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South Dublin County has once again proven that it is an attractive base for lucrative multinational corporations with the announcement that 230 new jobs are to be created in Grange Castle Business Park. Spanish healthcare and pharmaceutical company Grifols has invested €80 million into developing the new Bioscience Division global operations centre which was officially opened this
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week, creating 140 new positions while Pfizer, also located in the area, is to create 90 jobs. made the Pfizer announcement on Friday and will be hiring across a number of seeking platforms, process scientists; process/equipment engineers; automation engineers; operations specialists; process technicians; quality analysts and project managers, from this week.
Julien Deneve, Site Lead, Pfizer Grange Castle said: "Pfizer Grange Castle is delighted to announce we are recruiting 90 very good roles. We are looking for candidates to join our world class in this colleagues innovative, exciting and growing organisation.” The Grange Castle arm Grifols, which of manufactures plasma proteins, will house operating activities including warehousing of plasma, labelling,
packaging, administrative procedures and other functions related to plasma supply. The new facility will also centralise decisionmaking with regard to commercial policy, R&D and the supply chain needs of Grifols’ Bioscience Division, which specializes in protein plasma therapies. The company purchased an 11 hectare site from South Dublin County Council in 2012 for a fee in excess of €6 million, joining other multinationals such as Pfizer, Microsoft and Google in the West Dublin business park. The Bioscience Division global operations centre takes up approximately 22,000 square metres of the overall Grifols site and is a result of the group’s growth strategy, with a strong emphasis on the internationalization and globalization of activities. Local Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald attended the opening of the Grifols facility on Thursday and expressed her delight at the continued job creation
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another welcome investment in Grange Castle, creating jobs for local people throughout the Clondalkin and Lucan areas.” Minister Fitzgerald also commended South Dublin County Council on its “foresight” regarding the development of Grange Castle in recent years and the council’s ability to attract top companies. She said: “I again want to pay tribute to South Dublin County Council describing them as innovative on their initiative and investment in Grange Castle Business Park; and in attracting and sustaining world-class facilities such as the Pfizer facility we have on our doorstep.” Grifols also announced this week that the group’s global treasury activities, which allows Grifols to operate its own in-house bank, are to be carried out at the Grange Castle facility. In 2014 Grifols’
Bioscience Division generated sales revenue of €2,513 million which is 75% of the group’s total net revenue. The new Grange Castle facility is expected to
come on stream in the first half of 2016 with 140 jobs to be created once the site is fully operational while Pfizer expects to recruit for the new positions immediately.
Grifols Worldwide Operations Limited, has been officially opened by Ireland’s Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, the Spanish High Commissioner for “Marca España”, Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros, and the Spanish Ambassador to Ireland José María Rodríguez Coso also attended the grand opening.
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Fianna Fáil election candidate John Curran accused the has Government of attempting to fool the public into believing it is significantly increasing resources for An Garda Síochána.
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John Curran made the comments after Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald signalled that the force is set to receive new vehicles in the coming months. however John Curran has said the media reports that these vehicles are only being used to replace the existing fleet will be met with huge frustration.
“Fine Gael and Labour seem to be finally waking up to the fact that communities across Ireland are living in fear as a result of a
massive surge in crime. The closure of Garda stations, the downsizing of the Garda fleet and the reduction in manpower has had a detrimental impact on the force. The policies pursued by this Government have seriously undermined the ability of the Garda force to tackle crime,” said John Curran.
“Minister Fitzgerald recently re-announced funding for the Garda fleet to much fanfare. She insisted that the force will shortly receive high powered vehicles with the purposes of tackling roaming gangs who are targeting rural areas. however the Minister failed to acknowledge that the force seriously lacks manpower, nor did she highlight that the number of Garda
vehicles nationally has fallen since the Government came to power. “I am concerned by media reports that that a mere one in ten of the new Garda vehicles can be classed as ‘high powered’. The vast majority of vehicles are actually family-style cars which are only suitable for day-to-day policing. They will be little use in tackling roaming gangs on our road network as the Minister suggested. “Fine Gael and Labour have consistently stripped the Gardaí of vital resources. There is no doubt that this has made it harder for Gardaí to do their job. For example they increased the maximum mileage for Garda vehicles from 200,000km to
300,000km. This has forced Garda cars off the road as a result of increased breakdowns. As a result of this we have had the bizarre situation where some victims of crime have had to use their own cars to transport Gardaí to and from their stations. “In fact, even after these new vehicles have been allocated, the size
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marriaGe biLL 2015 - one oF oF the Greatest demonstrations For Freedom in our history your Free Local newspaper
The passing of the Marriage Bill 2015 is a victory for all who believe in equality, fairness and justice, according to Independent Senator katherine Zappone. Irish citizens have sent a powerful message of support to young members of the gay and lesbian community, but we must strive to extend the freedoms of equality to all people of the Republic. During the Marriage Referendum, Independent Senator Zappone met more than 11,000 people in Tallaght, Rathfarnham and Templeogue during an extensive canvass by local members of the YesEquality campaign. During this time it became clear that people in Dublin South West believe in equality and it is important that this is reflected not just in terms of marriage but across all
Government policies which impact on local families. 71.3% of Dublin South West said Yes, with tallies demonstrating that some areas in Dublin South West showed massive support for Marriage Equality, with some parts of Jobstown and killinarden voting 85% yes, areas in Fettercairn voting 88% Yes, parts of Ballyroan voting 82% Yes, and estates in Rathfarnham voting 80% Yes.
Senator Zappone added: “A quote from William Butler Yeats reads: “Change comes dropping slow.” When Ann Louise and I first imagined this change we speak of today over 13 years ago - a change for ourselves, for other LGBT people, for Ireland we never thought it would take this long. our work is now almost completed
and we have learned so many things in this length of time and the dropping slow of change. A prime legacy of the Marriage Equality referendum is the of our experience people, especially our young people, that if you care about a cause, that if you see things that should change, that you want to change, you will know that change is possible. This can only be a good thing for our Republic, especially as we approach the year 2016. May the memory that this law embodies provide an ongoing touchstone for our citizens to imagine other change that is necessary to bring about a Republic of Equals for all. I believe that the days of the 22nd and 23rd of May 2015 will go down in history as some of
greatest the demonstrations for freedom in the history of our nation. Voters are engaged and
ready to speak out on the issues that matter, after this there must be no return to politics as usual.”
Independent Senator Katherine Zappone with her wife Dr. Ann Louise Gilligan ahead of Marriage Bill 2015 Final Stages
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the union oF students in ireLand sLams oGra Fianna FáiL For their Loan scheme announcement
The Union of Students in Ireland has slammed ogra Fianna Fáil for proposing an incomecontingent loan scheme for the Irish 3rd level education system. USI said the loan system is overwhelmingly intimidating and will deter students from applying to college.
loan system will only push people further away and outlined that other countries in Europe offer better pay and lower registration fees, making the cost of education cheaper abroad.
“The federal 3rd level loan system did not work in the Uk or the USA. It would be impractical and illogical to introduce an already broken loan scheme to Ireland.” kevin Donoghue, preside of Union of Students in Ireland, said. “For the majority of students that struggle to find a well-paid job straight out of college, this debt can be overwhelmingly intimidating – like a huge bet they lost. Unsubsidized loans will even build interest while you you’re enrolled. For many young people, the lack of financial security will deter even more students from applying
Ógra Fianna Fáil said “a pragmatic approach to our declining 3rd level system is needed - one that provides a good quality education that is free at point of access and that makes higher education affordable to students.” however, the USI said that an already broken loan system will only further fracture the structure of the Irish education system. In supposed times of recovery, 30,000 people have already emigrated from Ireland this year alone. The USI said this
to college. “The student loan system crippled the government so much in the Uk that they had to sell off the student loan books at the end of 2013.The privatisation of this public asset meant that the money borrowed from the Government to pay for public universities in the Uk started to flow straight to private financial institutions, which (like the privatisation of the NhS and Royal Mail in the Uk) will undoubtedly have dire long-term consequences. Selling into privatisation is an assault on the education system, and in turn, students. This system did not work in the Uk. It would desecrate Ireland, tearing it apart and converting it from the Land of Saints and Scholars into the Land of Corporate Greed and Economically Paralysed.”
a breath oF Fresh air For dubLin as new brand and marketinG camPaiGn Launched
Ireland has Fáilte unveiled a new tourism marketing campaign for Dublin. The campaign has created a new brand for the city which captures Dublin’s unique appeal for visitors: ‘Dublin – A breath of Fresh Air’.
culture and rich heritage which is nestled between the wide open spaces of Dublin Bay and the Dublin mountains. There is no point, however, in being Europe’s best kept secret and I very much welcome this new campaign to reposition the city and county and ensure that its unique appeal cuts through in the international marketplace.”
Funded by Fáilte Ireland, the four Dublin local authorities and a collection of privatesector partners, the campaign marketing will centre on a new brand for Dublin and will be pitched at potential visitors in the Uk and Europe throughout the Autumn. one million euro has been earmarked for this, the first phase of the campaign.
As part of the marketing campaign, Fáilte Ireland unveiled the new Dublin logo outside RUA RED in Tallaght last Friday, october 16th. The image, which is attached to the exterior wall of the Art Centre’s gallery space, will be in position for the next few weeks and is part of South Dublin County Council’s commitment to growing tourism potential in this part of Dublin.
Speaking at the launch the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, said: “What we have here in Dublin is unique. We have a young, vibrant, happening city with a
Speaking about the campaign, Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council said: “As a vehicle for economic development, tourism clearly under is exploited in South Dublin County. The recently launched Tourism County Strategy positions the outdoors as part of the visitor experience of Dublin. Dublin is a destination where city living strives side by side with the natural outdoors and the rivers,
parks and mountains of our County will play an important role in attracting visitors to the region. For its part, the Council has commissioned a study on the feasibility of developing a facility in the Dublin Mountains, which would have the potential to act as a flagship destination for tourists and domestic visitors as well as the local community. It is expected that a final project plan and report will be made available to the Council by the end of 2015”.
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Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has said that a Irish Dental Association (IDA) report that suggests 10,000 children under the age of 15 are now ending up in hospitals around the country to have their teeth removed has done us all a favour. The report blames ongoing Government cuts to the free dental care scheme and Crowe believes that a new approach is needed to end this unacceptable development. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The Irish Dental Association has done us all a favour with this latest report. It lays out in black and white that Government cuts to family dental supports since 2010 has been the main cause of children having to be hospitalised to have
their teeth removed. These cuts combined with the undermining of the highly effective schools screening service and a diet containing too much sugar has meant that many of these services that should be improving are going backwards. “The cuts are resulting in thousands of young children with chronic dental infection, many whom require of multiple extractions and are waiting up to twelve months for treatment. Figures are up to five times higher than in Britain and in many states across the European Union. “It is unacceptable that thousands of young people are having undergo the trauma of hospitalisation for multiple dental extractions while the
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to ensure that dangers are minimised, not just for patient health but also for the savings this could bring to the cost of dental services provision in the longer term. “The State provides free dental services to persons under 16 years of age. however, reductions in staff and funding have led to
cutbacks in the service and this has resulted in delays in dentist visits with many children not being seen until they are 11 or 12 years of age. Seeing a dentist for the first time at 12 years of age could be too late to stop major problems with decay and gum disease. It is tantamount to shutting the stable door after
the horse has bolted. “The failure to provide timely screening and treatment of simple problems or early onset of dental disease causes severe deterioration which then requires more complex remedial treatments. The State services often don’t provide these and many families simply cannot afford them.
“In order to make sure children’s dental health is looked after, the free dental care programme needs to be properly resourced and funded. This makes both immediate and long term sense for children’s dental health but also makes financial sense in the short, medium and long term for the country.”
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dubLin mid-west PoLiticians FaiL to PLan For Future transPort needs
“Why have politicians on the west side of Dublin failed to provide, or even plan for the future transport needs of West Dublin?” asked Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate for Dublin Mid-West John Curran. “The orbital transport route Metro West
linking Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Blanchardstown and North to the Airport is now not proceeding or even being planned. It is very disappointing for local commuters especially when one looks at the Governments Infrastructure and
Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 which includes a scaled back version of the original Metro North Project.”
John Curran said: “While everyone recognises that to commence construction of this project was unlikely in the short
term, to not advance the planning process of this project is the wrong decision and shows a worrying lack of vision for public transport in Dublin West. “Why have politicians on this side of the city failed to provide for the future transport needs
which now need to be planned for?”, asked Curran. “Funding is being made in the new Capital Plan Building for Recovery for Metro North but there are no plans and no funding to proceed with the Metro West proposal. This is short sighted and a failure on
behalf of Dublin West commuters by our elected representatives”, said Curran “Elected representatives for Dublin Mid-West and Dublin West have sat mutely on the Government benches and allowed this project to be shelved altogether. This decision to scrap Metro West needs to be reconsidered and allow
the planning process to proceed for this
project. The entire potential of this project has been lost and scrapped if planning permission if not sought on this project. €18.7m in costs have already been spent on Metro West, this investment will have no value if plans for this project are progressed”, never concluded John Curran.
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In Tua Nua, Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, Blink, The Pale, Picturehouse, Friends of Emmet, The Songs in the key of D Choir as well members of Cactus World News and The Fountainhead and other special guests are amongst the acts confirmed to appear at the annual Pieta house benefit show. Speaking about the show Brian McEvoy of Pieta house said "We are extremely grateful to all the acts for once again choosing to perform for Pieta house at this wonderful event. Events of this kind are essential not only to fundraise, but also to raise awareness of suicide and self-harm in our communities. Last year's event was a wonderful success and we have no doubt that it will be once again this year." kevin hines, author of the best seller "cracked, not broken" whose experience formed the basis of The Friends of Emmet single "Coming Apart" will also join Friends of Emmet on stage. Tickets priced just €20 are on sale now from ticketmaster agents throughout the country.
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The price of the average three-bed semi detached house in South Co Dublin has fallen by 4.17% to €345,000 in the last three months, a nationwide property survey has found. The Real Estate Alliance Average house Price Survey concentrates on the sale price of Ireland's typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date
picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide to the end of September. According to Anthony McGee from REA McGee in Tallaght, there is a shortage of properties coming to the market in the area, with little or no investors buying and rents continuing to rise. Meanwhile, Ed Dempsey from REA Ed Dempsey in
Clonskeagh and Dun Laoghaire, says the market is positive but price senstitive and implications on mortgage rule have had a profound effect on the upper end of the market, but the lower end of the market under €400,000 performing well. kevin Riney from REA orchard in Rathfarnham says the Central Bank rules
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county has fallen by over €5,000 in the past three months, South County Dublin has been the hardest hit in the country, with prices falling by -4.17% since the end of June. “our agents on the ground are reporting a growing withdrawal of couples aged between 25-40 from the market due to the new mortgage deposit regulations,” said REA Chief Executive Philip Farrell. “When the Central Bank introduced the new rules, they stated that they could revisit them, and we believe that they need to do so as a matter of urgency. “We believe that the new borrowing requirements are exceeding their desired affect and are now starting to prevent the market from functioning in a cohesive manner. “We propose that the price
ceiling for first time buyers should be extended to €330,000 – in line with the average values in Dublin and secondly, second-time buyers should be assisted by allowing them to borrow 90% up to €220,000 as the current requirements are too prohibitive.” The average three-bed semi price rose by 0.71% to €206,676 in Tier two – the commuter counties and the larger cities over the three month period. Prices in the rest of the country grew by 2.70% in Q3, to €120,786.
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Sinn Féin Clondalkin Cllr Eoin Ó Broin has called on South Dublin County Council to ‘do more to increase the number of electric car charging points across the county.’
Cllr Ó Broin said: carbon ‘Reducing emissions is central to tackling climate change. Local government has a key role to plan in this. South Dublin County Council has a demonstrated commitment to play its
part by including climate change as a key element of its Environment directorate. ‘An important part of reducing carbon emissions lies in promoting greater use of electric cars. Councils and other public bodies including ESB can assist in this by increasing the number of electric car charging points to make the choice of electric cars more viable for drivers. ‘The Council, the ESB and An Gardaí also need
to ensure that electric car charging points are properly marked and not used as car-parking spaced by petrol/diesel cars. ‘Last year I had a motion passed by Council urging the management to do more in conjunction with ESB to increase the number of charging points and to police them better. ‘Progress to date has been slow and in my view the Council need to do more to increase the number of electric
car charging points across the county. ‘In order to highlight the issue again I tabled a motion at this month’s council meeting which was
unanimously passed. I will also be tracking progress on work promised at the monthly council meetings. ‘Tackling climate
change should be one of the priorities of both local and central government. Making it easier for the public to choose carbon neutral forms of transport is
key to this. I hope in the coming year we will see a significant improvement in the number of electric car charging points in South Dublin.
naturaL PLaysPace For avonbeG
The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Sarah holland officially opened the new natural playspace at Avonbeg, Tallaght. The opening, a celebration of community was attended by children from Scoil Santain, South Dublin County Councillors, residents and local community groups. Important among the guests were the children from the Amplifying Voices group, who worked for several years on getting a playground for Avonbeg. Their contribution to the playspace was marked by the presentation of certificates by the Mayor and in a
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Coalition partners Fine Gael and Labour are fast becoming the Laurel and hardy of environmental regulation, with chaotic, contradictory and just plain statements wrong emanating from the government parties as they attempt to talk their way out of their shambolic nonposition on tackling climate change.
Earlier this week, Fine Gael MEP Brian hayes announced that ‘Ireland can meet 2020 emissions targets, according to the EU Commission’. hayes claimed to have been told by EU Climate Commissioner Arias Canete that, allowing for flexibility mechanisms under EU rules, “Ireland is on course to meet its (2020) obligations”.
This statement may have come as a surprise to Commissioner Canete, whose actual report stated that while the EU overall would beat its 2020 emissions targets, “the report warned that Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and Austria
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would miss the 2020 target”, according to Euractiv.
Within 48 hours of hayes’ announcement that Ireland was on target to meet its legally mandated EU emissions reductions targets, his government colleague and Environment Minister, Labour’s Alan kelly, admitted, in a newspaper interview ahead of the UN Global climate summit in Paris, that ‘it is no secret that Ireland is not going to meet the EU greenhouse emissions targets for 2020’. kelly went on to assert – incorrectly – that: “While we won’t meet the 2020 targets we are in a trajectory or a line that is going in the right direction”. Evidence from the EPA flatly contradicts kelly’s view that Ireland is “going in the right direction”. According to the EPA’s latest emissions projections report: “Ireland is not on track towards decarbonising the economy in the long term in line with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill
2015 and will face steep challenges post-2020 unless polices and further measures are put in place over and above those envisaged between now and 2020.”
The chaotic double-speak being engaged in by hayes and kelly may best be explained by Taoiseach Enda kenny’s own dazed and confused performance regarding climate, an issue he has chosen not to understand.
having last year told the UN in New York that we need to show “conviction, clarity, courage and consistency” in responding to climate change, in reality, An Taoiseach has applied his political efforts to get Ireland off the hook for proposed EU fines that he said could reach as much as €5 billion. his breathtaking answer to Ireland facing EU emissions fines is: we won’t clean up our act, so just change the rules and give us a free pass!
Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes announced that ‘Ireland can meet 2020 emissions targets, according to the EU Commission
Mr kenny’s ethics-free approach to key environmental issues was again highlighted in a New York Times investigation on cynical lobbying by carmakers, which stated: “In the summer and fall of 2013, Ms Merkel pressed Brussels and succeeded in overturning an already concluded agreement on Co₂ emissions, postponing some regulations until 2021….Ms Merkel was said at the time to have worked with Enda kenny, the Irish prime minister, on the lobbying effort”.
The crisis that engulfed the German car industry as a result of the VW emissions rigging scandal proves yet again the scope for corruption of politics and the huge damage to the public interest when our leaders cozy up to powerful special interest groups, be they car makers, the farm lobby or energy companies. Many thousands of Europeans will have died prematurely or suffered extreme ill health as a result of the cynical deception by the
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Sadly, this deeply cynical approach to public health and environmental issues in corporate sector the appears to be the norm, not the exception, as underlined by recent revelations on how oil giant Exxon was told in the late 1980s by its own scientists that global warming as a result of fossil fuel burning would lead to global climate destabilization by the early 21st century. Scandalously, Exxon not alone failed to act on this information; instead, it actively funded and promoted climate denial for the last two decades. how many millions more will suffer in the future as leaders like Mr kenny continue to cosy up to special interests and engage in a dangerous game of delay-and-deny, rather than following the best scientific advice and acting decisively on the public’s behalf to tackle the deadly byproducts of industrial society, be they Nox, Co₂ or diesel particulates?
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cLondaLkin eQuine cLub ProPosaLs Goes For PubLic consuLtation
Clondalkin Equine Club welcomes the decision of South Dublin County Council to publish proposals to develop an equine facility in Ballyowen Park, Lucan.
The proposal will now go for public consultation.
Clondalkin Equine Club has been working closely with Elected Members of South Dublin County Council and Council officials over a considerable period of time with a view to developing a project which will cater for young horse owners in the area. “We have worked hard since 2012 gaining allies and support from a wide array of other organisations and individuals nationwide,
including support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.”
“our vision for the club is that it will be ‘A place to belong’ for young horse owners and young people with an interest in horses. The project will promote responsible horse ownership through education and participation in the clubs activities.”
Following the public consultation process, the Elected Members of South Dublin County Council will formally decide whether to proceed with the proposed development, and it is expected that, if developed, the Equine Club will operate the facility under a Licence Agreement
with the Council.
Clondalkin Equine Club is anxious that this proposal for a horse project in Clondalkin goes ahead. They have enlisted the support of Crosscare Youth Services in Clondalkin/Ronanstown, My Lovely horse Rescue and the County Dublin Education and Training board to assist with the education and training aspect of the project.
Plans and particulars of the proposed schemes are available for inspection at County hall, Tallaght and Civic office, Clondalkin up to 26th November 2015 and submissions may be made in respect of the proposals to the Council up to 10th December 2015.
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Local Councillor Charlie o’Connor has called on the hSE to take whatever action is necessary, including the provision of additional funding, to ensure that the unopened section of the new Emergency Department at Tallaght hospital is available to patients with immediate effect. he was speaking at a meeting of the Regional health Forum Dublin Mid-Leinster in support of his motion in respect of the issue. he pointed out that because of the delay in opening the section 10 bays were not available for patient care. he added that the Initial Assessment and Treatment area was not operating and that no Doctor had yet been employed for the Initial
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Members of the community were joined by Minister of State at the Departments of Finance PER and Taoiseach, Simon harris TD, and Dublin SouthWest General Election Candidate, Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody, at Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody’s new Constituency office which was officially opened last Saturday. Minister Simon harris TD, was guest of honour. other Fine Gael officials were also present.
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Assessment Unit. The local Councillor, who is the former the of Chairman Regional health Forum, pointed out that while he was speaking at the meeting he knew that 13 patients were on trolleys in Tallaght hospital and 4 of these, including an 87 year old had been there for over 24 hours.
In its reply to the motion the hSE stated as follows: “A workforce planning been has review conducted to ascertain the increase in staffing the for required extended ED footprint and recruitment of is staff additional ongoing as part of a recruitment nursing drive (both nationally and internationally) by Tallaght hospital.”
According to Councillor Charlie o’Connor, more immediate action is now required and he called for an urgent and effective response in the matter.
issue another on relating to Tallaght Charlie hospital, sought o’Connor assurances from the regarding hSE being operations cancelled at Tallaght hospital and again that demanded everything would be done to deal with this problem which has been raised with him by many in the community In a response to Charlie o’Connor, Dr. Susan Chief o’Reilly, Executive officer of Midlands Dublin hospital Group stated as follows: “ I wish to advise you
that Tallaght hospital can confirm that it has not cancelled over 1000 operations in the past 6 months. The hospital has deferred 160 day 213 and cases scheduled admissions in the past 6 months for which there are varying reasons which include of prioritisation clinically more urgent admissions and on occasion due to bed Just to availability. surgical that note elective through put has also increased by 11% in 2015 v 2014.”
These issues continue to be of interest and concern to the wider community according to Charlie o’Connor and he has committed to continue to strongly represent the concern to hospital and hSE management.
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Well, after all the publicity regarding the misguided act to reduce the number of Garda stations the chickens have come home to roost. After all -- indeed as many felt -- and as recently reported in the national media, the number of break-ins has increased to record levels in the greater Dublin area.
While the government can do various things to improve the situation such as increased sentences, reopening the Garda stations and indeed increasing the number of these nationwide -- and placing more Garda on the streets etc, these things always take time to implement. however, the time has now come for
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Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has said that revenue from a sugar tax, if it is introduced, should be strictly ring-fenced to improve access to free dental care for children. "There is no question that consumption of sugar has gone into the stratosphere and that taxing sugar is now accepted as an inevitable reality that we have to face. I believe that a sugar tax would make a real difference in the battle against obesity and it is something that I am going to continue fighting for. Such a tax was introduced in Mexico in october 2013 to combat the country’s alarming obesity problem. It proved successful with a reported 10% decline in sugary beverage consumption in the first three months of its implementation alone. “however, I don't believe that any funds raised from such a tax should simply go into general taxation. I believe that, instead, any money raised from a sugar tax should be ring-fenced to undo some of the damage that sugar does to children's teeth, and a special fund for free children's dental treatments should be created. “Reports that every year thousands of children under the age of 15 are being admitted to hospital to have teeth removed under general anaesthetic, are very worrying. We need to work to reduce this and this should be a priority in healthcare for the next term of Government. "I believe this is a rare opportunity to ensure that taxation is used to directly undo the harm caused by the product that is being taxed, and I hope that we can ensure that this happens when a sugar tax is introduced. All children should have access to free dental care in the same way that Fine Gael has ensured that all children under 12 will now have access to free GP care. I hope this will be a priority for the next Government."
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Samantha Nicholl will represent Tallaght in the Ms Ireland Final on the 14th of November in Carlton hotel Dublin Airport. Newsgroup publishers of four free local newspapers including the Tallaght News is delighted to support Samantha on her journey to the final. A Tallaght native living in killinarden, 34 year old Samantha attended St. Josephs Special School in Balrothery and recently visited the teachers and students. Samantha commented ‘It has been a great opportunity to meet all the kids in St Joseph's Special School Balrothery I wanted tell the kids about me, my journey to the Ms Ireland Grand Final and it was great to tell the kids what I have achieved over the past few years. They were shocked to know that I use be in St Joseph's Special School.’ Ms Tallaght is very
passionate about raising awareness of the bullying of children and adults with disabilities. Samantha wants children with disabilities to see that they can achieve and follow their dreams just like those without disabilities. over the last number of months, Samantha has visited so many places in Tallaght and the surrounding areas.
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Local Councillor Charlie o’Connor has repeated his calls for action to be taken by the Council and the Gardai in respect of criminal activity at Bohernabreena Cemetery. he was responding to concerns expressed by many visitors to Bohernabreena Cemetery who admit to feeling vulnerable when visiting their deceased loved ones.
The matter was raised on behalf of Charlie o’Connor in the Dail recently by his Party colleague Niall Collins TD, the Fianna Fail
spokesperson on Justice and Equality, who asked France Fitzgerald TD, the Minister for Justice and Equality, if she will provide additional resources to An Garda Siochana in Tallaght to take effective action in respect of the issue.
The Minister stated “I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that there have been four crime incidents of thefts from unattended vehicles recorded as having occurred at Bohernabreena Cemetery since January of this year.” She did give assurances that the area will be regularly
policed by uniform and Neighbourhood Policing Units as well as the District Detective Unit and the District Drug Unit.
According to Charlie o’Connor, the Council has previously responded to his calls by agreeing to progress proposals for the installation of a CCTV system in Bohernabreena Cemetery and they have now confirmed that this will be included in the Capital Programme 2016/2018.Council management have also stated that “it is hoped to go to tender in early 2016 for implementation the same year”.
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he further welcomed confirmation from the Minister that the Community Garda at Tallaght station is currently liaising with South Dublin County Council to have the CCTV erected at the Cemetery to combat the issue of thefts in the area.
The matter will continue to receive the attention of Councillor Charlie o’Connor and his colleague Deputy Niall Collins and he urged all members of South Dublin County Council to support the CCTV proposal when the Capital Programme is presented for approval.
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Romaine Scally is the principal in the firm of ROMAINE SCALLY AND COMPANY SOLICITORS Main Street Tallaght, Dublin 24 TEL 4599506 FAX 4599510 email: legal@scally.ie q. i work in a storeroom and, although i have been with my Employer now for over 3 years, i have never received any training. i am always afraid of having an accident as there seem to be no safety procedures in place. Should i bring this up with my Employer?
In this edition of the paper, Romaine Scally Solicitor, of Romaine Scally & Company, Solicitors, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Telephone 014599506 email legal@scally.ie deals with Accidents in the Workplace. q. i work in a warehouse and was injured recently when lifting goods from a height down on to a pallet. i will be out of work for a few weeks and my Employer is not paying me. would i have any cause of action?
A. We are sorry to hear about your accident and hope that you will go on to make a full recovery speedily.
Your Employer has a responsibility to provide you with adequate training, making you aware of the best ways to stay safe in your working environment and avoid personal injury. If you have suffered a debilitating personal injury and feel that inadequate training was directly responsible for the accident which caused your injury then, you may have a cause of action against your Employer. A detailed consultation with a Solicitor would be required to determine what training (if any) you had previously been given by your Employer. Lifting heavy goods from above head height is an action which requires training and instruction and if you were not provided with either then, it seems as if you will have a cause of action against your Employer. We would suggest that you make an appointment with a Solicitor as soon as possible.
A. Whilst accidents arising from inadequate training typically affect those employed in more dangerous industries, nonetheless, there is a potential for anyone to have an accident at work resulting from inadequate training or supervision. Whether you work in a warehouse or an office, your Employer is required to: a) Provided regular training, refresh previously taught skills and teaching new ones; b) Ensure management reinforces the need to follow correct procedures as taught during training sessions; c) Make a full assessment of each Employee’s abilities; d) Ensure that vulnerable Employees, such as pregnant women or temporary workers, are properly catered for in the working environment.
If you believe that your Employer has neglected his duty to provide you with proper training in best practice for your workplace, then you should bring this up with your immediate supervisor and express your concerns. From what you have said, these appear to be perfectly legitimate concerns and indeed, you will be helping your Employer in bringing this to his attention and requesting training for all the staff. If you are met with resistance then you should take the matter further with a more Senior Member of Management although hopefully, there should be no need to take the matter up with the health & Safety Authority. hopefully, your employers will see reason and welcome your suggestions and put proper training in place. We wish you the best of luck in this regard.
q. i have worked with my present Employer for over 12 years. i work in a very noisy environment and now find
that my hearing has been affected. i think that this could be directly related to my working environment. is there anything i can do? A. The Noise at Work Regulations in Ireland state that Employers are obliged to provide Employees with the correct protective equipment to prevent injury or illness. Therefore, if you feel that you have been the victim of hearing problems due to Industrial Deafness, it is possible that your employer is at fault. There are a variety of working environments that can cause or contribute towards hearing loss with some of the most common including a) factories, b) building sites, c) nightclubs and bars, d) military service, e) transport workers i.e. planes and trains.
Employees who work in noisy working environments, such as the ones described above, will be at risk of suffering from Industrial Deafness. Because this is a known risk, their Employers should do everything in their power to reduce the possibility of hearing damage. This should include providing ear protectors and minimising the level of exposure as far as possible. This is all part and parcel of an Employer’s duty of care which means that he or she must look after the health & Safety of staff while they are at work. If your Employer does not meet this obligation, and you have been the victim of a hearing problem because of your workplace then, you will have been wrongfully injured. This means that you may be in a position to make a deafness claim against your Employer. You will however need to go to your doctor first and arrange for him or her to have you referred to a specialist in hearing problems. The Specialist should be briefed by you in relation to your working environment and should hopefully be able to make an assessment as to the cause of your deafness. With this information, you should be in a positon to properly brief a Solicitor in relation to a possible claim against your Employer. We wish you the best of luck in this regard. q. i fell off scaffolding at work recently and spent a week in hospital.
My Employer has been paying me while i am out of work and i hope to be able to go back to work within the next two months. i am wondering however whether i might have a claim.
A. This was a most unfortunate accident and in many cases, unnecessary. Certainly the Building Industry can be a dangerous environment for both workers and the public. Scaffolding accidents have an impact on a variety of trades such as bricklayers, electricians, painters and miners. The health & Safety Executive has found that 72% of employees who suffer from scaffolding accidents said that it was due to planking giving way, slipping or being struck by a falling objects. Members of the public can also be harmed by falling object. however, Employers must ensure that their staff and members of the public are protected against the threat of the scaffolding accident. There is a legal duty to provide Employees with hard hats and other personal protective equipment, keeping walkways free from obstacles and ensuring that everyone on site has the necessary training. Unfortunately however, some Employers do not comply with the necessary regulations, putting their Employees at risk. If an accident subsequently occurs, and a member of staff sustained an injury as a result of those breaches then, the Employer will be held responsible. In those circumstances, you will be able to claim compensation for the injuries you have wrongfully experienced. Scaffolding accidents can often lead to serious damage as it is often the case that Employees have fallen from a height. There can be long-term financial problems for Employees in these situations and it is very important to take legal advice early. Very often, these scaffolding compensation claims occur due to insecure bracing, poor construction materials and lack of attention to safety procedures. however, this list is not exhaustive and it is important to arrange a consultation with a Solicitor as soon as you are well enough to describe your working environment and prepare a case for compensation. We wish you the best of luck in this regard.
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A group of childcare and early childhood education experts gathered at a public meeting held at An Cosán on Wednesday, September 30th, chaired by Senator katherine Zappone to discuss the sector with a group of concerned citizens and childcare professionals. Speakers included Teresa heeney, CEo of Early Childhood Ireland, Dr Geraldine French, St. Patrick’s College, Maura McMahon, CEo of An Cosán, Aishling kelly, Manager of Fledglings Early Years and Marlene McCormack of St Patrick’s College.
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Issues raised at this meeting included the importance of sustainability and long term thinking in any new planning for ECE in Ireland,the lack of facilities and funding available for special needs children, the lack
of full time contracts and security for ECE workers, and the importance of making professional development and upskilling more feasible for childcare workers.
Independent Senator Zappone is calling for a larger and smarter investment in this sector, so that all children can receive an equal start in life, and are catered for regardless of their background or financial circumstances.
you can’t deliver services on a shoestring.” - Marlene McCormack
"There is a huge appetite for training, but there is a challenge to find funding for it" Marian, highscope trainer
"The funding for a second free preschool year should be used to fix the problems within the first year; the
outcome for the child would be better" Anne Genockey, Manager of Rainbow house at An Cosán
Senator Zappone added: “Early childhood is a crucial time for learning and development in life. everybody’s Creating a comprehensive Early Childhood Education Policy should be a national priority. We
need ongoing professional gatherings like tonight in order to build momentum.
There is great potential to make positive choices for the children of this country and the professionals who educate and care for them. I believe that a political understanding of the sector just doesn’t seem to be getting through, and this must change.”
“We spend too little, parents pay too much, and the staff aren’t paid enough.” -Teresa heaney
"Let's focus on what really drives the economy - educated young people growing into educated adults” Maura McMahon
“The government needs to look at sustainability,
Public Meeting speakers Aishling Kelly (An Cosán), Maura McMahon (An Cosán), Marlene McCormack (DCU), Independent Senator Katherine Zappone, Teresa Heeney (Early Childhood Ireland), Dr. Geraldine French (DCU) at Public meeting in An Cosán, Tallaght
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Science has discovered that a natural compound called coenzyme q10 can strengthen the heart and allow it to pump with greater force. A healthy cardiovascular system is associated with physical fitness, stamina and longevity.
Are you 25 or older? If so then you may have noticed a shift in your energy levels. Tiredness is rarely an issue during our youthful years but as we age we can succumb to daily fatigue, afternoon slumps and an unhealthy dependence on caffeine. Many will say that lethargy is just something that goes hand in hand with the ageing process but don't let that discourage you. It's not something that you have to put up with. In fact, studies shown that increasing Q10 stores in the body can boost energy levels while promoting longevity and strengthening the heart muscle. Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like nutrient which all body cells need to produce energy. Did you know? organ meats (particularly heart) are the only dense food sources of Coenzyme Q10 Making weak hearts strong again The effect of Q10 was recently
put to the test in a groundbreaking clinical trial known as the Q-Symbio study. Last year, 420 patients with chronic heart failure were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group 1 were given 3 x 100 mg of high-quality coenzyme Q10 daily while group 2 received identical dummy capsules (placebo) as add-on therapy to their conventional heart medication. The outcome made jaws drop! 43% fewer deaths In the Q10 group, there were 43% fewer heart-related deaths. In addition, the Q10 patients hearts showed improvement which was reflected in a stronger and more consistent heart rate. The improvements were attributable to the Q10 capsules alone, and has created a serious buzz with cardiologists across the world.
The heart loses q10 with age There is a strong link between Q10 deficiency and
cardiovascular disease, after all the heart is an extremely energy demanding organ. After the age of 25 our natural bodily production of Q10 begins to decline, this inevitably effects the function of the heart. You may be experiencing this as a reduction in your strength or stamina. With Q10 supplements, we have a natural way of dealing with the problem and, as the QSymbio study showed, we can even apply this strategy to people with pre-existing heart conditions. A natural shortcut to well-being Supplementing with coenzyme
Q10 is an effective and natural way of boosting cellular energy production. of course, someone with heart failure needs larger amounts of the energizing compound than someone who is otherwise healthy but who has insufficient Q10 levels as a result of the ageing process. Unlike stimulants such as caffeine and ginseng, Q10 increases energy levels gradually in a way that helps instead of hinders your health. There is a host of energy supplements on the market but have you actually considered what you are consuming? That effervescent tablet may perk you up initially but the effect is short lived. Your body wants more than just caffeine, sugar and some poor quality B vitamins. With Q10 you get sustained energy without any side effects.
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taLLaGht west chiLdhood deveLoPment initiative Launches ‘deFyinG Gravity’ FiLm
on Monday october 19th Independent Senator katherine Zappone spoke at the launch of ‘Defying Gravity’, an animated film about the story of the Childhood Development Initiative. The film was screened at the IMC Cinema in the Square Town Centre. Marian Quinn, CEo of the CDI was also in
attendance, as well as other CDI staff and a number of children and parents who have benefited from the services that they provide. The film is a story of the founding and development of the organisation, 'how one community used science and spirit to make their dream a reality.' Senator Zappone is
passionate about high standards of education and care for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. She led the establishment of CDI and served as it's first Chairperson. The CDI’s aim was to improve the prospects for children living in Tallaght West and later other disadvantaged areas through early intervention
seanad amendment Protects chiLdren
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin SouthWest, Cáit keane, welcomed the passage through the Seanad of a crucial amendment to the Children First Bill, 2014. "The amendment introduced to the Children First Bill today in the Seanad removes the defence of reasonable chastisement from the law. “This is a clear statement that using force to discipline your child is not necessary or acceptable in Irish society today. Unlike years past, we now recognise children as inquisitive, hopeful citizens who offer our nation a brighter future. We recognise that children should be supported to explore their world, to question, to dream, and to create that bright future.
“Forceful discipline has no place in that support of a brighter future. Encouragement and support are the key to educating our youngest citizens and to developing them to be the best they can be, rather than the crushed spirits created by what was defended as ‘reasonable chastisement’. “The Seanad amendment to remove reasonable chastisement was put forward by Senator Jillian Van Turnout, and I welcome her efforts and the efforts of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly on this matter. This is another proud day to be a part of a government working hard to end the injustices of our past, particularly in relation to safeguarding children.”
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society begins with giving children an equal chance. “I believe in giving all children an equal start in life regardless of the circumstances into which they are born. The Government must assist parents with the cost of raising children through improvement of childcare, early education and child health services.”
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All this training is supervised closely by a highly qualified team from the Tipton Training Academy, Manchester (http://tiptontraining.co.uk), which gives the patient all the benefit of the experience and the dentist the benefit of a safe and controlled environment. In order to be evaluated for dental implant treatment on the T-Dental Clinic hands on Implant Course it is necessary that patients book a consultation with the T-Dental Clinic. T-Dental Clinic provides affordable implants to patients who require implants and whose mouth is otherwise healthy. The fee of €495 per implant that are charged to patients who receive implant treatment at the highest standard as part of the implant training programme represent significant savings. During a consultation with highly experienced Dental Surgeon Dr David
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south dubLin’s best younG entrePreneurs win €30,000 investment
Two of the county’s best young entrepreneurs have won a total investment of €30,000 through the Local Enterprise office South Dublin, as part of the €2 million Ireland’s Young Best Entrepreneur competition (#IBYE). Aimed at young and aspiring entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 30, Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition is an integral part of the Action Plan for Jobs and is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through the network of 31 Local
Enterprise offices. At a ceremony in South Dublin Local Enterprise office on october 7th, awards were made for South Dublin’s best start-up and best new idea as well as an overall award for the best young entrepreneur in the county. The local winners and investments won were as follows: Best New Idea (winning a €10,000 investment): Christopher Conlan, Pewter Games Studios, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Best Start-Up (winning a €20,000 investment): Eugene Murphy, Muscrai Suction Excavation Irl
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Ltd, Perrystown , Dublin 12 Christopher Conlan from Pewter Games Studios in Clondalkin was also named as South Dublin’s “Best Young Entrepreneur”. All local winners will now represent South Dublin at the regional finals in The Conrad hotel on November 4th. A total of 24 finalists will then compete at the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur National Finals in December.
Marking the occasion, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD said: “Central to our plans for jobs and growth is supporting more businesses to start-up. Two thirds of all new jobs are created by start-ups, so if we are to create the jobs we need we must support more entrepreneurs to start new businesses. Part of this plan is also fostering a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and
promoting start-up business as a career option for young people. That is what is behind this new competition to find the best young entrepreneur also ultimately Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur. We have excellent start-ups and in entrepreneurs Ireland – we just don’t have enough of them. It is great to see so many excellent entrepreneurs and business-people getting involved in this competition, and I am delighted to congratulate the local winners. I wish all three winners every success in the later stages of the competition – and wish all participants every success as they grow their businesses and contribute to the job-creation we need”. Mayor Sarah holland congratulated all the finalists on reaching the final, and complemented them on their very strong business ideas and
significant entrepreneurial ability. She said that “in the Local Enterprise office, South Dublin, we aim to develop and foster a culture of entrepreneurship within our county.” The Mayor also wished our winners well in the Dublin Regional Final on 4th November. Speaking at the ceremony, Colm Ward, head of Enterprise from the Local Enterprise office South Dublin paid tribute to all the
young entrepreneurs in the region, saying: “As the first stop shop for entrepreneurs and small businesses, it is heartening to see a growing and vibrant community of young entrepreneurs locally. Through Business Bootcamps, mentoring and general business advice, the Local Enterprise office plays a vital role in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs, on a year-round basis. We
will also be working closely with this year’s IBYE winners, to help maximise the return on the €30,000 investment that they have been awarded.” Details around Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition are available through www.ibye.ie and information on supports for all small businesses can be accessed through www.localenterprise.ie
Pictured from left to right are Colm Ward, Elaine Ralph (Judge), Christopher Conlon, Mayor Sarah Holland, Eugene Murphy, Lorraine Bowen, (Judge) and Will Townsend (Judge)
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MiRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. B.L.
MiRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. o.w.
MiRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and
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MiRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. R.C.
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MiRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful
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As our regular readers will know we have asked for your generosity in supporting very worthy charities over the last few years including nCBi Solas Centre in Clondalkin, Tir na nog (Cheeverstown House) and Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice . These charities have all been involved in providing vital services to children with special needs and their families. we would like to thank all readers who have supported our chosen charities to date and while we will still be supporting Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice going forward, we are delighted to support THE iRiSH PiLGRiMAGE TRuST. We are appealing to you our loyal newspaper readers to show your generosity in helping us to support an equally worthy charity, THE iRiSH PiLGRiMAGE TRuST. THE iRiSH PiLGRiMAGE TRuST is a registered charity in Ireland (Charity Number: 5992), and for over 40 years the Trust has been travelling on pilgrimage/holiday to Lourdes with young people with special needs, from all over
Ireland. The Trust has over 1100 people travelling at Easter time and it is divided into small groups of approx 10 young people and 12 volunteer carers who stay in one of the many hotels in Lourdes. In June we bring a group of 110 people to hosanna house in Lourdes for what is a unique experience both Carer and Guest. We have two facilities in kilcuan, Co. Galway and Cois Cuain, Co. Wexford each offering different opportunities. Both facilities provide Friendship weeks during the Summer. Application forms are available from our office at 091 796622. For more information on the Irish Pilgrimage Trust please contact us at 091 796622 or Email info@irishpilgrimagetrust.com or visit our web page on http://www.irishpilgrimagetrust.c om for more information.. if you would like a novena published please send a postal order or cheque made payable to THE iRiSH PiLGRiMAGE TRuST and send it, along with your novena to: nEwSGRouP, uniT 3, FLooR 2, ST. DoMiniC'S SHoPPinG CEnTRE, ST DoMiniC'S RoAD, TALLAGHT, DuBLin 24 if you require any further information call us on 087 6535443.
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sociaL incLusion week monday 16 november to sunday 22 november
Mayor Sarah holland will officially launch South Dublin County Council Social Inclusion Week on Monday 16 November 2015 at 12.00 noon in County hall, Tallaght, with special guest Ruth Scott, RTÉ 2 FM Radio Presenter. The launch of Social Inclusion Week will be followed by the launch of the 55 plus Active County Wide Booklet.
The aim of the week is to highlight the positive work carried out by South Dublin County Council and other
agencies to reduce social exclusion and poverty, and to an promote understanding of social inclusion and diversity in the county. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of South Dublin’s annual Social Inclusion Week, which has been running each November since 2006. Each year there has been a steady growth of strategic partners in the community and other agencies, increasing the level of participation and the quality of events. The number of
groups and communities engaging with the event has increased dramatically. “Social Inclusion is the process which ensures that those at risk of poverty and social exclusion gain the opportunities and resources necessary to participate fully in economic, social and cultural life and to enjoy a standard of living and well-being that is considered normal in the society in which they live” (Joint Report by the Commission and the Council on Social
Inclusion, office for official Publications of the European Union).
South Dublin County Council plays a key role in the direct delivery of social inclusion actions, programmes and supports to the communities. Social Inclusion Week provides us with the platform to highlight social inclusion initiatives and promote active citizenship. Social Inclusion is about creating a society where everyone experiences full and equal participation in
all aspects of life. Social Inclusion is “Everyone’s Business”. During the week there will be a varied programme of events, including, Art Workshops in County Library, Mental health Workshop for young people, Intercultural Day celebrating diversity, Craft workshops, Celebration of Social Inclusion through the Performing Arts in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dance Workshops, Computer Classes, Traditional Irish Dancing, a Tea Dance
for older people in the Red Cow Inn Clondalkin and much more. A detailed schedule for
Social Inclusion Week has been developed and is available on our website: www.sdcc.ie
Pictured (Left to Right) Mr. Roland Bradley Leinster Cricket Federation, Cllr. Sarah Holland Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Mr. Michael Dawson Leinster RFU and Mr. John Costello CEO GAA County Board
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7 STRATEGiES To SATiSFY HunGER AnD LoSE wEiGHT
overview: how do you now when you’re through eating dinner? The answer might seem obvious. After all, doesn’t everyone put the plate away when they are full? Well no, the leanest people do, according to scientists, but people who are over weight rely more on what are known as cues” for “external example, guys packing a few extra pounds tend to stop eating when: 1. Their plates are clean. 2. Everyone else in their group is finished. 3. The TV show they’re watching is over.
Unfortunately, these cues have nothing to do with how they feel physically. People’s brains are often out of touch with their bodies. And when eating becomes mindless, over eating becomes routine.
The key player in all of this appears to be a region of the brain called the left posterior amygdale, or LPA. This area monitors the volume of food in your stomach during a meal. Fill your gut to a comfortable
level, and the LPA in your brain tells your body to stop the trouble is it delivers that information at a slower speed than we need it. Many people consume calories faster than their bodies can say “stop!” so they look to external cues to guide there consumption. The bottom line in all this is: to shrink your gut, you need to start listening to it. Simple strategies and you’ll fill up without filling out.
1. Sit down to snack: turns out, the trappings of a formal meal make you think your eating more than you actually are and that may boost satiety levels. A 2006 Canadian study found that when people ate lunch while sitting at set table, they consumed a third less at a later snack than those who ate their midday meals while standing at the counter.
Think of it as the Zen of eating, “if you treat every dining experience with greater respect, you’ll be less likely to use your fork as a shovel,” says sports nutritionist and behavioural psychotherapist Lisa Dorfman, M.S, R.D. “And
that includes snacks as well as your three square meals.”
2. Turn off the telly: university of Massachusetts researchers found that people who watched TV during a meal consumed 288 more calories on average than those who didn’t. The reason: what you’re seeing on television distracts you, which keeps your brain from recognizing that you’re full.
3. Slow down and savour: “pay close attention to those first 3 bites, which people usually wolf down with excitement,” says Jeffrey Greeson, PhD, a health psychologist. In act mimic a food critic: “examine the foods texture, savour the flavours in your mouth, and pay attention to the swallow,” he says. “Psychologically, this form of meditative eating boosts satiety and promotes a sense of satisfaction for the meal,”
While you’re at it, try spicing up relatively blend fare, such as scrambled eggs, with hot sauce or smoked paprika, hot, flavourful foods help trigger your brain to realize your
eating.
4. Take a bite, take a breath: researchers discovered that consciously slowing down between bites decreases a person’s calorie intake by 10 percent. Concentrating on breathing helps you, gauge how hungry you are, since it directs your mind toward your body. It’s also quite practical, since you can do it throughout a meal and not draw attention to yourself in a social situation. 5. Don’t share your food: researchers at the state university of New York observed that men who ate with a group of buddies downed 60 percent more calories than when they ate with a spouse or girlfriend. That’s because people often match their intake of food to that their dinning partners.
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of course, you shouldn’t have to sit home on a guy’s or girls night out. Choose one reasonable entrée or yourself, and skip the commercial foods-bread, crisps, chicken wings and pizza, for example which encourages you to take your eating cues from pals. 6. keep a food journal: it’s an effective way to remind yourself how much you’re eating over the course of the day. But its doesn’t need to be complicated: university of Pittsburgh scientists found that dieters who simply wrote down the size of each meal (s, m, l, xl) were just as successful at losing weight as those who traced specific foods and calorie counts. one useful addition: detail
the motivation behind your eating habits. Were you really hungry or just blowing off steam before bedtime? Recognizing that you weren’t feeling true hunger reinforces the idea of listening to your body.
7. Don’t trust the “healthy” menu: you’re likely to underestimate your meals calorie count by about 35 percent, according to a new study published in America in the journal of consumer research. The best approach is to check the restaurants nutrition guide before you order. A university of Mississippi study found that people consumed 54 percent fewer calories when they used this simple strategy.
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Leaked uk rePort contains heaLth PoLicy Lessons For ireLand
Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has said that a recently leaked Uk health committee study, which highlighted the need to introduce a sugar tax, also contains other health policy lessons for Ireland which should be heeded. “The report makes eight recommendations, all of which are very specific and prescriptive by their nature. These measures include forcing food manufacturers to reduce portion sizes, as well as the introduction of a sugar tax and some specific restrictions on advertising. “The obesity epidemic has yet to be truly tackled through any specific budgetary measure, and I believe this is a shame. I believe it’s time we had a cohesive, holistic focus on this matter, perhaps going as far as having a Junior Minister devoted to the matter in the next term. This is going to be the healthcare battle of the next decade, and I believe that we need somebody whose sole focus is on working to prevent it.
"There is no question that consumption of sugar has gone into the stratosphere and that taxing sugar is now accepted as an inevitable reality that we have to face. I believe that a sugar tax would make a real difference in the battle against obesity and it is something that I am going to continue fighting for. Such a tax was introduced in Mexico in october 2013 to combat the country’s alarming obesity problem. It proved successful with a reported 10% decline in sugary beverage consumption in the first three months of its implementation alone.
A 2006 Canadian study found that when people ate lunch while sitting at set table, they consumed a third less
“The implementation of a sugar tax is the most headline grabbing measure suggested across the eight in this report, but one which is also worth looking at is the idea of setting a clear definition for high-sugar foods, which would then be subjected to serious restrictions when it comes to advertising. I believe that this would be hugely effective”.
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by Lynda O'Donoghue Donnelly ToP FIVE FILMS – Halloween
ToP FIVE FILMS – halloween In recent years Irish families have started to take halloween much more seriously – with houses and gardens decorated with spooky apparitions, cobwebs and skeletons. Although not traditionally recognised as a family holiday halloween is one of best times to get everyone together and celebrate all things scary. It is an ideal opportunity to stay in, curl up and hide behind the sofa while watching classic horror flicks or entertaining family movies. In this edition we take a look at the Top Five Films to watch this halloween – but be warned, we don’t recommend watching them alone… 1. hocus Pocus – Probably the most well-known (and best) halloween family movie there is. If you have plans to stay home with the kids then be sure to get your hands on a copy of this film. The story of three Salem witches resurrected on halloween night is both hilarious and creepy. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah
A NEW show starring the hilarious Eilish o’Carroll comes to the Civic Theatre in Tallaght next month. Elvis Is My Daddy tells the musical tale of washed-up
Jessica Parker and kathy Najimy this movie is an out and out winner. 2. Scream – have a date on halloween night? Curl up and put on any of the Scream movies for a fantastic dose of teenage horror at its very best. This slasher flick, as well as the sequels, have great scripts, interesting plots and talented actors who don’t take themselves too seriously. The subject of so many parodies and imitations the original Scream movie is scarily good. 3. Beetlejuice – Some of your favourite hollywood actors as you have never seen them before. Winona Ryder, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin are the epitome of darkly funny in the innovative and way ahead of its time comedy horror. Michael keaton gives what is arguably his greatest ever performance as Beetlejuice who takes advantage of the undead and the unsuspecting living! 4. World War Z – one of the greatest horror movies in recent years the box office smash hit will have you
CIVIC ThEATRE Las Vegas legend Lana Lavelle who played alongside heavy hitters Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and the king himself. however, the years have not
hiding behind the couch and checking that all the doors and windows are securely locked. It is the age old story; zombies are threatening the whole human race and someone must stop them. The responsibility falls to Brad Pitt in this surprisingly scary and clever film. It’s fast paced, has great special effects and a really good story. Worth a watch. 5. A Nightmare on Elm Street – Definitely not for the faint-hearted this is the original 80s horror movie and one of slasher king Wes Craven’s greatest triumphs. More than 30 years after his introduction to the world Freddy krueger still haunts both young and old as the serial killer who strikes in people’s dreams. Although the special effects are somewhat questionable this movie is a timeless horror classic. Don’t watch it before you head to bed! So if you find yourself planning the perfect night in this october 31st – or during the halloween break be sure to check out some of our Top Five Films for fright-filled entertainment.
been too kind and after returning to Ireland pregnant and alone in the 70s Lana became somewhat of a recluse. Now, 40 years later and
craving the fame that has slipped away the songstress is taking to the stage with two daughters, her LulaBelle LaVelle, a feisty and rather outgoing girl and Bette-Davis Lavelle, a shy, retiring but musically gifted girl. Rumour has it that Lana enjoyed a tryst with Elvis back in the day – could one of her two very different daughters be the king’s child? o’Carroll stars as Lana and the Mrs Brown’s Boys actress belts out the tunes with aplomb, unrecognisable from her role as Winnie in the franchise. The impressive cast also includes Fair City’s Clelia Murphy and Moone Boy’s Enda oates as well as the very talented Elaine hearty.
Each of the stars showcase their talent for humour but there is also some serious musical prowess on show in Elvis Is My Daddy. The show, written by John Murphy and directed by Mark Lambert, will play at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday November 5th. Tickets are priced from €16
often underrated, occasionally underestimated and always outstanding Scouting For Girls are the epitome of what a great pop band should be. Catchy tunes, fantastic vocals and thoughtful lyrics make the three piece band a shining example to those wishing to up and coming singers. The London friends have been making music together for 10 years and have just released Still Thinking About You, their fourth studio album, and possibly their very best yet. Another album about falling in love, working out relationships and taking and chance on love – but despite the serious subject matter Still Thinking About You will have fans clicking their fingers and tapping their toes. We listened to the new album this week to give you the lowdown on the best tracks…
guitar and drums. A slightly different sound that we are used to but the same radiofriendly pop vibe 3/5
to €18 for an evening of song and dance, with a few laughs thrown in. Prepare for toe-tapping, dancing in the aisles and a healthy dose of retro rock and roll with Elvis Is My Daddy. For more information, or to book tickets, visit www.civictheatre.ie or contact the Box office on 01 4627477.
SCoUTING FoR GIRLS - STILL ThINkING ABoUT YoU REVIEW
1. Life’s Too Short – A catchy, upbeat start to the album. This is what Scouting For Girls does best; a song about getting the girl 4/5 2. Still Thinking About You – The title track from the album is another upbeat song which is driven by
3. Castles – Slowing things down this track is one of the best songs on the album. Considered lyrics and a brilliant showcase for lead singer Roy Stride’s voice. It is another melodic and catchy song 5/5
4. Home – Prepare to tap your toe from the very beginning of this upbeat song about life, love and being happy where you are. A sound reminiscent of Summer hits 4/5
5. My Vow – Another love song done the way Scouting For Girls know best; heart on sleeve style. An ode to being completely and utterly in love 4/5 6. Black and Blue – Stride’s voice is at its brilliant best on this track, unique and distinctive, this track is full of emotion and it comes across in the lyrics 4/5
7. Three words Eight Letters – harking back to older Scouting For Girls tracks this song barrels along and will have you whistling to the tune before the start of the second verse 3/5
8. Bad Superman – A twist on the love theme this song is a real throwback to 90s pop. Will likely draw favourable comparisons with Barenaked Ladies and Blink 182. This track is a grower 4/5
9. Best Laid Plans – Super short and super sweet, this track is stripped back and laid bare. heartfelt vocals and simple piano make for a beautiful piece 5/5
10. Thank You and Goodnight – This song feels like anthem of sorts. It has big sounds, a strong chorus and an excellent melody. Another contender for the best song on an album full of gems 5/5 11. Christmas in the Air (Tonight) – A conversational track about how love makes all the difference. This could be our Christmas song of choice for 2015. Sweet and exciting 5/5
Still Thinking About You is, without a doubt, one of the best new music releases of the year. Scouting For Girls waited for three years to release new material and this album is certainly worth waiting for. Still Thinking About You is out this week and is available from music stores and online.
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