Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP)

The Local Development Social Inclusion Programme is a series of measures designed to counter disadvantage and to promote equality and social and economic inclusion. This Programme is managed by Pobal (Formerly known as Area Development Management (ADM) Ltd.) on behalf of the Department of Community & Gaelteacht Affairs.

The programme is delivered at local level by Galway Rural Development across three sub-measures – Services for the Unemployed, Community Development and Community Based Youth Initiatives, designed to address poverty and social inclusion in their areas.

The Local Development Social Inclusion Programme specifically targets the following groups:

• Long-term unemployed
• Socially and economically disadvantaged women
• Young people at risk
• Travellers People with disabilities
• Homeless people
• Ethnic minorities
• Lone parents
• Ex-prisoners
• Low income households

Guidelines for new programme are currently being developed by Pobal. Details in relation to this will be advised when available.