DECLARATION OF SUPPORT FOR IRISH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES

I fully support Irish local development companies

Providing an excellent service, particularly Bernie Carey

When politicians speak of efficiencies they mean it for other people (not themselves or banks, or developers) and they also mean it in a crude numerical sense, having little appreciation of the depth of work that can be required to support a person long-term unemployed regain confidence, motivation and rejoin the work force. How do you efficiently aid the integration of immigrants into society - the 'efficient' state response - put them in Dickensian direct provision? Four hundred thouusand unemployed - hey, let's focus on on investor confidence! This crew in government want to dismantle an entire social model with no understanding of that model in the first place or the consequences that will follow for marginalised people.

Your education element has been most beneficial in West Limerick area, accessibility of staff members to discuss issues and help access solutions has been of enormous help since its inception.

To our public representatives Further to KENMARE TIDY TOWNS ’s letter to Minister Phil Hogan, T.D. Minister for the Environment last April (acknowledged receipt REP1646/PH/13) Kenmare’s voluntary community groups of Kenmare Tidy Towns Assoc & Kenmare Bay Project,wish to voice the ongoing concern over proposed changes to South Kerry Development Partnership and would urge the Minister and our representatives to fully consider the importance of (a) Keeping the decision making at the grass roots level it has operated so successfully from since its inception and, (b) This Partnership continuing to hold all contracts. I attach copy of initial support letter outlining examples of the enormous amount of environmental upgrade works and Kenmare town improvements have been funded by RDP/LEADER and how the role of the local expertise and support of SKDP has been crucial to achieving this. I look forward to your response. Yours sincerely, Anne Barrett, Secretary Kenmare Bay Project & KTTA.

I have benefitted from advice from Secad, Midleton and wholeheartedly support the great work these provide for their local communities

Many clients of EmployAbility Clae have been involved in programmes run by CLDC helping them to become more job ready.

I wish to support Galway Rural Development in their good work

help save our community worrkers

CLDC has been a great help to the clare soccer league.

The local development companies supporting communities make things happen

The services that the local development companies provide is vital and should be a long term viable product and should be kept localised.

This is essential for the growth of our country

Leave Clare Local Development Company alone to do its great work. if you want to reduce th cost of jobs then sack the idol surplus staff from the councils. Leave the development companies continue to develop.

very important service for local communiites who are already struggling with unemployment, emmigration and depopulation.

If it's not broken don't fix it!

These partnerships support many local project that enable people to improve their lives

I wish to support Galway Rural Development

I support the continuation of the role and contribution made by the local Development Companies

Local is the backbone of society