29th April 2019
TWO-TIER CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS IS A NEW LOW
Seán Crowe T.D. has described the news that cancer patients in the public health system will not get access to certain new and potentially lifesaving drugs that those in private hospitals will get, as ‘a new low’.
The Sinn Féin TD said it highlights the twotier health system that has evolved under this Fine Gael government supported by Fianna Fáil. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The news that private patients will have access to the cancer drugs pembrolizumab and
nivolumab, which have been denied to patients in the public system, shows just how far and unfair the two tier healthcare has evolved under this Fine Gael government supported by Fianna Fáil.
“Potentially lifesaving new drugs will now be available to private insurance holders in a handful of elite private hospitals. It is grossly unfair that pembrolizumab and nivolumab are being denied to patients in the public system while those with the means to pay can access them
in private hospitals. “This decision is a new low. It is an indictment of those politicians who are making decisions on the funding of our health system and clearly making a complete bags of it, as we can see with the enormous overruns of the National Children’s Hospital.” Crowe continued: “The public drug approvals process has hit a brick wall over the past number of years as the HSE drugs budget for new medicines has been cut and completely underfunded. “It is
political decisions that have caused this. The underfunding of the HSE budget for new medicines means that the HSE can’t approve drugs which it would normally fund and has funded in previous years. “This decision completely undermines the public health service and makes a complete mockery of Sláintecare, which focuses on the elimination of the subsidy for private healthcare. “The public health system is crumbling under this mismanagement and a lack of funding. The public-private divide in the health service is growing under this Fine Gael government with the full support of Fianna Fáil. “This unfairness also has echoes of the recent revelations that women in the public system are left waiting for up to 33 weeks for results of smear tests, while those who can pay get their results back in 3 weeks. “This latest decision is a new low and is the direct outworking of a government policy that promotes wealth and elites over the public good.”
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ZAPPONE ANNOUNCES MEASURES TO PREPARE LOCAL CHILDCARE FOR NEW SCHEME An extra €3m for technical support as well as new training has been announced by Minister Katherine Zappone to prepare services for the new National Childcare Scheme.
Minister Katherine Zappone speaking at the annual conference of Early Childhood Ireland.
Minister Zappone says providers in South and West Dublin should now be preparing for the scheme which will start later this year and will transform childcare. The Minister was speaking at the annual conference of Early Childhood Ireland,
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which has its head office in Tallaght. Minister Zappone said: “Our local childcare providers are central to ensuring the switch over to the National Childcare Scheme is a success – not just for children now but for families for generations to come.
I want to encourage services across South and West Dublin to look at their current systems and if they need further support for IT services to apply for an extra €3m in funding I am now making available. The funding will offer grants of between €500-€2000 depending on the numbers of children cared for. In addition I am pleased to announce that 500 places will be made available on a new e-Learning programme which will help train up those working in childcare to ensure their service is fully accessible to all. We are continuing to put in place strong foundations
to ensure that childcare in our communities will be transformed forever.
Already investment is up 117% since 2015, over 80,000 children have extra financial supports, we must continue this work
to ensure there is no going back. Parents and providers who need more information should check out www.ncs. gov.ie. The website of the new National Childcare Scheme has already had well over 50,000 hits.”
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DODDER VALLEY LITTER MUGS CLEANED UP ON GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday saw 30 volunteers from the Dodder Valley Litter Mugs, Dodder Action, An Taisce Climate ambassadors and Tallaght Rugby Club with local councillors and Tallaght person of the year, as well as young carer of the year arriving out to help with the second big clean up of the the Dodder Valley Park. Again more than 30 bags of waste were collected in the 2 hours. With the added muscle from our rugby champs big items
such as 3 mattresses, chairs, tyres, car batteries, scaffolding, local election signs etc were removed from the park. Alcohol waste was a huge feature as well as a number of syringes.
Local environmental champion Caragh Coote was shocked by the extent of the waste finding waste from the early 90s. Climate Ambassador and founding member of dodder valley litter mugs Christine Barretto expresses concerns over the
waste problem and how this has a knock on effect to our climate struggles. John Kiberd, local litter mug champion was impressed with how many young people turned out for this clean up. “Great to see the Tallaght Rugby champions turning up and giving back, they were a great asset
on the day.” Several more clean ups will be required to sort out this area so if you are interested in getting involved search the group on Facebook ‘Dodder Valley Litter Mugs’. or email doddervalleyparklittermugs@gmail. com .
NTA MUST PROVIDE LUCAN LUAS LINK
Fianna Fáil Local Election candidate in Lucan, Caitríona McClean is calling on the Government and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to outline their plans to provide a Lucan Luas Link. Ms McClean said it is simply not good enough that the N4 corridor continues to be starved on transport options. She explained, “This Government and the NTA must focus on providing the essential links to keep Lucan moving. The Luas should come out along the N4 as far as the Lucan Spa Hotel initially and eventually link up to Adamstown station.
“The space and the infrastructure is there, we just need the will of the Government and the NTA. Not only would it reduce vehicle traffic on the N4 but it would mean fewer motorists on our roads, which is in keeping with the efforts to mitigate against climate change. It would also prove more cost effective for residents in Lucan who could leave their car at home and avoid seeking car parking in the city which is an
unnecessary expense. “Lucan continues to lag way behind in terms of congestion and transport infrastructure in the City. Anyone living or working in Lucan can tell you that developing a light rail link would make complete sense. “Eventually, a linkup between the Adamstown and Saggart stations would provide access to all Luas lines for all passengers avoiding city congestion as well as serving Adamstown and other local residents. It’s only 3.5 miles but it would take a huge volume of traffic off our roads and make life easier for a whole cohort of commuters. “On my recent visit to Adamstown, it was very obvious that the station has huge potential but is not meeting the local needs because the link from Saggart has not been developed or provided by the NTA. The NTA must focus on solutions that yield the biggest return in terms of value for money and an Adamstown-Saggart link is a very obvious one”, she concluded.
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LIMITED NUMBER OF NEW (A RATED) HOMES REMAIN IN THIS CURRENT PHASE AT KILHEALE MANOR, KILL, CO. KILDARE
Cavan Developments invite you to view the last few remaining 3 & 4 bedroom concert built homes in this current phase at Kilheale Manor, Hartwell Road in Kill Village this Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am to 12.30pm. New bungalows on a large site and situated on a quiet cul de sac are very rare in today’s market, that is no exception to Kilheale Manor. Nestled away nicely between Rathcoole and Naas, it is located a 15-minute drive from the Red Cow roundabout and with the Luas line extending out as far as Citywest, it leaves another public transport artery available on route into the City Centre.
A new large modern primary school has opened in Kill catering for both boys and girls and secondary schools are easily accessible with private bus operators servicing both Rathcoole & Naas schools also.
These Homes are designed with the modern purchaser in mind, with features such as stylish fitted kitchens and all appliances included with extensive tiling. The option to choose a fireplace or a large LCD TV depending on taste and Master Bedrooms with En-Suites leaves plenty to grab the attention. All houses come with front and back gardens, which have
become a feature in themselves nowadays, the front gardens are finished off with cobblelock paving providing parking for up to 2 cars. There are also no management fees for the houses on this development which can come as a welcome relief to perspective purchasers in these current times.
and fireplaces also come as standard, with heated towel rail and shower in En-Suite, while the Bathroom comes fully fitted with toilets, wash hand basin and a rectangluar bath to add the finishing touch. Cavan Developments homes are built with reducing maintenance
on the exterior in mind and with PVC Fascia and soffit and the walls being brick and dry dashed, this goes a long way to emphasising that point. Superior Sound Proofing is an integral part of Cavan Developments build and this is emphasised more than anywhere else on the party wall. Cavan
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FRIENDS OF THE CAMAC RECENT TOUR
The Friends of the Camac recently took part in a very interesting tour of the Slade of Saggart following the river Lisheen from Aughafarrell in Brittas to Saggart from where it is then called the river Camac, continuing on its way through Corkagh Park in Clondalkin,
flowing on to Drimnagh & Inchicore, alongside Kilmainham Jail Museum before entering the Liffey at Kings Bridge beside Heuston Station.
The Tour was led by local Saggart historian Mervyn Ennis. A highlight of the
tour was the discovery of the wonderfully named 4 arched bridge in the scenic Slade of Saggart called the Crooked Bridge. This once beautiful bridge was also called the Downshire Bridge, was built around 1760.
The bridge measures 100 feet long & 24ft 6ins wide and is badly in need of conservation. Today under the SDCC County Development Plan, the bridge is listed as a Protected Structure, ref no 370. It is described as a Stone Bridge of Four Consecutive Arches. It is also a Recorded Monument DUO21. Friends of the Camac endeavor to protect, preserve and enhance the Camac river in Clondalkin; it’s heritage, wildlife and ecosystems; for present and future generations. In 2018, the group were presented with South Dublin Co Co Community Endeavor Awards for Community Sustainability Award and the Chairperson Tommy
Keogh received a special Volunteer of The Year Award. The group meets regularly throughout the year organises clean ups, tree planting, training and encourages participation from younger citizens through the Young Friends of The Camac. For more information and to get involved email friendsofthecamac@ hotmail.com.
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BARRETSTOWN MUM ORLA TO LEAD TEAM BARRETSTOWN FOR THE VHI WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON THIS JUNE - Become a part of Team Barretstown to get fit, have fun and raise money for a good cause -
Barretstown is delighted to announce that Orla Wallace, a mum whose family’s lives were changed forever by Barretstown, will lead Team
Barretstown in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. The children’s charity today encouraged its supporters to join Orla and Team
Barretstown to take part in the race in memory of her son Ben and to raise valuable funds to provide Therapeutic Recreation programmes for children with serious illnesses. Orla lost her son Ben to Leukaemia in June 2015; she and her friends completed the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon last year in memory of Ben. This year Orla would like to encourage others to join Team Barretstown by walking, jogging or running in the marathon for a truly great cause.
For a second time Orla Wallace is leading Team Barretstown in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon to celebrate the life of her son Ben. Sign up today and help raise funds for children with serious illness Call Donna on (045) 864115 or fundraising@barretstown.org
Orla said, “Ben was 12 when he was diagnosed, just a month before he would start secondary school, and within 24 hours of his diagnosis his treatment had begun. The treatment was really hard going, with high doses of chemotherapy and steroid drugs. It was a really intense time and Barretstown was like a beacon for us. As Ben said,
‘Barretstown just gives you this confidence. I don’t know how they do it, but that’s the magical thing about Barretstown. It gives you a piece of yourself back – the piece you lose during your illness.’ “My son Ben and his sister Ava have spent many fantastic times at Barretstown, for which we are very grateful. We feel a deep connection to this amazing place, and to all its children and families. That’s why I am supporting Barretstown at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon and I hope you will too” Speaking about Team Barretstown, Dee Ahearn, CEO at Barretstown, said: “The goal of Barretstown each year is to help more children with serious illnesses and their families, and each year the number of people joining our fundraising events continues to grow. I am constantly inspired by the strength of
parents such as Orla and I would encourage anyone interested in achieving their fitness goals and raising money for a good cause, all while having some serious fun, to join Team Barretstown in participating in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.” Barretstown provides what it calls Therapeutic Recreation for children affected by serious illnesses – primarily cancers and serious blood diseases – and their families. Therapeutic Recreation is built upon elements from a number of disciplines including occupational therapy, psychology, recreational therapy, adventure-based counselling and education. Barretstown has served over 50,000 campers since 1994. The charity’s services are provided to families entirely free of charge, making donations and fundraising efforts vital in helping more seriously ill children experience the magic of
Barretstown each year. We need to raise €5.8 million to run the programmes at Barretstown. Childhood stops for seriously ill children, will you help us to Press Play on childhood? The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is the largest one day charity event in Ireland and the biggest event of its kind for women in the world! This year it will take place on Sunday 2nd June 2019. To guarantee your place register today for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon at: http://www. vhiwomensminimarathon. ie and then contact Barretstown for your fundraising pack at: https://www.barretstown. org/events/vhi-womensmini-marathon To find out more about Barretstown visit www. barretstown.org, follow @Barretstown on Twitter or visit Barretstown on Facebook.
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ALDI FORÓIGE YOUTH CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
Fifteen projects from Dublin 24 took part in the Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards recently. This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the Youth Citizenship Programme, which was first run by Foróige in 1969. 2019 has been the biggest year for the programme ever, with over 14,000 young people taking part. The projects were Ard Mór Girls Group - A healthy eating project examining sugar consumption., Boy’s Group, Fettercairn - ‘Be clean, be green, be a recycling machine’., Club Óige Feachtas Tamhlachta - A fundraiser for the local
soup kitchen., Costa Del Kingswood Foróige Club - A project to raise awareness about the negative impacts of drugs and alcohol., Friday Group, Big Picture Youth Café - A music festival fundraiser for the Sunshine House charity., Girls Group, APT Project - A pancake Tuesday event for people with Alzheimer’s., Girls Group, STAY Project - A thank you project for caring people in the community., Glenshane Girls Group - A community mural and fundraiser in honour of a local young person who passed away., Junior Girls,
Path2Coaching, Fettercairn Bernie Meally of Foróige and Deaglán Ó’Briain of IYJS present Adam Doyle and Brian Barbosu fromPath2Coaching, Fettercairn in Dublin 24 with a Certificate of Achievement at the Aldi Foróige YouthCitizenship Awards
Peer Education Project, Tallaght - A coffee afternoon for elderly people., KEY Project, Killinarden, GYDP - A bake sale to raise funds for St. Vincent de Paul, Path2Coaching, Fettercairn - A football coaching initiative to benefit young people in the community., Senior Boys Group, JAY Project, GYDP - Designing a new space in the local youth project., STEM Club - A project to try to build a computer from scratch for the local Youth Centre., The Big Picture Youth Café Committee - A drug awareness campaign. and Youth Bank, Tallaght - A fundraising and grantmaking initiative for local good causes.
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WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? PART 2
In the second part of our 2-part series on Dyslexia, we look at the research behind it and what you can do to help your child. Research into Dyslexia There has been much research into the causes of dyslexia and this is still ongoing. It is believed that dyslexia is caused by an hereditary gene (although this is not always the case). A dyslexic’s brain works differently to a non-dyslexic’s and there is less activity in the language areas of the brain during reading and writing. If you are concerned about your child what can you do? 1) Talk to your child’s class teacher, Special Educational Needs Teacher (SENCO) 2) Request a dyslexia screening test, especially if there is a family history of these difficulties 3) Follow a systematic multi-sensory programme such as “Alpha to Omega” or “Toe by Toe” 4) Find a qualified specialist to assist Teaching Methods A dyslexic student will need a multi-sensory approach to learning reading and spelling. This will need to be very structured to support the filling in of any phonic gaps. Multi-sensory Seeing, hearing, saying, writing, feeling / making. The student will need to engage as many senses as possible to stimulate the language areas of the brain. Handwriting It is beneficial for the dyslexic to join their handwriting as this helps them to remember the word shape. Using the sense of touch The use of sandpaper letters with a blindfold (removing the sense of sight heightens the sense of touch), play dough, sand, drawing in the air / on the child’s back will increase the number of senses a child uses, stimulating the language areas of the brain. The Kip McGrath Method The Kip McGrath method of teaching reading is based on a multisensory approach, similar to the OrtonGillingham Multisensory Method. The use of a combination of written and computerbased materials, together with repetition, the opportunity to revisit concepts difficult for the individual and a targeted approach to spelling such as ‘Look-Cover-Write-Check’ and syllable identification, all help to support progress in difficult areas for children with Dyslexia. Our online platform ‘iKip’ offers this multi-sensory approach to learning, which helps many dyslexic children who cannot always grasp the conventional ways of learning. Computer based activities can be accessed at home to provide additional reinforcement of learning.
URGENT NEED FOR NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL IN RATHCOOLE
Local TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran, has called on the Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, to take immediate action to deal with the shortage of primary school places in the Rathcoole area for September 2019. Deputy Curran was speaking recently during a special debate on the issue, in the Dáil, he said: “There is a significant number of families who live in Rathcoole and who have no school places next September for their children. It is not appropriate that families in Rathcoole would have to send their children to Fortunestown, Newcastle, Saggart or Clondalkin for primary school. That is not an appropriate solution. We must look at extending the existing schools in the area to deal with the current issue for this September. However on account of the rapid population growth in the area a new primary school must be considered for Rathcoole. “The principal of Holy Family National School, Rathcoole has indicated to me that a significant number of children
will not be accommodated this year. Some 117 applications were made to the school which has only been able to accommodate 93 pupils in classrooms with 31 children. “Some 24 pupils have been left to their own devices to find a school place for their children. This is a significant number. At the same time, the Gaelscoil, Scoil Chrónáin, has three additional emergency classrooms being provided in Rathcoole Community Centre.
“The local Primary Schools in Rathcoole have reached capacity and a serious crisis is looming if the Government continue to sit on their hands considering the current housing development in the area and the future planned residential developments. “There is a very significant issue with this year’s enrolment in September. The schools are at capacity and as new families move into the area, they will not have a local school for their children to attend. “The area of Rathcoole, Saggart and Citywest have experienced a rapid growth in population in only a couple of years. On account of this rapid change in
demographics it is not so long ago that we had to campaign for the Government to provide second level education in the area. In 2017 the Government had no plans to provide a second level school in the area and by 2018 there was an announcement of a new school in City West. This highlights just how quickly the area is growing and the educational needs of the area are changing. “I have called on the Minister to re-examine the demographics, to provide enhanced capacity at the existing schools in Rathcoole as a matter of urgency and to consider a new primary school in Rathcoole as soon as possible. The population of Rathcoole will need more than what is provided for in the current plan, which is to provide a single stream school in Fortunestown. A Primary School in Fortunestown is simply too far away from the Rathcoole area. “I will continue to call on the Minister to work with all colleagues to try to address the shortage this year and the longer term goal of providing a new school”, concluded Deputy Curran.
EUROPEAN ACTION WEEK AGAINST RACISM COMPETITION WINNERS Recently Mayor Mark Ward presented the winners of the European Action Week against Racism Competition with their prizes. The idea behind this competition was to ask children, young people and adults living here in South Dublin County to convey their own personal message against racism through art or poetry. There were 41 prize winners on the day. One of
the main objectives of the Council was to facilitate initiatives to promote integration in the county. A willingness to learn about different cultures and to communicate with others is the key to a successful, fair and open society.
is no place for racism here. Speaking at the prize giving ceremony, Mayor Ward said “Here in South Dublin County we want to continue
developing an inclusive county where everybody has the opportunity to participate and realise their true potential.”
The number of entries we receive from the competition shows that people living in South Dublin believe that there
Pictured above: Andrea Turcan with Mayor Ward
Pictured to left: Eryk Zajac and Mareed’Yat Lawal with Mayor Ward
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PROGRESSING MAKE LUCAN AUTISM FRIENDLY
Cllr Vicki Casserly, with Guest speakers, Frances Fitzgerald TD and Adam Harris of AsIAm.ie held a public meeting to progress Make Lucan Autism Friendly. It was an absolute
pleasure to have so many in attendance, particularly our very special Guest, Adam Harris of AsIAm. ie and Aisling Foran who played an integral part in making Clonalkilty Autism
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Friendly. Cllr Casserly commented “Over my term as an elected Councillor, this is something close to my heart for a number of reasons and it is something I am keen to progress. South Dublin County Council have been forward thinking in their approach when I have come to them seeking programmes and additional awareness for all those in our community. All of these initiatives I proposed where based off Universal Design which places human diversity at the heart of the design process so that buildings and environments can be designed to meet the needs of all users. It covers all persons regardless of their age or size and those who have particular physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual ability or disability. It is about achieving good design so that people can access, use and understand the environment to the greatest extent and in the most independent and natural manner possible, without the need for adaptations or specialised solutions. It is
good practice to ascertain the needs of the range of expected users as early as possible”. Through Cllr. Casserly’s proposals, Autism Friendly Events have taken place in Lucan Library, which has and will extend across the county, they have had fun events with South Dublin on Ice, developments in playgrounds to meet sensory needs and adventure. Not forgetting the fantastic Parent Led groups out there such as the Elementals, Lucan Autism Network, Social Circle, Gladiators, Esker Celtic Football for All Programmes, Lucan Sarsfields GAA for all and many more advocacy groups encouraging full participation in the communities. Frances Fitzgerald joined on the night, she is deeply passionate about inclusion and awareness and has worked closely with her husband Professor Michael Fitzgerald, to make greater improvements throughout our communities through advocating for equality and early intervention and
the importance of support and acceptance. Adam and Aisling, needed no real introduction, they are a force to be reckoned with. Strong advocates for social change and pushing us as a society to recognise and be aware of those around us.
They joined to speak about how they made Clonalkility Autism Friendly. The Lucan Cllr added, “This is something I envisage for Lucan. Supervalu Lucan are onboard with their Sensory Friendly Evenings and availability of Alf Trollies. I would like to see South Dublin County Council, Local businesses, voluntary organisations and educators
come on board, train and engage to be accredited Autism Friendly Champions. I look forward to working with a committee going forward to achieve this for our community. Should you wish to be involved please feel free to get in touch at vcasserly@cllrs. sdublincoco.ie “ Frances commented “The European Parliament has been a keen promoter of the rights of people living with Autism. I hope to put pressure on the Commission and Council in the next mandate to be more proactive on this very important social and inclusive issue”
CLONDALKIN COUNCILLOR SUPPORTS POSTER BAN
Cllr Francis Timmons will support all tidy towns in the ban for posters. Cllr Timmons said “I will be respecting fully the voluntary poster ban by Clondalkin Tidy Towns, Newcastle Tidy Towns and Rathcoole Tidy Towns and the areas they have asked to be poster free in the upcoming local Election on May 24th. This is the first time Rathcoole and Newcastle Tidy Towns have introduced a Voluntary poster ban and I am 100% in support of this, I call on all those running in the upcoming local elections to support the voluntary ban”.
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LEO SOUTH DUBLIN CONTRIBUTE TO SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL FIGURES
Since the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) were established in 2014 they have supported the creation of over 18,600 jobs nationwide with 144,830 entrepreneurs and business people trained in a range of skills over the five years. The figures were announced recently by Heather
Humphreys T.D. and Pat Breen T.D.
Since 2014 the LEOs across the country have approved and contributed funding to over 5,000 business and entrepreneurial projects. The LEOs have distributed €81.5million worth of direct financial assistance
to small businesses and entrepreneurs, stimulating job creation in communities across the country. In those 5 years, 40,577 people have received mentoring support through the LEO network, while over 17,500 have taken a Start Your Own Business Course. Successful companies supported
include; Irish Fairy Door Company (South Dublin), GloFox (Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown), Keoghs Crisps (Fingal) and Strong Roots (Dublin City).
LEOs offer a comprehensive range of supports from mentoring and training to financial assistance and Brexit planning, to entrepreneurs and small businesses alike to help them to plan, start and grow. The Local Enterprise Offices also run some significant
programmes to increase engagement and draw entrepreneurs and small businesses into the business support eco-system. These include Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE), the National Enterprise Awards, Food Academy, the Student Enterprise Programme and Local Enterprise Week.
LEO Figures 2014 to 2019; 648 jobs created, 132 projects approved for funding, €2,700,019 of direct financial assistance
to LEO clients, 502 people have taken start your own business, 4,775 people have engaged in training, 255 entrants to Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE), 29 people availed of a Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters (TAME) grant, 2,290 people availed of specialist mentoring through their LEO, 138 received a Trading Online Voucher and 3,795 average yearly entrants to the Student Enterprise Programme
PLANS FOR RECYCLING FACILITIES IN NORTH CLONDALKIN ABANDONED
It has been revealed that the plan to provide bottle banks for recycling in North Clondalkin have been abandoned by South Dublin County Council. The information was released following a question submitted by People Before Profit Cllr Madeleine Johansson to the recent Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting.
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A number of locations including Neilstown Shops and Rowlagh had been explored by the council but none could be provided due to the reluctance of private management companies to allow them on their property, and regulations in relation to closeness to residential properties. Cllr Johansson
commented: “The nearest bottle banks to North Clondalkin is at the Mill Centre in Clondalkin Village. We need recycling facilities close to where people live and shop so that people can actually use those facilities. It’s extremely disappointing that not a single location could be identified in the North Clondalkin area. We’re spending a lot of time promoting recycling but if you have to drive to find facilities it completely defeats the purpose. We need to change the Development Plan so that all retail centres have to provide recycling facilities on their premises.”
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NEED FOR COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR RATHCOOLE, SAGGART & NEWCASTLE
Labour local election candidate, Robert Dowds has called for a complete overhaul of public transport for the rapidly growing villages of Rathcoole,
Saggart and Newcastle. At the moment all three effectively have only one bus per hour serving them. Saggart, he said, is a little
more fortunate in that some people there will be within walking distance of the Luas which will suit some commuters. However, the situation in Rathcoole and
SALE OF AUGUSTINIANS SITE RAISES CONCERNS
Cllr Sarah Holland has raised questions with South Dublin County Council planners outlining some concerns she has over the possible future development of the almost 9 acres of land recently placed on the market by the Augustinians in Ballyboden. The prime development site has an asking price of €18m and is sure to be snapped up, considering the demand for housing in the popular suburb. Residents nearby are hoping that the planned primary care centre goes ahead, but have concerns about high density builds and the extra traffic volumes that will bring to the area. Cllr Holland said “I raised my concerns during our last area committee meeting, and in writing to the Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation. My main worry is that the expiry of the Ballyboden Village Plan means that there are no localised plans on development. For example, the old village plan outlined requirements on sensitivities to the nearby Carnegie library, densities and
the necessity of developing in keeping with the semi-detached character of the immediate area. Second come concerns about the already heavy traffic - the area suffers from a dearth of public transport solutions, which were alleviated somewhat with the new 175 route but more needs to be done on existing infrastructure and transport solutions if our roads are to accommodate hundreds of new residents. Finally, I know that local residents were sorry to see the boxing club and the pitch & putt close down. We need to be investing in amenities for these communities to replace what has been lost, and I hope that this can be negotiated once the lands are sold and planning is in.” Cllr Holland concluded “I’m all for sustainable community building. I love living here and know loads of people would like a chance to buy in this area. We need to make sure we develop in a sustainable way, in keeping with the character of the area.”
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Newcastle is much worse, especially when the chronic rush hour traffic jams are taken into consideration.
If this situation is to be resolved, some long-term decisions about roads need to be made. However, with a bit of imagination, it should be possible to improve public transport in the short-term. In addition to improving the frequency of the Dublin bus service, it should be possible to provide lockup bicycle parks at the Saggart Luas stop for Rathcoole and Saggart commuters and at Hazelhatch station for commuters from Newcastle. In addition, to get around the chronic traffic jams on Rathcoole’s Main Street, it would be useful if some Bus Éireann services could stop at lay byes on the N7. A resident recently told me that this used to happen until recently on the journey out of town but it has now stopped which adds very considerably to the journey.
I am informed that a petition is to be organised In Rathcoole about the chronic traffic/ transport situation there.Clearly such a petition should be heeded. Unfortunately, the provision of public transport does not come under the remit of local authorities
in Ireland. However, Robert Dowds pledged that, if elected, he will organise a coalition of local councillors to pressurise the relevant transport authorities to deliver on the urgent improved public transport requirements of Rathcoole, Saggart and Newcastle.
FROM THE HEART BOOK SIGNING
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MONASTERY ROAD WORKS TO START IN JULY
“Many residents have enquired about the works on Monastery Road, Siac Roundabout and Woodford Hill, South Dublin County Council has concluded the the work will start in July and be complete 6 months after”. stated by Cllr. Trevor Gilligan. Proposals are to include: The construction of new wide footpath between Monastery Heath and Siac Roundabout. Provision of safe pedestrian crossing facilities at the Siac Roundabout on the Woodford Hill arm and reconfiguration of the
roundabout. Provision of 2 signalised pedestrian crossings, one at Siac Roundabout on the Woodford arm of the roundabout and the other one on the bow bridge (L1019) just south of the Ibis Roundabout. Junction treatment works at Monastery Gate Entrance. Pavement works on footpaths around the Ibis Roundabout. Tree planting to replace trees on Monastery Road that require removal. Provision of staircase down the eastern embankment just south of the bow bridge to
the footpath at the bottom. Resurfacing of the footpath and cycle track between the Siac Roundabout and the Ibis. And Roundabout and merging the footpath and cycle track into a shared facility. Subject to the following conditions; 1. Consideration of a right of way for cyclists and pedestrians at the entrance into Monastery Gate. and 2. Provision of a cycle access to the off road cycle track alongside Monastery Road just after the SIAC roundabout outbound.
RATHCOOLE STATION NEEDS MORE MANPOWER of Rathcoole, Newcastle and Saggart have
Cllr Francis Timmons recently attended a meeting in Citywest to discuss safety in wider Rathcoole area including Saggart and Newcastle “I attended a packed meeting in Citywest to discuss safety in the Rathcoole area that covers Newcastle and Saggart and it was apparent to me that there is a greater need to see visible Garda presence on the ground.” A petition has been started and the local Cllr. asked all local residents to sign it “I am asking all concerned resident to please sign the petition to increase Garda Manpower at Rathcoole Garda Station.” The petition will be sent to the District Garda Superintendent and the Minister for Justice. Cllr Timmons added “The areas
seen huge increases in population over the last few years and people need and want to feel safe in their homes and communities I also want to acknowledge the work the Guards do in our communities but I strongly feel they are under resourced in Manpower to fight the growing crime and in particular drug related crimes in our communities’’ Cllr Timmons concluded “At the meeting residents were urged to ring 999 to report crimes and to report all crime so the correct stats would be available when looking for additional resources”. See the petition online http://chng.it/ YL77fKkCyt.
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MOTORING LIFE WITH NEW FORD FIESTA TAKES AN ‘ACTIVE’ ROLE By Breda Corrigan The latest-generation Ford Fiesta has already proved to be a runaway success since going on sale here late last summer - quickly picking up where its predecessor left off, at the top of the sales charts in Ireland, and across Europe too. With so many car buyers moving towards compact crossover/SUV bodystyles, it was only a matter of time before Ford jumped on the bandwagon. Having the wonderful new Fiesta as a basis to work from, Ford launched the all-new Fiesta Active to great acclaim. With the Fiesta Active, Ford has taken the Fiesta and toughened it up. As well as increasing its width by 30mm and its ride height by 18mm (when compared to the standard Fiesta’s dimensions), it has added plastic body cladding and roof rails for the full 4x4 look. Ford expects the Fiesta Active to account for approximately 15% of Fiesta sales. Even More Impact; With the Zetec, Titanium, sporty ST-Line and the posh Vignale versions, the Fiesta has already proven itself to be a brilliant car that appeals to a number of different buyers. Having the new Active model in the line-up will certainly add even more impact to the Fiesta’s appeal. Just one engine is available in the all-new Fiesta Active range – a 1.0-litre EcoBoost (petrol) engine in 85PS, or 100PS guises. A six-speed manual gearbox sends power to the driving wheels at the front of the Fiesta Active, while a 5-door-only bodystyle provides the car with the utmost in practicality. Test Car; My test car was a new Fiesta Active 2, 1.0-litre EcoBoost with 100PS (or just under 99bhp, if you prefer) and mated to a slick six-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Frozen White paintwork, the car looked stunning with its contrasting black body cladding and black painted roof. Available in Active, and Active 2 trim levels, a
generous standard equipment level is guaranteed, no matter which you choose. Standard Active 2 specification includes 17” Shadow Black alloy wheels, black roof with black roof rails, B&O premium audio system with a 10-speaker 360-degree sound system, 8” touchscreen, cruise control, auto high-beam, driver alert, traffic sign recognition, auto wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, front centrearmrest, illuminated front cup-holders, yellow colour theme for key interior areas, black headlining cloth, and many more comfort, convenience and safety features. Perky & Frugal Engine; The engine in my test car made the car very entertaining to drive, with plenty of power available when called upon. Producing 100PS, and 170Nm of torque, this sweet-revving engine is capable of propelling the car from 0-100km/h in 10.5-seconds, while consuming as little as 6.0-litres of fuel for every 100km’s driven on a combined driving cycle. This engine truly does offer the perfect balance of power and economy in equal measure. Raised Ride Height; When you open the door of the Fiesta Active, you notice the slightly higher driving position over the standard car, although it’s raised by only 18mm, so you don’t feel like you’re climbing in. The standard Fiesta’s brilliant driving position remains intact, but the floor of the car is slightly further off the road below – leading to a little bit more ground clearance than the regular Fiesta. Inside the car, not much feels different from the standard Fiesta, with a general feeling of high quality throughout, combined with comfortable and supportive seats. The boot is capable of carrying a 311-litre load with the rear seats in place, or up to 1093-litres with the rear seats folded. The Fiesta Active’s suspension has been tweaked to better cope with sharp jolts,
so it does a really good job of smoothing out nasty surfaces. During my time with the test car, I found that the Fiesta Active is well able to soak up road imperfections with remarkable ease, thereby making the cabin of the car a relatively serene place to be. The cars steering feels wellweighted, and provides positive feedback to the driver at all times. This is helped by the premium feel of the cars leather-bound, multi-function steering wheel, which also benefits from easy adjustment. Thankfully, all the other traits that make the Fiesta such a terrific small car remain. A further addition to the Active is the choice of three drive modes –
Normal, Eco and Slippery. The two former settings are fairly self-explanatory, while Slippery adjusts the car’s traction control to help when you’re driving on lower-grip surfaces, like snow or mud. Pricing & Verdict; The all-new Ford Fiesta Active is priced from just €18,885 (ex-works), while the range-topping Active 2 is available from €20,150 and offers terrific value for money. The Fiesta is a brilliant small car, and the Active is a genuinely impressive variant of it. The Fiesta Active benefits from Ford’s sensational 7-Year/100,000km warranty for total peace of mind motoring.
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In this edition of the paper, Romaine Scally Solicitor, of Romaine Scally & Company, Solicitors, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Telephone 01-4599506 email legal@scally.ie deals with the matter of Wills or the absence of, on the death of a family member. Q. My father died recently and, despite every effort, we have been unable to find a Will. We have to conclude therefore that he died Intestate. Unfortunately, the Family Home was in his sole name and, there are very few assets over and above the value of the family home. There are six children and, following a family meeting recently, all but two have agreed to waive our share in the Estate back to my Mother. However, the rest of us are really worried that our Mother might have to sell the house to pay off the other two siblings. What is the position here? A. Firstly, we would like to sympathise with you on the passing of your Father. Unfortunately, the situation is not straightforward and your Father has left a number of problems behind which will now have to be resolved as best as possible. As you say, you now have to conclude that your Father died without making a Will and, as such his Estate has to be administered according to the laws of Intestacy as set out in the Succession Act, 1965. Your Mother is therefore automatically entitled to two third of the entire Estate (including the value of the family home) with the remaining one third to be divided between all the children. All but two of you have agreed to waive your rights in favour of your Mother. The question arises as to what and how your Mother will satisfy the share of the two children who have declined to waive their rights. The answer to this will depend firstly on the value of the Estate. If, for arguments sake, the house is worth €250,000.00 and the remaining financial assets worth €50,000.00 thus giving a total value in the Estate of €300,000.00. Your Mother is automatically entitled to two thirds of this amounting to €200,000.00. She can obviously apply this to her share of the family home and the remaining €100,000.00 is divided between the six children, giving a share to each of them of approx. €16,666. To pay off the two children would require your Mother to pay out €16,666 each to them, totalling €33,333.00. Perhaps the family could come to some arrangement with the other two children that they might get their share on the death of your Mother. Alternatively, there is a provision whereby the surviving spouse can apply to Court to have the dwelling house given to him or her either without paying the difference or by paying such sum as the Court thinks reasonable. The Court may make such an Order if it thinks that hardship would otherwise be caused, either to the surviving Spouse or to a dependent child. Perhaps a conversation should be had with the two children regarding their Mother’s entitlement to have their share dispensed with and, perhaps in the light of this possible option available to your Mother, a more acceptable solution might be arrived at. We wish you the best of luck in this regard.
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PENSION ENTITLEMENTS FOR CE SUPERVISORS
“Community Employment Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors in Clondalkin and Lucan are being frustrated in their attempts to secure occupational pensions by a Government that is unwilling to follow previous Labour Court recommendations,” said Fianna Fáil’s Chair on the Employment Affairs and Social Protection Committee, John Curran TD. Deputy Curran was commenting during a protest of CE Supervisors outside the Dáil recently; “A satisfactory pathway must be found to address the pension issue for the 1,250 CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors based on the 2008 Labour Court recommendation. “In July 2008, the Labour Court recommended that an agreed pension scheme should be introduced for CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors and that such a scheme should be adequately funded by FÁS, the funding agency
responsible for CE at that time. It was estimated at the time that a figure of €3.3 million per year was required to adequate fund the pension scheme.
“A High Level Forum was set up and published a report last November which outlined the costs involved to resolve this long standing issue in November last. To date the Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform has sat on his hands, failed to meet with CE Supervisors and no progress has been made for the 1,250 people affected. “I have always been a strong advocator and supporter of Community Employment Schemes in my own area of Dublin Mid-West. I recognise the valuable contributions that these schemes make in their local areas as well as the huge benefits that the participants themselves report. The positive impact of participating in a CE scheme cannot be overstated – from the confidence boost of
learning new skills to the sense of belonging and community it brings. “There are thousands of people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to work in the labour market. It is in these instances where CE schemes have made a real difference. Sports clubs, childcare facilities, resource centres and Meals on Wheels services are often staffed by CE participants. “Since the 2008 Labour Court recommendation, more than 250 have retired with no occupation pension entitlements. It has now come to the point where they are now considering industrial action due to the Government’s inaction and failure to adequately address this issue. “These employees need the Government to do the right thing, and set out a pathway to providing them with the pensions that they are owed. The Government cannot sit on its hands any longer,” concluded Deputy Curran.
RENOVATED PLAYGROUND AT GRIFFEEN VALLEY PARK Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Mark Ward officially opens the renovated playground at Griffeen Valley Park Lucan Speaking at the event Mayor Cllr Mark Ward said, “The ideas for change came from a survey of the existing playground users and utilises natural play principles, which have been tried and tested during the delivery of the Council’s playspace programme across the county.” Natural play has benefits for children in terms of increasing mental and physical well-being, developing imagination and allowing children to assess risk and develop their coping abilities. The Mayor went on to pay tribute to the local community for their support of the popular playground and the work of the Council staff in managing the project and maintaining the playground.
Pictured Children from the Lucan Community Centre Creche help Mayor of South Dublin County Council Cllr. Mark Ward to cut the ribbon at the renovated playground at Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan
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ATTACKS ON LOCAL DELIVERY DRIVERS CONDEMNED Seán Crowe T.D. has said that a Tesco van driver who suffered an unprovoked attack was lucky he didn’t lose an eye. The TD called on any local resident who has any information surrounding this or any
other incidents to come forward to An Garda Síochána. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “I am conscious that this is very much a bad news story for Tallaght, but the barbaric attack on this Tesco delivery driver
needs to be highlighted and condemned. The driver was lucky not to lose an eye following this unprovoked attack. “The decision by Tesco to stop deliveries to local residents in the Killinardan area has come
as a surprise to many residents. I am extremely disappointed that the store management did not contact local residents and public representatives who live and work in the Tallaght area before taking this unilateral action.
“The residents impacted by this decision deserve better as do the van drivers who
have been attacked. Many elderly and locals that don’t have access to transport will be impacted negatively by this decision. “In the past we have had a spate of attacks on fast food delivery drivers in different areas but additional Gardaí, combined with information on the culprits, has led to arrests and convictions, and ultimately a reduction
in these attacks. Hopefully there will be a similar outcome in this case. “A proven template does exist for tackling many of these incidents. Local residents working together with youth groups, the local authorities, public representatives, and the Garda authorities can reduce and resolve many of these incidents.”
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NOVENAS FOR LAURA LYNN 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. Special mention to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary for great favour witness received. D.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. Special mention to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary for great favour witness received. P.R 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. Special mention to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary for great favour witness received. M.M Novena to the Holy Spirit. You who solve all problems, who lights all roads so that I can obtain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm that I never want to be separated from you even and in spite of all material illusion. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. (mention favors) This prayer must be said for 3 consecutive days and published immediately After 3 days the favor requested will be granted even though it may appear difficult. This prayer must be publised immediately and after 3 days the favour will be granted. M.M. Prayer to Our Lady Mount Carmel O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein that you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us that have recourse to thee (3 times). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). M.M.
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Pictured above: Don Tipping, Brendan Howlin, Breda Cass, and Charlie O’Connor pictured in 1996 at a South Dublin County Council Event. Image appeared in the South West Express incorporating the Tallaght News and South City Express. Pictured left: Gunne Estate Agents & South Dublin County Council Tidy Districts Competition 1994. Pictured (l-r) are Laura Doolan(4) from Newcastle, Adam Quinn(4) from Newcastle, Gerry Leahy from Gunne Estate Agents; Cllr Don Tipping, Cathaoirleach, South Dublin County Council and John Fitzgerald, County Manager. Image appeared in the South West Express incorporating the Tallaght News and South City Express.
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