More volunteers are needed in Kildare

Kildare County Council is being asked to support volunteerism.

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Newbridge Fianna Fáil councillor Noel Heavey has asked KCC to "run a campaign" to cahieve this.

He says it should "promote, stimulate and encourage citizens to support, participate and volunteer in community groups, projects, and programmes."

He'll raise the matter at a KCC meeting.