Comhairle na nÒg.
Programme
Comhairle na nÒg was held in 2007. Eight of the nine post primary schools in the county attended. Representatives from the two Youth Reach Centres and the Travellers Training Centre were also in attendance. The issues discussed on the day were transport, drugs, youth facilities, subject choices, part-time pay rates for students and poor work opportunities for young people finishing in training centres. Agreement was reached to establish a youth council who would agree a programme for the academic year.
Latest News:
- Best of luck to our five delegates who took part in Dail na nOg on the 15th of February: They are:
Sinead Fleming, David Greally, David Mathews, Sean Egan, Avril Gilchriest.
Training took place for delegates on the 4th of February, 2008.
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- Student Council Training has been initiated in schools and centres in County Longford.
- A module is being developed on Local Government for use with Transition Year Students.
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Important Events
County Longford Youth Council
A youth council was elected which represents post primary schools and training centres throughout county Longford. They have agreed to meet four times a year. The Youth Council is comprised of 22 members 5 of which will represent County Longford at this years Dáil na nÒg on the 15th of February 2008. The main objective of the Youth Council will be to discuss and debate issues of relevance to young people in county Longford and to discuss these issues with local bodies and representatives.
County Longford Youth Council
Young Citizens Award
A young citizen award was designed to recognise the achievements of young people participating and contributing to their local communities. The young people were nominated by teachers and youth workers from schools and clubs across the county. Nine young people were selected by a steering group of young people nominated by the youth council. The young people nominated are willingly involved in activities that support others and make a difference to how other people see themselves and their communities. An awards ceremony was held on the 24th of January to recognise the achievements of these young people. Certificates and vouchers were presented by Mayor Peggy Nolan and County Manager Tim Caffrey.
Recipients Of Young Citizen Awards
Meeting Reports.
The first meeting of the Co Longford Youth Council was held on Thursday the 1st of November in Longford Golf Club. The agenda for the meeting included the objectives of the Youth Council and the prioritisation of issues for discussion and debate.
The second meeting was held on January the 29th in Longford Golf Club at which two issues were dealt with by the Youth Council. One was working conditions, working hours and pay rates. These were discussed with the President of Longford Chamber of Commerce, Karen Clabby. A good discussion was held on the legislative provisions in place to protect the young workforce. On behalf of Longford Chamber of Commerce she assured the young people that the members of the Chamber would be informed of their statutory duties in relation to the employment of young people. The second issue addressed was in relation to the new communities in County Longford and on the development of an Integration Plan for County Longford. This was discussed with Noelle Murtagh, Integration Officer for County Longford. The next meeting of the Youth Council will be held in March and items for the agenda are drugs, sports and recreation.
