Cllr. NEALE RICHMOND
Cllr. NEALE
Fine Gael Candidate Local Elections 2014
RICHMOND Newsletter
Councillor Payments In the interests of transparency, I have decided to publish all my earnings as a Councillor for the year 2013, much as I did in 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012. The details of which were laid out to me by the Council’s financial department.
Spring 2014
Travel & Subsistence for attendance at meetings makes up a large amount of the total figure, I will clarify though that these amounts are not claimed, there are no expense forms, rather we are given a payment automatically each month based on the amount of official Council meetings we attended as well as the location of these meetings which is used to calculate mileage.
About Neale Cllr Neale Richmond was first elected to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in 2009 to represent the Glencullen – Sandyford Ward. The Glencullen – Sandyford Ward stretches from Ballinteer into the Dublin Mountains covering areas such as: Ballinteer, Carrickmines, Glencullen, Kilternan, Leopardstown, Sandyford, Stepaside and Ticknock.
Not accounted for here is an annual payment of €709.33 for attendance at meetings of the Dublin Regional Authority of which I am also a member. The salary of a Councillor is liable for tax, PRSI, Universal Social Charge and the pension levy although we do not receive pension entitlements. We are paid by the public to fill this part time role and I believe it is incumbent for all Councillors to be open about all their public earnings. Mobile Phone Bill paid for by the Council for 2013: €270.58 Travel & Subsistence for attendance at Meetings for 2013 (includes deductions such as LAMA annual membership fee & Mobile Phone Bills): €6,161.15
A native of Ballinteer, Neale was educated at Wesley College before graduating from UCD with a BA in History and an MA in Political Science. Currently employed as a Projects Manager in the not for profit sector; Neale has previously worked as an advisor in the European Parliament and Dail Eireann as well as spending time working in Africa.
Neale pictured in front of Marlay House; Marlay Park will again host a number of concerts this summer in June & July. Full details of the concerts announced can be found on www.nealerichmond.ie
Salary 2013 (Gross Amount): €16,724.04 Travel & Subsistence for attendance at Conferences for 2013: €301.07 Conference Fees for 2013: €150.00 Broadband Expenses for 2013: €0.00 Total: €23,606.84
Neale with Local TD Olivia Mitchell discussing the new roads funding allocation for the county.
€5 million fund for local roads Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced that €5,019,600 has been allocated to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for regional and local roads. This money can be put towards road maintenance and improvement works, as part of the funding €50,000 has been allocated to the junction improvement scheme between College Road and Grange Road in Ballinteer while €35,000 has been allocated to improving Lamb’s Cross.
Neale with Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar TD and fellow local election candidates Cllr Kieran Binchy & Samantha Long.
Cllr. Neale Rihmond is working with Minister Alan Shatter TD, Olivia Mitchell TD, Cllr Tom Joyce, Aileen Eglington, Stewart Stephens, and Gay Mitchell MEP
Neale is seeking re-election to the County Council this coming May as part of a strong Fine Gael team.
Contact Neale: 23 Kingston Heights, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 Web: www.nealerichmond.ie Email: neale.richmond@gmail.com Facebook: Cllr. Neale Richmond - Glencullen/Sandyford Twitter: @nealerichmond Mobile: 086 781 4514
Cllr. NEALE
RICHMOND
Fine Gael Candidate Local Elections 2014
Newsletter Spring 2014
Change to law on rates will support local businesses
Mobile Phone Safety Information
Under legislation put forward by Fine Gael TD for Waterford, Paudie Coffey, businesses will no longer be forced to pay rates arrears from the previous tenant when they take on new premises.
The following practical measures can help in preventing and reducing mobile phone theft:
The legislation has been accepted by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, and is being included in the Local Government Reform Bill 2013.
Neale pictured with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD
Register your mobile phone with your service provider.
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Take careful note of your unique 15 digit mobile phone International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
Under the old legislation, which dates back to 1838, tenants who vacated a property with rates due were not liable and instead the new tenant would be forced to pay the rates arrears. It was ludicrous that a law dating from the 19th century was still affecting Irish businesses today.
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Now, thanks to this change in the law, new tenants will no longer be liable for the rates arrears of previous tenants. This will allow new businesses to take up new premises and existing businesses to change premises without the fear of having a massive rates bill hanging over them after they move in. Taken with the policy of this Fine Gael/Labour lead Council to freeze and where possible reduce rates, this law change will go some way to make the rates system fairer and hopefully encourage and support entrepreneurship in our area.
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By pressing *#06# on your phone keypad the IMEI will appear on the screen.
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Enable the PIN Security feature and keep your phone locked at all times. When out and about, keep your mobile phone out of public view, be streetwise and always be aware of your surroundings.
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Neale with Gay Mitchell MEP and Transition year European Studies students from Wesley College, Ballinteer.
Never leave your mobile phone behind in an unattended vehicle.
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If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, contact your mobile phone service provider immediately to suspend your service and prevent unauthorised calls being made and billed to you. Your provider will block your SIM card and IMEI number to prevent your phone from being used on the mobile network.
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Ballinteer Avenue pedestrian crossing Home Improvement Scheme
Neale has made a number of representations to the County Council asking in relation to pedestrian crossing on Ballinteer Avenue. In December, the Council installed an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at the entrance to Ballintyre, this is manned by a traffic warden and primarily serves
Budget 2014 announced a €500 million tax package, to support entrepreneurs, SMEs & create jobs. Included in this was the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) which provides for a tax credit for Homeowners on repair,renovation or improvement work carried out on the Homeowner’s principal private residence. The type of work covered includes extensions, garages, attic conversions, supply and fitting of kitchens, bathrooms and built in wardrobes, window fitting, plumbing, tiling, rewiring and plastering. Those hoping to undertake renovations, repairs or maintenance work need to ensure that the service providers they employ qualify for the scheme; that is that they are VAT registered and have a tax clearance cert, and have been pre-approved by the Department of Finance before any work commences. Qualifying work must cost a minimum of €5,000 (excluding VAT at 13.5%). While there is no upper limit on the cost of work, the tax credit will only be given in relation to a maximum of €30,000 (excluding VAT at 13.5%).
the needs of children and parents accessing the local national school and church. For now, the Council does not have plans to install a fourth pedestrian crossing on Ballinteer Avenue but they have agreed to review this with particular focus on the Wesley College end of the Avenue.
Report the loss or theft to An Garda Síochána, providing identification numbers for your SIM card and IMEI number. This information may assist in the recovery of your mobile phone.
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GaelcholÁiste Neale pictured at Laurelmere in Marlay Park. Sometimes referred to as Tamplin’s, the house is currently undergoing weather proofing and remedial works after falling into disrepair. The Council intend to further renovate and open up the house in coming years but understandably this is a delicate and time consuming process.
For further information check out the Revenue Commissioners website or contact me directly.
23 Kingston Heights, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 Mobile: 086 781 4514 Email: neale.richmond@gmail.com Web: www.nealerichmond.ie Facebook: Cllr. Neale Richmond - Glencullen/Sandyford Twitter: @nealerichmond
Tá sé ar intinn ag an Roinn Oideachais & Scileanna meanscoil lánGhaelach a oscailt I gceantar Dhún Droma I Meán Fómhair 2014. Tá coiste sealadach bainistíochta ann cheana féin agus fógraíodh post an phríomhoide tamall ó shin. Níl aon dabht ann ach go mbeidh Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh ar oscailt don chéad scoilbhliain eile. Is é an t-aon rud nach bhfuil cinnte faoi láthair ná suíomh na scoile seo. Tá Cuma ara an scéal anois go Ionnófar an Gaelcholáiste I mBaile an tSaoir I dtosach báire. Beidh suaimhneas aigne ag na tuismitheoirí sa cheantar as seo amach go mbeidh deis ag a bpáisti oideachas a fháil trí mheán na Gaeilge in ionad dul sa tseans ke scoileanna eile. Cuirfear céad mile fáilte roimh an scoil nua seo.