10 years of Ards Peninsula First Responders

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That this House celebrates 10 years of Ards Peninsula First Responders, the first ever community responder group in Northern Ireland; notes that the charity is made up of 26 fantastic volunteers who provide a crucial community link in providing care for those in need; highlights the group's chair, Jamie Nicolls, who has been with the group since the very beginning and has dedicated his time and efforts to supporting the group; underlines that since the very start they have been tasked with over 4,000 calls, covering 84 square miles responding to critical emergencies; further notes the essential service that the First Responders provide to the local community and that so many rely on them each year; wishes them all the best for the future; and thanks all volunteers involved for their commitment to providing care to those ill and in need.