Policy will enable social enterprises to increase their impact on society. Mr Michael Ring, TD, The Minister for Rural and Community Development, today published a new National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland. Social enterprises are businesses whose core objective is to achieve a social, societal or environmental impact. Like other businesses, social enterprises trade in…
Over 800 events are taking place nationally in an attempt to strengthen community ties and tackle social isolation. Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, is today (Friday) reminding people to reach out to their neighbours as part of The Big Hello!, the first National Community Weekend which takes place this Bank Holiday Weekend (4-6 May). “The Big Hello” supports communities to host events in their local area in order to strengthen community ties and help…
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, today announced that 224 rural towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from over €21 million in funding under the 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which was launched in April this year, focuses on…