b'Supporting Strategies4. Building communities through empowermentand inclusion To empower all citizens to participate in safe and inclusive communities and access services and supports that make a positive difference in their lives.4.1Enhance social inclusion and community participation and development through training, awareness, capacity building, community grants and awards in collaboration with the PPN and LCDC. 4.2Collaborate with relevant agencies to support the development of children and young peoplethrough accessible youth-specific facilities, childcare, recreation, sports, education and health services.4.3Continue to support the active inclusion of people through the delivery of Age Friendly Programmes in partnership with the National Shared Services Centre.4.4To facilitate the provision of recreation, sports and open space facilities in the County and educate and build the capacity of the entire community to participate in healthier lifestyles.4.5To evaluate, address and report upon the Councils compliance with the public sector duty under the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission guidance. 4.6Continue to improve the well-being, learning, recreation and cultural needs of our communitythrough participation in and development of our library, arts, heritage and culture services and programmes.4.7Collaborate with communities and strategic partners to identify educational deficits andfacilitateand encourage opportunities for participation in education and learning at all life stages. 4.8Oversee and collaborate with partner agencies in the LCDC to implement a joined up, cross sectoral approach to local and community development programming, particularly targeting the most excluded.4.9To protect our citizens from fire through efficient and effective emergency services that co-ordinate with other response services when emergencies occur.4.10To support Irish language and culture through implementing our Irish Language Scheme and related events and supports.4.11Promote and recognise cultural differences in planning and decision making by understanding needs, agreeing actions and including more diversity in decision making structures and policies.43'