Main requests

Long term, consistent and secure funding
Further investment and expansion
Long term, consistent, secure funding.
Support for the contribution of volunteers to the community and voluntary sector, the importance of volunteer-led youth clubs particularly in rural areas
Support alternative centres of education with an equal emphasis on holistic and academic development, flexible and innovative delivery, small group methodologies and wrap around supports.
To include young people in the development of the LECP Plan
Need for recreational opportunities and spaces for young people
Our submission prioritises the need for the LECP to recognise the need for safe, accessible, youth friendly spaces and facilities with a focus on disadvantaged communities including Garryowen and Southside communities such as Southill, currently served by LYS 'The Factory'. Large population increases (CSO, 2016, 2022) also highlight the need for infrastructure in in outer suburban Metropolitan EDs including Ballycumin, Ballysimon, Corbally, Annacotty, Coonagh/Caherdavin and in rural areas including Adare South, Askeaton West, Croom, Abbeyfeale, Newcastle Urban, Newcastle Rural, Bruff , Bruree and Kilmallock.
A need for youth work interventions addressing substance misuse, healthy eating and physical activity.
Inbound access from the M20 Limerick Southern Ring Road to Carew Park Link Road should be reopened.
Inbound access from the M20 Limerick Southern Ring Road to Carew Park Link Road should be reopened.