TEAM Limerick Clean-up, celebrating its 10th anniversary this Good Friday (April 18) when it takes place across the city and county, should now be rolled out nationwide.
That’s the view of Fianna Fรกil senator Dee Ryan, who told the Upper House that she believes the project should be examined to be replicated around the country to help instil a sense of pride in our local environment and bring communities together.
“This event is one of tremendous community pride. The Team Limerick Clean-up is a one-day clean-up that is in its 10th year. Last year, 22,000 people participated on a voluntary basis. They signed up with the organisation and were provided in advance with clean-up kits comprising a rubbish picker, a bag and, very importantly, a high-vis vest, and were encouraged to get together with their family, friends and groups of schoolchildren,” Senator Ryan told the Seanad.
“I know of businesses which have had their employees doing it. The objectives of the project are to promote civic pride, foster relationships within communities, and protect the environment. It is an event that we are very proud of in Limerick and the organisers hope that in this, its 10th year, a record number of people will participate.
“It is something I believe could and should be looked at and examined to be replicated around the country to help instil a sense of pride in our local environment and help bring communities together.”
Chair of the Seanad debate, Senator Seรกn Kyne (FG), wished all those participating in the Team Limerick Clean-up well in their 10th year, saying that “such groups and Tidy Towns groups do very important work throughout the country”.
“I certainly wish Team Limerick Clean-up well. If there is something that can be learned from them, then it is an important lesson for the rest of the country.”
