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Nicola Finnegan
Communicating Europe Initiative Logo and the Departmnet of Foreign Affairs Government of Ireland Logo with Gold Harp
Minister Thomas Byrne launched the Communicating Europe Initiative 2023. The Department of Foreign Affairs’ has launched the Communicating Europe Initiative 2023. The initiative is aimed at deepening public awareness of the role the EU plays in our daily lives and at improving the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues, particularly at regional… Continue Reading Department of Foreign Affairs launches the Communicating Europe Initiative 2023
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Ms. Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, visiting an EU funded project in Ireland called Bee8. The Commissioner is shown a bee hive by one of project representatives.
The Government of Ireland today approved Ireland’s European Social Fund Plus programme for the 2021 to 2027 period. The Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training Programme, EIST for short, involves a total investment of over €1.08 billion; €508 million from the EU and €573 million from the Government of Ireland. The funding will be used throughout… Continue Reading Ireland’s 2021-2027 European Social Fund Plus Programme Approved
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Atlantic Coast Doolin, Co Clare
The Managing Authority for Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027 has launched a public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the future programme. In October 2021 the screening of the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Interreg Atlantic Area programme 2021-2027, developed by SPI (Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação) in collaboration with the Task Force responsible for the… Continue Reading Public consultation for the Strategic Environmental Assessment for Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027
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2022 is the European Year of Youth, shining a light on the importance of European youth to build a better future – greener, more inclusive and digital. With plenty of opportunities to learn, share your vision, meet people and engage in activities all over Europe. Throughout 2022 the European Commission will coordinate a range of… Continue Reading 2022 is the European Year of Youth
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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has opened the public consultation to engage with stakeholders on the EU Just Transition Fund.  The EU Just Transition Fund will support European regions most affected by the transition to climate neutrality by enabling economic development and diversification and helping people adapt to a changing labour market. Up… Continue Reading Public Consultation on the EU Just Transition Fund
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The European Commission launched the Rural Pact on the 20th of December 2021. The new pact aims to mobilise public authorities and stakeholders to act on the needs and aspirations of rural communities. It will provide a common framework to engage and cooperate at EU, national, regional and local level. Vice-president Šuica, Commissioner Wojciechowski and… Continue Reading European Commission launches the Rural Pact
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Plant growing in lightbulb , ecology ideas growth concept
The European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) is hosting an online event ‘Scaling Proven Innovations to Overcome Europe’s Challenges’, from 10.30 – 12.30 CET on Monday 13 December 2021. About the Event This webinar will give you a brief insight into how successful innovations can be scaled and what has been learned this year about the… Continue Reading European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) Webinar
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EU and Ireland Flags together. EU Flag consists of twelve golden stars forming a circle on a blue field. Ireland Flag consists of green white and orange.
The European Commission has adopted the decision to allocate funding from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to Ireland, for a total of €920.4 million. Ireland is the biggest beneficiary of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the first Member State to receive its pre-financing. This funding will help Ireland’s economy in mitigating the impact of Brexit, through… Continue Reading Brexit Adjustment Reserve: Commission approves €920m pre-financing for Ireland
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#MySocialRights video competition
The #MySocialRights video competition is now open to young people aged 18-30 living in the EU. With the European Pillar of Social Rights, the European Commission aims to build a fairer and more inclusive European Union. The 20 principles of the Pillar show the way towards a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full… Continue Reading Social Rights Video Competition
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AONTAS STAR Awards 2022
The AONTAS STAR Awards recognise outstanding work in adult learning and are open to all groups/ organisations across the island of Ireland. The STAR Awards give initiatives the opportunity to spotlight their excellent work and bring national recognition to learners, staff and organising bodies. Winners will receive a specially crafted trophy, promotional video, sponsors prize,… Continue Reading AONTAS STAR Awards 2022
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