Apply to our €1.6million Social Enterprise Fund by 28th March 2018

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The Social Enterprise Development Fund, a €1.6 million fund which will be delivered over two years; 2018 – 2020, is now open for applications.The Social Enterprise Development Fund, a €1.6 million fund which will be delivered over two years; 2018 – 2020, is now open for applications.

The fund was created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with Local Authorities Ireland and funded by IPB Insurance and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for all funds raised by Social Innovation Fund Ireland, through the Dormant Accounts Fund. IPB Insurance is an Irish owned general insurance company which protects and supports their local authority members and their communities across the length and breadth of Ireland.

FUND OBJECTIVE

The objective of the fund is to find and back social enterprises that adds to the social and economic fabric of their community by way of social impact; creating a national pipeline of social enterprises.

The fund will provide critical support to the most innovative and impactful projects proposed by social enterprises across Ireland helping them to:

  • Increase their social impact
  • Increase their traded income
  • Create more jobs
  • Develop long-term, effective and sustainable solutions across Ireland.

WHAT DOES THE FUND OFFER? 

  • Eight cash grants of €50,000

Up to eight social enterprises per year will receive a cash grant of €50,000. At least two grants will be awarded to support the most innovative and impactful projects proposed by social enterprises in each of the following categories:

  • Best Social Enterprises Project Urban x 2
  • Best Social Enterprises Project Town x 2
  • Best Social Enterprises Project Rural x 2
  • Six-month Accelerator Programme

Awardees will also obtain a place on the SIFI Accelerator Programme which is designed to help social enterprises improve their effectiveness. By joining the programme, organisations will gain access to a peer network of the best social enterprises in Ireland.
Additional places will be reserved for the most promising social enterprises across all 31 Local Authorities in Ireland.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The applicant must be a social enterprise with a not-for-profit legal form. Social enterprises are defined as organisations that:

  • Have a clear social mission and make a social impact
  • Generate income from goods or services
  • Reinvest any surplus into achieving their mission
  • Are separate from government or state agencies.

The Social Enterprise Development Fund will accept applications from:

  • Social enterprises, as defined above
  • Social enterprises which sit within larger not-for-profit organisations such as charities and voluntary organisations.

Click here for more information or to apply:

socialinnovation.ie/social-enterprise-development

The deadline for applications is 28th March 2018

Housing Grants Schemes

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Monaghan County Council wishes to advise the public that the 2018 Housing Grants Schemes are now open and applications are being accepted for the schemes outlined below:-

  • Housing Adaptation Grant for People with Disabilities
  • Mobility Aids Grant for People with Mobility/Disability Needs
  • Housing Aid for Older People Grant (66 years or over)

If you wish to apply for any of these schemes, please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible in order to have it fully assessed and considered. Please also ensure applications are completed IN FULL with all appropriate documentation attached.
(Please note: Incomplete applications form will be returned to applicant).

Application Forms and Guidelines are available to download from Monaghan County Council Website at https://monaghan.ie/housing/housing-grants/. Alternatively you may contact the Housing Grants Office by telephone on 047 30503 (Monday – Friday 9:15am – 5:15pm) or in person at the Housing Section, County Council Offices, Glen Road, Monaghan, between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00noon (Monday – Friday)

John Murray
Head of Finance & Housing Services
11th January, 2018.

Notice for Council House tenants

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In the event of emergency or urgent maintenance repairs arising over the Christmas period when the offices are closed (23rd December 2017 to 2nd January 2018) you may contact the Emergency/Out of Hours numbers detailed below to report the damage.

The contact details are as follows:-

Area Contact Person Overseer Telephone Number
Municipal District of Ballybay-Clones Michael Leonard 087  2041672
Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Michael Duffy 087  6873154
Municipal District of Monaghan Colm Lynch 087  6501833
Municipal District of Monaghan – Monaghan Town John McKenna 087 2424211
Water Services Irish Water 1850 278 278
Fire Service Telephone Number 999/112

Normal services will resume on Tuesday 2nd January 2018.

Tenants can contact Housing Section on 047 30515 from Mon-Fri between 9:15am to 17:15pm to report any maintenance issue as normal.

Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2018 from Monaghan County Council.

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Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2018 from Monaghan County Council.

Our offices will be closed from Saturday 23rd December, 2017 to Monday 1st January, 2018.

For emergencies only over Christmas please contact:

Colm Lynch 087 6501833 (Monaghan Municipal District)

Michael Duffy 087 6873154 (Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District)

Michael Leonard 087 2041672 (Ballybay – Clones Municipal District)

 

STRUCTURES AT RISK FUND 2018

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Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Structures at Risk Fund (SRF).

The fund is intended to assist with works to safeguard structures protected under the Planning and Development Act where, in the opinion of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA), an urgent need for works to such structures has been demonstrated.

Only structures in immediate danger of significant deterioration will qualify for consideration.
The SRF is not intended to assist in the carrying out of routine maintenance, alterations or improvements.

Due to the limited capital resources available for the operation of the SRF (€1,324,000 nationally), DAHRRGA will consider 4 applications per Local Authority, only 1 of which may be a publicly-owned building. A 5th application may be made if it relates to an Irish Historic House in private ownership.

The total value of funding available for each individual project shall not exceed 80% of the total project cost.

The minimum level of funding available under the SRF will be €15,000 up to a maximum grant of €30,000. Re the possible 5th project , concerning an Irish Historic House in private ownership, the minimum level of funding available under the SRF will be €5,000 up to a maximum of €10,000.

How to apply?
The SRF 2018 Circular and application form are available to download at www.monaghan.ie and hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

Download the SRF Application Form here >>

Completed applications (Form A – Section One) should be submitted to Monaghan County Council, c/o Joan Ryan, Administrative Officer Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50, on or before the 31st of January 2018.

STRUCTURES AT RISK FUND CIRCULAR SRF/2018 PDF >>

An Scéim Infheistíochta san Oidhreacht Thógtha 2018

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Cá bhfuil breis faisnéise ar fáil?
Riarann na húdaráis áitiúla an Scéim Infheistíochta san Oidhreacht Thógtha. Is féidir teacht ar bhreis faisnéise, ciorclán ina measc ina dtugtar cuntas ar shonraí na Scéime (an SIOT 18/1), sa mhullach ar fhoirmeacha iarratais, ar láithreán gréasáin gach údaráis áitiúil.
Ba cheart d’iarratasóirí teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an rannóg ábhartha pleanála nó leis an oifigeach caomhnaithe ina n-údarás áitiúil le haon cheisteanna maidir leis an Scéim .

Chun teacht ar threoir ar phrionsabail chaomhnaithe oidhreacht ailtireachta agus faoi thabhairt faoi oibreacha ar fhoirgnimh stairiúla, féach, le do thoil, Cosaint Oidhreacht Ailtireachta – Treoirlínte d’Údaráis Phleanála a d’fhoilsigh an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta.

Tugtar comhairle i Sraith Comhairle na Roinne ar conas is fearr foirgnimh stairiúla a dheisiú, a chothabháil agus a oiriúnú. Is féidir na foilseacháin seo a cheannach ón Oifig Foilseacháin Rialtais nó in aon siopa leabhar nó is féidir iad a íoslódáil ó láithreán gréasáin na Roinne:

www.chg.gov.ie/app/uploads/2015/07/Architectural-Heritage-Protection-Guidelines-2011.pdf

Cén saghsanna oibre a chisteofar?

Beartaíonn an Scéim deisiú agus caomhnú cuí struchtúr stairiúil a chistiú le hoibreacha:

  • Atá báúil do charachtar agus díol spéise ar leith an struchtúir
  • A bhaineann caighdeán amach atá ar comhionann leis na gnéithe maisiúla, na hábhair agus na teicnící stairiúla

Féadtar roinnt oibreacha a chistiú a chuirfidh feabhas ar éifeachtúlacht fuinnimh foirgneamh stairiúil.

Cén saghsanna oibre nach gcisteofar?

Ní féidir an Scéim a úsáid chun na saghsanna seo a leanas d’oibreacha a chistiú:

  • Gnáthchothabháil agus miondeisiúcháin
  • Athruithe agus feabhsúcháin (seachas oibreacha áirithe faofa chun feabhas a chur ar éifeachtúlacht fuinnimh)
  • Scartáil (seachas nuair a bhíonn seo mar chuid de thionscadal faofa ina ndéantar struchtúr a bhaint dá chéile go cúramach sula n-aischuirtear é)
  • Oibreacha d’atógáil thuairimeach sa chás nach ann d’fhianaise dhaingean fhisiciúil nó cháipéisíochta i leith staid an struchtúir nó na gné ní ba luaitheIs féidir breis faisnéise a fháil ar oibreacha incháilithe i gCiorclán an SIOT 18/1.

 

An Scéim Infheistíochta san Oidhreacht Thógtha 2018 – CIORCLÁN TREORACH >>

Ciorclán an SIOT 18/01 Aguisín II – Foirm Iarratais A >>

 

 

Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards: Monaghan County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2017

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Monaghan County Council was yesterday (23 November 2017) named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The 14th annual Awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government in Ireland.

John Clancy, Head of Public Sector Business, Vodafone Ireland said, ‘We are delighted to sponsor the Chambers Ireland- Excellence in Local Government Awards 2017. This is a unique and important event that recognises and celebrates the work that the local authorities contribute to communities all over Ireland. We are proud to work alongside Chambers Ireland and The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and would like to congratulate each of the local authorities who were recognised tonight, in particular the Monaghan County Council, who are named the Local Authority of the Year 2017.”

He added, “As Ireland’s leading total communications provider, we have made significant investment to expand its technology offering within the public sector. We are committed to supporting local authorities by providing a range of market leading communications to enhance efficiencies across local government operations, consumers and all types of businesses all over the country.”

Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “The Excellence in Local Government Awards demonstrate how each year Local Authorities work consistently to deliver services and initiatives that sustain, enhance and support our communities and local economies. Chambers Ireland is honoured to host these awards and recognise the dedication and hard work that takes place at local government level across Ireland. I want to congratulate Monaghan County Council, the 16 category winners, the many shortlisted organisations but also just as importantly, the people who made all these projects and activities happen.”

“Monaghan County Council has shown exceptional leadership through a vision for the future development of the locality and the broader economic region. Monaghan has demonstrated tremendous ambition and capacity for innovation across numerous projects and is recognised for its willingness to share best practice with peers. The drive to continuously improve and deliver better services to citizens makes Monaghan a worthy winner of Local Authority of the Year.”

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English TD commented about the awards, “These awards are an opportunity for each Local Authority to showcase to the public the hard work being undertaken year on year. It is important to recognise and reward the Local Authority’s work which is making a real impact and delivering tangible benefits for people in our communities. I am very appreciative to Chambers Ireland for the important work they carry out regarding the Excellence in Local Government Awards.”
Cathaoirleach Cathy Bennett accepted the award on behalf of Monaghan County Council and acknowledged the commitment and dedication of all staff in the delivery of services for the people and businesses in County Monaghan.

There were sixteen awards presented on the night plus the overall award for Local Authority of the Year. Individual awards were sponsored by: Lidl, ESB Networks, Healthy Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, AIB, LGiU Ireland, ERP, Waterford Crystal, Zurich, EirGrid, SIRO, Vodafone, Ervia, Shell E&P Ireland and An Post.

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