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 will hold a further two online events, one in October and one in November and in-person Discussion Forum in Longford in October.