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Innovating is often a result of really wanting to do something and having a different approach from everyone that has tried it before. I heard a few keen go-getters with diverse stories this evening on the radio.

I very much enjoyed the Global Village show on Newstalk this evening. It is a bit of a recent find for me but one I enjoy a lot.The program is a warm hearted embrace of those that have come from other places to make Ireland their home.  The website claims 188 nationalities have made their home in Ireland, my own family can claim three of those, so I have an interest.

The presenter Dil Wickremasinghe is enthusiastic and lively and engages with her guests in a warm and relaxed way. The mix of backgrounds and personal histories is always fascinating.

This week is the first in a series of chats with local election candidates who have immigrated to Ireland over that last number of years. Listening to their ideas, excitement and eagerness to get things done for their communities has been the only thing that has snagged my attention in this campaign so far. The issues they are facing are the same ones that have always been present: homelessness, injustice and the sustainable growth of a community.

Fresh Thnking and perspectives get my vote.

Check out the Global Village, Saturday nights at 9. Dil is also managing director of  Diversity & Equality Works which is worth a look too!