DECLARATION OF SUPPORT FOR IRISH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES

I support MID There id no need to fix something that's not broken

We have had excellent support from Waterford Leader Partnership and other local agencies. PLEASE KEEP IIT LOCAL.

I strongly support the continuation of local development companies

Kilkenny Leader Partnership has greatly assisted in the development of Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre financially but also in the support, guidance and training courses delivered mostly outside of normal office hours and always with a keen understanding of the limitations and potential of small voluntary groups. This vital local resource must not be diminished in any way.

I support local development companies. Keep them in place.

we wish to support the role of the WLP and mention how it os only through their funding and support many activities to benefit our communities have happened.

Leader has been a wonderful asset to local communities in Clare

I wish to support the continuation of the role of the 50 existing, experienced Local Development Companies in Ireland.

I support the continuation of Monaghan Integrated Development and the great achievements they have made in Co monagahn.

These jobs should be saved....they are vital to helping disadvantaged individuals in many communities around the country.

I fully support the work of Local Development Companies

We as a nation can not afford to loose the hundreds of years of rural development experience embedded in each company. The nearly 100 years of independence has seen many errors in the name of progress I fear this could could join that list? More integration 'yes' but this proposed model is too rough, ill considered and short sighted.

The support Waterford County Museum has recieved from Waterford Leader Partnership has been fundamental to our development over the last 10 years.

Why spend time and effort destroying a great system, and disbanding the skills of an excellent team, who know their roles really well, and have done fantastic work. Seems like a foolish thing to do . especially when we need support the most to create viable businesses.

The New Ross Piano Festival has received good support from Wexford Local Development. This local festival brings much needed revenue into the area, and, as it is a voluntary organisation, needs this help and focus.

Monaghan Integrated Development have been a fantastic support to Truagh Development Association over the years. We strongly voice the need for their continued support.

Leader has supported the development of our Fishing Club, enhancing the area while we provide an affordable and accessible leisure activity.

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Why change something that is working so well?

It will not serve communities and small businesses well if there is a move away from community bottom up approach.