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POSITIVE JOBS MARKET FOR NEW GRADUATES A recent survey conducted among college students by the Irish League of Credit Unions showed 8 in 10 now expect to work in Ireland when they graduate, compared to just under 4 in 10 in 2011. There is a solid basis for that confidence. Career Experts at all the universities report now that the graduate jobs market is stronger than it has been for almost 10 years. Many of those who have just completed their degrees may have their pick of jobs. Indeed quite a number of employers are reporting that they face challenges in recruiting and have to compete to get the staff they want.
DÁIL REPORT
JOAN BURTON IS A TIRELESS ADVOCATE FOR DUBLIN WEST
October 2015
I believe the best thing you can do for someone is help them get a good job. That belief has driven my work in public office. Today there are thousands more at work in Dublin West.
JOAN BURTON TD
In addition to my national duties as Tánaiste, I continue to work for our schools and for our community and sporting organisations. I have lobbied successfully for improved bus and rail services, for new health centres, for Connolly Hospital. As your TD, I do my utmost to make every part of Dublin West a better place to live, to go to school or college, get an apprenticeship and to find work.
Joan puts the public interest first.
Sectors such as construction which had fallen into disfavour for years are now actively on the hunt for staff. This news is particularly important for young people who are thinking of returning to education to improve their skills. For some years many had queried the value of higher education as so many had to emigrate to work or were unemployed after finishing college. This has now changed dramatically. The international companies now locating in Ireland are on the lookout for graduates of all disciplines. So are local companies and they are conscious they have to offer better terms and conditions to attract the best staff. As well as college courses, young school leavers should be aware of a much wider range of apprenticeships that are now on offer.
Joan Burton TD
25 new categories of apprenticeships were introduced this summer by Labour’s Education Minister Jan O Sullivan. There is now a choice for those who want to advance their skills either through the traditional college route or now, more than ever, through apprenticeships. Further information on these apprenticeships can be obtained at your local Intreo office in Blanchardstown or Navan Road.
One of the important features of the Free GP service for under 6s is the inclusion of regular developmental tests for young children. A child qualifying for the scheme will get two free assessments from their GP, which will look at their weight and height. There will be additional care for children with asthma, with a check every year for the child once they have been diagnosed. In addition to these tests, there is now a national Newborn Hearing Screening service available for all babies. Over 200,000 babies have been tested already under this scheme. It appears that one to two babies in every 1,000 born in Ireland have a hearing loss in one or both ears and the evidence suggests that most babies born with a hearing loss are born into families with no history of such loss. Any baby who does not have a clear response from the screen will be seen for a full assessment at a hearing clinic. Early diagnosis and treatment of such problems gives babies a better life chance of developing full speech and language skills, and it is a relief for parents when the issue is dealt with in a timely manner.
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Leinster House, Dublin 2 Email: joan.burton@oireachtas.ie www.joanburton.ie @joanburton Phone: 01 618 4006
There are so many things that make Dublin West special
Working with your local Labour Team
■ The wonderful natural amenities rivers, canals, public parks ■ the many world class industries located here ■ the diverse cultures we represent ■ and our shared values I am honoured to go to the Dáil every day and work on behalf of my fellow citizens. In this newsletter you can learn about some of the ways I am proud to serve you. Cllr. Mary McCamley Mulhuddart Area
Cllr. Brendan Carr Cabra/Finglas Area
Mobile: 087 6501441 marymccamley@gmail.com
Mobile: 087 207 5921 brendan.carr@dublincity.ie
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RECOVERY IN DUBLIN WEST A number of major industrial developments involving thousands of construction jobs are now underway in the Blanchardstown area.
ALEXION Biopharma group Alexion has chosen College Park, off Blanchardstown Road North, for a €450 million expansion of its Irish business. Work is now underway to construct a new five-story laboratory, office, packaging and warehouse facility.
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB Work is also underway on a €720 million plant for US-based pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb that will see the creation of between 350 and 400 highlyskilled jobs over the next four years .
This year a combination of lower oil prices, a small increase in wages and the healthy state of consumer and business confidence has lit a booster rocket under the Irish economy. Industries, schools, new homes and healthcare facilities are all the fruits of this remarkable turnaround from a deep recession with mass unemployment to a vibrant economy that is yielding as many as 1300 jobs every week. It’s the growing economy that creates jobs. It’s the growing economy that puts food on the table.
IBM Tech giant IBM has been present in Damastown for many years and has now announced a further expansion of its activities.
It’s the growing economy that funds healthcare and childcare. It’s the growing economy that builds houses and schools. That’s why it’s the economy that must take centre stage in all political debates because it’s the economy that enables us to fund health, education and welfare. That’s Labour’s message above all others in 2015 and 2016.
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SHACKLETON GARDENS TO BE RESTORED Ernest Shackleton is back in the limelight with news that the cabin where he died whilst on an exploration trip in the Antarctic Ocean is to be brought to Ireland to be restored and put on display in Kildare. Meanwhile Fingal County Council has now allocated funds, along with financial support from Fáilte Ireland, to put in place a restoration plan for the famed Shackleton Gardens at Beech Park, adjacent to the Royal Canal and Clonsilla station. This will be an undoubted tourist amenity for West Dublin, particularly as the Royal Canal route develops for walkers and cyclists. The walled garden is renowned for the collection of rare plants which have been carefully documented. In recent years the Horticultural School in the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown has been actively involved with the gardens. Beech Park has been a fantastic training ground for students who have gained excellent work experience in garden restoration, plant cultivation and plant identification. The restoration of these gardens will add another important heritage amenity to the area along with the popular St Catherine’s Park and, of course, Farmleigh House and Gardens.
CORDUFF HEALTH CENTRE This €8 million project is now proceeding on Blackcourt Road. It is located at the heart of the Corduff community, adjacent to existing services such as the shopping centre, school and local resource centre. The centre will have pedestrian routes through the site to make it fully accessible from all parts of Corduff and it should be in service early in 2016. Building work underway at new Corduff Health Centre
LUTTRELLSTOWN SCHOOL This is just one of many school projects all through Dublin West. Some are brand new schools, others are major refurbishments. Luttrellstown Community College has now been given the go ahead to advance the plans for Phase 2.
CONNOLLY HOSPITAL The next few years will see many projects come on stream at Connolly Hospital following on from the opening of the new Hospice this year. These will include a new a three-storey children's unit with a dedicated children’s emergency department, the transfer of the famous Rotunda Maternity Hospital, and a 100 bed unit for elderly patients.