Constituents in Clare have called on their TDs to support investment in young people in the upcoming Budget 2025 in a signed postcard.
In an appeal to their local representatives, the 123 signatories called on Deputy Joe Carey, Deputy Cathal Crowe, and Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne to ask them to “take a stand for young people in Clare and beyond.”
156 postcards have been sent nationally with a total of 4,891 signatories calling for an additional €15 million investment in youth work. According to The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) this investment is needed to secure the future of crucial youth services, which would have a significant positive impact on local communities.
Enhanced funding for universal and targeted youth work would ensure that growing local demand is met, giving every young person in the community access to essential support. Capital investment in physical youth work spaces would help maintain accessible, welcoming facilities in towns and neighbourhoods, making it easier for young people to engage with these services.
Furthermore, strengthening Youth Information Services would provide local communities with a vital resource to ensure young people have access to accurate and trustworthy information that can benefit their development and well-being.
The postcard reads:
Dear Deputy Joe Carey, Deputy Cathal Crowe, and Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne,
We’re your constituents, and we’ve signed this postcard to ask you to take a stand for young people in Clare and beyond. We are lucky to have a growing youth population. By 2025 there will be over 1 million under-25s in Ireland, but they need meaningful support.
Please take whatever action that you can to make sure young people are supported in Budget 2025 with an investment of an additional €15 million in youth work. Your representation could make all the difference.
Sincerely, your constituents.
(The postcard is signed by 123 Clare people)