# Funding

This month

September 2023

# peaceplus

Leo Varadkar in Northern Ireland as €1 billion worth of peace funding announced

Varadkar will be joined by European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic.

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Sep 11th 2023, 1:05 PM

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Dee Forbes and Breda O'Keeffe among RTÉ execs who asked government for funds more than 50 times

A report by

Stephen McDermott

Analysis of lobbying returns shows dozens of pleas from RTÉ since 2017.

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Jul 17th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Funding

Agriculture minister rejects PAC request to review distribution of Horse and Greyhound Fund

The Public Accounts Committee have said the 80/20 split of the Fund to horse and greyhound racing is ‘not an appropriate funding mechanism.’

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Jul 6th 2023, 5:34 PM

# West Bank

US stops science funding for Israeli universities in occupied West Bank

The West Bank is internationally recognised as having been illegally seized by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War.

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Jun 26th 2023, 9:42 PM

# Higher Education

Harris announces €40 million for third level institutions to improve college campuses

Seven universities, five Technological Universities, two Institutes of Technology and six other colleges are benefitting from the grant.

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Jun 26th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Sudan

UN countries pledge $1.5 billion to save Sudan from humanitarian crisis

More than two months into the fighting, the United Nations is worried the crisis could spill over and destabilise neighbouring African states.

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Jun 19th 2023, 8:02 PM

# Pakistan

Government sends €10m to combat hunger and gender based violence in wake of Pakistani floods

The aid is destined to help hundreds of villages still cut off following the disaster said to have been caused by climate affected monsoons.

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Mar 24th 2023, 10:45 PM

Last year

2022

# Funding

Operational funding of over €21 million announced for five regional airports

Cork will receive the biggest allocation, at just over €10.4 million.

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Dec 6th 2022, 4:44 PM

# creeslough

Businesses affected by Creeslough blast to receive grants to repair damage

Emergency funding is to be made available for firms and community groups affected by the explosion which claimed 10 lives.

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Nov 9th 2022, 7:28 PM

# Ukraine

Ireland for Ukraine Fund to provide €5.2 million in grants to support Ukrainians

Across Ireland, over 100 projects will receive grants.

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Oct 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# accessibility

'I don't know where to turn': Family carers call for reinstatement of funding for ceiling hoists

Guidance issued to local authorities in 2020 stated that ceiling hoists should not be included in the adaptation grant scheme.

The government has said discussions on the issue are ongoing but has provided no timeline for a solution, Michelle Hennessy reports.

One family told The Journal that they feel like they are being "fobbed off" about vital equipment for their six-year-old daughter.

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Aug 28th 2022, 12:05 AM

# SIPO

Political parties and independents received €13.4 million in State funding last year

The funding is non-electoral and is an administrative allowance.

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Aug 25th 2022, 12:56 PM

# Leadership Battle

Rishi Sunak brags of his work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’

The former chancellor is seen in a video telling Tory members of his work as he fights the leadership campaign.

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Aug 5th 2022, 11:43 AM

# Funding

RTÉ 2021 revenue increased €13 million, marking surplus for second year in a row

The state broadcaster pulled in a surplus of €2.4 million.

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Jul 18th 2022, 3:20 PM

# Oireachtas

Coveney tells committee that new Defence Forces funding will be 'about people'

“I don’t believe that it’s possible to deliver something more ambitious,” Coveney said this evening.

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Jul 12th 2022, 5:38 PM

# Funding

Senior garda official complains force's capital budget set to be '€60 million short'

Additionally, Commissioner Drew Harris expressed concerns over inflationary pressures, fuel and pay rises.

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Jun 30th 2022, 10:10 PM

# factfind

Explainer: What counts as EU funding and where does it go?

…And where has Ireland received – and given back to the whole process?

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Jun 30th 2022, 1:00 PM

# night-time economy

Covid blamed for delays to plan promising Irish nightlife revival

The spread of Covid-19 last December is being blamed for the delay.

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Apr 10th 2022, 11:54 AM

# Red C Poll

One in four people think Ireland should have funded lethal military equipment for Ukraine

Almost 60% of people felt the Government was right to only contribute to the non-lethal military equipment fund.

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Mar 12th 2022, 9:00 AM

# Human Rights

EU court approves linking of funds to member states’ respect for rule of law

The governments of Hungary and Poland had argued that such action lacked a proper legal basis.

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Feb 16th 2022, 9:49 AM

# Military

Report detailing military weaknesses sends clear and 'blunt' message to govt - Coveney

A new report calls for major increases in Government spending on the Defence Forces.

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Feb 9th 2022, 3:42 PM

All time

# airport funding

€108m in funding announced to help Irish airports stay afloat through pandemic

The funding aims to enable the airports to remain financially sustainable while navigating the pandemic.

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Dec 15th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Oireachtas Committee

Dáil committee calls for levy on streaming platforms to fund Irish content

The move has been welcomed by Screen Producers Ireland, who said it could raise €23 million in additional funding for Irish productions.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 2:27 PM

# extra support

Irish sport to receive €65m in additional funding this year

The announcement was made today by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers.

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Oct 6th 2021, 1:43 PM

# Fáilte Ireland

These 38 locations are being given funding to develop permanent outdoor dining structures

Fáilte Ireland’s Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme opened for applications in March 2021.

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Sep 8th 2021, 10:10 PM

# Fundraising

Charities praise generosity of Irish people as they raise funds to support Afghan communities

A number of organisations have launched relief appeals as well as campaigns urging the government to resettle refugees.

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Aug 25th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Vice Admiral Mark Mellett

Outgoing head of Defence Forces says Government cuts to military have caused 'frustration'

Vice Admiral Mark Mellett is set to retire in the coming months from his role as Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

In a wide-ranging interview Mellett spoke at length about funding difficulties.

He also believes that the future of defence lies in a combination of cyber and traditional roles.

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Aug 1st 2021, 12:05 AM

# Pat Lordan

Garda fraud chief: Ireland's 'crazy' system for hunting white collar criminals must change

Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan said current investigation system is “crazy”.

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Jul 25th 2021, 6:45 AM

# school dinners

School meals programme to be extended this summer due to impact of Covid-19 pandemic

The funding is normally not available during the summer.

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Jun 21st 2021, 2:24 PM

# Unacceptable

'Could you manage for a year on €12,000? Probably not. So why are we expecting elite-level athletes to do it?'

Derval O’Rourke has called for a ‘full review’ into the funding system in Irish sport.

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May 13th 2021, 12:21 PM

# Funding

'It's hard to see how men got €3m and women only got €700,000... Stone Age stuff'

The difference in funding for male and female players came before a Dail Committee session this week.

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Apr 30th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Third Level

€300,000 allocated to colleges to support Travellers in higher education

The funding is to support Traveller students progressing to higher education and during their studies.

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Mar 1st 2021, 6:45 AM

# Funding

Minister told greyhound racing not sustainable from commercial perspective during Covid prior to State funding boost

Greyhound Racing Ireland says that the additional funding has helped it to prevent further staff layoffs.

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Feb 11th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Funding

Six new fire stations to be built across the country as part of €61 million government scheme

The Fire Service Capital Programme will also upgrade a number of stations.

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Dec 29th 2020, 2:14 PM

# Competition

Funding of €1 million to help Tidy Towns groups prepare for 2021 competition

There are 987 eligible groups registered across the country

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Dec 24th 2020, 12:01 PM

# Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park to get €3 million funding boost

The announcement follows a fundraising campaign launched last month by Dublin Zoo.

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Dec 15th 2020, 4:46 PM

# Covid-19

New €300,000 fund aims to support Travellers who want to study in third level

The fund will be used to support technology, study space, and caring responsibilities.

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Nov 12th 2020, 8:33 PM

# Support

Irish sport to benefit from 'unprecedented' €85 million funding package

‘The government recognises the vital contribution that sport has made to public health throughout the Covid-19 pandemic,’ said Minister Catherine Martin.

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Nov 2nd 2020, 3:00 PM

# Mental Health

'People are devastated': St John of God to hand over services to HSE due to 'underfunding crisis'

SJOG currently provides intellectual disability and mental health services to over 8,000 people.

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Oct 1st 2020, 11:16 AM

# Funding

Publicans 'not optimistic' about September reopening as Tánaiste acknowledges their 'sacrifice for society'

Publicans also want the PUP and wage subsidy scheme levels to remain at current rates for closed pubs until they reopen.

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Aug 12th 2020, 3:57 PM