01/11/2016
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Mayor Guss O’Connell will officially launch South Dublin County Council Social Inclusion Week on Monday 14th of November 2016 at 12.30 pm in County Hall, Tallaght. Our special guest is Ms. Miriam O’Callaghan, RTÉ Broadcaster and Journalist. The musical entertainment for the afternoon will be provided by Divine Mercy National School Orchestra, Balgaddy, Lucan and RAMS in Rhythm.
The aim of this week is to highlight the positive work carried out by South Dublin County Council and other agencies to reduce social exclusion and poverty, and to promote an understanding of social inclusion and diversity in the County. Each year there has been a steady growth of strategic partners from the community and other agencies, increasing the level of participation and the quality of events. The number of groups and communities engaging with the event has increased dramatically.
Social Inclusion is the process which ensures that those at risk of poverty and social exclusion gain the opportunities and resources necessary to participate fully in economic, social and cultural life and to enjoy a standard of living and well-being that is considered normal in the society in which they live. (Joint Report by the Commission and the Council on Social Inclusion, Office for Official Publications of the European Union). South Dublin County Council plays a key role in the direct delivery of social inclusion actions, programmes and supports to the communities.
Social Inclusion Week provides us with the platform to highlight social inclusion initiatives and promote active citizenship. Social Inclusion is about creating a society where everyone experiences full and equal participation in all aspects of life. Social Inclusion is “Everyone’s Business”.
During the week there will be a varied programme of events, including Literacy Awareness Training, Mental Health Workshop for Young People, Intercultural Day Celebrating Diversity, Craft workshops, Celebration of Social Inclusion through the Performing Arts in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dance Workshops, Computer Classes, Traditional Irish Dancing, a Tea Dance for older people in the Red Cow Inn Clondalkin and much more. A detailed schedule for the Week has been developed and is available on our website: www.sdcc.ie
Contact Person: Maria Finn, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Inclusion Unit, Community Services Department, South Dublin County Council
Tel: 01 414 9270 or 086 380 3060 or email mfinn@sdublincoco.ie
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