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2into3 Q1 Nonprofit Talent Trends for 2025

2into3’s latest assessment reveals a significant increase in recruitment activity across the nonprofit sector in Q1 2025. The sector’s continued focus on programme implementation and direct service provision remains evident.

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Housing a core part of support and care of older people

There is an urgent need to focus on housing as a core part of the continuum of support and care for people – this is the key message of a housing seminar called The Big H taking place in Castlebar (16/4/25).

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Help Celebrate 40 Years of Gaisce & sign up for the Be the Arrow Challenge

This May, we are celebrating 40 years of Gaisce - The President’s Award - with a national call to action. Whether you’re 8 or 80, we’re inviting people of all ages to take on a personal challenge that inspires them - either by volunteering, getting active, or learning a new skill. 

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New IHREC and ESRI report finds only half of fathers avail of Paternity Leave

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have published a new report titled "Child Related Leave: Usage and Implications for Gender Equality." This report examines the usage of child-related leave benefits in Ireland and their implications for gender equality in the workplace.

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Depaul: Mental Health Report 2025

A new report from Depaul and Mental Health Reform highlights the severe mental health crisis among Ireland’s homeless population. While 1 in 5 Irish individuals experience mental health challenges, this figure dramatically increases for those experiencing homelessness.

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New AI Project for Young People and Youth Workers

The National Youth Council of Ireland, in partnership with Insight, Dublin City University, and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to equip young people—especially those from marginalised backgrounds— and youth workers with essential knowledge and skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and emerging technologies.

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Unauthorised Recycling Collections – Know more, Recycle Safely

Unauthorised dumping and unofficial electrical recycling services often lack the resources to handle electronic waste responsibly. This can lead to environmental hazards, as hazardous materials from improperly disposed electronic devices can contaminate soil and water.

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Women’s Aid launches Too Into You podcast to help young people recognise healthy love and red flags

Women’s Aid has launched the Too Into You podcast, aimed at empowering young people to identify healthy relationships, and spot the red flags of abuse. With 1 in 5 young women in Ireland experiencing abuse from a current or former partner, there is an urgent need for clear, supportive conversations about what constitutes healthy love and what crosses the line into control and abuse.

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‘Ally Action List’ launched to tackle violence against women

In an effort to highlight and tackle the endemic issue of male violence against women in Ireland, Women’s Aid and Allianz have launched the ‘Ally Action List’. The Ally Action List is an online resource that aims to help men better understand how they can become allies in ending gender inequality and gender-based violence.

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