Participation

PPN National Conference
The National PPN Conference 2025 took place in Trim, between the 16th and 17th of October and offered the opportunity for Public Participation Networks from across Ireland for two days […]
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The Community & Volunteer Awards 2025 Now Open
The Community & Volunteer Awards 2025 are now open for nominations Nominations are now open for this year’s Community & Volunteer Awards. Nominations can be submitted on behalf of a […]
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Save the Date! DLR PPN Networking and Information Evening
We are delighted to announce that the DLR PPN Autumn Networking Event will take place on Wednesday, the 8th of October, from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan […]
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New Bridge at Druid’s Glen, Cherrywood
The public consultation will run from Tuesday 15th July to Thursday 28th August. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are carrying out a Non-Statutory Public Consultation on an Emerging Preferred Concept for a new bridge and […]
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DLR Connector Consultation
Overview Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop the “DLR Connector”, a walking, cycling and public realm improvement scheme. The DLR Connector will connect neighbourhoods and villages east to west […]
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Are You Registered To Vote?
There will be a Presidential Election later this year, are you registered to vote? You can update your details any time on the register except when an election is called […]
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PPN Summer School is Back!
This Summer, the PPN Summer School will continue to be delivered by Dublin City University in association with the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) from the Dublin City, Fingal and Dun […]
Read more »Consultation on Ireland’s Rural Development Policy
The Department of Rural and Community Development is developing the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy which will build on the progress made under Our Rural Future 2021 -2025. […]
Read more »Adult Learners’ Festival 2025
Adult learning organisation AONTAS is running its annual week-long festival to celebrate learning for everyone. They are asking all adult learning providers and organisations across the island of Ireland to […]
Read more »DLR Corporate Plan 2025-2029 Consultation
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are in the process of engagement for our Corporate Plan 2025-2029 and would like to invite you to feed into what the priorities of the Council […]
Read more »Barriers to Involvement in Public Participation Networks – Survey
Introduction To The Survey S3 Solutions are an independent consultancy company who have been commissioned by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) to carry out a piece of […]
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VARIATION OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX – Notice of consideration of setting a local adjustment factor
Consultation closes 30th August 2024 LPT charges for 2025 will be based on the valuation of properties on 1st November 2021, as notified to Revenue. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council can increase […]
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Proposed Development: Blackrock DART to Park Active Travel Scheme at Blackrock
Part 8 public consultation has commenced for the ‘Proposed Development: Blackrock DART to Park Active Travel Scheme at Blackrock, Co. Dublin’. The proposed works include:- 130m length of two-way cycle track, […]
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Building Connections – DLR PPN Community Networking Event
Building Connections – An invitation to the DLR community to meet and network. This is an opportunity for members of public to explore the many social inclusion, community, older people’s, […]
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Mount Merrion Community Engagement – UCD Architecture
You are invited at the Mount Merrion Community Centre to participate in a quick survey to share your valuable perspective. Join 2nd Year UCD Architecture Students, as they delve into […]
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Every Move Counts – National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Register for webinar – click HERE If you want to attend, register now. When your registration is approved, […]
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Public consultation on policy proposals for adult safeguarding in the health and social care sector
Purpose Adult Safeguarding is about putting measures in place to reduce the risk of harm to adults who may be at risk of abuse. It is about promoting and protecting […]
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Babies and Toddlers in Dublin Survey
Dublin City Council has a pilot project looking to enhance the city for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. They wish to hear from all those who look after our youngest […]
Read more »Parks: East County Playground Upgrades
Overview Dlr County Council Parks East are reviewing their playgrounds, to create new inclusive play spaces where children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can play. This consultation with the community will […]
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Call for organisations and groups to be Sustainable Development Goal Champions
The SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure […]
Read more »Public Consultation on Trawling Activity Inside the Six Nautical Mile Zone and the Baselines
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D., has launched a consultation process on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile zone and the […]
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Festival of Inclusion 2024 – Apply Now!
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion. The aim of dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social inclusion initiatives […]
Read more »Irish Bioeconomy Forum – Call for Expression of Interest
The Department of Environment, Climate and Communication & Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for voluntary membership of the renewed Irish Bioeconomy […]
Read more »Call for Expression of Interest for membership of the Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality
• A key action of the NAPAR was the creation of an independent Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality to monitor and support its implementation. • The Department is […]
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