Change is said to be the only constant and across the country a number of local development companies have changed their names in recent times, to more accurately reflect what they do today. Here, we look at three organisations that rebranded and renamed themselves this year.
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What’s in a name? Or more to the point, what’s in a title?
Well, when the title is CEO it can be quite a lot, or that is the view of some in a sector that has increasingly borrowed from the language of the corporate world.
What was Waterford Area Partnership until late September is now Buíon Phort Láirge, the name...
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Sarah Clancy, a well-known community worker based in Co. Clare, was among the Irish contingent sailing to Gaza with aid who were abducted in international waters last night by Israeli armed forces. She was sailing on board the Spectre along with Senator Chris Andrews and others, when attacked.
Sarah has given staunch service to communities across Ireland over many years.
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There are 14 drug and alcohol task forces in the country and Trevor Bissett, co-ordinator of Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force, believes that the worst impacts of drug use are still disproportionately felt in the disadvantaged areas served by the task forces. However, new approaches are helping families in one area. In Clondalkin, The Drive Project aims to support people suffering from drug related intimidation and violence. It is, says Trevor, a serious attempt to help people in a difficult situation, people who may owe significant sums to unscrupulous, violent dealers. It sounds like the kind of service that other communities also need.
As Trevor explains, “Community projects are there to give support, they’re able to support the person individually. It’s not a great situation, if you have a huge drug debt, but at least if you are talking to someone about the issue, you might be able to get some perspective on it and some support around it.”
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