Calls for Limerick locals to give their opinions to develop communities

LIMERICK communities are being asked for their opinions to “bring valuable on-the-ground experience” and develop their localities.

A new national brand identity and awareness campaign for Public Participation Networks was launched by Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien.

As a result, Limerick Public Participation Network (PPN) has issued an invitation to local and voluntary groups to join their local PPN and help build a better future for their county.

Limerick Public Participation Network (PPN) is a network of community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental organisations and enables the community to be represented in decision-making processes such as Limerick City and County Council committees and local public consultation processes.

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Speaking at the launch of the new campaign, Minister O’Brien encouraged volunteer-led groups around the country, and particularly young people, to join their local PPN.

“The strength and impact of PPNs can be seen in how they represented volunteers and community groups within the responses to Covid-19, working with local authorities and state agencies.

“Through local action, PPNs also contribute to policymaking at national level, such as the development of the Climate Action Plan 2021, when PPNs hosted and facilitated important local community conversations around the country," he added.

Each county and city in Ireland has its own PPN. Limerick PPN is one of 31 PPNs that have been established in all local authority areas in the State.

Nationally, more than 18,000 community and voluntary groups are currently members of a PPN, and after the launch of the campaign last Monday, groups across the county can build a better future for themselves.