Adoption of Ireland’s European Social Fund Plus Programme
The European Commission formally approved Ireland’s European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) programme in October 2022. The Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme will see Ireland benefit from €508 million in ESF+ funds from the European Union for the 2021-2027 period. This, together with a planned national contribution of €573m, will amount to a total […]
Minister Ryan welcomes EU approval for €169 million in EU Just Transition Fund for the Midlands
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of Ireland’s Territorial Just Transition Plan and associated Programme for 2021–2027. This follows government approval on 29 November 2022. Minister Ryan said: “Ireland’s Climate Action Plan provides a framework for a just transition away from dependence on fossil fuels. […]
Department of Foreign Affairs launches 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 or national level.The Communicating Europe Initiative provides funding for […]
Researchers in Ireland awarded Horizon Europe Funding
The researchers, who are based in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Galway, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD), have been awarded funding from Horizon Europe’s European Research Council (ERC). The Irish research ranges from neuromuscular-cognitive interactions and lung fibrosis research to 4D bioprinting and moral agency in election […]
Ireland’s 2021-2027 European Social Fund Plus Programme Approved
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 […]
ACCESS EUROPE SHOWCASE 2021
Access Europe is a three-year programme, led by The Wheel and funded by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, to provide a support and capacity-building programme for Irish civil society organisations to better access EU funds and engage in EU policy. Access Europe launched their support service in November 2020, since then the service has […]
Social Rights 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 […]
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, […]
EU Funding for Health Research
The 2022 Health call opened on 6th October with a budget of over €900million. The 2022 calls include both single and two-stage applications. Single-stage calls close on 21st April 2022. The first stage of the two-stage calls closes on 1st February 2022 with a final closing date for the 2nd stage on 6th September 2022. […]
The Wheel Delivers Conference on the Future of Europe Events
With support from the European Commission Representation in Ireland, The Wheel is delivering a series of events to engage civil society with the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE). CoFoE is a year-long EU-wide project to seek citizens’ views about Europe’s future challenges and priorities on a variety of topics ranging from gender equality to climate change. Each of their events features input from a partner […]
