Tag Archives: Clare Public Participation Network (PPN)

A PRIDE event for Clare is being explored as part of an initiative to give a voice to members of the LGBTQ+ community in this county. An online survey has been launched this week by LGBTQ+ Clare to establish the needs of this community in the Banner County and to look at how its visibility can be boosted. The organisation is particularly interested in hearing about how connected members feel as a community. They are also asking whether they feel their identity and/or gender are understood and respected, or whether they experience discrimination. The survey results will help to assess what services and supports would improve local engagement and community spirit within the LGBTQ+ community in the Clare area. The organisations involved also hope to use the survey results to organise activities and opportunities including social meet-ups, political participation, campaigns and possibly a Pride event in Clare. “The aim is to make the supports and services that are available for LGBTQ+ people in other parts …

WITH many businesses re-opening this week, owners are being urged to “set aside prejudice” and “unfounded generalisations based on fears” when it comes to job applications by asylum seekers. Innocent Iroaganachi, who is living in direct provision in Ennis, wants to alleviate what he says are “suspicions” being held about employing asylum seekers insisting that asylum seekers “work hard and put in their best”. He explains, “Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown, the Clare Public Participation Network (PPN) and Clare Local Development Company (CLDC), during an interaction with asylum seekers in Ennis, mentioned that as a result of some doubts, most business owners seem to be sceptical about employing asylum seekers. Some even think that it is illegal for asylum seekers to work in Ireland, as such they do not want to get into trouble with the government.” He outlines that many asylum seekers have received work permits during the lock-down, having attained the required nine month waiting period, after which …