Press Release

October 9, 2020

PUP: new figures show young hardest hit by cuts

October 7, 2020

Budget 2021: call for investment in supporting young people through the pandemic

July 2, 2020

Reaction to latest CSO live register figures:

We have expressed concern and disappointment over the lack of urgency and focus on youth unemployment in the Programme for Government. There is no reference to ‘youth employment’ or ‘youth unemployment’ in the 125 page text.
June 28, 2020

Concern ‘Youth Affairs’ omitted from name of new Department of Children

We are very concerned at initial indications from the Taoiseach's announcement that ‘Youth Affairs’ may be dropped from the name of the Department, and we are calling for this to be reversed.
June 12, 2020

Save DCYA

NYC has renewed its call for the retention of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in the next Government.
June 10, 2020

Guidance for Youth Organisations on Resuming Full Services after Covid-19

Department of Children and Youth Affairs ‘roadmap’ for the phased re-opening of our youth sector.
April 16, 2020

Covid-19: Expressions of interest sought – Youth Workers for deployment to residential centres

One of the critical impacts arising from Covid-19 on vulnerable young people is the staffing shortages being experienced in children’s residential centres.
April 3, 2020

Covid-19: DCYA funded youth services and organisations – essential services updated advice

This communication provides additional information in relation to the list of essential services published over the previous weekend, particularly related to youth work services.
April 2, 2020

Covid-19: communication to Tusla funded youth services and organisations

Covid-19: communication to Tusla funded youth services and organisations