CCLD Staff Attend SICAP 2024 Report Launch in Bray
- Iris O’Callaghan
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
We were delighted to be in Bray today alongside Tánaiste Simon Harris, Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, and Cathaoirleach Melanie Corrigan, for the official launch of the 2024 SICAP Annual Report and the New Arrivals Research Series.https://www.pobal.ie/programmes/social-inclusion-and-community-activation-programme-sicap-2024-2028/resources/
The event, commissioned by Pobal and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, was a celebration of the impact that SICAP continues to have across Ireland. We heard powerful stories from programme beneficiaries and community voices, highlighting the far-reaching support SICAP provides – particularly for new arrivals, ensuring inclusion and opportunity for all.
A special thanks to Bray and North Wicklow Area Partnership for hosting, and to Bairbre Nic Aongusa for her strong advocacy of the work being carried out by Local Development Companies nationwide.
At CCLD, we are proud to be part of the SICAP network and to continue our work in supporting individuals, families, and communities across Cavan.
Key numbers from recent reports on the number of people who have received support through SICAP programs.
In 2024, SICAP supported 32,490 individuals. Gov.ie
Also in 2024, it supported 2,368 local community groups and 473 social enterprises. Gov.ie
Over 53,133 children and parents were supported in 2024. Gov.ie
“Non-caseload individuals” (people attending events sponsored by SICAP, but not in the caseload) numbered about 96,520 in 2024. Gov.ie
“The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.”
“Tá an Clár um Chuimsiú Sóisialta agus Gníomhachtú Pobail (SICAP) cómhaoinithe ag Rialtas na hÉireann, tríd an Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta, agus Ciste Sóisialta na hEorpa Plus faoin gClár Fostaíochta,