dlr Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT)
dlr Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT)
Our Role:
The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Local Authority Integration Team works with
* New arrivals to dlr including Applicants for International Protection, Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP), Programme Refugees & people with Refugee, Subsidiary Protection, or Permission to Remain Status
* dlr Integration Forum and Migrant Community Groups based in dlr
* Organisations & Groups supporting integration programmes and activities in dlr
The team consists of an Integration Support Coordinator, two Integration Support Workers and an administrator.
We offer support and guidance in linking new arrivals with local service providers appropriate to the needs of the person, which may include access to employment, developing English language proficiency, accessing education and healthcare services and to connect to social, cultural, sporting and other local and community activities.
We visit accommodation centres and hold clinics regularly to assess needs and we organise activities with groups and organisations that encourage and promote integration in the community. We also offer Training, Small Grants Funding and will be developing a Strategy for Migrant Integration in dlr.
We look forward to working with you or your group in supporting and promoting integration in dlr and please be in touch!
email: integration@dlrcoco.ie / Phone: 01 205 4893
Migration and Ireland
Every year, people move to Ireland to live, work and study, and others leave Ireland to live in other countries. Some people migrating to Ireland are Irish people returning home, some are from the EU and UK, and some are from outside of the EU.
Migration is normal and increasing globally . Ireland is benefitting from migration, because of our ageing population and our need for skilled workers.
Read more facts about migration, integrating our communities, and our immigration system below.
gov.ie - Migration and Ireland (www.gov.ie)
dlr Together - dlr Le Chéile
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Equality Office & Local Authority Integration Team have launched the ‘dlr Together - dlr Le Chéile’ campaign to promote understanding and awareness of inclusion and integration, in addition to providing resources and information on reporting racism and combating prejudice in the county.
The campaign includes a varied programme of training - read more HERE
Salaam
Challenging anti-Muslim hatred in Ireland
Welcome to the Sustainable Alliances Against Anti-Muslim Hatred (SALAAM) project.
SALAAM is a European Commission funded project based in the University of Limerick, working in partnership with civil society organisations Doras, the Immigrant Council of Ireland and the Irish Network Against Racism and Local Authorities including dlr County Council.
Since it commenced in March of 2022, the overall focus of the SALAAM project has been to create resources designed to challenge anti-Muslim hatred in Ireland. These include the development of outputs such as anti-racism training; resources to support those who have experienced racism; and public awareness campaigns such as this.
More information Here
Community Recognition Fund 2024
Community Recognition Fund 2024 - Application Deadline extended to Wednesday 12th February 2025, 13:00
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is pleased to announce the final application window for the Community Recognition Fund 2024 is now open, providing a last opportunity for organisations, community groups and schools to benefit from this significant funding initiative and the closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to Wednesday 12th February 2025 by 13:00
The Community Recognition Fund was introduced in 2023 by the Department of Community & Rural Development (DRCD) to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland.
Through the 2023 Scheme, funding of €50 million was approved for some 900 projects in cities, towns and villages nationwide and see information on successful applicants here
Based on the continued impacts on communities throughout the country and the need to support these communities in welcoming new arrivals where large numbers of citizens from other countries are currently living, a further €50 million is being provided under the Community Recognition Fund 2024.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council has been allocated €765,487 by the DRCD to deliver projects over 2025 and 2026, with funding being allocated across 2 application windows as outlined in the table below:
Application Window 3: Open from 25 November 2024 - 12th February , 13:00
Funding:
Funding is targeted to invest in the communities, villages and towns in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown where the highest level of new arrivals are located including Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and International Protection Applicants and where a clear need for investment is identified.
Projects will not be deemed eligible for funding in areas that do not have high levels of new arrivals and the areas identified in dlr to be prioritised for funding include:
- Ballyogan
- Blackrock
- Dundrum
- Sandyford
Projects to be funded will be capital in nature and shall deliver medium to long term benefits for the communities in which they are located.
The delivery of the project must be completed over the course of 2025 and 2026. A minimum spend of 50% of the allocation must be incurred in 2025 and eligible projects will receive funding for capital costs. Projects relating to ongoing operational/running costs are not eligible for funding.
The Department of Rural and Community Development has published the full details of the scheme at https://www.gov.ie/en/service/e626a-community-recognition-fund-2023
Amounts approved to organisations will be subject to the total number of applications approved and the overall budget available (€765,487). This funding scheme will provide large capital grants ranging from €50,000 to a maximum of €500,000 with a requirement that projects are fully complete by October 2026.
Window 3 Application Proposal Form in Word / PDF format available at bottom of this web page and must be completed in full and submitted by closing date of Wednesday 12th February 2025 by 1.00p.m
Applications in excess of €200,000 will require a completed business case (see Appendix B of Application Proposal Form)
Community Recognition Fund 2024,
dlr Local Authority Integration Team,
Community & Cultural Development Department,
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council,
County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 K6C9.
integration@dlrcoco.ie / 01 205 4893
Window 3 Closing Date: Applications will be accepted no later than 13:00 / 1:00p.m on Wednesday 12th February 2025
- Claims that any application form has been lost or delayed in the post will not be considered, unless applicants have a Post Office Certificate of Posting in support of such claims. Claims in relation to late email applications must be supported by evidence of time and date email was sent.
- Breaches of the terms and conditions of the grants scheme may result in sanctions including disbarment from future grant applications.
- By completing this Application Form, you consent to the data on the form, as required, being transferred to the Department of Rural and Community Development to enable a decision to be made on your application.
- Successful applicants may be subject to audit by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
- Documentation relating to the purchase of equipment or the completion of works should therefore be maintained for inspection for a period of 7 years.
- The ‘de minimus’ rule (Commission Regulation (EC) 2023/2831) will apply to the operation of this funding scheme.
Window 3-PDF Application Form-dlr Community Recognition Fund 2024 HERE
Window 3-Word Application Form-dlr Community Recognition Fund 2024 HERE
dlr Community Recognition Fund 2024-Window 3 Info & Guidelines HERE
How to find location XY co-ordinates HERE
Africa D
ay 2025
Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events. These will include contemporary African Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, film, music, dance, and food events, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.
Africa Day Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will take place Saturday 17th – Thursday 27th May 2025
Event Description
Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events. These will include contemporary African Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, music, dance, and food, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.
Africa Day events in Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown will take place from Saturday 17th May - Tuesday 27th May across the county - all events are free, everyone is welcome and see more details below:
Saturday 17 May: Vibrant, interactive & educational Africa Day celebrations in Shankill highlighting African heritage through cultural performances, art and community engagement | St. Anne’s National School, Stonebridge Rd, Shankill, Dublin, D18 AV61 | 12 - 3p.m | No booking required, all welcome!
Tuesday 20 May: Celebrating and Honouring Irish Veterans UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Congo (1961) & Cross-Cultural Connections Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Philippines | The Studio, Ground Floor, dlr LexIcon Library, Dún Laoghaire, A96 H283 | 6 - 8p.m | Booking at Eventbrite HERE
Saturday 24 May: Let's Get Social! Drumming & Dancing Workshop celebrating Africa Day & Bealtaine! Free Drumming & Dancing workshop for all & Refreshments provided! | Taney Parish Hall, Taney Road, Dundrum, D14 T9V0 | 2 - 4p.m | Booking at Eventbrite HERE
Monday 26 May: Rosemount Family Resource Centre, Africa Day Celebration with DJ, Food, BBQ etc. - Let's build friendships in the Community! | Rosemount FRC, 3 Waldemar Terrace, Main Street, Dundrum, D14 FX79 |11a.m - 2.30p.m | No booking required, all welcome!
Tuesday 27 May: Annual dlr Africa Day panel discussion curated by Ola Majekodunmi with members of the African-Irish community, covering topics such as career, community, diversity, inclusion and belonging | Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT), Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, A96 KH79 | 6.30p.m - 8p.m | No booking required, all welcome!
Find Events HERE
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