist with their energy and running costs, to help them continue their important work within the community.
The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all. All funding will be available to a diverse range of community groups including but not limited to Men’s and Women’s sheds/groups, community centres, parish halls and local voluntary groups.
Please Note: The funding will be administered by the Tipperary Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). It is anticipated that the application stage will open in January 2025. Details of the application process will be advertised widely through the council website, the Public Participation Network (PPN), local representatives and local media.
Any queries relating to this press release can be emailed to ecrdgrants@tipperarycoco.ie
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Funding for Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025 Announced
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The Historic Structures Fund provides capital funding for works to qualifying structures which include the following:
The Historic Structures Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable built heritage and help the owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.
For 2025, The Historic Structures Fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:
- A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
- A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)
- Protected Structures
- Structures eligible for or proposed for inclusion in the RPS but not yet formally approved for inclusion. Such structures must meet the criteria for inclusion in the RPS i.e. must be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical point of view;
- Structures or works within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs), or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.
The application form and guidance for applicants visit Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2025 | Tipperary County Council
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th January 2025 at 4pm.
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Impact Fund for Munster 2024
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Rethink Ireland are thrilled to announce the launch of the Impact Fund for Munster 2024. This fund offers a package of cash grants and non-financial support to the value of €59,000 for each project and up to 8 projects , to help them expand and increase their social and/or environmental impact.
Feel free to also share this email and the information with your network or on your social media!
The fund will support projects that tackle issues such as biodiversity loss, food system deficits, overconsumption, pollution, climate inaction, ensuring that inclusion is at the heart of these projects, and that nobody is left behind. Through its social focus, the fund will address the social needs of marginalised and vulnerable groups within the region, including championing the inclusion and integration of neurodiverse peoples and communities through innovative approaches.
Closing date for applications is 1pm, Friday 13th December 2024.
For more information visit Impact Fund for Munster 2024 – Rethink Ireland
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- Addressing discrimination and Inequality
- Increasing Participation and Access
- Eliminate barriers
- Supporting Career Development and Skills Growth
- Systems Change Approach-Empowerment of Marginalised Communities
The Breaking Barriers Fund is now open for applications. It aims to support awardees that tackle discrimination and inequality in the Irish labour market and education system. The Fund will achieve this through investments in innovative projects offering tailored solutions combating discrimination and inequality in the Irish labour market/education system. This includes social, cultural, arts and sports participation, as well as promoting disability awareness and training at a local level, and supporting pathways for young people transitioning through education.
We invite applications from projects which rise to the challenges captured in the following themes:
Closing date for applications is 1pm, Friday 10th January 2024.
For more information and to apply for this fund visit https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/breaking-barriers-fund/
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LEADER Grant Aid for Projects to Enhance Tipperary’s Environment 2024
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- improve our biodiversity
- restore and develop habitats
- improve water quality on lakes, rivers and streams, and conserve water resources
- facilitate energy conservation and renewable energy initiatives
The Tipperary LCDC have announced a competitive call under the LEADER programme for community and social enterprise projects in the area of environmental enhancement, with a county wide fund of €300,000. Eligible projects will address one or more of the following:
The two-stage application process involves a short Expression of Interest to be submitted by 18th December 2024. Eligible projects will be then be invited to make a more detailed and comprehensive application in the New Year.
Potential project areas which could be funded under this theme include:
- Development of community environmental, habitat restoration and improvement projects, leading to enhanced biodiversity on land and/or water.
- Development of Community Gardens, Allotments / Grow-it-Yourself initiatives operating on high nature value principles, with priority given to disadvantaged areas.
- Feasibility and technical studies and action plans for biodiversity, water conservation and quality on lakes and river catchments, energy conservation or renewable energy.
- Feasibility and technical studies relating to green technologies for communities and social enterprises.
- Community-based renewable energy production models, e.g., solar PV, biomass, anaerobic digestion, community wind and hydro generation and community-based district energy schemes, and support for local supply chain development, particularly for biomass and forestry residue.
- Supports for energy efficiency and carbon reduction measures in community facilities, including retrofitting, renewable energy, electric car charging points, bike racks and storage to facilitate active travel etc.
- Supports for waste reduction, upcycling, circular economy etc in communities.
However, this is not exhaustive and we welcome all project ideas that contribute to the theme.
Further information and to apply visit
Also, Development Company staff are always willing to discuss project ideas with groups and can be contacted
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Infant Health & Wellbeing Working group Online Lunchtime Webinars
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The Dublin City South Infant Health & Wellbeing Working group are delighted to share with you information regarding 3 upcoming FREE online lunchtime webinars as part of the ‘Lets Connect- Supporting connections with infants in the first 1000 days events for professionals working with families.
The Lunchtime webinars in association with ISPCC are open to all to attend. The webinars have individual registrations and you are welcome to join us for 1, 2 or all 3!
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The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) workshop,
‘How does the European Parliament address social issues?’
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The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland invites you to join us for our upcoming workshop, ‘How does the European Parliament address social issues?’
Who is the Workshop For?
This workshop is for people in communities impacted by issues such as poverty, inequality, lack of adequate services such as housing, care, etc. and organisations working to support communities and address these issues.
This workshop will give you the opportunity to discuss and learn more about the role of the European Parliament in tackling some of the most pressing social issues of our time, and to discuss these crucial issues with Kathleen Funchion, MEP for the South Constituency.
Friday 13th December 2024 from 9:30am to 1:00pm (followed by a light lunch) in Southill Hub, (Donough O’Malley Park, Limerick, V94X431)
For more information or to register just send an email to enquiries@eapn.ie indicating your interest in taking part in the workshop.
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Safeguarding 1 Workshops 2025
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Tipperary Sports Partnership are hosting Online Safeguarding 1 Workshops on the following dates in Spring 2025 via Zoom.
- Monday 13th January, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 20th January, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 27th January, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 10th February, 6.00-9.00pm
- Monday 24th February, 6.00-9.00pm
- Monday 3rd March, 6.00-9.00pm
Cost per person is €15 plus online booking fee.
For further information & bookings please contact the Tipperary Sports Partnership Office on 052 616 6201 or 052 616 6380 or email info@tipperarysports.ie.
Register for this course on the following link https://www.tipperarysports.ie/content/spring-safeguarding-2025
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National Social Enterprise Conference 2024.
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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Tipperary Together Newsletter
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Please visit to see the latest newsletter. If you or your community group would like to provide content to the next issue of this newsletter or add your organisation as a group that receives newsletter please email: tipperarytogether@tipperarycoco.ie
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Farming for Nature Newsletter
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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Changing Ireland Newsletter
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To read Summer edition of Changing Ireland visit
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