Seanad debates

Thursday, 21 January 2016

10:30 am

Photo of Terry BrennanTerry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----where in excess of 400 jobs have been created by voluntary organisations that have worked for the betterment of their community. There would be great celebrations in any town or village on hearing an announcement of 400 jobs. One of the Senators instanced his county of Clare and the Loop Head peninsula. What that community has done has been recognised worldwide and the area has been listed as one of the top 100 green areas in this country. The scheme was initiated by Gabriel Keating who is one of our county council colleagues in Clare. He used his own initiative but he was helped by local communities in the region. I cannot emphasise enough the valuable work done by voluntary organisations. Some of them have worked for the entire winter to make their towns and villages beautiful, primarily for their own benefit but also to attract visitors. I seek a debate on the voluntary sector where I again will acknowledge the contribution made by volunteers.

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