Ryan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I raise the need in our society for greater supports for both men's and women's sheds. They are incredibly important organisations in all of our communities. They provide a social outlet for people from all walks of life, particularly people living alone or at risk of social isolation or mental health difficulties. Nenagh men's shed in my hometown has announced it might have to cease operations due to overheads including rent, insurance and electricity. It has approached Irish Rail, the HSE and the Department of Defence to look for just one twentieth of an acre of ground for a cabin to operate from, but to no avail. The lack of community spaces for voluntary organisations such as Nenagh men's shed is a growing issue in Nenagh. I believe there is space for the Government to support local authorities in providing municipal spaces for voluntary groups at lower rents.

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