Retirees across Co Monaghan have been asked for their input for new policies to promote positive ageing. The call comes from Minister for Social Protection and Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.
According to the local Minister, a survey is being proposed to seek general views on the importance of particular issues around positive ageing, the perception of existing arrangements and barriers, the priorities for improvement, and examples of good practice they have experienced.
The survey will also offer the chance for people to take part in facilitated "Policy Kitchens" where policy innovations can be developed and teased out.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Minister Humphreys says that her Fine Gael party wants to promote wide participation and to value all suggestions and experiences from people in Co Monaghan.
Minister Humphreys continued; "These sessions will examine a wide range of issues, including how do we build diverse policies needed at different stages to support a fulfilling retirement; what policies are needed to plan the funding, the accommodation and the resources for changing needs in retirement years and what policies are needed to understand the fears, and to protect the interests, the health and the relationships of citizens as needs change and problems arise in these advancing years.
"We want to promote wide participation and to value all suggestions and experiences from people in Co Monaghan. Too often it is only a small range of voices who are heard when policies are formed. This is a chance to do things differently. We want to reach individuals and also active retirement groups and local service providers across County Monaghan."
Anyone wishing to take part in the survey can give their views at the following link: EUSurvey - Survey (europa.eu)
