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The main instrument to achieve this is a univied vision at local level that embraces the plans of the various public service providers. This Integrated Strategy for the Economic, Social and Cultural Development of Cork City provides the unified vision.
Cork Clipper boat arrived into Albert Quay on Wednesday July 7th at beginning of Clipper festival
On Wednesday 07 July the fleet made its way in a parade of sail from Kinsale to Cork City. To celebrate the Cork Clipper’s homecoming in style, Albert Quay beside the Custom House was transformed into a Race Village for three days from 10 am to 10 pm daily with food, drinks and crafts stalls and a large stage for musical acts such as Cork favourites John Spillane and Fred.
Minister visits Cork RAPID areas
The Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs met with representatives from the 4 RAPID areas at The Hut, Gurranabraher Road, Cork.
Members of the RAPID Area Implementation Teams took the opportunity to talk to Minister Carey about some of the fantastic projects which are being developed in RAPID areas through Inter-Agency co-operation.
The Minister also joined local residents and AIT members on a tour of the local area, taking in some of the great projects that have been delivered over the life of the RAPID programme and also taking in some of the areas outstanding projects and needs.
Project Re-Focus
Project Re-Focus is a Youth Employment Programme which was developed through the Knocknaheeny RAPID Programme and has been extended to other parts of the City. The programme includes a 3 year commitment to the young people who participate in the programme to provide them with skills training, personal development and other necessary supports which will ultimately lead them into mainstream training and education or employment. The programme has been very successful to date with 120 young people who would be at risk of long-term unemployment participating in the course.
Comhairle na nÓg is the City’s Youth Council. It provides a forum for young peoples’ issues to be addressed. Comhairle na nÓg is supported by the Office of the Minister for Children.
The Cork City Comhairle na nÓg was established in 2000 through the convening of annual general meetings each November. Since 2008 a permanent group of young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age has been meeting regularly. The agenda is set by the young people themselves and has addressed a number of issues including bullying in schools and mental health.
