Age Friendly

Appendices: Chapter 1
Speech by Cllr Leddin at Age Friendly Event
“Cathaoirleach, Manager, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to be able to join you in Adare this afternoon.
This gathering marks the beginning of a process that will see a coordinated approach being
adopted by Limerick organisations and communities to creating a more age friendly society.
This is something I very much welcome not only as Mayor of Limerick but also as a citizen
who is conscious of the responsibility of the powers that be to cater for all members of our
local community.
It’s heartening to see so many organisations and sections of the community represented here today.
This excellent turnout will give us all confidence as we seek to join the growing international
movement towards creating age friendly communities.
I know, as a long time public representative, that collaboration amongst key agencies and
communities is key to delivering a comprehensive and effective strategy of this nature.
I am particularly delighted to see that Limerick City & County Council is playing a central role in
its development.
As Mayor of Limerick, I am very proud of what Local Government has achieved for the City and County.
Despite the fiscal constraints faced by the local authority, the level and quality of services
provided to the public has been largely maintained.
The level of engagement with communities the length and breadth of Limerick also remains
central to the Council’s policy making process and overall delivery of services.
I urge all of you here today to adopt this form of public engagement and consultation as you seek
to develop an age friendly programme.
The main question we need to ask and discuss today is: What can we do to make Limerick a
more age friendly county?
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