Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

SICAP is very much in that space. It provides: lifelong learning and training; CV and interview preparation; personal development courses; self-employment training; business planning and budgeting supports; and helps people get onto a work placement programme such as community employment or the Tús programme. Public libraries are also under our remit. They provide access to extensive online services and have been hosting extensive online workshops and seminars which the public can view via their local library’s social media sites.

Men's sheds and women's sheds are key hubs in many communities that share information and experiences. My Department has supported these groups through various funding programmes.

My Department and the agencies under my remit have been proactive in communicating with stakeholders and community groups to provide information on the many programmes and supports being delivered, such as LEADER, for example. Its programmes include opportunities for sustainable development under its rural environment theme. Information on this and other programmes is available from the local action groups which deliver LEADER in the community.

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