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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, @NormaFoleyTD1 today announced €422,000 in development grants for Childminders.
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The 2026 Childminding Development Grant supports childminders to purchase toys, childcare equipment, safety equipment, inclusion equipment and materials related to the arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).
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This continued investment reflects the Minister’s ongoing commitment to the National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-28.
The full press release can be found here: gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 has today announced €200,000 in funding for two new nature-based play spaces in Clare and Limerick on International Day of Play.
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It is the first time that funding has been provided for this new pilot initiative for outdoor play and learning environments for children and young people. The full press release can be found here: gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
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RT @Ireland2026eu: On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time.
In an uncertain world, our stre…
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RT @Ireland2026eu: Ar an 1 Iúil, glacfaidh Éire Uachtaránacht Chomhairle an AE uirthi féin den 8ú huair.
I ndomhan atá éiginnte, is treise…
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The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 welcomes the launch of an online survey of people with experience of the operation of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022.
ALT A photograph of Minister Norma Foley with the following text: "Minister Foley welcomes the launch of a survey of people with experience of the operation of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022"
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The online public survey is now open for submissions (from 10 June 2026) and will close at 5pm on 10 July 2026. It takes about 10 to 30 minutes to complete and is anonymous and entirely voluntary.
The full press release can be found here: gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
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Minister of State for Disability, Emer Higgins, delivered Ireland’s National Statement at the Conference of State Parties for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in UN headquarters today.
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Throughout the Conference, Minister Higgins will meet with counterparts from a range of jurisdictions to discuss opportunities for mutual learning which advance a rights‑based, person‑centred approach to disability.
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 today welcomed the publication of a new review which highlights the benefits of Government funding for parent and toddler groups.
ALT A photograph of Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley with the following text: "Minister Foley welcomes new review highlighting the social benefits of funding for Parent and Toddler Groups"
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The Parent and Toddler Group grants support weekly meet-ups for hundreds of parents, guardians, grandparents, childminders, and young children across the country.
The full press release can be found here: gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 Foley and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Emer Higgins have todaylaunched a public consultation to inform the review of the Disability Act 2005.
ALT Minister Norma Foley, wearing an orange blazer, speaks at a podium during the launch of a public consultation to inform the review of the Disability Act. A sign language interpreter stands beside the podium. Government of Ireland branding and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality logo are displayed in the background and on the event graphic.
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The consultation is available in a full range of accessible formats, including braille, an Irish Sign Language video, and an Easy-to-Read version. Audio and video submissions are welcomed.
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This review is the first step in reforming the Act and reflects a commitment of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 and the Programme for Government.
Read the full press release here: gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
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Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley today announced the details of the new maximum fee caps for early learning and childcare services participating in Core Funding.
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Emer Higgins T.D. hosted the Department’s Pre-Estimates Forum this week in Dublin, focused on “Delivering value for people with disabilities.”
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Stakeholders from across the sector including DPOs, advocacy groups, service providers and the HSE came together to discuss priorities for Budget 2027.
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Discussions highlighted person-centred supports, future planning for disability services, and innovative, individualised approaches.
Read the full press release here; gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
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