The Western Development Commission has launched a new interactive map for social enterprises operating in the western region covering Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
To date they have identified 288 social enterprises within the region but believe there are a lot more to capture. If your social enterprise is not on the map, now is your opportunity to increase your visibility and highlight the services you provide.
We are encouraging all social enterprises in Clare to complete a short survey to register and confirm their details on the map.
The survey can be accessed here The map is available here
Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) have engaged Dr. Frances Giaquinto and Nicholas Head to provide a free one day practical training course for the control of Japanese Knotweed for community members and landowners living in Lisdoonvarna/Doolin and Kilrush/Kilkee.
Learn how to:
- Identify knotweed and to recognise the differences between the various types of knotweed
- Assess the severity of an infestation
- Work out the best control method
- Use herbicide safely without causing harm to yourself or the environment.
Training will take place in the following locations
- Lisdoonvarna (Pavilion Hall), Wednesday 7th September, 2022, 10am-3pm
- Kilrush (Parish Hall), Wednesday 14th September, 2022, 10am-3pm
The training will be classroom and field based. All participants will receive a training manual which they can use for future reference.
To express an interest in participating in the training or to find out more, please email Gerry McDonagh, CLDC at gmcdonagh@cldc.ie or Fran Giaquinto at biodiversitytraining@gmail.com
Read our May 2022 newsletter here
We have received some queries about the new energy upgrade grants recently announced by SEAI. CLDC’s Community Energy Mentor, Lorraine Power, while not dealing with individual home energy grants, would like to point interested householders in the right direction towards applying for grants and creating a warmer, healthier and more comfortable home.
New Grant Amounts
The below table shows the previous and new Home Energy Grants for Individual Energy Upgrades:
|
Grant Name
|
Types of Home |
Old Grant Value |
New Grant Value
|
| Heat Pump Systems |
All Houses |
€3,500 |
€6,500 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
Apartments |
|
€4,500 |
| Heat Pump Air to Air |
|
€600 |
€3,500 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
|
|
|
| Heating Controls |
|
€700 |
€700 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
|
|
|
| Solar Hot Water |
|
€1,200 |
€1,200 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
|
|
|
| Attic insulation |
Apartment (any) |
€400 |
€800 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Mid-Terrace |
€400 |
€1,200 |
|
Semi-D / End of Terrace |
€400 |
€1,300 |
|
Detached house |
|
|
|
|
€400 |
€1,500 |
| Cavity wall insulation |
Apartment (any) |
€400 |
€700 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Mid-Terrace |
€400 |
€800 |
|
Semi-D / End of Terrace |
€400 |
€1,200 |
|
Detached house |
€400 |
€1,700 |
|
|
|
|
| Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) |
Apartment (any) |
€1,600 |
€1,500 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Mid-Terrace |
€1,600 |
€2,000 |
|
Semi-D / End of Terrace |
€2,200 |
€3,500 |
|
Detached house |
€2,400 |
€4,500 |
|
|
|
|
| External Wall Insulation (The Wrap) |
Apartment (any) |
€2,750 |
€3,000 |
| Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Mid-Terrace |
€2,750 |
€3,500 |
|
Semi-D / End of Terrace |
€4,500 |
€6,000 |
|
Detached house |
€6,000 |
€8,000 |
|
|
|
|
| BER |
|
€50 |
€50 |
| Technical Assessment |
|
€200 |
€200 |
For further information on how to apply for any of the above greats visit SEAI here
CLDC is developing a social enterprise development strategy for County Clare and has commissioned Method Consultants to work with us in undertaking the work.
The National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland 2019-2022 defines social enterprise as follows:
- An enterprise whose objective is to achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or shareholders.
- It pursues its objectives by trading on an ongoing basis through the provision of goods and/or services, and by reinvesting surpluses into achieving social objectives.
- It is governed in a fully accountable and transparent manner and is independent of the public sector. If dissolved, it should transfer its assets to another organisation with a similar mission.
The consultation process has three strands:
- A survey and mapping exercise of social enterprises in County Clare
- A wide consultation process open to all interested parties in County Clare
- A more detailed consultation process, involving interviews and focus group discussion with key stakeholders with an interest or remit in developing the social enterprise sector in the county.
We are now inviting contributions and submissions from interested parties and groups, including community and voluntary organisations, state agencies, and other stakeholders to contribute to the strategic planning process.
Click here to download the submission form.
