Regional Discussion Forums 2026
We have held three Regional Discussion Forums in 2026.
Three were held in April ( 15th, 28th and 30th April). Two of these events were held online and one in-person in Kilkenny. The events were very well attended and we would like to thank everyone who attended.
April Discussion Forums
The theme for the April Regional Discussion Forums centred on the Jobseeker’s Pay Related Benefit and the area of Digitalisation. Rebecca Gorman, our Head of Policy and Media provided a presentation on the Digitalisation Strategy.
Robbert Lynch, Manager of our Welfare Rights Section presentation, presented on the relatively new Job Seekers Pay Related Benefit.
Both Rebecca's and Robbert’s presentations are included below. Click to view.
Rebecca Gorman: Presentation on - Digital Literacy in a Digital Society
Robbert Lynch: Presentation on - Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit (JPRB)
We held a further online Discussion Forum in October and an in-person Discussion Forum in Longford in October. We will also hold an online Discussion Forum on the 18th November.