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Please see attached details of An Garda Síochána’s Diversity Internship for Graduates and School-leavers. School-leavers: The Internship Programme aims to provide school leavers from communities that have been traditionally under-represented within An Garda Síochána, with an opportunity to work with us for a period of 9 months commencing September 2021. Interns will be based in a number of locations across the country, including Garda Headquarters. -  Must have earned a Leaving Certificate or equivalent prior to their starting date in September 2021 Graduates: This Internship Programme aims to provide graduates from communities [...]

If you run a social enterprise in Kilkenny - large or small - we want to hear your views. Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is conducting this research to understand how social enterprises can be better supported to grow and develop. We appreciate your time  - the survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. Most of the questions are check-boxes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KilknySoclEnter

The present Memorandum of Understanding between Kilkenny PPN and Kilkenny Local Authority. Kilkenny PPN is an independent entity but is hosted by Kilkenny Local Authority. While this had previously been approved, some minor alterations have been made reflecting the new accommodation of the PPN and the new circulars from the Department. MOU Kilkenny PPN and LA 2021 Signed

Dear PPN Members Please note that the Draft Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the associated Environmental Reports will be published for public consultation on Consult.Kilkenny.ie. and copies made available at all Kilkenny Libraries from the 22nd of December 2020 until the 12th of March 2021 (subject to Covid-19 protocols and restrictions in place at the time). Submissions can be made both online or in writing until 5pm on the 12th of March 2021 as detailed below. Kilkenny PPN will be hosting online workshops to gather your views, [...]

Take a look at the Draft Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch Local Area Plan? Have your say on what's important for your area. Just click the link below https://consult.kilkenny.ie/en/consultation/graiguenamanaghtinnahinch-draft-joint-lap A virtual public information evening on the Draft Plan has been organized by Kilkenny and Carlow County Council for Monday 11th January. To join follow the link below https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/draft-graiguenamanghtinnahinch-local-area-plan-tickets-132508004007?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch Everyone is free to attend.

Kilkenny County Council, KLP and Kilkenny PPN are currently developing a Migration Integration Action Plan for the county and we would like your help. The survey at the link below is open to everyone living/working in County Kilkenny, whether you have always lived in Kilkenny, or have recently moved here. This survey should take between five and ten minutes to complete. Your input would be very much appreciated! Kilkenny Migrant Integration Survey Enquête sur l'intégration des migrants à Kilkenny Ankieta na temat integracji imigrantów w hrabstwie Kilkenny استبيان حول اندماج [...]

COMMUNITY WELLBEING CONSULTATION WRITTEN SUBMISSION FORM Have your say and be a part of the Kilkenny PPN consultation on the aspirations of community groups in Kilkenny City to inform a Vision for Community Wellbeing for This and Future Generations. The Kilkenny (PPN) is bringing together social inclusion, environmental and community development groups in our communities to develop visions for community wellbeing for this and future generations in Kilkenny city. To provide your input, please download the written Submission Form:  Consultation Feedback Sheet, complete it and email it back to:

Download the 'Easy to Read' official Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice Leaflet from the HSE here:covid-19-information-booklet-easy-read-version-

The Community Call We’re in this together As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, your local authority (council) has established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum. Your local forum works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them. Your forum brings together different organisations to provide important services like: collection and delivery of essential items like food, ‘meals-on-wheels’, household items, fuel or medicine (in line with guidance) support if you are experiencing social isolation or are [...]

HSE Mental Health Engagement: Information about Mental Health Services during Covid-19: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75270 Irish Heart: New rules for easier access to medicines during Coronavirus: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75412 People who are Deaf are especially vulnerable during COVID-19 emergency: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75344 ALONE launch a COVID-19 support line for older people: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75137 Women's Aid: 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/services-requests/75411 Information guide and dedicated bank phonelines for cocooning and vulnerable bank customers: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/services-requests/75424