In recent years we have seen a decline in regular attendance and a rise in the number of children and young people missing a concerning number of school days.
Junior health minister Kieran O'Donnell has pledged that a Fair Deal-style scheme, granting people a legal entitlement to home care, is his 'number one priority' and will be delivered within this Government's lifetime.
Caroline Want, a member of Camden Age UK's book group, expressed hope that if the Culture Secretary achieves even 10% of her proposals, it would signify major progress in tackling isolation among the elderly. Want emphasized that many older individuals rely heavily on community activities for social interaction, as over half of their members live alone, illustrating a significant need for continued support and investment in creative projects that combat loneliness.
Contraception for women aged 17 to 35 is currently free in Ireland, while there is ongoing debate about extending this benefit to 16-year-olds due to medical ethics concerns.
"We've been working behind the scenes to be ready," said Misty Ann Giles - Director of the Department of Administration and Chief Operating Officer for the state of Montana - in an interview with Telecompetitor. 'Some states' processes are different, but we started building the portal in January. We didn't want to be the state that, when the [proposal] approval came through, was scrambling. We wanted to be ready.' This proactive approach enabled Montana to open its BEAD application portal quickly.