# Funding

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# Vaccine

Ireland commits €18 million as part of global effort to tackle Covid-19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the funding today.

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May 4th 2020, 6:02 PM

# Bono

U2 are donating €10 million to fund PPE for healthcare workers in Ireland

The money will be spent securing personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.

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Apr 9th 2020, 12:20 PM

# Funding

Government criticised over schemes aimed at helping artists impacted by coronavirus

Minister Josepha Madigan made the announcement about a number of new initiatives today.

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Apr 3rd 2020, 6:08 PM

# diff

'Money is a challenge - and it rarely if ever feels glamorous': Irish filmmakers on how the industry really works

We spoke to Lorcan Finnegan, Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor and Neasa Hardiman.

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Mar 6th 2020, 6:30 AM

# grant scheme

New grant scheme set up to help survivor-led mother and baby home groups pay for commemorations

Advocacy groups can apply for up to €2,500 in funding per event.

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Mar 2nd 2020, 12:56 PM

# outdoors

Over €8 million in funding announced for trails, walkways, cycleways and blueways

A total of €8.4 million has been allocated to 44 projects.

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Feb 21st 2020, 12:08 PM

# College campuses

Irish colleges to develop €80,000 online system for reporting sexual assault and harassment

The Department of Education has funded the nationwide project.

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Feb 18th 2020, 6:05 AM

# Funding

Government announce €10m grants for the Sportsground and RDS, but FAI awarded just €2m

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have announced a series of provisional grants totaling over €77million as part of the new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund .

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Jan 10th 2020, 2:05 PM

# Funding

€1m pilot scheme for schoolbooks for disadvantaged primary school pupils announced

The fund has been set up on top of a grant which is already provided to all schools.

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Jan 9th 2020, 11:14 AM

# Charity

'We're saving lives several times a week': Cork air ambulance risks being grounded after funding shortfall

Irish Community Rapid Response requires in the region of €400,000 to continue operating the air ambulance.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 3:30 PM

# Infertility

€2 million in funding for IVF and fertility treatment set to be announced by government

One course of IVF treatment can cost between €4,000 and €4,500.

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Dec 18th 2019, 9:00 PM

# Funding

Government announces €1 billion investment in national rail network

The investment in civil engineering programmes will take place from 2020 to 2024.

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Dec 2nd 2019, 7:23 AM

# FAI

Government not in position to reinstate State funding to FAI 'in near future', Ross confirms

Sport Ireland decided to suspend and withhold future funding to the FAI in April.

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Nov 28th 2019, 7:56 PM

# Irish Defence Forces

Veteran and homeless former soldiers to get €300k from Dormant Accounts Fund

A new hostel to house four to eight veterans in Cobh is to be developed.

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Nov 28th 2019, 5:22 PM

# summer works scheme

€30 million fund allocated for improvements at more than 400 schools

Some of the allocation will be used to establish electric vehicle charging points.

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Nov 25th 2019, 7:22 AM

# grants

€10.3 million in funding announced for migrant integration and gender equality in the workforce

English language classes and training initiatives for women are some of the projects awarded grants.

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Oct 7th 2019, 6:20 AM

# Clár funding

Fine Gael minister awards highest level of money from government rural funding scheme to own constituency

Mayo received over 10% of the total money awarded as part of the Clár funding scheme since 2016.

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Sep 15th 2019, 12:05 AM

# noteworthy

High level of sports grants for Dublin was 'bringing government funding system into disrepute'

Civil servants in Shane Ross’s department warned that some sporting bodies were getting funded even though their applications were weak.

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Aug 6th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Judgement

US Supreme Court approves funding for Trump's border wall

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer denounced the ruling.

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Jul 27th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Arts

Plans for €110m Parnell Square cultural quarter facing major setback over lack of funding

The cost of the library was originally estimated to cost €60m but has since increased to €80m according to the latest reports.

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Jul 26th 2019, 9:27 AM

# Funding

'I've been hearing it for years now. All we can do is just get on with it'

Kevin McManamon steers clear of the talk around Dublin GAA’s off-field advantages.

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Jun 27th 2019, 6:35 AM

# rebuilding ireland

Families still 'in limbo' despite Minister's assurance home loan scheme funding 'will be honoured'

The Housing Minister said he does not know why Louth County Council has decided not to issue loans that are already approved.

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Jun 21st 2019, 6:15 AM

# Dingle

One of Ireland's best-known film festivals has been forced to close its doors over a lack of funding

The festival was founded in 2007 and showcases cinema from around the world.

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Jun 13th 2019, 4:18 PM

# rehabcare

'Enormous relief' as Rehab secures additional €2 million funding to continue disability services

The group secured an additional €2 million following a series of negotiations.

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May 22nd 2019, 9:08 AM

# Funding

Domestic and sexual violence groups to get €1.5 million more in funding

The total amount of funding for 2019 has increased to €23.8 million.

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Apr 26th 2019, 6:20 AM

# Mental Health

First of its kind fund launched to tackle loneliness

The first of its kind fund will go towards helping local groups and community-based projects.

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Apr 17th 2019, 8:08 PM

# statement

FAI says it is taking 'urgent steps to address its current governance and financial issues'

A statement released tonight failed to mention under-fire former CEO John Delaney.

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Apr 14th 2019, 9:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: We need a fair and transparent system for deciding which expensive new drugs to fund

If the drugs bill keeps growing – we will have to cut funding for home care packages, primary care services or maternity care, writes Maebh Ní Fhallúin.

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Mar 8th 2019, 7:00 AM

# SPORT IRELAND

Ex-Ireland international and full-time lead to pioneer new Women in Sport policy

Sport Ireland have announced an increased annual fund of €2 million.

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Mar 7th 2019, 3:44 PM

# Tourism

Fancy Mountain Biking on the Slieve Blooms? Rural projects given government funding go-ahead

The regeneration of Lahinch Seaworld has been approved for government funding today.

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Feb 14th 2019, 10:10 PM

# Funding

'Hopefully it won’t be an end' - Organisers forced to cancel this year's Rás Tailteann

The decision has been made due to a lack of sponsorship.

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Feb 14th 2019, 7:37 PM

# Paul Flynn

GPA's motion to Congress, negotiating a new deal with the GAA and the challenge of expense for players

Negotiations between the GAA and the GPA on a new deal will take place later this year.

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Feb 14th 2019, 10:25 AM

# Complaint

Artists who wrote letter criticising Abbey Theatre direction 'won't be blacklisted'

That was among the sentiments expressed at an Oireachtas committee meeting today during which the current issues with the Abbey Theatre were discussed.

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Jan 30th 2019, 5:49 PM

# screen ireland

Screen Ireland announces big plans for 2019, with enhanced funding for TV dramas

A total of €16.2 million in capital funding has been allocated to Screen Ireland for 2019.

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Jan 17th 2019, 3:43 PM

# Tourism

Fancy a stroll? Walkways and trails around Ireland are getting an upgrade

Nearly 80 projects have been approved for funding.

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Jan 8th 2019, 1:08 PM

# Funding

Groups who support victims of crime have been given €1.7m by the Government for 2019

The funding will be given to dozens of non-governmental organisations.

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Dec 26th 2018, 3:03 PM

# Humanitarian Aid

Coveney announces further €2 million of government funding for Palestinian people

Ireland’s total funding to Palestinian people this year amounted to €15.38 million.

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Dec 22nd 2018, 10:33 AM

# National Service Plan

Meeting both current and future challenges 'unsustainable' says HSE as €16 billion 2019 plan unveiled

The national service plan for 2019 sees an additional €848 million in the healthcare budget.

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Dec 21st 2018, 7:32 AM

# CYCLING OFFICE

New 'Cycling Office' announced by Ross as funding for cycling and walking set to increase

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has been asked to open a dedicated office to deliver cycling infrastructure.

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Dec 19th 2018, 10:45 PM

# scouting ireland

Scouting Ireland elects new board and votes for new governance structures

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone said last month that Scouting Ireland funding was to be suspended.

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Oct 7th 2018, 10:09 AM