Appendix IV: Comhairle Publications and Resources
The following publications are produced free of charge unless otherwise indicated:
INFORMATION
Entitlements for People with Disabilities and Entitlements for the Over Sixties
These two publications are produced annually. They contain information on all aspects of entitlements, services and supports for the people with disabilities and older people including social welfare, health, taxation, housing and other supports.
Employment Rights Explained
Provides information on all aspects of employment law.
Relate
Monthly information journal available on subscription. Providing an update on legislation and developments in the broad social services and social policy areas. The current charge for Relate is €15.87 per annum.
EU Supplement
A supplement to Relate published quarterly. It provides updates on relevant EU policy developments.
Budget Information Pack
Published after the annual Budget, this pack contains a summary of relevant tax and social welfare changes and is circulated to organisations in the voluntary and statutory sectors.
Where to Complain - a Guide for Consumers
A guide to the organisations in the public and commercial arena which facilitate citizens and consumers in enforcing their rights.
Leaflets
There is a range of leaflets on topics such as Benefits and Taxes, Medical Cards, Information for School Leavers and Bereavement.
Wallcharts
A range of information wallcharts on topics such as People with Disabilities, One Parent Families and Housing Options
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Directory of National Voluntary Organisations and Other Agencies
A comprehensive directory listing over 500 voluntary organisations in Ireland and related public bodies, price €10 plus postage.
Managing Volunteers: a Good Practice Guide.
Provides guidance on managing volunteers from recruitment to training and support, (currently being reviewed and updated).
Current Account: Journal of the National Money Advice Training and Community Education Service
Reflects development news/views and is a useful reference to all those involved in money advice work.
Leaflets
Social Mentor Programme, About the Money Advice Training and Community Education Service in Comhairle
SOCIAL POLICY/RESEARCH REPORTS
- Employment Rights
- The Medical Card: Affording Health on a Low Income
- Rent Supplement in the Private Rented Sector
- Supporting Carers
- Supporting Grandparents Caring for their Grandchildren
- Scheme of Community Support for Older People
- Family Matters 10 years on
- Access to Information for All
- Information Process in Citizens Information Centres
- Citizens Information Centres Survey 2005
Voice - Influencing Social Policy - newsletter
ADVOCACY REPORTS
- Developing Advocacy Services: Regional Fora Report
- Comhairle/Citizens Information Centres: Report of Joint Working Group on Advocacy
- The Jigsaw of Advocacy
- Developing an Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
- Comhairle Advocacy Guidelines
Speaking Up for Advocacy - newsletter
GENERAL
National Calendar of Training Events Calendar runs from September to May annually
Comhairle Annual Report
Comhairle Strategic Plan 2003-2006
