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Employment Task Force

Last March the Partnership organised a well attended seminar on Responding to the Unemployment Crisis in the Canal Area. Following on from suggestions made at the seminar the Partnership has now set up an Employment Task Force for the Canal Area.

The aim of the Task Force is to find realistic ways of improving opportunities, introducing new services and improving existing services for people who are out of work whether they are newly unemployed, long-term unemployed, young or old, men or women, people with disabilities or people who need other supports to get back to work or education.

The Task Force, which is made up of representatives from Business Interests, FAS, VEC, Partnership, Local Community Interests, SW Dublin Volunteer group, IBEC, Employ Ability, the Department of Social Protection and the Local Employment Service, has already met to look at the current breakdown of unemployment in the area and to consider what services and opportunities are currently available. As a result, a number of small working groups have been set up to pool knowledge, experience and ideas to come up with a number of achievable actions which will improve the situation for people who are currently unemployed.

For further information on the Task Force contact Denis at (01) 473 2196.

Fáilte Isteach — English Classes

Rialto Network and Canals Intercultural Centre Inchicore run the Fáilte Isteach english language programme for members of our new communities. Local volunteers work with the people who want to learn english in a very friendly atmosphere. The Project has been a major success and volunteers are still welcome to join in.

Tontact either Atinuke or Debbie at Rialto Community Network (01) 473 2003 or Katie or Richard at Canal Intercultural Centre (01) 453 7239 for further information.

Dolphin Creche Officially Opens

Dolphin crèche which has recently expanded and been upgraded was officially opened last April by Fergus Finlay Chief Executive of Barnardos.

The crèche, which is located in 311 Dolphin House, has undergone major refurbishments creating two separate playrooms, a multi-sensory room, and fully equipped kitchen. And it can now cater to a higher number of children than was possible before the renovation.

Services are being provided as follows:

Morning Session 9.00 – 12.30

Afternoon Session 1.30 – 5.00

If you would like to know more about the crèche contact Fiona at (01) 473 8079.

Dolphin Human Rights Hearing

See the front page of the June issue of our News Bulletin available as a PDF on our publications page.