At the recent publication of our Annual report the Deputy Mayor of Limerick Cllr Diarmuid Scully, Spoke of that time in the bitterly cold winter of 2000 when a number of homeless people died on the streets of Limerick. He thanked Novas for the work that is being done and for the Lives that have been saved as a result. Representing the Government Deputy Timmy Dooley said that when success is being measured in the saving of lives then something real is being achieved. Deputy Dooley wished Novas every success going forward in caring for the very vulnerable in society. Mr Tony Quilty spoke on behalf of the HSE, saying that the commitment that Novas has, is reflected in its holistic care for the Homeless. He noted the caption within the annual report ....." We start where others stop " ... and encouraged Novas to keep starting.