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17th Sept 2018

MAKING LIFE HELL FOR RESIDENTS

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has called on Garda Authorities to get tough with the scrambler and quad drivers who are making life hell for residents living in parts of his constituency. Crowe said that constant noise from the vehicles is interfering with residents sleep, their leisure time and is undermining the quality of resident’s lives. In one estate in Tymon North, Tallaght local residents claim there

are at least 8 active bikes and 2 quad bikes on the go, day and night with many of them owned by the same individuals. The local TD claims it is a growing problem with many estates experiencing an upsurge in activity with football pitches and green spaces being used as race tracks by drivers and is urging parents not to buy these vehicles for their children as Christmas presents

Deputy Seán Crowe said “While many families have been enjoying the warm weather relaxing in their homes there are some of my constituents living through hell with the noise of scramblers and quad bikes on their green spaces and roads in their estate.

being driven on two wheels on the roads in the early evenings when there are car owners traveling home from work and while children are still out playing and they believe it is only a matter of time before someone is killed or seriously injured.

“The same group of drivers are increasingly out on multiple bikes with some drag racing each other whilst doing acrobatics and wheelies. Residents say the quad bikes are

“In some estates and parks the scramblers and quads are out every single day, there is literally no break and happening from early in the morning to very late into the night.

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“They are also driving on roads and on green spaces with no helmets and no insurance and would appear up to now to be immune from prosecution. “I realise it is difficult for the Garda Authorities to seize these bikes and arrest these individuals involved but it cannot be impossible and a tougher overt policing approach is needed. “Some of the scramblers involved have been monitored weaving in and out of commuters driving through estates with no consideration for people’s safety.

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They have also been seen racing some of their friends who are driving in cars in their estates.

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“This is unacceptable and needs to be stopped. It is a policing matter and I

am calling on the Garda Authorities to put an end to this criminal behaviour.

nuisance to neighbours, potentially lethal and have caused fatalities.

“I am also appealing to parents not to be buying these vehicles for Christmas presents as they are a

“Many of the residents who have contacted me are elderly and frightened of the individuals involved.

Many of the ones racing around on these scramblers and quads are not children, and as adults should know better but this element clearly don’t give a damn about their neighbours or their communities.

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SOUTH DUBLIN’S FIRST EVER TEENFEST IN RATHCOOLE

“The sun shone on us at the first ever Teenfest in South Dublin. The event held in Rathcoole and hosted by Tricia O’Halloran and her team in the Community Centre was fantastic. With workshops, obstacle courses, motivational talks, support services, a Quiet Room and even make up tutorials there really was something for every teenager. Rachael Boggans and her committee turned her daughter, Ellie’s, idea of a teen day into nothing short of a festival. As part of the day Anne O’Rriordan planted

a Tree of Hope at the entrance to the Community Centre. This gesture symoblises the fact that we offer our support to the members of our community who are struggling with mental health challenges and serves as a reminder to reach out, like the branches of the tree will, for hope, sunshine and support,” said Cllr. Emer Higgins who helped to organise the event. “Teenfest heard from guest speakers Nikki Bradley on positive mental attitude, Darren from Kickstart on fitness and my colleague and Olympic champion Councillor Kenneth

Egan on talking addition challenges. Ireland’s Got Talent finalist Affia made a special appearance to delight fans. “KPH, South Dublin County Council and Equita sponsored the event and we’re so grateful for their support. The underlying focus was on positive mental wellness and we had charities working in this area there including Jigsaw and Foroige. It was fantastic to see so many teenagers sign the TeenFest banner leaving positive messages for others and tributes to loved ones

Huge congratulations to Rachel, Ellie, Lisa, Stephen, Anne and Tricia for oraginsing what I hope will be the first of many TeenFests,” concluded Cllr. Emer Higgins.

RATHCOOLE COMMUNITY ORGANISES AGAINST BUS CUTS

More than 60 people attended a public meeting to Save the 69 bus in the Old Library in Rathcoole on Tuesday 4th September. The meeting, which was organised by Gino Kenny TD, was addressed by two drivers representing SIPTU and the NBRU trade unions.

Pictured Emer Higgins, Tricia O’Halloran, Anne O’Riordan, Stephen Joyce, Rachael Boggans, Lisa Byrne. Photo credit: Snap It Events.

passed. The event was a great opportunity for teenagers to come together and it was fantastic that South Dublin County Council were there onsite to hear their suggestions and take on their feedback on spaces for teenagers as part of their youth consultation.

The new Bus Connects plan would see Rathcoole and Newcastle lose a direct service to Dublin City Centre, replaced by a shuttle service to the Luas in Saggart and the Red Cow. The people who attended the meeting agreed to set up a campaign, collect

signatures on a petition and send a delegation to the Public Consultation session organised by the NTA at Citywest on the 25th September.

Gino Kenny TD said: “I’m delighted that so many people turned out to save the 69 bus. The direct bus to the city centre is an absolutely necessary service for the community. This is not the first time that the direct bus has been threatened, in 2011 the community got organised to fight back against the cuts. People Power won

the retention of the service back then, and people power can win now. “ Cllr Madeleine Johansson commented: “There is a real problem with traffic congestion in Rathcoole, and a reduction in public transport services will make this even worse. The community needs an increase in public transport to manage the growing population in Rathcoole village. The new Bus Connects plan is only a proposal and if enough people get involved and voice their opposition the NTA will be forced to listen.”

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CHANGES TO EECE SCHEME MEANS NOTHING FOR PARENTS John Curran T.D. has warned that the 7% increase in Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme payments that are due to come into effect this month and announced recently by Children’s Minister, Katherine Zappone is being absorbed by Childcare providers and parents are seeing no reduction to costs. Changes to the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme will be implemented this September. Deputy John Curran commented, “Many parents have recently been informed by their childcare provider that their fees will increase for the forthcoming school year. “The Minister seems to be under some illusion that these changes will pose a benefit; the increase announced this week is clearly being absorbed by childcare providers. Therefore, families are in no way better off. “It had always been hoped that the overarching objective of the ECCE

was to reduce the cost to parents. “Any notion that children, parents or even providers could benefit from these changes to the pre-school ECCE scheme is inaccurate. The 7% increase in payments for ECCE received by childcare providers means nothing whatsoever for parents.“They’re already

expected to pay higher costs this September regardless. “The increase in paperwork and administrative work has caused many operators to increase prices to pay for administrative support, which undermines the entire basis of the scheme. “They want to be able to provide the care to children,

but they cannot deal with the increase in paperwork and administrative work. “Rather than announce weightless changes, the Minister needs to put in place better support for those running crèches and community childcare facilities,” the Deputy concluded.

CLONDALKIN BUSINESS PROVIDES SPONSORSHIP OF OVER 350 FOOTBALLS

Round Tower’s GAA Club U12’s accepting over 350 footballs from William Hanley of Hanley’s SuperValu in Rowlagh. The team would like to thank Hanley’s for their kind generosity.

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TURNOUT IN TALLAGHT

Two of Ireland’s footballing heroes, Irish international amputee star Garry Hoey and professional coach and former player Damien Duff joined Fyffes Emma Hunt-Duffy at Shamrock Rovers training ground in Kingswood for the launch of The Fyffes Cup. The three-way cup competition which will be played at Oriel Park, Dundalk on Saturday, 22nd September next is billed as the last major stage in Ireland’s preparation for the forthcoming Amputee World

Cup in Mexico. It is also seen as the final opportunity for players to impress selectors who will choose the sevenman starting team from a squad of 13 to represent Ireland in what will be their second Amputee World Cup. Inspired by the recent success of the Irish ladies hockey team, the Irish Amputee team is approaching its World Cup campaign with confidence. Their qualification for the World Cup in which they have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Mexico,

England and Uruguay follows from their winning 6th place in the 2017 European Championships. Overseeing the contribution that Fyffes will make is the company’s managing director, Gerry Cunningham. Commenting, Mr. Cunningham said; “We applaud amputee footballers and wish them well in their efforts to bring success to Ireland, recognising the extent to which each has had to combat adversity in order to achieve their goals.

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UNINEST STUDENTS DONATE TO CLONDALKIN CHARITY SHOP

Following an initiative launched by Uninest at three of its Dublin based properties, Down Syndrome Ireland’s new Clondalkin shop has received a bumper stock of items this autumn. Uninest called on its residents at its Broadstone Hall, New Mill and Kavanagh Court developments to donate good quality

unwanted items from clothing, sports equipment, books to kitchenware while they checked out ahead of the summer. Collecting enough donations to fill two vans full of much needed contributions, Uninest was able to help stock the charity’s new store in South Dublin, which will help raise vital funds for the charity.

Mark O’Doherty, Head of Fundraising at Down Syndrome Ireland said: “Our charity shops are a vital part of Down Syndrome Ireland’s fundraising efforts as they provide us with regular income and cash flow which helps us plan ahead our support services for children and adults with Down syndrome and their

Pictured (L-R) Shop Manager Marian Kane with sisters Sadie and Julian Reidy, and their aunt Lorna Masterson from Uninest Student Residences inside Down Syndrome Ireland’s new charity shop in Clondalkin.

families throughout Ireland. We are always in need of good quality donated stock to sell and were very thankful for the recent Uninest Student Residences donations. This stock was used for the recent opening of our new shop in Clondalkin village and proved very popular with all of the customers.” Lorna Masterson, Uninest’s Operation Manager said: “Down Syndrome Ireland is a charity very close to our hearts and we were delighted to be able to work with our developments to generate donations for the new Clondalkin shop. We hope they go a long way in raising vital funds to help their member families. “It’s important to Uninest that we support local charities and after receiving so much support from our residents we’re hoping to build a longer-term partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland which will include ongoing January and June pick-ups to coincide with students’ checking out periods.”

GARDAÍ NEED ADEQUATE RESOURCES Government needs to make sure that the Gardaí are adequately resourced to continue its operations to effectively target drug traffickers operating in our area John Curran T.D has said that a recent Garda seizure of over €1.8million worth of drugs goes some way towards the crackdown on the sale and distribution of illegal substances in the Dublin Mid-West area. He commented, “ Illegal narcotics including Heroin, Diazepam, Xanax and Cannabis which are infiltrating the drugs market in Dublin, can severely tamper with mental and physical health and are a real danger to our young community. "Recent intelligence led seizure assures us that the co-ordinated sharing of information with international police colleagues has every potential to defeat organised and drug related crime.

“It is crucial that we continue to see successes such as this latest bust in Ronanstown. Drug crime in the Capital has increased by 11% in the first eight months of the year. At the same time, the number of drug searches in the Dublin region was 9 percent lower compared with the same period last year. “The Government needs to make sure that the Garda local drug units are adequately resourced to continue to work with National Units and also tackle on street and local drug dealing operating in our area and to decrease the supply of narcotics being brought into communities across Dublin", concluded Deputy Curran.

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CALLS FOR REVIEW OF CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

John Curran T.D. has said the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is failing to process claims or provide assistance to victims in an efficient manner. The Deputy received a response recently through Parliamentary Question which reveals that of the 181 applications received in 2017 just 31 cases were settled and there are therefore 150 applications yet to be dealt with. Deputy Curran said, “Despite the fact that the

number of cases which settle in a pay-out is declining year on year, there are lengthy delays in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal assisting victims of crime in Ireland. “As it stands, should this year’s applications be managed in the very same poor manner it’s likely that just 24 cases will be settled in 2018.

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with constitutional justice. In correspondence I received, the Tribunal itself cited its limited resources and “economic constraints” as contributing factors in the slow process of claims and victims obtaining their due compensation. “The Tribunal receives roughly €4 million in budget each year, but it is uncertain how this budget is set considering the number of, and types of cases varies year on year. “For instance, one case could need to pay-out €1 million or more when it reaches settlement, especially a victim which has suffered a life-altering injury. That means that one substantial case settlement can absorb a quarter of the Tribunal’s funding. “These more complex applications, although exceptionally important to settle tend to get put off as a result and until a time that the payment can be met under a yearly budget. That could be half a decade and this is a severely dysfunctional way to operate.

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RED LINE BOOK FESTIVAL 2018 WELCOMED

Local Councillor, Charlie O’Connor, has welcomed publication of details of the annual Red Line Book Festival which is to be held this year from 8th – 14th October. As Chairperson of the Council’s Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development|SPC, within whose remit the Festival is

covered, he is delighted to note that a host of top Irish and International authors are involved this year, as to what is the 8th holding of the ~Red Line Book Festival. Among those involved this year are best selling writers including Andrew McMillan, Sophie Hannah and Peter F.Hamilton. The Irish authors involved are Emilie

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He concluded, “A thorough review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal must be carried out before next year’s figure of unsettled claims rises even more. This review could not come quick enough for very many victims of crime or their families.”

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FIRHOUSE EDUCATE TOGETHER SECONDARY KNOCKMORE SCHOOL WORKS WELCOMED SCHOOL OPENS Local Councillor, Charlie O’Connor, has welcomed the decision by the Department of Education & Skills to grant aid the long promised upgrade and refurbishment works at Knockmore Junior National School, Tallaght (Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Junior School).

The news was conveyed to Charlie O’Connor as Chairperson of the Board of Management at the School and the Department confirmed that the works would include Insulation works, Internal reconfiguration of School and ASD unit configuration.

As of the start of September, there are 84 Educate Together primary and 13 second-level schools in Ireland. In total, these schools will provide education for over 25,000 pupils. In addition to opening two new primary schools and four new second-level schools this year, Educate Together has applied to open four more second-level schools in 2019, and the organisation expects to apply for thirteen national schools due to open in 2019. Firhouse ETSS opened in its temporary accommodation in Firhouse ETNS while permanent accommodation is built. At full capacity it will accommodate 1,000 pupils. Claire Matthews, Principal of Firhouse ETSS: “We are incredibly excited to be opening Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School. It is such a special day for the community in Firhouse and everybody that supports the Educate Together ethos. We are a listening and learning school community, passionate about the education of our young people to ensure that they have the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to best support them to be happy and healthy as they navigate their 21st Century world. Our school motto is ‘Be Your Best Self’ which serves as a reminder that we all have a role to play in building a school community that reflects our shared values, honouring the relationships that we have with each other to support our students to flourish personally and academically.”

According to Charlie O’Connor, this ended a long time campaign for these important works and he also paid tribute to School Principal, Dearbhla Byrne and her predecessor Chris Meehan, who drove the campaign on behalf of the Board. He added that the news was announced to the School community in a recent

newsletter that said:

“We are delighted to announce that the Department of Education has granted a renovation project on the school over the coming year. This will include the full insulation of the school, ensuring a warmer environment for your children. Classrooms on the infant side will be made larger and refurbished and classes on the senior side will also be refurbished. We know that this will make an even happier learning environment for the children on Knockmore. Thanks for all of your support in helping us securing the funding. Bright Days ahead for Knockmore JNS!” Charlie O’Connor added that the School management is now in negotiations to progress these important works and said that they were very happy with the positive response to the news by the local community.

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PARENTS CAN CLAIM TAX RELIEF ON QUALIFYING 3RD LEVEL FEES

Thousands of parents and students may be missing out on valuable tax relief on qualifying third level fees because they are not claiming it; according to Fianna Fáil TD John Curran.

Deputy Curran was speaking in relation to figures received by Fianna Fáil from the Ministers for Finance and Education & Skills which point to a significant under claiming of this tax relief. “It seems to me that the level of awareness of the tax relief that applies to

certain third level fees is quite low and as a result millions of euro of tax relief is not being claimed by parents and students. In the 2015/16 academic year, some 94,000 students paid fees in excess of the Student Contribution Charge whereas there were less than 24,000 claims for tax relief.

“Tax relief is given at the standard rate of 20% on a maximum of €7,000 of fees per person per course. The relief is available on certain full-time or parttime undergraduate or

postgraduate courses at private and publicly funded colleges. The relief can be claimed by the person paying the fees.

“While there is no tax relief on the first €3,000 of any claim (including the Student Contribution Charge), many parents do not realise that there is tax relief on the Student Contribution Charge payable for second and subsequent children in the same year. In other words, a single disregard of €3,000 applies to a claim relating to

qualifying undergraduate course fees irrespective of how many children are being claimed for. “September is a very expensive time for families who have students starting or returning to third level college in the autumn. Many of them will be facing massive accommodation costs over the year ahead. They would be well advised to familiarise themselves with the rules around tax relief on third-level fees as they could well be missing out significant tax relief,” concluded Curran.

5 TIPS FOR MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS We’re all getting back into the routine of the term-time schedule and we know it can be tough for both parents and students to ‘fit it all in’! If your child is finding themselves lacking enough time to do homework or other extra curricular activities, the chances are they need to improve their time management. Students, especially ones under extreme exam pressure, like Junior Cert or Leaving Cert, will want to know ways of saving time. Time is one of the most valuable commodities in life. Making the most of their time is essential to becoming successful and happy. Our English and maths tutors have put together their top 5 tips for mastering time management. • Plan your weekly schedule – Not only will this allow you to prepare for the week ahead, it will allow you to keep on track. • Remove potential distractions – Resist Social Media or other distracting factors, delete the app for the day or log out for the time being. Time can be managed much more efficiently if you are productive with it. • Take a break, use it wisely – You should take a break every 45-60 minutes, but you should use the time effectively. Go for a walk or get some fresh air, something to recharge the batteries and give your mind a break. • Set goals and focus on them – Set regular goals and focus on completing them. Not only will you notice an improvement in efficiency and quality of work, but you’ll feel better about yourself upon completion. • Know when to end your day – There will always be something else to do in the day, whether it’s to complete another exam question or look at another section of a revision book. Having a set time to stop working is essential to avoiding becoming overworked and exhausted. Sticking to these rules would probably benefit us all! Sarah Davies BSc, MSc, PGCE Secondary, MSc Educational Leadership, PGDip Speech & Language Difficulties

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GREENHILLS COLLEGE FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGE AND A SECOND-LEVEL SCHOOL

Greenhills College comprises a Further Education College and a Second-level school, both in separate buildings. If you are returning to Further Education you can be assured of a warm welcome and every support and assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full and part-time courses are offered with certification by QQI at levels 5 and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Eligible students on full-time courses can apply for the SUSI grant. The College also

has V.T.O.S. places. In the Healthcare area, we offer Nursing Studies, Healthcare Support, Social Care and Community Care. Our Nursing/Healthcare suite allows students to develop practical skills in this area.

Pre-University Courses in the areas of Science, Business, Arts, Sports Science, Art Portfolio and Engineering, along with Nursing Studies allow students to apply for college places using the Higher Links Scheme. We also offer an optional Maths

module. An exciting development has been the IT Tallaght Scholarship scheme, whereby one student from Greenhills College each year is awarded a two-year scholarship of 2,500 euro for their first two years in ITT. This scholarship is in addition to any other funding, such as the SUSI grant, which they may receive. Our Second-level school offers the Junior Cert., Leaving Cert., LCVP and Leaving Cert. Applied programmes. Classes are small and facilities include a student

canteen, library, gym and a wide range of specialist classrooms. Our Breakfast Club and After School supervised study are free of charge. Greenhills College has extensive free parking, along with computer and study rooms, photocopying and printing facilities and a Career Guidance service. We are at the terminus of the 9 and 15A buses and adjacent to many other bus routes. Full details of courses are available on www. greenhillscollege.ie or contact the College on 4507779.

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NATIONAL CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT WEEK STARTS SEPTEMBER 17TH

- Planned public events across Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and Rialto designed to give parents an insight into the Family Support Services available locallyStarting on Monday, September 17th National Child and Family Support Week aims to highlight the work carried out by the Prevention, Partnership and Family Support [PPFS] Programme and Tusla in communities across the country. The aim of the programme, which started in 2015, is to prevent risks to children and young people by building sustainable intellectual capacity and manpower within Tusla and partner organisations to perform early intervention work. Maria Hayes, Principal Social Worker, Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Programme, Dublin South Central, said: “The PPFS programme has a central role to play in building strong communities through its work with families and children around the country. This week offers people an opportunity to find out more about their local service and the ways in which Tusla can help families within the locality. We have a number of events taking place that will give people a chance to meet staff and discover what supports are available.” Throughout the week Parenting Support Champions will be attending events and hosting workshops to give families a better understanding of local supports that are available in Family Resource and Community Centres across Dublin. Families are invited to attend one of the

Parent and Toddler mornings taking place locally with special guest Magic Movers: Children’s Entertainer. These open mornings will take place on Tuesday, September 18th in Ballyfermot Resource Centre, Wednesday, September 19th in Quarryale Family Resource Centre and Thursday, September 20th in Deansrath Family Centre from 10am to 12 noon each day.

to find out about the services on offer can email family.support@tusla.ie. For further information about the

scheduled events and the Family Supports available locally please visit www. childandfamilysupport.ie.

As part of the week-long event parents can also attend a Cyber Safety Workshop, focused on keeping children safe online. This workshop will take place on Monday, September 17th in F2 Family Centre in Rialto and on Tuesday, September 18th in Ballyfermot Resource Centre and all are welcome. There will also be a Time Out Self-Care Workshop for parents on Friday, September 21st in Ballyfermot with Eveanna O’Meara. Places are limited so booking is essential. Contact Eveanna on 0877811157. In addition to these public events there will also be a screening of Resilience film for Child and Family professionals as well as a parenting workshop coffee morning and an event for parents who have participated in Meitheal, a co-ordinated multi-agency approach to family support, to discuss their experience. Psychologist David Coleman and Minister for Children Katherine Zappone TD will be supporting National Child and Family Support Week throughout September. Parents who wish

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Time Out Self-Care Workshop:

The ‘Time Out Workshop’ is for parents who need relaxation, fun and happiness. Presented by Eveanna O’Meara, places are limited contact Eveanna, 0877811157 to book. 11am - 12.30pm Monday, Sept 17th F2 Family Centre Rialto Friday, Friday, Sept 21st Ballyfermot Resource Centre

Family Morning:

Special visit by Magic Movers Children’s Entertainer. Hosted by Tusla Family Support Workers and local Parent Support Champions. Parents and toddlers welcome. 10am - 12 noon Tuesday, Sept 18th Cherry Orchard Community Centre Wednesday, Sept 19th Quarryvale Family Centre, Clondalkin Thursday, Thursday, Sept 20th Deansrath Family Centre [Hosted by Deansrath Family Outreach Team & Early Years Team]

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE BY SDCC AHEAD OF HALLOWEEN BONFIRE SEASON

Clamping down on Halloween in South Dublin last year cost €87,000 in taxpayer funds

Cllr. Charlie O’Connor has said that a comprehensive plan should be devised by South Dublin County Council and put in place well in advance to deal with the annual challenges presented by the forthcoming Halloween bonfire season. The Local Councillor received information

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recently which reveals that over 380 bonfires took place in South Dublin during the 2017 Halloween bonfire season. Their clean-up and subsequent reinstatement of the ground formed a huge portion of the €87,000 in taxpayers funding which was spent.

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the social, economic and environmental impact of illegal bonfires.

Cllr O’Connor said, “The illegal stockpiling of bonfire materials in the lead up to Halloween can cause major stress and difficulty for residents across South Dublin.

“The residents in these areas have repeatedly demanded action to be taken to prevent these bonfires, which pose a very dangerous threat to the safety of anyone living nearby and their property. It would be more much more effective if a comprehensive strategy was devised between all relevant agencies and put into action over the summer months well in advance of Halloween.

“In the two week period before October 31st last year, South Dublin County Council was notified of 300 illegal stockpiles which were to be set alight on Halloween night. The vast majority of the 156 tonnes of material collected by SDCC in the same two weeks was intended for bonfires. “There are many communities across Tallaght and South Dublin that suffer year after year from

“We all have a responsibility to make our young people aware of the adverse impact that illegal bonfires have on an area and to remind them of the dangers involved,” he concluded.

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NORTH CLONDALKIN LIBRARY FIRST SOD TURNED

The turning of the first sod in preparation for the construction of a new state of the art public library in North Clondalkin took place on September 7th. Mayor of South Dublin County Council (SDCC), Mark Ward, performed the honours in the company of Chief Executive Daniel McLoughlin and County

Librarian Fennell.

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The proposed works will include the construction of a state of the art twostorey 1,299 square metre library building. The site of the new library will be at the junction of Liscarne, Oatfield and Harelawn. Placed in the heart of the North Clondalkin

community, the completed library will be a source of community development, and a significant resource for learning and exploration. Work is due to commence in September and will take approximately fifteen months to complete. During construction, a hoarding to protect the site will be in place, along with on-site

Mayor Mark Ward with Townlink’s Chairman Joe McCarron and Bernadette Fennell, Chief Librarian of South Dublin County Council

security. and a temporary wheelchair accessible footpath will give access to local residents. The modern library building will include adult, young adult, and children’s sections as well as community meeting rooms. Books, DVDs, CDs, newspapers and magazines will be available for borrowing, and the library will provide free access to the Internet, free WiFi, and computer classes for all levels and age groups. Support for setting up a business and online information on courses and employment opportunities will also be offered. Among the facilities, the North Clondalkin library will feature: A large library hall accommodating all age groups and library activities An I.T. training room Conference room which opens out into the library for community and public events Small meeting room for book-clubs and community groups Protected gardens for Library use.

LUCAN D.A.G. EVENING OF SONG

A date for your diary, not to be missed! Friends of Lucan Disability Action Group (LDAG) present in concert The Island of Ireland Peace Choir and Soloist Kathryn Smith at Celbridge Manor Hotel on Saturday 6th October 2018 at 7:30pm. The Choir and Kathryn are generously donating their time to help fundraise for LDAG and other local charities. Celbridge Manor are generously hosting the event. This event promises to be a wonderful evening of song, hosted in the historic Celbridge Manor and an opportunity for the people of Celbridge, Maynooth, Leixlip and Lucan to enjoy spellbinding music close to home. The evening will be great fun all the while supporting local charities like LDAG who provide accessible transport in Dublin City, South & West Dublin, Kildare and Meath, operating eight buses delivering a door to door service seven days a week. For tickets and further information contact (087) 7952271.

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WELLNESS OF WOMEN, A DAY OF HOPE!

Author, DJ and mum Louise McSharry is calling on all women around the country to come out and enjoy some much-needed TLC, while supporting maternal mental health, at the Wellness of Women, A Day of Hope in aid of H.O.P.E in Citywest Hotel on Saturday 7th October.

health. After suffering from Post Natal Depression after the birth of her son in 2016, Bróna began blogging about her own personal struggles with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. The blog instantly struck a chord with a host of other mums who had felt the same way.

The brainchild of popular Irish blogger and influencer Bróna English, the ‘Snap Happy Mammy,’ the event is a day for all women to enjoy some fun, pampering, relaxation and learn some new skills for their wellbeing, while raising awareness of maternal mental

She is a now mental health advocate and enjoys empowering and supporting other women. Bróna felt there was a need for an event focusing on women’s wellbeing. Her cousin and his wife were directly affected by suicide last October when their friend tragically took her own

A NIGHT OF LOSS, LOVE AND LAUGHTER Clondalkin Drama Group is delighted to bring to you a night of Loss, Love and Laughter! More Sinned Against than Sinning by Liz Dobson is a beautifully written drama filled with loss and love. It tells the tale of a midwife battling with her emotions about a moral dilemma. Brenton Versus Brenton, written by David Tristram, writer of Inspector Drake’s Last

Case and Last Tango in Little Grimley, is a hilarious comedy detailing a feud between husband and wife, each in the advertising business. A tale of passion, betrayal, murder & condoms! This night will be sure to have you in tears, in every way! On from 25th - 29th September 2018 19:30 - 21:30, in Quinlan’s Blacklion Public House and email clondalkindramagrp@gmail.com for more information!

life. Bróna really believes ‘pain is real but so is hope’ which is why she decided to organise an event to show this to as many women as possible. This event is a day for all women to enjoy some fun, pampering, relaxation and learn some new skills for their wellbeing and will consist of classes, demos, pamper stations and pop up shops and there will be amazing goodie bags for the first 200 entrants on the day. Tickets are €20, proceeds will go to H.O.P.E Charity and can be purchased on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ wellness-of-women-a-day-of-hopetickets-49364949894

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29 SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS TO BE BUILT ON THEY ONLY WENT AND WON IT!! LANDS IN TALLAGHT AND KNOCKLYON

Cllrs in South Dublin County Council (SDCC) recently gave the go-ahead for the building of 29 social housing units on lands in Tallaght and Knocklyon. The development of 13 units in Tallaght will be located on lands at Killinarden Heights. The development will consist of 8 houses and 5 apartments whilst the development of 16 units at Knocklyon. The development will consist of 7 houses and 9 apartments in two / three storey units. All units are designed to hold a Building

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Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive of SDCC said “I very much welcome the decision of the Councillors in approving these proposed social housing developments. These provisions form part of the Council’s commitment to drive the building of social housing units in the County over the next few years. So far this year the Council has delivered 78 houses across two sites in Clondalkin and Tallaght, with another 272

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housing units expected to be handed over to the Council by July next year. These new developments bring the stock of Council housing to almost 9,600 units”.

The approval of the social housing units at Killinarden Heights (St. Catherine’s) and Knocklyon (Homeville) are in line with Part 8 of the Local Government Planning and Development Regulations 2001, where Local Authorities propose the construction of houses, and follows the completion of 17 social housing units in Mayfield, Clondalkin, and 69 units in Sheehy Skeffington Meadows, Tallaght. SDCC expects to deliver 11 new social housing units in St. Mark’s Clondalkin, 24 units in Killininny, 28 housing units in MacUilliam, Fortunestown and another 16 units in Sheehy Skeffington Meadows, Tallaght by the end of September, 2018. Another 185 social housing units are expected to be handed over to the Council by July, 2019.

Pictured Jason Moy and Kaitlin Mc Mahon of Johnnie Fox’s Pub, Co. Dublin with sponsor George Roberts of Southern Comfort. Johnnie Fox’s Pub, Co. Dublin were awarded the Southern Comfort People’s Choice – Leinster. The Bar of the Year Awards have recognised the excellent bars, knowledgeable staff, high quality service, and innovation in the bar trade. Now in their twelfth year, the Bar of the Year Awards are the premium awards for the licensed trade. The Bar of the Year Awards are dedicated to raising the profile of the licensed trade and reminding consumers of the excellent service and quality that exists today within the licensed trade. From long established traditional local pubs to up-and-coming new arrivals, the Bar of the Year Awards is the ultimate stamp of approval for the best of the best in the licensing industry. The Owners, Management and Staff were

very proud to receive this accolade from public votes and industry professionals alike. It was the the first award of the night and it took the table utterly by surprise. When the staff of Johnnie Fox’s were interviewed on the night they commented on award ceremonies in general and how it always looked like the winners knew they were going to win but faked the surprise, they now know how the first-hand experience feels. They could truly state that they honestly did not know and it was the first award of the night they were doubley surprised as they had literally only just sat down, “it set the mood for the night that was for sure” said Jason Moy of Jonnnie Fox’s.

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Tackling waiting lists must be a priority

John Curran T.D. has said the proposals on in-school speech & language therapy that is to be introduced as a ‘demonstration project’ in Dublin Mid-West for the 18/19 school year must tackle the ever increasing waiting lists. Deputy Curran received a reply from Minister for Education & Skills, on the issue “For years now, children have not been getting the speech and language and occupational therapy needed from the State. This is resulting in long delays for initial assessments and access to essential therapy. “The proposals announced are a start and I welcome that this ‘Demonstration’

project has chosen 28 preschools, 8 primary schools and 2 post-primary schools across Clondalkin, Lucan & Palmerstown. “However, they may have little or no impact on the massive and increasing waiting lists for children needing speech, language and occupational therapy. Figures in June show that in CHO7 Dublin South West 754 patients were waiting for an initial assessment, an increase of 253 in one year. Deputy Curran said, “These figures are concerning and show that improving access to Speech and Language Therapy cannot come sooner for some children and their families. In total there are 22,868 children

waiting for speech and language services across the country, 1,300 of those have been waiting over a year.”

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“A wait of over a year for a child is simply unacceptable and early intervention is critical for children to support their development. If you consider that the early years are from birth to the age of 6, then to have to wait over a year or two for treatment is very damaging. “The integration of Speech & Language Therapists in pre-schools and schools, working one on one with children is a real alternative necessary for the children who need it. Tackling these waiting lists must be a priority.” concluded Deputy Curran.

SDCC RECOGNISE NEEDS FOR INVESTMENT IN TALLAGHT Urban Regeneration and Development Fund will bring out Tallaght’s full potential. Cllr. Charlie O’Connor has said that the plan presented to Councillors in South Dublin County Council recently will transform the Tallaght area if fully implemented. The plan which was discussed earlier this month proposes to draw €2 billion in funding from the National Development Fund over the next 9 years and will be aligned with the objectives of the National Planning

Framework. The Local Councillor and Chairman of the Tallaght Area Committee commented, “Our county town has huge urban potential to reenergise itself together with the support of the Local Authority. “There is an abundance of strategically zoned land that should be fully utilised and developed. This plan is very welcome and will hopefully address the need for major investment to improve amenities, housing options and public services.”

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14,000 ADDITIONAL CARERS ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FREE GP CARE From the 1st September onwards, an additional 14,000 carers will be eligible for free GP services. Registration is now open and applies to carers who are currently in receipt of either full or half rate Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Benefit, and who do not currently hold a medical or GP visit card. Minister

for Health, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Disabilities, Finian McGrath, joined carers Moira Skelly and Rosemary Kratzchmer (both from Dublin) recently at Bewley’s on Grafton Street to encourage carers to register for their free GP Visit Cards. Moira Skelly from Dublin

cares for her daughter Ciara. Moria spoke about the impact that free GP care has on carers like her, all across the country: “I welcome this move as a step in the right direction. It is another step forward in recognising the very important role of carers in Ireland. Being a

carer is more than a full time job, it is 24/7. My daughter Ciara is 23 years old and has intractable epilepsy, this means that medication won’t help control her seizures. Ciara’s intellectual and physical disabilities means she needs 24-hour care. It’s rare that I get a full nights’ sleep. It’s fair to say that I have been tired for 23 years! Like many carers I have given up working to look after Ciara. The reality of only having one income coming into the house is that you really have to watch your money. Caring for Ciara is physically very demanding, I wash her, dress and feed her. I would often put off going to the GP to get pains checked out. Having access to free GP services is a step in the right direction. It gives me one less thing to worry about.” The Minister for Health, Simon Harris noted the important role that carers have in our community: “I am delighted to be here today to encourage all

eligible carers to avail of this new service. Carers are the backbone of every community providing vital supports for their loved ones; this initiative allows us to now provide carers with the health supports that they require. Availing of a GP visit card will enable the additional eligible carers to access GP services free of charge ensuring that their own physical, mental and emotional well-being is protected”. Minister of State for Disabilities, Finian McGrath, thanked Moira and Rosemary and all carers for the vital care that they provide: “Carers like Moira and Rosemary have devoted themselves to caring for their children, and today we want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the incredible work that carers do and to say thank you. We also want to ensure that carers themselves receive our support, and I am delighted that we have been able to ensure that 14,000 extra carers can now

Minister for Health Simon Harris joined by Carers Moira Skelly and Rosemary Kratzchmer.

visit their GP for free.” Ms Anne Marie Hoey, Assistant National Director, HSE Primary Care Reimbursement & Eligibility encouraged carers to register online: “I am so pleased that following the Government decision more than 14,000 carers, who previously did not qualify on means or age grounds for a GP visit card, are now eligible for free GP care. Registration is now open and I would encourage all carers to complete the easy-to-use online registration process at www.mymedicalcard. ie, or alternatively register for this scheme using the relevant paper registration form. All carers who currently hold a Medical Card or GP Visit Card from a previous application keep this eligibility.” Register online for your GP visit card at www.mymedicalcard.ie or phone 1890 252 919 (Mon-Fri: 8am to 8pm)

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COUNCILLORS AGREE TO CUT LOCAL PROPERTY TAX BY 15% Councillors in South Dublin County Council at their meeting on the 10th of September voted to reduce the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 15%. The changes will be made to bills issued in early 2019. County Councillors, who have the power to adjust the rate by plus or minus 15% each year, voted 27 – 8 at the September Council meeting to make the decision to adjust the rate by the full 15% rate. The decision to reduce the basic rate of LPT will

be funded through the discretionary element of the LPT allocation and will reduce that element of funding from €6,322,286 to €1,580,572. The Council’s LPT allocation for 2019 is €25,289,144 representing 80% of the LPT income of €31,611,431 that it is anticipated will be collected in the South Dublin County administrative area in 2019. The remaining 20% is paid into an equalisation fund to assist other local authorities.

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CITYWEST HOTEL APPOINTS NEW HEAD CHEF AT THE WOODLOCK BRASSERIE

Citywest Hotel’s ‘The Woodlock Brasserie’ has appointed Stephen McDonald as Head Chef. The Tallaght native joins the team from Carton House in Kildare where he was Head Chef of the Clubhouse. Prior to Carton House, Stephen gained a wealth of experience and carved his professional skills working as a Sous Chef at An Crúiscín Lán in Spiddal, Connemara; Stix and Stones in Belfast; as well as the Dylan McGrathowned Rustic Stone, Fade Street and Brasserie Sixty6 in Dublin’s city centre. In 2011 he opened his own gastropub, during which time he received numerous national reviews, won Meal of the Year in the Irish Times and reached the final five for Best Gastropub in Ireland. Stephen has always demonstrated an innate passion for food and cooking, having studied Culinary Arts at Institute

of Technology Tallaght and trained at his uncle’s restaurant in Rathmines. Stephen has a love for cooking Irish dishes using classical French techniques to deliver a truly unique culinary experience. His ambition for ‘The Woodlock Brasserie’ is to create an enhanced dining experience through utilising the best of Irish and local produce, cooked simply to allow the natural flavours to dominate.

Woodlock Brasserie’ at Citywest Hotel has created a casual yet contemporary dining experience in a lively and inviting atmosphere. Divided over three rooms, each section has been created with a subtly different style and ambience suited to an intimate table

for two, a private party or a friendly get-together. With a location convenient to Dublin City centre, ‘The Woodlock Brasserie’ also enjoys stunning views of the Wicklow Mountains and beyond. For further information visit www.citywesthotel.com

Ciaran Cunningham, Executive Head Chef, The Woodlock Brasserie, Citywest Hotel said, “On behalf of the entire culinary team I would like welcome Stephen and I look forward to working with him to create a new and exciting dining experience for our customers. Stephen’s extensive experience and natural culinary flair is sure to add something really special to menu at ‘The Woodlock Brasserie’.” The

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WEDDINGS AT ARDBOYNE HOTEL

The Ardboyne Hotel welcome wedding blogger- Sara Kennedy on the 30th of September For years now the Ardboyne Hotel in Navan, Co Meath has been welcoming couples from all around Ireland to celebrate their big day. The management and staff in the hotel

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are well aware of the importance of each and every wedding in the hotel and how special the day is for all of their wedding couples. This September they will be inviting and treating any newly engaged couple or couples looking for a venue for their big day, to attend their wedding open day hosted by award winning wedding

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Sara is author of the Irish Wedding blog and author of the Ultimate wedding planning guide. On the day she will be bringing an expert panel through all of the tips and advice for planning your wedding. From booking your venue to organising what pictures you want your photographer to take on the daythis will be a day not to be missed and invaluable for anyone wanting to take the stress out of planning their wedding. The Wedding open day will be held from 1-5pm in the beautiful Boyne

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Suite of the Ardboyne Hotel. Afternoon tea will be served from 2pm and our expert panel will kick off with Sara at approx. 2.30pm. There will also be a range of suppliers on the day showcasing their services and giving advice. Take a stroll around the beautiful manicured gardens of the Hotel and imagine your day in this stunning award winning wedding venue. For further information on the Open day or to enquire about any of the allinclusive wedding packages available at the Ardboyne Hotel call 046 9023119 or email weddings@ardboynehotel.com

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ALDI’S 2018 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMME Aldi has awarded Children’s Medical & Research Foundation (CMRF) Crumlin a €500 grant in recognition of its tremendous work and to help support its vital services. CMRF Crumlin one of the hundreds or charities to benefit from Aldi’s 2018 Community Grants Programme. Aldi is delighted to announce that the CMRF Crumlin is the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s 2018 programme. Now in its third year, hundreds of charities have been supported by the programme to date with over €200,000 donated

by Aldi. Commenting, John Curtin, Group Buying Director, Aldi Ireland, said: “We are delighted our employees have chosen to support the CMRF Crumlin as they play a pivotal role in funding pediatric medical research and making the best possible care available to not only children in Dublin, but also nationwide. “Supporting the local communities our stores serve is something that we truly believe in. Through our Community Grants programme and partnerships with both FoodCloud and youth organisation Foróige,

we have been able to directly help many of the worthwhile charities and organisations making a huge difference in Dublin.” Operating 19 stores in Dublin, Aldi is deeply involved in the local community. Through its partnership with FoodCloud, its stores in Dublin have donated over 230,000 meals to local charities to date, while as Foróige’s lead sponsor since 2015 it has helped support initiatives including the Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards and the Aldi Foróige

Pictured (L-R): are Aldi’s Leah Naughton, Alan Fenlon and Rachel Nugent with the bursary cheque awarded to CMRF Crumlin. Pic Credit: Conor McCabe Photography

Junior Baking Competition. Aldi’s Community Grants Programme provides each Aldi employee with the opportunity to nominate a charity, community group or not-for-profit organisation within their local

community for support. Nominated charities are assessed according to a defined selection criteria, with the organisation deemed the most worthwhile receiving a €500 donation from Aldi.

Each of Aldi’s 133 Irish stores and two Regional Distribution Centres have been allocated an individual annual bursary fund and a “Charity Champion” assigned to co-ordinate the programme.

SALE OF PUBLIC LAND IN CLONDALKIN DEFERRED FOR A MONTH

The decision to sell off 73 acres of public land at Kilcarbery/The Grange in Clondalkin to a private developer for 30% social housing was withdrawn by South Dublin County Council management for a month. The decision was made on foot of councillors requesting further time to get a deal which would see the site being developed by the council for social and affordable housing. People Before Profit and Solidarity councillors have been calling for a council led development on this site for 2 years, including producing figures for such a plan.

The plan proposed to the council would see 975 units, out of which 294 would be social. The rest would be sold by the private developer at market value. The site would benefit from LIHAF funding from the state for infrastructure and services. People Before Profit Cllr Madeleine Johansson has been working with a campaign which held a protest outside a recent council meeting. The campaign includes women living in emergency accommodation

as well as people on the housing waiting list. Cllr Madeleine Johansson commented: “The deferral of the vote on the proposal gives us an extra month to go to the Minister for Housing and demand that funding is made available for a council led development on this site. It also gives us an extra month to build pressure on the other councillors to vote against the sell off of the land. We have seen People Power have an impact and changing the minds of some councillors already.” “This plan is a terrible deal for the taxpayer, it’s a terrible deal for the 8 000 plus people on the social housing waiting list, it’s a terrible deal for the homeless families living in hotels and hubs and it’s a terrible deal for those who want to buy a home but can’t afford to. We have argued from the beginning that we need a council led development for social and affordable housing on this site, only a plan like that will give the public the best value out of the site.”

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In this edition of the paper, Romaine Scally, Principal in the Firm of Romaine Scally and Co, Solicitors, deals with various legal matters. As always please send your queries to Romaine Scally, Solicitors, Main Street, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Telephone 4599506, Email – legal@scally.ie Question – I have been appointed as an Executor along with a cousin in the estate of an elderly uncle. I have not been left anything in the Will and my cousin along with her siblings are the main Beneficiaries. I am not particularly keen to take on the responsibility of being an Executor. Do I have to do the work despite not benefiting from the Will? A – You do not say when your uncle died but provided that you decide to renounce your right to act as an Executor within a reasonable period of time from the date of death, then you can do so without any repercussions. However, if you have already started the process of acting as Executor the position is not so clear. Assuming however that the estate has not yet started to be administered, all you need do is send a letter to the solicitor acting in the estate or to your joint Executor formally advising them that you are renouncing your right to act as Executor and are handing over responsibility for the administration of the estate to the remaining Executor. You should keep a copy of this letter. If there is a solicitor already appointed in the estate then, you should telephone the solicitor and ask him or her for instructions as to how they might wish you to proceed. However, it is not a complicated matter and provided that you have not intermeddled in the estate it can be done relatively easily. We wish you the best of luck. Question – Our Mother died within the past couple of months and appointed myself and my brother as joint Executors. My brother lives in the States and would prefer not to act as Executor. Does he have to take on the responsibility? A – Firstly, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother which we assume is quite recent. Secondly, your brother can rest assured that he does not have to take on the responsibility for acting as Executor particularly in circumstances where he lives abroad and attendance at a solicitor’s office might be difficult. He should merely indicate in writing his intention to you confirming that he does not wish to act as Executor and renouncing his right to do so. A copy of this will be sufficient for the Probate Office when it comes to lodging the Application. You can then take on the role yourself or your solicitor will do the work for you, whichever course you wish to take. We wish you the best of luck.

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MOTORING LIFE WITH On The Trail With Hyundai’s All-New Santa Fe By Breda Corrigan Santa Fe may well be a city in New Mexico, but to Korean car manufacturing giant, Hyundai, the name is synonymous with one of the most popular seven seat SUV’s on the market. Now in its fourth generation, the all-new Santa Fe is Hyundai’s range-topping SUV and is available in two-wheel drive or fourwheel drive for added driver confidence and go-anywhere ability. The Santa Fe’s smaller sibling, the wonderful Tucson, has enjoyed unprecedented sales success here in Ireland and worldwide, picking up the glorious title of Ireland’s Best Selling Car along the way and the new Santa Fe is the natural progression for families looking for seven seats, without sacrificing stunning good looks, or spirited performance. The new Santa Fe is a seriously handsome SUV from every angle and has employed cutting-edge design techniques in order to make it one of the most distinctive cars in its class. Seen from the front, the eyecatching LED Daytime Running Lights and Hyundai’s signature Cascading Grille make an athletically elegant impression. In the rear, the fluid lines of the tailgate flow into the eye-catching LED rear combination lamps for an elegant and wellbalanced look. A sturdy skid plate and the twin chrome tailpipes add a sporty note. Rivals to the new Santa Fe include its close relative, the Kia Sorento, along with the Skoda Kodiaq, Peugeot 5008 and Land Rover Discovery Sport, and is set to shake up this fiercely competitive market segment due to its competence in every area. Available in three trim levels – Comfort Plus, Executive Plus and Premium Plus – the new Santa Fe combines best-in-class safety features along with class-leading roominess (two essential considerations when choosing a family-friendly SUV). Hyundai’s

wonderfully smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox is optional in Executive Plus specification and standard in range-topping Premium Plus specification. Hyundai’s new ‘HTRAC’ four-wheel-drive system is standard in Premium Plus specification and optional in Executive Plus, with the Comfort Plus trim level only available in two-wheel-drive with a slick six-speed manual gearbox. For simplicity, the new Santa Fe is available with just one engine for now – a 2.2-litre CRDi (turbo diesel) with 200bhp and an impressive 440Nm of torque for swift acceleration. This power plant is an updated version of the engine used in the outgoing model and benefits from reduced CO2 emissions, selective catalytic reduction, a particulate filter and a NOx trap system. My test car was a new Hyundai Santa Fe Premium Plus 4WD Automatic finished in striking ‘Ice White’ paintwork with contrasting black trim and a panoramic roof for added impact. Standard specification across the new Santa Fe range is hugely impressive, with my test car coming complete with such features as 19” alloy wheels, 7” TFT Supervision Cluster, power drivers seat, gearbox paddle shift, LED headlights, satellite navigation, aroundview monitor, heads-up display, advanced smart cruise control, smart key with push button start & stop, parking sensors front & rear, reverse camera, front-facing camera, blind spot collision warning system and many other safety, security, technology and comfort features. Four selectable driving modes are available - Sport, Eco, Comfort and a Smart mode that automatically shuffles between the other three depending on your driving style. Delivering smooth, effortless automatic gear-changes, the 8-speed automatic transmission is extremely easy to use, and does not require any transmission oil change

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