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Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has said he is flabbergasted at reports that a Health Service Executive (HSE) audit found that the St. John of God charity had not complied with public pay policy for over 30 years. The Sinn Féin TD described reports that there had been confidential arrangements possibly in place that facilitated up to €6 million in payments to lay executive members as

absolutely obscene.

Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The St. John of God charity is renowned for its work with vulnerable individuals down through the decades. It currently provides mental health and intellectual disability services for 60,000 people across the State every day, and receives nearly €130 million in State funding every year. “To say that flabbergasted

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disturbed at the scale of the reported irregularities that have been uncovered there recently would be an understatement. “The allegations of huge under the counter secret payments to lay executives are deeply troubling. “Some reports suggest that confidential arrangements were put in place that facilitated up to €6 million in payments to lay executive members over the years, this is

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absolutely obscene. “I am also extremely concerned at comments that the religious order was not straight with the HSE over its financial governance and now cap in hand are requesting financial support of up €7 million to meet Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards. “All these issues need to be thoroughly investigated in order to ensure that there is full transparency and accountability in respect of tax payers’ money. The amounts of money reportedly paid are simply staggering. “All these reports are coming at a time when many other charities are still recovering from the lack of trust and fall out from the scandal around the suicide bereavement charity Console.”

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GARDA NUMBERS DOWN IN DUBLIN MID-WEST AS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR SOARS Number of Gardaí stationed in Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Rowlagh and Lucan falls from 676 to 660 in 12 months

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Local Fianna Fáil TD, John Curran has described the further decrease in number of Gardaí stationed in Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Rowlagh and Lucan Garda stations, as deeply worrying. Deputy Curran made the comments after receiving new information through Parliamentary Question which shows that the number of Gardaí stationed in the Dublin Metropolitan West Division has decreased by 16 over the course of the past 12 months. “The DMW Garda division has suffered significant cutbacks in recent years. It is deeply worrying that there has been a substantial drop in the

number of Gardaí for frontline policing in the DMR West Division particularly as crime and anti-social behaviour has continued to become a major issue in our community,” explained Deputy Curran. “Dublin Mid-West has a sizeable population and Gardaí have to cover a large area which includes numerous urban centres including housing and industrial estates, schools and parks. “Local Gardaí are assigned to a diverse range of responsibilities that are demanding but the role has become increasingly stressful as Fine Gael have continued to deplete Garda

resources. The figures speak for themselves and show that Dublin Mid-West simply is not getting its fair share of resources, particularly when it comes to the assignment of newly attested Gardaí. “Vulnerable residents feeling threatened isolated and it does make sense that there

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fewer Gardaí on the street while crime figures are increasing. “Fianna Fáil remains fully supportive of our Gardaí and strengthening a force that is active, visible and effective in our communities. We will work to ensure that the use of Garda resources is maximised to support our community,” concluded Deputy Curran.

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West and across the country, childcare costs were the No 1 issue they raised on the doorsteps in the election. Now we are taking the first big step to resolve this. Overall an estimated 70-thousand children will get extra supports. Communities like Tallaght and across Dublin South West with young populations will benefit most. Families will benefit in two ways. First there is a universal support for all children aged 3 and under then there is supports for those families who need it most. The second targeted support is based on income and also for those parents who have had to turn down jobs, training and education because they cannot afford childcare.

Full details are at www. affordablechildcare.ie or through local childcare centres. This is the first big step, but I know there are still other challenges in the local childcare sector and there is still much work to be done. This includes focussing on quality, accessibility and recognition for the workers who provide services. Changing the most expensive childcare system in the world into the best was never going to happen in one budget. We need more investment and this is the centre of my negotiations with the new Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar. As I said the first big step has been taken – now we must ensure that for the sake of local families in particular that there is no going back.”

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of the issue according to Grace. She said: “The presence of drugs in schools is increasing, we can promote Crimestoppers and get reports out but we need support to keep going with this.” The Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Task Force are eagerly awaiting the approval of the new National Drug Strategy and hopes that there will be actions to deal with the growing issue. The Crimestoppers campaign is part of the organisation’s Strategic Plan 2017-2020

which was launched earlier this year. Grace added: “This is people’s chance to stand up and be heard. We want people to report drug dealing and to feel safe doing it. We are asking people to speak up, only when it is safe to do so.” To find out more about the Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Task Force visit the Facebook page or to make a report about something in your community contact Crimestoppers on 1800250025.

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Councillor Charlie O’Connor has welcomed the announcement by South Dublin County Council that the Council has received approval from Waste Enforcement Regional Read Authority (WERLA) for a €5,000 grant for cleanup, signage and an audio monitoring device at the Council’s Recycling Centre in Sean Walsh Park.

and others, for effective action to be taken in respect of the poor condition of the Recycling Banks in Sean Walsh Park close to the entrance at Tallaght Stadium.

The Council was responding to his call, which had been brought to his attention by Tallaght Community Council

In its report Council Management stated as follows “The unfortunate reality is that many of our bring banks experience large scale illegal dumping. What is described as ‘clothes overspill’ are bags of clothes which are too large to be place in the recycling

Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone has highlighted a new study showing that spoonfed toddlers are more likely to end up overweight than those who feed themselves.

given the opportunity to feed themselves are more likely to be adventurous, as well as healthier eaters, than their spoon fed counterparts.

“The study conducted and published by a professor at Swansea University, Amy Browne, compiles years of research on 300 babies and shows that infants who are

“The research found that infants weaned using a baby-led approach were ‘significantly more’ able to stop eating when they felt full and were less likely to

bin being dropped on the ground beside the container. Similarly with the beer boxes, there is no container for these and they should be brought home by the user (but are not). Nonetheless we do need to continue to provide recycling facilities for those people who use them in an appropriate manner. What we have at this site are 3 glass recycling containers, 2 can containers and 5 textile containers. There are also 3 items which look like litter bins but are

in fact access points to an underground recycling facility which was installed 10 or more years ago but went out of service soon after due to technical problems. Regrettably it has not been possible to have this facility brought back into service.

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is too big for what a little baby needs.

We are amenable to removing the can and textile banks from this site, as it seems that the County is reasonably well covered by textile recycling points both on public and private

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of the anti-dumping grant initiative.”

We will examine the possibility of having the over ground part of the underground facility removed, and if all of this can be done we would then have only the 3 glass banks remaining. While these were painted in the past 2 to 3 years it is acknowledged that they are now in need of repainting, and we will arrange for this to be undertaken as part

According to Charlie O’Connor, this will be seen as positive news from the Council and he undertook to continue to represent the concerns of Tallaght Community Council and others in respect of the situation at Sean Walsh Park. He also said that he would continue to raise these issues directly with Council Management and through business at the Tallaght Area Committee.

298 babies, first looking at how they were introduced to solid foods between six and 12 months.

of other factors such as mother’s background, birth weight, weaning age and breastfeeding.

“The researchers then studied the weight and eating behaviour of the same infants between 18 and 24 months.

“In my view, these findings are significant and given the childhood obesity epidemic in this country- they should be taken into account into any future awareness campaign on tackling childhood obesity.”

NOONE HIGHLIGHTS NEW STUDY SHOWING SPOON-FED TODDLERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE OVERWEIGHT “According to Professor Browne - babies should be allowed to eat as little or as much as they want when learning to feed themselves, and that parent-led spoonfeeding can often lead the children to eat more than they need or want. “Browne also makes the point that a jar of baby food

“The professor also cowrote a study with colleague Michelle Lee in 2014 which compared the weight and eating styles of children weaned using a baby-led approach with those weaned using a traditional spoonfeeding style. “The study used a sample of

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COUNCIL SEEK PERMISSION TO BUILD 109 NEW HOMES

South Dublin County Council has submitted a proposal for 109 new homes designed to “address and meet” some of the critical need for housing in Clondalkin. The proposed development would be located between Kilcarbery and Corkagh Demesne on the Old Nangor Road and would house over 100 families. The mixed residential development will be made up of 8 four-bedroom house, 71 three-bed units, 15 onebed apartments and 15 twobed apartments. The housing development at Corkagh Grange was

supported by the council’s planning department and described as “entirely consistent with the policies and objectives of the South Dublin Development Plan 2016 – 2022”.

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and complex cases. As well as reporting such cases, the CCLRP will be conducting qualitative research into the reasons for some cases becoming so protracted. A report on the result of this research will be published at the end of 2017. Commenting on the reports so far, project director Dr Carol Coulter said: “Some of the cases included in this volume are very lengthy and have taken up to 50 days in court, spread over many months or even years, during which time both parents and children live in uncertainty. All the cases demonstrate the fact that certain child protection matters are very complex indeed and require considerable legal and social work resources. There are no easy answers to the problems they raise. “We hope that the reports and the research we are doing on such cases will contribute to the discussion on how such difficult cases can be dealt with in a timely way and that protects children while ensuring the rights of parents.”

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are causing havoc in local communities across Dublin. In my own area of Dublin MidWest it is a serious problem that is reaching a crisis point for some residents.

Minister Ross where he then committed to meet with the Justice Minister on the topic. Two months on and in a recent reply to the same question, the Minister again promises to a meeting with the Minister for Justice. Also the Minister for Justice in her most recent reply this week commits to discussing these matters again with Minister Ross.

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Deputy Curran was speaking after receiving yet another parliamentary reply from Minister Frances Fitzgerald in relation to the Quad and Scrambler problem in Dublin Mid-West. “I have been promised through many PQ’s from both Minister Ross and Minister Fitzgerald that they

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Before roaring off to New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions, Leinster Rugby’s Jack McGrath lined out at the launch of the Castleknock 5k run in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland – Dublin West Branch. The event, sponsored by Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot, takes place on Sunday the 18th of June in the wonderful grounds of Castleknock College. Families, runners and walkers of all levels are invited to take part, where prizes and refreshments will

be provided following the race. Commenting on the sponsorship, David Simpson, Sales Manager of Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot, said “Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot is an important part of the Windsor Motor Group and I am personally excited to be involved with the Castleknock 5k run as it is run in memory of my good friend Rory Doherty. I am also delighted to be helping the event raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.” This is the fourth year

of the Castleknock 5k, which continues to grow in strength and in numbers each year. In 2016 the event raised €17,000 for The St. Francis Hospice in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Registration is available at www.eventgen.ie/ castleknock-5k-run Pictured: Jack McGrath at the launch of the Castleknock 5km with David Simpson, Sales Manager Windsor Clonee Nissan & Peugeot, Jack McGrath and Castleknock 5km organisers.

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A SUCCESSFULL GREEN RIBBON EVENT

Body Mind Balance Weight Management has successfully conducted a special training class last Saturday to promote the Green Ribbon campaign. The campaign is all about raising awareness of mental wellbeing, reducing the stigma attached to mental health issues and get Ireland talking about mental health. The Tallaght based Weight Management & Fitness Company’s aim was also to highlight the connection between exercise and mental health, as research shows that regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve your mental well being. Regular exercise has been found to have a positive impact on depression, anxiety and

stress and it will boost your overall mood.

Body Mind Balance Weight Management is a unique weight loss program that takes a holistic approach to weight loss by blending both body and mind. The staff includes an experienced personal trainer and a psychologist, and together they have developed a program that not only provides a healthy nutritional plan and fitness training, it also provides group support in helping their clients deal with emotional eating, cravings and triggers that lead to overeating. The core principle of the company revolves around a simple philosophy i.e. a fit and healthy body needs a fit and healthy mind.

“We believe in team oriented approach to get the results and we have divided our clients in small groups so that we can focus more on each client.” Said Susi Lodola, the Psychologist and one half of the Body Mind Balance Weight Management. “Our clients train once or twice a week in a small group with their own personal trainer in the gym and once a week meet up for their cognitive behaviour coaching (CBT), which I personally take care of.” she added.

Alongside Susi is Gerard Minihan, the dedicated and experienced personal trainer at the company. Known by his clients as ‘Ger’, he is an inspiring expert with over 15 years of professional experience in training and instructing. He has helped

several clients reach their goals in the past and both Susi and Ger have a great professional combination, which symbolises the company as a blend of mind and body. Both work together to combine psychology with health and fitness to achieve goals more authentically.

The idea of combining body and mind to help people lose weight came about when Ger started training Susi and helped her achieve a weight loss of over 5 stone. “Ger’s approach to personal training takes the whole individual into consideration, and sometimes he would just sit you down instead of training and try and help you figure out what your obstacles to weight loss are,” says Susi. “Susi’s training in psychology

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goals”, added Ger. Body Mind Balance is located at Westpark Fitness at Greenhills Road, Tallaght, but the clients don’t have to be the members of Westpark Fitness to join the program. For further details, please visit: www.groupbmb.com or call 0879184590.

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GARDAÍ NEED NEW POWERS TO COMBAT CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called for new powers for Gardaí to seize mobile phones suspected of containing child sexual exploitation images.

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“Currently Gardaí, who have a reasonable suspicion about an individual do not have the power to seize and search the suspect’s mobile phone. “The law as it stands does not reflect the

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After a five-year absence, Dublin designer Jennifer Kinnear is back at the heart of the fashion industry creating eyecatching, must-have accessories for every budget. Her latest designs have been snapped up by buyers in Arnotts with customers clamouring for her ornate Whelk Shell Earrings & Necklace combination. The delicate but quintessentially wearable jewellery is also available in Galway, Westport, Sligo, Kildare and Ranelagh as well as Kinnear’s own online shop, offering regular flash-sale discounts, www.jenniferkinnear. shop. There is a detailed process behind creating these “treasured jewels to be passed from generation to generation” with Kinnear taking inspiration from her environment, daily life and a passion to produce exciting, unique pieces. She explained: “I’m always beach combing or walking in the countryside, my latest find is a tiny crab, so I will make a mould of the claws and then use lost wax casting

techniques to make tiny crab claw earrings, same goes for the shells and sea urchins. The hummingbird, key, slipper and various others are made using traditional metalsmithing techniques.” “I think what inspired me to make jewellery in the first place was traveling and seeing the different cultures and materials you could find and bring home, so you could make something different. I´m working on new designs all the time. You might think I’m crazy but I found the most beautiful sea urchin mouth on the beach, structural and delicate, that´s on the bench next along with the crab claws!” As the recession descended in 2008 Kinnear made the decision leave Ireland and immigrated to Tarifa, Spain a year later. At the time, she had a successful jewellery business in Crow Street, Temple Bar and was one-towatch in fashion circles across Ireland. Since moving abroad Kinnear has continued to design and be inspired to create, taking time with her son, Luca (4)

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Kinnear added: “I just want to create beautiful jewellery, that my customers are excited to wear and feel good wearing – my motto is, ‘Get that jewellery out of its box and wear it’ – no matter the value, mix it up, costume or fine. Layer it, mix silver with gold, fine and chunky, it is such a waste if left in the box and if you don´t like some of the old pieces, I’ll revamp it for you!”

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LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICES WILL BE THE “FIRST-STOP-SHOP” FOR MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESSES FOR BREXIT GUIDANCE AND SUPPORTS Minister Breen urges LEO clients to be Brexit ready and announces suite of Brexit supports for micro and small businesses totalling €3.4 million

Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen T.D. has urged micro and small businesses to prepare for Brexit and to talk to their Local Enterprise Office (LEO) about the range of LEO supports now available. The Minister was in LEO Dublin City at the Dublin City Council Civic Offices, Wood Quay to announce a suite of Brexit supports totalling €3.4 million, now available to micro and small businesses through the 31 LEOs nationwide. These include: · Access to the ‘Brexit SME Scorecard’ online tool where micro and smaller businesses can self-diagnose their readiness for Brexit; · A ‘Technical Assistance for Micro-enterprises’ grant to help LEO clients to find new markets and exports;

· Rollout of ‘Lean for Micro’ nationwide which will make small businesses more efficient and competitive; · A ‘LEO Innovation and Investment Fund’ pilot programme to support innovation in microenterprises and get them investor ready to scale their businesses; · Tailored mentoring to address Brexit related business challenges; · Training on specific Brexit challenges, including financial aspects; and · Continued information, advice and guidance across all 31 LEOs and regionally. Speaking at the announcement, which was attended by a number of LEO client companies Minister Breen said “I am delighted to announce this suite of important Brexit supports which will

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be available for small and medium enterprises. These are important resources as SME’s have fewer internal resources to draw on in meeting the challenges posed by Brexit. It is imperative that micro and small businesses have the tools and supports needed to navigate through what is uncharted territory. This is part of the Government’s Brexit planning and I am very pleased that my Department through Enterprise Ireland has been able to accelerate the rollout of these new LEO offerings worth up to €3.4 million, and I urge small and micro business owners to get in touch with their LEO to see how they can help.” he said. Also at the announcement, Brendan Flood, Divisional Manager, Regions and Entrepreneurship at Enterprise Ireland said: “All companies large and small will be affected by Brexit, and there are both opportunities and challenges

arising. Preparation is crucial. The LEO supports being announced by the Minister today will help to build resilience in micro and small enterprises so that they can better cope with the challenges that are ahead. We are particularly pleased to be able to offer the Enterprise Ireland online Brexit SME Scorecard to the micro and small enterprise sector today. The scorecard will enable these companies to take a first step in preparing for Brexit by conducting their own assessment of areas of potential risk and opportunity, and to then to

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Also in attendance at this morning’s announcement representing the County and City Management Association (CCMA) was Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive of Offaly Co. Council who commented: “We very much welcome the Minister’s announcement this morning of the full suite of supports available from the LEOs to help local enterprises prepare for Brexit. The Local Enterprise Offices are readily accessible in every Local Authority in the country so Brexit advice and supports are very close at hand wherever your business is located.”

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O’CONNOR CALLS ON THE COUNCIL TO CONTINUE TO PROMOTE SAFE CYCLING

Councillor Charlie O’Connor has called on South Dublin County Council to continue their efforts to encourage safe cycling throughout the County. He was responding to calls which he has received in respect of the matter and he raised the issue at the June meeting of the Council. In their response, Council Management stated that “Significant efforts continue to be made on a number of fronts to support and encourage cycling in the

County. The provision of cycle/walking infrastructure is continuing with the assistance of funding from the National Transport Authority and as a result our network of cycle ways is increasing. Cycle infrastructure is built to design standards as laid down nationally to optimise the safety of cyclists. Cycle skills training is provided to school children throughout the year with the new Cycle Right National training standard being implemented since the start of this year.

In addition the Cycle Forum [Sub Committee of the LUPT SPC] is developing a Cycling and Walking Strategy to set out the Councils longer term objectives in this regard. The introduction of the 30 kmph slow zones in residential estates is a measure that was strongly advocated by the cycle forum and will increase safety of cyclists throughout the County.” According to Charlie O’Connor, the Council has also promoted Bike Week 2017 which commenced

on 10th June 2017 and a schedule of events to promote and support cycling including bicycle maintenance, cycle training for adults and children, schools events and a family cycle event formed part of that weeks activities. He added that it was important to promote safe cycling and he also said that it was vital that cyclists would continue to appreciate the clear need to wear safety clothing and helmets.

GOVERNMENT SHOULD ACCEPT NEW EU VAT RULES ON E-PUBLICATIONS Cost of electronic schoolbooks, E-books and online newspapers can become significantly cheaper

Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes called on the Government to reduce the VAT on electronic schoolbooks, E-books and online newspapers. The Dublin MEP was speaking after the European Parliament voted to change EU VAT law. The new rules will now give Member States the option to apply 0% VAT to e-books and electronic newspapers.

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“Currently, any E-publications must be taxed at the standard VAT rate of the Member State. In Ireland, this rate is 23%. The new rules means that the Government will soon have the option to reduce VAT on all electronic books including schoolbooks and online newspapers. This will bring the

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PENSION GENDER GAP IS TWICE AS LARGE AS THE PAY GENDER GAP IN IRELAND

Speaking at the Pensions Europe Annual Conference in Brussels, Brian Hayes MEP said that the government needs to act on the pension gender gap which is now more than twice as large as the pay gender gap in Ireland. “On the basis of Eurostat figures, Mercer published figures showing that Ireland’s pension gender gap is 35%, slightly below the EU average but still quite high by any measure. This is more than double our gender pay gap which is 14.8%. “Closing the pension gender gap should be a clear focus of the new Cabinet, particularly as we go into very sensitive public sector pay and pension talks.

“It’s a great shame that the EU pension gender gap still stands at 40%. While there has been some good progress made in Ireland and the EU to reduce the pay divide between men and women, the pension gender gap is something that has been sadly neglected. “A pension is the main source of income for one in four persons in Ireland. And due to rising life expectancy and the ageing of the population, that figure is predicted to double by 2060. “I believe this issue needs to come up in discussions on the public sector pay and pensions talks. Any change in pension contributions needs to take into account gender issues and the effect they can have on people’s

retirement income. “In Ireland, our pension system is almost too strictly linked to income levels. There is little consideration given to the fact that many women will take career breaks to raise a family or work part-time. “Additionally, because there are maximum pension contribution limits, it is difficult for employees who have had a career break to catch up on missed contributions. “There are several things that the government can do to reduce the pension gender gap by changing the nature of our pension system in order to recognise the differences in work life balance between men and women.

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“Many will say that the pension gender gap is a natural manifestation of the difference in work patterns between men and women. However, if we look at the Baltic countries, they all have pension gender gaps of below 15%. Estonia’s pension gender gap is just 4%. “All over the EU, state pension systems are coming under increasing pressure. Governments across the EU need to change their pension systems to ensure that all citizens, both men and women, have the adequate facilities to provide for themselves into retirement. In Ireland, we still have very low coverage of employees who have private pension coverage. That needs to change soon.”

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4 STAR MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL HAS EARNED ITSELF THE REPUTATION OF BEING ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER FAMILY HOTELS IN THE MIDLANDS Nestled in the Heart of Portlaoise Town, the sophisticated urban setting is the perfect location for your family break away. From the moment you arrive, the striking entrance creates an impressive sense of space and classic modern elegance. This hotel is newly designed and renovated and has recently being branded the All New Midlands Park Hotel formerly the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel. Designed to reflect style, planned with meticulous care to deliver service excellence, The Midlands Park Hotel has earned itself the reputation of being one of the most sought-after family hotels in the midlands. The hotel has boasts 115

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RUGBY WORLD CUP BID A WIN FOR ALL OF IRELAND

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) bid to host the World Cup for 2023 as a real potential win for the whole of Ireland and its people and wished them every success as they submit their final bid. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Ireland has submitted a compelling bid for Ireland to host the World Cup. However we face some stiff opposition in our bid to host the Rugby World Cup as France and South Africa are

also trying to compete for the honour of hosting this prestigious tournament. “We have never hosted a tournament of this magnitude but it’s not beyond our capabilities. We will thankfully have the suitable stadia ready and we will be more than ready for the tournament in 2023. “The spread and location of the stadia will ensure that this will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the

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whole of Ireland in a really positive manner “It will showcase to the world our sports mad nation, allowing us once again to demonstrate in a unique fun packed way the sport of rugby. I have no doubt that visitors will experience our good natured sense of fair play, the warmth of our welcome, and enjoy the party atmosphere that will no doubt erupt right across Ireland.

and fellowship right across Ireland and our diaspora. “This application that has been drawn together is a

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“As someone who lived through the sheer joy that surrounded the Jack Charlton years, I hope that hosting this Rugby World Cup would replicate these sporting glory days. I remember well how we were all on the crest of wave and it transformed us and brought us unprecedented energy, excitement, and created a feeling of good will

THE 4 STAR RIVERSIDE PARK HOTEL AND LEISURE CLUB IS AN IDEAL BASE FOR A FAMILY ESCAPE TO THE SUNNY SOUTH EAST Nestled along the scenic banks of the River Slaney, the 4 Star Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club is an ideal base for a family escape to the Sunny South East. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Co. Wexford and only 90 minutes from Dublin. The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club offers 78 beautifully appointed bedrooms ranging from Standard, Family, Deluxe, and Balcony rooms to our spectacular Penthouse Suite. Each of the rooms are designed and decorated to the highest of standards with comfort & relaxation in mind. You can choose and enjoy a meal in one of our two restaurants, The Moorings for an intimate and relaxed dining experience or The

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GOLDEN GIRL SAM CONGRATULATES EOGHAN ON SCORING HIS WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

A 17-year-old from Tallaght has lots to celebrate after losing 7st 12.5lbs to reach the finals of a national slimming competition where he met Olympic gold medallist and reality TV star, Sam Quek. Eoghan Gaffney Glynn was delighted to make the final 30 of Slimming World’s Young Slimmer of the Year 2017 competition, out of all of the 16 to 21-yearolds who attend Slimming World’s 16,000 groups across the UK and Ireland. The competition recognises the enormous achievements of young people in making long-term lifestyle changes

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Slimming World group to feel more comfortable with his size. He says: “I think a lot of young people struggle with their confidence from time to time and I was no different. My weight meant that I was becoming more and more self-conscious though, and it was starting to affect me in lots of different ways – to the point where I’d make excuses not to go out with my friends because I felt uncomfortable all the time. “I was 15 at the time, and I’m not going to lie, I was quite nervous about the thought of joining Slimming World at first because

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEWLY UPGRADED BELGARD WALKWAY

Mayor of South Dublin County Council Cllr. Guss O’Connell welcomed councillors and guests to the official opening of the newly upgraded Belgard Walkway between Belgard Road and Belgard Square East on Thursday 1st June.

The vision of the upgrade was to create a more streamlined streetscape between The Square Shopping Centre, Belgard Road and the High Street towards Tallaght Village. Speaking at the opening Mayor O’Connell said “We would like to extend our thanks to the members of the public for their patience

during the works period, to the management of The Square for its co-operation, to the staff of McDonalds and personnel at the Garda Station for extending us a similar courtesy”.The aim of this project is to encourage more pedestrian traffic between the locations, thereby encouraging more footfall for local businesses.” The benefits of the scheme are: The existing pedestrian crossings on both Belgard Sq East and Belgard Road have been upgraded to improve pedestrian safety. New public lighting has also been installed as part of the scheme. This will help

to improve safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and encourage more footfall between The Square and Tallaght Village in the evenings. The landscaping has been significantly reconfigured in order to visually open up the walkway. The scheme, designed and project managed by the Roads Department has been completed as part of the ongoing Villages Initiative. It was fully resourced by South Dublin County Council and was delivered under budget and on schedule. Contractor for the works was Bretland Ltd.

Mayor of South Dublin County Council Cllr. Guss O’Connell cuts the ribbon at the official opening of The Belgard Walkway

I thought that people might judge me for being overweight at such a young age. My mother had joined Slimming World already, so she was a big inspiration to me. I definitely shouldn’t have worried about people’s reactions though, everyone at my group is really lovely and they’ve all been so supportive of me.” “My friends and family are really proud of what I’ve achieved – and I’m feeling quite proud of myself too actually! Eating more healthily has made me think about how active I am as well, so I’ve started walking and I absolutely love it.” Eoghan began following Slimming World’s Food Optimising healthy eating plan and says: “I can still have burgers, chips, curries and chocolate – I just have to make some healthy swaps, like switching white bread for wholemeal and using lean mince. Understanding my relationship with food has been a real eye opener. I’ve always loved cooking but Slimming World has opened my mind to a whole new range of delicious meals. “I feel as though I’ll be able to keep up this healthy way of life forever – which is something I never thought I would say! My confidence has grown loads too, which is great.”

that Eoghan has turned his life around is nothing short of remarkable and although we’ve only just met – I can’t help but feel a little proud of what he has achieved! It just goes to show that if you set your mind to it, anything is possible. “Everyone I have met today has been really inspiring and I have to say the food looks delicious too – definitely a far cry from anything you’d see on a bush tucker trial! I think a lot of people might think that ‘diet food’ is really unappetising, yet all of the young people I’ve met today have raved about the food they’ve eaten while enjoying the Slimming World eating plan. I might even have to pinch some recipes from them!” Pauline Lawlor, who runs

Since that first visit, Eoghan has lost 7st 12.5lbs, and feels amazing. As a result of his incredible achievement, his fellow members in the Tallaght group voted for him to represent them in the Young Slimmer of the Year 2017 competition and he was one of 30 young people invited to the semifinals, which were held at Slimming World’s head office in Alfreton in Derbyshire. It was there he met I’m a Celeb runner-up Sam Quek, who came along to Slimming World to show her support for the youngsters taking part. Sam, a current Olympic gold medallist and defender for both England and Great Britain’s hockey teams, was blown away by Eoghan’s transformation. She said: “Health and fitness is a huge part of my life, so I understand how difficult it can be sometimes to make sensible choices. The way

Since joining Slimming World, Eoghan has lost 7st 12.5lbs

the Tallaght Slimming World group which Eoghan attends, agrees: “I’m so proud of Eoghan. What he’s achieved is so much more than just losing weight. I’ve watched Eoghan transform into a strong and confident person who has the world at his feet. Joining Slimming World has given him the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and develop new active habits that will stand him in good stead for the rest of his life. Most of all it’s given him the self-belief to achieve his dreams. “Anyone who wants to lose weight – whatever their age – and wants to know more about the difference that Slimming World can make is welcome to pop along to my group at The Plaza Hotel or call me on 857704751.”

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DUBLIN AT MAJOR RISK OF MISSING OUT ON BREXIT RELOCATIONS Deficits in transport, housing, social amenities risking growth opportunities

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Dublin, John Lahart TD has said that Dublin is ill-prepared to respond to or capitalise on the few significant investment opportunities posed by Britain’s exit from the European Union.

Over the last few months a lot of work has gone into the redevelopment of Family rooms in the Adult Emergency Dept at Tallaght Hospital - with the generous support of the Adelaide Health Foundation. These rooms provide a quiet space for our patient’s next of kin at a difficult stage in the journey of care they take with us. Thank you to the staff in the Arts Office, Pastoral Care, Facilities Management and the ED that put so much effort into the project. Further works are planned for the family viewing room with Irish Hospice Foundation

through their Hospice Friendly Hospitals programme who through the Design & Dignity grant another important improvement to our hospital environment. Pictured at the official opening of the Rosheen Suite were from left to right: Fr. John Kelly, Head of Pastoral Care, Jackie de Lacy CNM 3 ED, Triona Murphy, board member of the Adelaide Health Foundation, Lucy Nugent Deputy CEO, Liam Dowdall Chairman of Tallaght Hospital and Áine Lynch, Director of Nursing

His comments were made following reports that large insurance firms AIG and Lloyds of London recently chose to relocate their EU bases, post-Brexit to other European cities. “In all too many respects, Dublin City is not ready to weather the economic storm that could potentially arise in the months ahead,” he explained. “28% of Ireland’s population are based in Dublin while 45% of the GDP is generated here. Preparing the Greater

Dublin Area for Brexit should be the overriding priority in deciding how to respond to the challenges and opportunities presented. Yet Ireland’s Brexit strategy remains largely unclear while prime operations look elsewhere in the EU postBrexit.

planning to longer term multi-agency planning so we can send a clear message to big player operations looking at our Capital as a successful European base. Dublin could be a wonderful city to live or work in and an even better city to invest in but time is running out.

“A lack of investment in housing, transport infrastructure and public services has led to unsustainable high rents, heavy traffic congestion, pressure on public transport services and a lack of available office space in the desired locations for relocation from the UK. Many of these deficits predate the referendum vote but are now brought into a sharper focus because of the result. “We need a move away from short-term project based

“With just 22 months left in the Article 50 negotiations, it is now blatantly apparent that Dublin is ill-prepared to capitalise on the few potential gains that are to be had from the fallout from Brexit. “It remains the view of Fianna Fáil that the Government must adopt a more ambitious approach in order to attract relocations from both the financial and insurance sectors,” concluded Deputy Lahart.

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Q. I was a front seat passenger in my boyfriend’s car, which was stopped at a red light, when we were hit from behind by another car. The driver of this car, an elderly man, was extremely apologetic and upset by the accident. My boyfriend checked his car and told the man that there was very little damage and not to worry about it. They did exchange insurance information. Now, some 9 months later however, I am suffering from almost daily back pain. I am wondering whether or not I would be able to take a claim at this stage. A. I am sorry to hear of this unfortunate accident. Often times it is simply a momentary lapse of concentration which can have ongoing

consequences. Generally, you are entitled to take a claim for personal injuries within a period of two years from the date of the accident/ injury. With regard to road traffic accidents, it is important to know if this man reported the accident to his insurance company. Often there are clauses in insurance contracts that, if an insured driver fails to notify their insurance company in relation to an accident within a certain period of time, the insurance company may have grounds to refuse to indemnify their insured. 9 months is not an awfully long time in the grand scheme of things however, this is something which would need to be considered. Secondly, and even more importantly, you must be able to prove that your injury was caused as a result of this particular incident. For example, if you attended with your doctor relatively soon after the accident and reported the injury as having been incurred as a result of the road traffic accident, and your doctor is happy to provide a medical report on this basis then, you have may have already reached the sufficient proof required. However, if on the other hand you have not attended with a doctor at all and you are only now attempting to do so, you may have difficulty proving the causal link between the accident and your injury. My advice would be to arrange an

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appointment with a Solicitor to discuss this in more detail as soon as possible. Q. I was out walking my dog recently and tripped over an uneven footpath. I fractured my ankle and have been out of work for a few weeks now. I have not been paid while out and I am worried about mounting bills. I have been considering taking a claim as a result of this but is this possible? A. In order to determine whether or not a claim exists, it will be necessary to have a consultation with a Solicitor. In many cases, it is very helpful to bring photographs of the accident site to your solicitor to show exactly where you fell. Much would depend on the area where you fell, who had ownership/ possession of this area at the time of your accident, and whether it is public or private land. Solicitors have vast experience in these slip and fall cases and can tell you very quickly whether a claim exists. The sooner you do this, the better. If these are public grounds, the local authority will need to be notified of any potential claim as soon as possible to allow them an opportunity to investigate the incident and accident location themselves. Our advice therefore is to attend at a Solicitors office as soon as possible. Q. I brought my children to a local restaurant for a treat. Whilst waiting

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for our food and my children were playing quietly, my 8 year old daughter cut her finger quite badly. I explained to the waitress what had happened and asked for a plaster which she did provide. However, later on, this cut became badly infected and my daughter needed an antibiotic. This occurred over 6 weeks ago and the skin is still very sensitive where the cut was. Would my daughter have a claim against the restaurant? A. You do not say how your daughter cut her finger and this would be very important in assessing any claim. It is also important to note that the Courts have been, of late, stressing the importance of parental supervision and responsibility in public places, restaurants, etc. If, for example, your daughter cut her finger on something dangerous that should not have been accessible to her then, it may be that she would have a claim. If, however, the injury was incurred as a result of your daughter playing in an area that she should not have been, this could be construed as an injury resulting from lack of supervision and in those circumstances, we would probably advise you not to proceed with a claim. More details would be needed prior to a proper assessment of your daughter’s accident and we would therefore urge you to consult with a solicitor to get further advice.

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ADOPTION RIGHTS ALLIANCE AND JUSTICE FOR MAGDALENES RESEARCH CAUTIOUSLY WELCOME MINISTER ZAPPONE’S ANNOUNCEMENT Adoption Rights Alliance (ARA) and Justice for Magdalenes Research (JFMR) have cautiously welcomed Minister Katherine Zappone’s announcement in relation to the ongoing investigations into conditions at Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes. In particular, we welcome the Minister’s openness to exploring whether broader Terms of Reference for the Commission of Investigation might be appropriate, and we look forward to engaging with her in this regard. “We welcome the appointment of Ms Niamh McCullagh and her team of international experts who will advise on issues concerning the burial site at the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam. However, we reiterate that Tuam is not an isolated case. Thus far we are aware that there may be similar unmarked graves at the sites of institutions run by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary at Bessborough, Sean Ross Abbey and Castlepollard. Indeed, we are aware of over 180 institutions, agencies and individuals who were involved with Ireland’s unmarried mothers and their children. Little is known of the conditions and practices - including burial practices and grave locations - of these institutions, most of which are not on the Commission’s Terms of Reference. Moreover, JFMR has consistently publicised the fact that many women who died in Magdalene Laundries also remain unidentified and in unmarked graves.” JFMR and ARA also welcome

the appointment of Dr James Gallen who is assisting the Minister in mapping out a possible transitional justice model on this issue. “We have serious concerns about the ability of the existing Commission of Investigation to provide restorative justice and access to the truth for those affected by Ireland’s policy towards unmarried mothers and their children. The Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 enshrines a secret approach to investigations, which continues and entrenches the State’s established practice of secrecy when it comes to investigating our history of institutional abuse and other issues of corruption and trauma. The private investigative approach has failed to gain public trust because it signals that the State is not prepared to hold itself or the religious congregations properly to account for the systemic failings of the past. We look forward to hearing the Minister’s announcement on the proposed transitional justice model.” “We acknowledge and welcome the Minister’s efforts to improve communications from her department regarding the Mother and Baby Homes investigations. We look forward to participating in the upcoming facilitated consultations on health and well-being support, and we note the Minister’s request to Tusla ‘to enhance its capacity for the provision of information to assist former residents who may wish to

establish when they resided in a Mother and Baby Home’. However, in this context we wish to reiterate our deep concerns regarding the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016, which, in its current format, serves to perpetuate the stigmatisation and suffering of the very same cohort that the Minister is seeking to assist through today’s announcements. The Adoption Bill and the ongoing investigations into conditions in Mother and Baby Homes cannot and must not be dealt with in isolation from each other. We also call on the Minister to make provisions to ensure that the administrative records of all agencies and institutions are made available to stakeholders.”

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THE ABOLITION OF ROAMING CHARGES SHOWS THAT EUROPE CAN BE PRACTICAL AND USEFUL IN CITIZENS’ EVERYDAY LIFE

Dublin MEP Brian Hayes has reminded Irish citizens that this week time roaming charges will be abolished across the EU. The Fine Gael MEP was speaking as he launched an advertising campaign to highlight the June 15th deadline. From this date mobile phone operators across Europe must adopt the “Roam Like at Home” principal. This means that operators must charge the same for calls, text and data usage as they would at home. “The EU has been battling to

abolish roaming charges for many years. On June 15th this will become a reality for all Europeans. For far too long we have been ripped off for using our mobile phones in another EU country.” “I am launching an advertising campaign across Dublin to highlight to constituents their new EU right. Some mobile operators have attempted to find loopholes in the new law that simply do not exist. The fundamental principal of “Roam Like at Home” must be respected.

Operators cannot impose higher roaming charges by modifying consumer’s contracts.” “I encourage any citizen who believes their operator is not respecting the new law from June 15th to report the case to COMREG, who has the power to take action.” “The abolition of roaming charges shows that Europe can be practical and useful in citizens’ everyday life. It is pro EU citizens and proconsumer” concluded MEP Hayes.

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INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND LAUNCHES FISH & FILM COMPETITION Junior fishing clubs and youth groups in Dublin invited to get in front of the camera and reel in the votes

Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched a Fish & Film competition to encourage

young people to spread the word about fishing. Junior fishing clubs, youth clubs,

projects and centres in Dublin are invited to apply to the competition by taking

HASTINGS HOTELS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE CULLODEN

Directors of Hastings Hotels Howard Hastings, Allyson McKimm, Aileen Martin, Edward Carson and Julie Hastings raise a glass to toast the golden celebrations marking 50 years of ownership of Northern Ireland’s foremost five star hotel. Hastings Hotels purchased the luxurious property in June 1967, and over the course of the last 50 years, under the direction of Sir William Hastings, has transformed the Culloden in size and luxury.

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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. P.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 favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. A.J.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. P.M. 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. Also thanks to St Joseph, St Anthony & St Therese. M.O.N.

PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a very special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning that I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of your healing pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ Our Lord Amen. J.R. As our regular readers will know we have asked for your generosity in supporting very worthy charities over the last few years. 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. 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.com 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.

film footage of their fishing adventures and promoting it online. The Fish & Film competition will see Dublin entrants film a fishing trip and include fun interviews on what angling means to them. The films will be youth led in content and production with all junior anglers up to and including the age of 18 eligible to apply. All films submitted to Inland Fisheries Ireland will be uploaded onto the organisation’s YouTube channel and the public’s views on each film will count as votes! The top three groups with the most views on their film entry will go forward to a junior fishing competition which includes a free day’s fishing for all. The overall winner of the Fish & Film Competition will receive

a €1,000 fishing tackle voucher for their club with the two runners up winning a €250 voucher. Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “We want to hear from the next generation of anglers from Dublin and across the country to find out what fishing really means to them – why they enjoy it and why they think other young people should get involved. If we are to increase domestic participation and secure the long term future of angling, then we need to engage with the next generation of anglers and learn more about their experience of angling in Ireland. We also hope they will help us encourage other young people to discover angling as a hobby and help

them realise that it is a pursuit that can be enjoyed at any age or ability.” The Fish & Film competition supports the objectives of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development which aims to make angling accessible and attractive to all while establishing it as a key leisure pursuit. There are currently 273,000 domestic anglers in Ireland and Inland Fisheries Ireland aims to grow participation rates by 0.5% annually. The closing date for applications to Fish & Film is Friday, 14th of July 2017. For more information on the competition and to download the competition guidelines and application form, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/ fishandfilm.

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