M&S Killarney

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is a community led local development company. It was founded in 1991, and was one of the first area based partnership companies to be established by the Government under the auspices of the then programme for Economic & Social progress (PESP). The establishment of local development companies like South Kerry Development Partnership CLG, followed a realisation by government that what was needed to tackle the economic and social problems of rural areas was a localised community based response. The local community, working in partnership with statutory agencies, the social partners and local government, could take responsibility for addressing the economic and social problems within their communities. Strategies and related actions could be developed locally, with local ownership and in response to local needs This ‘bottom up’ approach to Rural Development is a core ethos of South Kerry Development Partnership CLG and it provides the organisation with a methodology of working which informs the design, development and implementation of its rural development initiatives. South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is an experienced rural development organisation and has successfully implemented numerous state & EU funded rural development programmes since its foundation in 1991. It combines an economic development role, creating sustainable jobs and attracting investment with community, cultural and social development activities. South Kerry Development Partnership CLG works with a very broad range of stakeholders, including individuals, communities, businesses, networks, cooperatives, government agencies and departments. It is a non-governmental organisation and is legally established as a Company limited by guarantee with registered charitable status with the Irish Revenue Commissioners. The operation of South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is overseen by a voluntary board of directors consisting of 22 members representing four key pillars, The Community & Voluntary Sector, The Social Partners, Statutory Agencies and Local Government. The community & voluntary sectors is the largest pillar on the board

2.4 million people worldwide and more than 10,000 people in Ireland are living with multiple sclerosis. MS Ireland is the only national organisation providing information, support and advocacy services to the MS community. We work with people with MS, their families and carers and a range of key stakeholders including health professionals, students and others interested in or concerned about MS to ensure that we meet our goals.

We urgently require funding for the following Task Cost Replace existing 2 inflatables € 52,402.93 Purchase of Rescue Runner € 55,000.00 Purchase New Vehicle € 53,800.00 Signage for new vehicle € 2500.00 Swift Water Rescue Technicians Equipment € 10,000.00 Ongoing running costs €12000.00 Total Cost € 185,702.93 We are a voluntary organisation funded entirely from the goodwill of local businesses and the people of Killarney and Kerry through our annual flag day, Church Gate collection in Kenmare and donations from the Ring of Kerry Cycle and local businesses and fundraisers to whom we are very grateful. The aim of the organisation is to Search and Recover persons lost in the Lakes, River and Seas to help the families of the missing persons to find closure by recovering their loved ones. Killarney Water Rescue is available 24/7 and are continually training to maintain a state of readiness for any emergency. We assist other organisations such as Gardaí, Kerry Mountain Rescue, Coast Guard, Navy and other Search and Recovery organisations in Recoveries and Rescues.