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John Lyons TD
FINGLAS NEWS Dáil Éireann, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 618 3280 Email: john.lyons@oireachtas.ie Blog: johnlyonstd.blogspot.com Web: labour.ie/johnlyons facebook.com/JohnLyonsDublinNorthWest
@JohnLyonsTD
MORE ACTION NEEDED ON JOBS I know how important every job in the area is and how we need to create more jobs and opportunities for the people of Finglas. I believe that the best thing you can do to help someone in life is to give them a job. This is why since being elected, I have been putting forward ideas to the Government on how to create more jobs and how to prepare people for work. So far I have called for: l Investment in jobs from building new schools and other infrastructure l Better education and job training for the unemployed l A ‘Youth Guarantee’ to give every unemployed person under 25 a training or education place l Better supports for small business – every job created counts Progress is being made on these ideas but more can be done. This is why I organised for the Dáil Committee on Jobs to hold meetings with unions, community groups and some of the country’s largest employers to get ideas on what should be done to create more jobs.
John speaking in a Dail com mit
tee meeting on unemploym ent and youth unemployment
These meetings are about finding solutions and acting on them - not another report gathering dust. These meetings will lead to a report with solutions. This will then be presented to the Government and I want to see action on foot of the report. For my work so far, I was recently elected as the vice chair of the Job, Enterprise and Innovation Committee. I want to use this opportunity to lead the Committee’s work in responding to the jobs crisis. I would also welcome any ideas you have on how to get people back into jobs. If you would like to speak with me about this work or any other issue, please feel free to get in touch on 618 3280 or john.lyons@oir.ie
OPENING OF NEW FINGLAS ADDICTION SUPPORT TEAM (FAST) BUILDING
FINGLAS GIRLS HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF
Two local schoolgirls Kellie Fitzgearld and Aoife Maguire who set up a fingernail treatment business called FingerTips a year ago are already making waves. Their business skills were recognised by the Foroige Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and they won a trip to New York for their success. Aoife and Kellie are only 16 but they had an idea and they have put it into practice. They are an inspiration and I wish them every success in future in school and in business.
Minister of State Roisin Shortall, President Higgins, John and DCU President Brian MacCraith at the opening of the FAST building
On May 14th I joined the President Michael D. Higgins when he officially opened the new FAST building on Wellmount Road. FAST was established in 2004 with funding from the Department of Health to offer a range of services to drug users and their families. Last year FAST worked with 368 individuals including substance users, family members and the community. This new building will help FAST carry out their work in the community and I was very pleased to attend the opening with the President.
DEAL ON TOXIC BANK DEBT CLOSE The Government has secured a breakthrough in getting a European agreement, in principle, to break the link between bank debt and national debt. This is a big shift in our favour. Discussions are now underway to work out our banking problems which are holding us back. Remember, it was Labour, alone, which stood against placing the private debt of the banks onto the country in the first place. And it was Labour which first committed itself to renegotiating that debt burden. When others said it couldn't be done, Labour disagreed. And, in Government, through sheer grit, and a determination to put - and keep - Ireland's interests on the table, we have been proven right. We have some road left to travel on that deal, and to close the hole in our public finances, but there is no doubt that, this deal is a breakthrough. This will help Ireland regain full control of our finances and to say goodbye to the troika for good.
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TACKLING ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
JOBS AND TRAINING INFORMATION FREE TRAINING & EDUCATION PLACES WITH SPRINGBOARD
FINGLAS SAFETY FORUM INFORMATION I have said before that to tackle anti-social behaviour we need residents to get involved and have their say. The Finglas Safety Forum meetings are an opportunity for you to discuss safety issues in your community with the Gardaí and the City Council. I attend these meetings and I want to work with you, the Gardaí and the City Council to stop crime and anti-social behaviour in Finglas. If you would like more information on these meetings you can contact the independent Co-ordinator Ciara Gibbons on 086 4115783. You can also get in touch with me on 618 3280 or john.lyons@oir.ie and I will speak to you about any concerns you have about your area. The next rounds of Finglas Safety Forum Meetings will be on as follows: Finglas West
Springboard 2012 was recently launched with 220 higher education courses available from September. Springboard supports those who are unemployed to gain additional skills and qualifications in areas where there are job vacancies. For further guidance and support please see www.springboardcourses.ie or call 1800 303523
TOLKA AREA PARTNERSHIP INTERNSHIP WORKSHOPS The Tolka Area Partnership are running workshops to help jobseekers get internships. Internships are a good way of getting experience and skills for jobs. The Partnership guidance workers will provide an initial one to one meeting with you if you are interested in an internship. After the initial meeting, you will be invited to a weekly session where you will be helped in researching available internships, preparing applications and approaching available positions. The Partnership will also act as a link between you and the employer if you are taken on through JobBridge.
DiD you know? A new website has been launched with all the information you need on grants available for third level courses. For more information you can visit www.studentfinance.ie
If you would like more information on this, please contact Fergus Craddock, Guidance Worker - Special Programmes, at 868 3806 or by email at Fergus.Craddock@tap.ie to make an appointment.
Monday 10th September at 7.30pm in Finglas Celtic Football Club Hall
FOCUS ON THE FINGAL CENTRE
Monday 12th November at 8pm – venue to be confirmed
The Fingal Centre on Cardiffsbridge Road is a great local resource which provides a range of community supports as well as training and education courses.
Finglas South Monday 8th October at 7.15pm in St Helena’s House Monday 3rd December at 7.15pm in St Helena’s House
Some of the Community Support Services the Centre provides include, amongst others: ■ Community Employment Programmes
Finglas East
■ Help with CVs & Cover letters
Monday 15th October
■ Administration supports for community groups
at 7.30pm in St Canice’s Boys School, Finglas
■ One to One support
Monday 10th December
■ Parenting courses
at 7.30pm in St Canice’s Boys School, Finglas
■ Young mothers support groups ■ Family Support courses for those at risk of leaving school early
John at the Fingal Centre
The Fingal centre is at the heart of the community with their services and supports. If you would like any more information on what they do, you can contact the Centre by phone at 01 884 5228, by e-mail at info@thefingalcentre.ie or by checking out their website www.thefingalcentre.ie
€74,000 FOR CHILDCARE IN FINGLAS New childcare grants of €74,000 have been given to three Creches in Finglas. €24,837 was awarded to the Walnut Creche on Mellows Road, €24,784 was given to the Willow Tree Crèche in St Kevins College and €24,351 was given to the Oak Tree Crèche to the rear of 5 Cardiffsbridge Road. This funding is part of €6 million in capital grant funding for early education and childcare services. The money will be spent on maintaining or refurbishing buildings or equipment. I was very pleased to hear this news and it is a big boost to childcare services in Finglas. Cllr. John Redmond and John Lyons TD with Finglas Gardaí
LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS IN FINGLAS
NEW GARDA ROSTER A new Garda roster has been brought in to increase the number of Gardaí on the streets. The new roster is about reforming how the Gardaí operate and will mean more Gardaí on the streets more often. This is good news for Finglas.
I regularly bring in school and community groups from Finglas to the Dáil. It is important to recognise the great work done by in Finglas by the many community and voluntary groups. A Dáil tour is one small way of saying thanks for this work. If you are involved in a community group and would like a tour of Leinster House, please get in touch on 618 3280 or john.lyons@oir.ie and I will arrange it for you.
DIAL TO STOP DRUG DEALING Dial to Stop Drug Dealing provides people with a safe and confidential means to pass on information on drug dealing. Using the FREE PHONE 1800 25 00 25 number, members of the public can anonymously report drug dealing activity. The line is open from 9am to 9pm daily. Messages may be left outside those times. Callers do not need to give their name or address. Calls are answered by Gardaí who are trained to take information from anonymous callers in such a way as it can be useful in an investigation.
John with the St. Helena's Ladies Club and Cllr. John Redmond at the Dáil
HOUSING TRANSFER LIST CHANGES Dublin City Council are looking to change how the housing list works. This is to make it fairer for people who have been waiting many years on the housing list. The Council will be meeting to talk about this change in the autumn. I will keep residents up to date but please contact me if I can give you more information on these changes.
JOHN LYONS TD Dáil Éireann, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 618 3280 Email: john.lyons@oireachtas.ie Blog: johnlyonstd.blogspot.com Web: labour.ie/johnlyons
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Working with Cllr John Redmond
Cllr. Steve Wrenn
Mobile: 087 9485559 Email: johnjeredmond@eircom.net
Mobile: 087 2744249 Email: steve.wrenn@dublincity.ie
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