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SJI: Rebuilding Communities & Citizen Participation Is Vital To Democracy.

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Millions of people across Ireland have spent over a year cocooning, remote working, home schooling or living under Level 5 restrictions.

Social Justice Ireland says building citizen engagement at a local level is vital to the democratic process.

Millions of people across Ireland have spent over a year cocooning, remote working, home schooling or living under Level 5 restrictions.

It means households may have become disconnected from their communities.

Social Justice Ireland says " New  communities were forged both online and in “real life” as a result of looking anew at issues as diverse as access, housing, mental health, creative arts, fitness and sports, nutrition, education, digital skills and well-being.  "

In its latest report, it says "The  infrastructure,  services,  and  policies  that  a  country  develops,  and  implements  are  determined in large part by that country’s demography, that is, the make-up  of  its population. Every person should have a say in how and where infrastructure is delivered, what services are required and provided and what policies are implemented to shape their communities. "

Head of Social Justice Ireland is Dr. Sean Healy.

He joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today.

 

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