THE Bishop of Kerry has encouraged everyone entitled to cast a vote in the forthcoming general election to do so as it vital for democracy.
He also urged the public to show respect and appreciation for those willing to put their names on the ballot paper.
Bishop Ray Browne said there is a need to appreciate that democracy has served Ireland well in the past decade when you take into account the recovery from the collapse of the Celtic Tiger and Britain’s decision to leave the EU.
“We have come through difficult times. In the Dáil and throughout the land the atmosphere has remained quite healthy,” he said.
“It is my hope that the next three weeks will give us all a renewed sense that we are one united people and that we want everyone living in Ireland to have the opportunity to live a full life.
“Let us resolve to work together for the common good of all, with a special care for those in need,” Bishop Browne added.
He said the important challenges that must be faced include ensuring a living wage for all in work, tackling the grave housing shortage and enabling all to have a home and access to hospital care.
There is also a requirement to consider the needs of the farming community and an urgent need to care for the environment, the bishop added.
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