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SJI Ten Minute Lessons Ep11: Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to give a voice to all citizens in the decision-making process. The development of the Public Participation Networks...

Please find a link below to the Meath Ats OfficeNewsletter – |November 2020:

DCU School of Law and Government and DCU’s Office of Civic Engagement are delighted to invite you to the Martin McEvoy Annual Conference 2020 Politics, People and Public Policy – Case Studies in Policy Engagement Please register here. The conference will examine...

Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Ireland have organised a Webinar which will take place on Wednesday, November 25th. A number of topics related to NVR will be covered. Of note, we will have a parent presenting on her experiences of NVR. This is a free event and it is aimed at...

Meath LSP is currently developing our new strategy – “Active Meath 2020 – 2025” and have created a short survey to capture your feedback. We would love to hear your opinions and ideas as to what we should include in our next strategy. Please find a link to the survey below...

“What is living in your garden?” – an online public talk with Michael Bell taking place at 8pm on the 30th November 2020. Hosted by the Roscommon Environmental Network

The consultation period on the EirGrid Kildare Meath Grid Upgrade has now passed its halfway point. The consultation closes on 14 December and EirGrid are asking communities to share their views on the options being considered to upgrade the electricity grid in Kildare and Meath....

  From Department of Rural and Community Development https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/9db5e3-ppn-handbook/   Published on 18 November 2020. Last updated on 18 November 2020   A Public Participation Network (PPN) is a structure that brings together Community and...

Minister O’Brien launches Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report Report shows 15,600 voluntary groups registered with the Public Participation Network in 2019 The report can be downloaded here.   The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development...

As we manage the impact of Covid 19 we know that the PPN Secretariat and groups from every Pillar are continuing their activities under much changed conditions. This Plenary Document and Survey is being sent to you to establish how best we may all work effectively together in the...