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29/11/2016
New National Healthy Cities For Ireland Initiative Launched
A new initiative to promote better physical and mental health has been launched today, 29 November.
Health Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy unveiled the National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network in Dublin City Hall.
The Healthy Cities scheme was set up in 1987 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the creation of a society where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health, and where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level.
During the ceremony, Minister Corcoran Kennedy presided over the presentation of certificates of accreditation to the Network to Waterford City and County Council, Cork City Council, Galway City Council, South Dublin County Council and Offaly County Council.
In addition, she congratulated the Counties on making a commitment to work to become healthier places for all their citizens by working to implement Healthy Ireland, the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025.
The Minister said: "As a former elected member of a Local Authority I know that Local Authorities are uniquely placed to bridge the gap between national policy and local implementation. I know the influence and reach that Local Authorities have in every community and I see huge potential for them to contribute to building a healthier Ireland.
"I believe that we cannot achieve the vision of Healthy Ireland without the involvement of every Local Authority in Ireland. Healthy Ireland is all about supporting and empowering communities and individuals to lead healthier lives and the involvement of Local Authorities and the Local Community Development Committees is critical."
(LM)
Health Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy unveiled the National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network in Dublin City Hall.
The Healthy Cities scheme was set up in 1987 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the creation of a society where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health, and where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level.
During the ceremony, Minister Corcoran Kennedy presided over the presentation of certificates of accreditation to the Network to Waterford City and County Council, Cork City Council, Galway City Council, South Dublin County Council and Offaly County Council.
In addition, she congratulated the Counties on making a commitment to work to become healthier places for all their citizens by working to implement Healthy Ireland, the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025.
The Minister said: "As a former elected member of a Local Authority I know that Local Authorities are uniquely placed to bridge the gap between national policy and local implementation. I know the influence and reach that Local Authorities have in every community and I see huge potential for them to contribute to building a healthier Ireland.
"I believe that we cannot achieve the vision of Healthy Ireland without the involvement of every Local Authority in Ireland. Healthy Ireland is all about supporting and empowering communities and individuals to lead healthier lives and the involvement of Local Authorities and the Local Community Development Committees is critical."
(LM)
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