New Local Authority Strategy for literacy

A ‘Right To Read’ campaign has just been launched which will radically enhance the role that local authorities play in promoting literacy in the community.

The strategy will ensure that literacy receives the priority and co-ordination it deserves at local authority level, especially through vital services such as libraries, sport and recreation and housing design.

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Improvements to Senior Alerts Scheme:

Minister Phil Hogan has announced improvements to the Seniors Alert Scheme.

· The improvements are designed to facilitate greater community support and improved security for the elderly and are scheduled to come into effect in 2015.

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