The Community Education Service at Cork ETB has started a letter-writing project ‘Time to Connect: A Letter of Gratitude’. The idea is simple. Write a letter of appreciation to someone who inspired you and that you never got round to thank or acknowledge. It could be an act of kindness, […]
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The ASTI has stated that it will work to support the Minister for Education and Skills’ decision to postpone the June Leaving Certificate examinations until later this year. Speaking today, ASTI President Deirdre Mac Donald said: “In recent days, we have consulted extensively with our members. Second-level teachers have given […]
COVID-19 pandemic poses significant challenges for the child protection system “We are telling people to stay at home to save lives, but for some, home is the most dangerous place to be” An information hub of local and national resources to support families in crisis during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has […]
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton TD has announced that all major telecoms providers have committed to a number of measures to help people stay in touch and work from home during Covid 19. All major providers have signed up, including BT Ireland, eir, Pure Telecom, […]
The organisation says that support of communities and families is “more important than ever” as cocooning measures are extended until May 5 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is urging members of the public to reach out to older people in the community who may be feeling particularly isolated […]