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24th January 2022

SHORTAGE OF HOME CARERS ‘IMPACTING ON THE MOST VULNERABLE’ TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe TD has called on the government to act urgently to ensure carers are available to assist people who need home support aftenew figures revealed shocking numbers of people in the CHO7 have been left without much-needed carers. Figures released to Sinn Féin spokesperson on Disability and Carers Pauline Tully TD by the HSE have exposed that almost 5,000 people across the state are waiting for a carer

to be allocated to them despite being approved.

Teachta Crowe said: “Figures released to Sinn Féin by the HSE in response to a parliamentary question expose a growing crisis when it comes to home carers in Ireland. “500 people have been approved for a carer in CHO area CHO7, which includes Dublin South West and Dublin Mid West, but despite this have not been allocated a carer due to severe shortages. Almost 5,000 people are in this

unacceptable situation right across the state.

“This is unacceptable. Sinn Féin has been warning for many years now of a looming crisis within the homecare system, as too many people who require homecare supports aren’t getting the hours that they need. This crisis has spiralled during the pandemic, yet the government has consistently failed to properly plan and put contingencies in place. “Behind every statistic are real lives and real

people who are being let down by the state. People with disabilities and older people should have every right to lead full, independent lives and receive basic supports from the state to meet their needs. “I am calling on the government to engage fully with private and community and voluntary homecare providers to incentivise the progression of the terms and conditions they offer their staff and bring them into line with those employed directly by the HSE.

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“I am also calling on the government to relax the income and working hours limits for parttime homecare workers in receipt of social welfare payments to quickly introduce additional capacity to the homecare sector. “This situation is not good enough for people here in Dublin South West and across the state. The government must stop burying their head in the sand on this issue and finally prioritise older people and those with disabilities to ensure they get the support they deserve.”

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ALDI SIGNS LEASE FOR 23,000 SQ FT STORE WITH TESCO SET TO OPEN 40,000 SQ FT STORE IN 2023 Quintain has announced that supermarket chain Aldi has signed a lease for a 23,000 sq ft store in The Crossings, a major urban village development in Adamstown.Construction on the Aldi store has commenced and will be completed by the end of this year. The development of the Tesco store is also underway and will be completed in the same timeline. The first phase of The Crossings also includes 279 apartments, a further 20 retail units and five restaurant outlets,

along with a multi storey car park. Quintain’s total investment in The Crossings will be around €500m.

With 3,000 homes already completed in Adamstown, and over 5,000 new homes expected over the next five years, the retail element of The Crossings anchored by Tesco and Aldi will serve an estimated potential shopping population of over 100,000 people drawn from residents in Adamstown, and the neighbouring suburbs of Lucan, Celbridge and Leixlip. The Crossings will also include a 2-acre

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village green, which will provide a centre piece for the area as a place to unwind and dine, with areas designed to bring people together at community event, artisan markets and family fun days.

This phase of development marks the latest stage of progress in Quintain’s plans to create a vibrant community in Adamstown, where to date Quintain and its affiliates have built 1,000 homes, with over 85% occupied by first time buyers. In addition to the apartments at The Crossings, Quintain has a further 800 homes under construction or due to commence this year. Adamstown has benefited from significant infrastructural investment in recent years including a strategic road network and public amenities. In June, Quintain transferred ownership to South Dublin County Council of Tandy’s Lane Park, providing local

residents with easy access to green open space. Another 27-acre green open space - Airlie Park - is set to open by the end of the year and will include a cricket pitch and Astroturf pitches. Michael Hynes, Joint Managing Partner, Quintain

Ireland, said: “Adding Aldi as the second major retailer for The Crossings is a welcome boost for not just Adamstown but the wider area. Adamstown has huge potential to be one of Dublin’s best served urban villages, and the delivery

of new retail and leisure options will help in realising that ambition.” Quintain owns 220 acres in the Adamstown/Lucan area, where it plans to develop over 4,000 new homes and 250,000 sq.ft. of commercial space.

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COUNCIL VOTES TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS South Dublin County Council (SDCC) Councillors have voted to provide for employment inspections on construction sites operating on behalf SDCC.

an onus on public bodies to set the example and ensure that the legal obligations of employers towards workers is being met.

At a recent full council meeting Cllr William Carey proposed that SDCC in conjunction with the Trade Union Federation should put in place a system of compliance inspections aimed at ensuring workers employment rights are being adhered to.

Every other industry in Ireland is under obligation to make provision for pension deductions and to provide for the future. The system of bogus sub-contracting in the construction industry has led to thousands of former construction industry workers without a pension. Under the current system of procurement by local authorities, contractors are supposed to be compliant.

Speaking after the council meeting Cllr Carey said, “this is a significant step by councillors aimed at ensuring that employers operating on council sites are adhering to their legal obligations. As pressure to ramp up construction delivery intensifies, there is a danger that we will slip back into the old ways of the celtic tiger era of non-compliance in the construction area”. Cllr Carey added there is

However, there is no system of checking or verifying this and is seen as a box ticking exercise. It is hoped that by introducing a method of on-site inspections that the sector will improve its record of conforming to the employment legislation.

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY’S NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK BELTS Two local teenagers showed a warrior spirit, to become the next generation of Black Belts at Elite Karate Academy at gradings held in December 2021. In an open grading in front of family, friends and fellow students, Sean Smith (14) and Orla Phelan (16) went through an entire syllabus involving single techniques, combinations, partner work and kata (pre-arranged forms). Every year 1000’s of men woman and children start a journey in the martial arts, with only an elite few making it to Black Belt level. Having trained in Wado Ryu (The Way of Harmony) Karate-do, Sean & Orla showed the poise, grace, power, and humility of a true warrior, and now joins a linage of black belts, in Elite Karate Academy. Their instructor Sensei Gareth FitzGerald says, “I am incredibly proud of their achievement. For

such a young age they have shown an incredible passion and commitment over the years, they have been on a journey to discovery their true potential beyond fear, pain or ego, they have

trained through ups and downs, including a global pandemic and lockdowns, and embody all the characteristics of a martial artist, It is my honour to call them my students.”

This was a huge moment for Elite Karate Academy Students, especially for the younger students who were inspired to see 2 teenagers become the club’s latest black belts.

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NEW ONLINE SAFETY COMMISSIONER WILL STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE ONLINE

The new Online Safety Commissioner will further strengthen our efforts to keep people safe as they work and communicate online, according to TD Emer Higgins. Deputy Higgins was speaking as the new Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill was approved by Government recently, which will ensure the development of online safety codes and the regulation of harmful online content, and make provisions for the levying of administrative financial sanctions. Deputy Higgins, Fine Gael’s spokesperson on Social Media and Financial Technology, said, “We must do more to protect people from online abuse and it is time for online platforms to set out the steps they will take to keep their users safe online and build safety into the design of their platforms. “The online and digital space is expanding rapidly

with millions of us engaging with social media platforms and online content and communications every day. But we all know that the online world is not always the safest place to be, especially for young and vulnerable people, navigating relationships and communication online.

“That is why we need robust legislation that effectively deals with harmful content and protects online users from posts, images and videos that promote abuse, criminal behaviour and cyber-bulling or idealise self-harm, eating disorders and suicide. “The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill is a landmark piece of legislation tackling how we deal with harmful online content in Ireland. “As part of the new proposed Media Commission, the legislation will provide for the appointment of an Online Safety Commissioner which will set out the rules for how digital platforms

handle abusive and harmful online content. “Should these social media companies fail to comply, the Bill proposes that the Media Commission will have the power to impose large financial sanctions – which is a very strong message to be sending to these giants of digital communication, which I really welcome.

“The Online Safety Commissioner was first proposed by Fine Gael under then Minster Richard Bruton who published the initial legislation on the matter in 2020. Fine Gael remained committed to the concept by including it in the 2020 election manifesto and ensuring it was in the new Programme for Government. “The new Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will complement work already undertaken by my colleague Minister Helen McEntee in the Department of Justice in relation to harmful communications.

“I also welcome Minister Catherine Martin’s intention to establish an expert group to examine the provision of an individual complaints mechanism for harmful online content, and this may be addressed through potential amendments to the bill at Committee stage. “We also need a National

Digital Strategy and Government is committed to holding a public consultation on that. The digital environment can be really positive, but we know it can also be extremely dangerous and complex to navigate, and as the home to many of the world’s largest and most prolific social media companies,

Ireland has a responsibility to be a leader on this. “The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill is a strong first step in changing how we respond to harmful online content going forward and there is room to further build on this to bolster our national response to harmful content.”

SDCC PROGRESS ON LIBRARY EXPANSION PLANS Local Councillor Charlie O’Connor recently requested information from the Council “To ask the Chief Executive to provide details of plans to provide new Libraries in the County”.

Adamstown Library will be delivered as part of the continued development of Adamstown Town Centre. Provision of €3.9m has been made in the 2022 to 2024 Capital Programme.

The County Librarian stated the following in his reply to the local representative “South Dublin County Council (SDCC) are committed to the delivery of new libraries in Adamstown and Dublin West as well as a Library Hub in Rathcoole. A new Library Development Plan will be drafted in 2022 for the period 2023 to 2027, which will include these projects as well as plans to upgrade existing libraries to the standard of those added to the network during the term of the current development plan, Castletymon and North Clondalkin.

Early in 2022, South Dublin County Council will progress the identification of an appropriate site for a library facility in the Citywest area, thereby meeting the objectives of the Fortunestown Local Area Plan and the delivery of public services to support the area’s inhabitants. Provision of €3.5m has been made in the Capital Programme to deliver a new purpose built library in the area, while plans for the Rathcoole Library Hub are still at concept stage.”

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RESIGNATION OF ENTIRE DISABLED DRIVERS MEDICAL SCHEME APPEALS BOARD ‘GRAVELY CONCERNING TDs for Dublin Mid-West Eoin Ó Broin TD and Mark Ward TD have expressed

grave concern at news that the entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals

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CONCERNS RAISED ABOUT AFFORDABILITY OF KILCARBERY “AFFORDABLE” HOUSING A local representative has raised concerns in relation to the affordability of new housing at Kilcarbery Grange. People Before Profit Councillor Madeleine Johansson made the comments following an update on the project at the January council meeting. The site, which was sold by the council to private developer Adwood in 2018, was previously in public ownership. The update provided by council officials showed that the discounted units will be sold at a price of approximately €260 000. A household would have to earn €60 000 per annum in order to obtain a mortgage (even under the new Local Authority Home Loan scheme). The income threshold to access social housing for a couple is €36 750. The Kilcarbery Grange development is currently under construction with the initial homes to be completed in mid-2022. The development will consist of 600 private

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homes, 310 social homes, 74 cost rental homes and 50 affordable homes. Councillor Madeleine Johansson commented: “I’m very concerned that there is a large cohort of individuals and families who continue to fall between two stools when it comes to housing. They earn too much to qualify for social housing but earn to little to get a mortgage to buy an affordable home. “In January 2021 I proposed a motion to remove income limits for social housing to create a one-tier housing system for everyone. This is very common in other European countries and help promote sustainable mixed communities. Unfortunately, there is no political will to seriously address the ongoing housing crisis. “I voted against the selling off of lands in Kilcarbery, and if the council had developed this site itself we could have had a much higher quantity of social homes, as well as real affordable housing.”

Primary Medical Cert is too stringent. Teachta Ó Broin said: “Many disabled people are effectively being denied the ability to travel due to the stringent criteria for obtaining a Primary Medical Certificate. “This is denying disabled people their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to live fully independent lives. “An immediate review of this scheme and the criteria it sets needs to take place; with input from Disabled Persons Organisations and other relevant stakeholders taken on board. This must include detailed actions to widen eligibility to the scheme and improve its administration.

“Disabled people should have the ability to travel. Lack of transport can be devastating for people’s ability to work, to socialise and to complete every day tasks which enable them to

live full and independent lives. The impact that loss of transport has on disabled people’s lives is difficult to overstate and carries a huge practical and emotional toll.

The government must recognise this, listen to disabled people and prioritise this issue. Teachta Ward said: “That the criteria for obtaining a Primary Medical Certificate was overly stringent was, in effect, confirmed by the Supreme Court ruling in June 2020 which overturned the Board’s decision to deny two families a Primary Medical Certificate. “This ruling led to the suspension of the scheme which was only reopened in January 2021 after an amendment to the Finance Bill. “This was supposed to be an interim measure and a review of the scheme was promised by the Minister for Finance in September 2021 to be carried out by his

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The Bridge House Hotel is pleased to announce their Romantic Wedding Open Day will take place on Sunday February 27th from 12-4pm. Celebrating over 50 years in business and winners of Weddings Online “Leinster Wedding Venue” of the year 2020, the dedicated Bridge House Hotel wedding team will be on hand to show couples around the hotel. Experience the champagne vintage arrivals reception on entry, take a tour of the beautiful Charleville Suite, enjoy some culinary delights prepared by our award-winning chefs & avail of exclusive offers available only on the day. The hotel has recently launched their new Whirl Wind Wedding Package to celebrate all those missed moments over the last 18 months with a flexible promise guarantee. This celebratory package is available from January to May 2022 for only €45 per person and includes your very own dedicated wedding specialist, wedding concierge, royal red carpet & vintage arrivals reception to consist of mini pastries, mini scones, sweet treats, tea/coffee & champagne! Not to mention a sumptuous 5 course meal as well as a glass of wine and top up for all your guests & much more!

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JANUARY IS A GOOD TIME TO CLAIM TAX RELIEF ON A RANGE OF EXPENSES

January offers a good opportunity for people to

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home, a Senator has said. Senator Seery Kearney said: “Managing your finances can often seem like a daunting task, but many individuals and families can avail of number of tax breaks they may not have known they were entitled to. “People can claim relief on the cost of health expenses, which can be yours or those of a family member. 20% tax back can be claimed on health and medical expenses and non-routine dental expenses. “You can also claim 20% tax back on the cost of private medical insurance. Medical expenses can be claimed easily by using the myAccount facility on the Revenue website and ensuring you keep the receipts for what you are claiming. “PAYE workers can claim e-working expenses incurred across last year. In 2021, the allowable cost was 10% of electricity and heat and 30% of broadband.

“However in line with Government policy to facilitate and support remote working, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced on Budget Day that, from January 1st, an income tax deduction amounting to 30% of the cost of vouched expenses for heat, electricity and internet incurred while working from home can be claimed by taxpayers.

The employee must have incurred the cost and it is the responsibility of the employee to retain proof such as receipts. “Revenue advise that the simplest way for taxpayers to claim their e-working expenses and other tax credit entitlements is by using the myAccount facility on the Revenue website. “Also, the Government recently approved the establishment of the Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme under which a payment of €100 will be

made to each domestic electricity customer. “This is one of a range of measures to mitigate the effects of the unprecedented rise in electricity prices on householders. The scheme is currently being finalised, but it will be automatic and will apply to all customers. “Tax relief of 20% can also be claimed on third level tuition fees, as well as housing tax reliefs for home renovations and renting a room. “The start of the year is a good opportunity for people to organise their financial affairs and also to shop around to see if they can secure better offers by switching providers on a range of services. “It’s definitely worth sitting down and taking the time to claim for certain expenses as it can result in hundreds of euro back in your pocket,” Senator Seery Kearney concluded.

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Newsgroup Education & Training Feature TESCO TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FRUIT & VEG PACKAGES IN DEIS SCHOOLS

Tesco Ireland announced a new pilot programme Stronger Starts that will give thousands of meals to feed children and families across Ireland. Stronger Starts, in partnership with the Good Grub Initiative, will provide 1,000 families per week with free nutritious food packages containing potatoes, carrots, onions, and apples, to support them in preparing healthy meals at home.

Good Grub is a not-for-profit initiative that has, since the start of the Covid pandemic, delivered nutritious fruit & veg parcels directly to the families of a number of DEIS school children around Ireland. During the pilot, home school community liaison officers in over 40 DEIS schools will identify families who may need

supplemental support home this winter.

Tesco began partnering with the Good Grub Initiative as a pilot programme in November 2021 and the pilot campaign which will run until February will see Tesco provide the equivalent of over 120,000 thousand meals to families most in need in communities around Ireland. As part of the campaign, Tesco has teamed up with GAA star Philly McMahon and Local Hero Katie to launch the campaign. Tesco will also release a compelling video content series to demonstrate how healthy and nutritious food is the best ingredient in any recipe. ‘Stronger Starts’ is the latest community support

programme from Tesco, all of which are helping to build thriving communities across Ireland. Tesco Ireland was the first national retail partner of FoodCloud in 2014, and working with them has, to date, redistributed the equivalent of 15 million meals to nearly 400 charitable groups in communities all over Ireland – from breakfast clubs, to ’Meals on Wheels’, to community kitchens and food banks. Once the pilot is complete in February, Tesco and the Good Grub Initiative will review and refine the programme with the aim of reaching more children and families across Ireland. For more information on Tesco Ireland’s commitment to communities nationwide, visit TescoIreland.ie

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EARTH GALA CELEBRATES AND EMPOWERS YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVISTS

Ireland’s leading environmental education and youth organisation, ECO-UNESCO hosted an Earth Gala to bridge the gap between young people and key politicians to discuss their climate concerns. The Earth Gala, part of the Youth Climate Justice challenge project, a consortium led by ECOUNESCO which includes 5 national youth organisations including Gaisce, Irish Girl Guides, No Name Club and Young Irish Filmmakers and funded by the DCEDIY, will celebrate the work of young climate activists across Ireland and empower them to continue making a difference.

Earth Gala is a week-long virtual event to mark the end of the Youth Climate Justice Challenge Programme which facilitated a space for like-minded young environmentalists across Ireland to learn more about climate action, work on projects and develop their skills. Earth Gala showcased the Youth Climate Justice Challenge Participant’s projects and heard from climate experts and politicians including Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman and Minister of State for

Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett who will be discussing topics around climate politics, remediation, transforming social media, and resilience.

Minister, Roderic O’Gorman commented ‘The activities that have been advanced by the Climate Justice Challenge participant’s exemplify young people’s commitment to the environment, to their local communities and to a sustainable and equitable future for us all. I am delighted that my Department can provide support for these important actions so that we can ensure that everyone plays a part in addressing the challenges of our Climate Crisis in a fair and just way.’ Elaine Nevin, National Director of ECO-UNESCO said “Young people of today have gone above and beyond over the last couple of months in their efforts to tackle climate change and to do so in a way that is just and equitable. We are incredibly honoured to showcase their projects at our Earth Gala this year and give them a platform to discuss the issues that they care about most.” “In 2021, through COP26, we have seen just how

STUDENTS UNION SAYS STATE EXAMS CANNOT GO AHEAD AS PLANNED The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) has said that the State Examinations 2022 cannot go ahead as planned. Under current plans, students sitting the 2022 State Exams would see adjustments and more choice on their exam papers. The union representing secondlevel students have called this a “complete disregard for students’ best interests”. Speaking on the matter, ISSU Uachtarán, Emer Neville said: “The State Exams cannot go ahead as planned, that much is clear. This year’s cohort of exam students have been very vocal about the disruption they are facing in and out of the classroom. There is no online tuition provided to those isolating, and students have missed class time throughout 2021 and 2020, as a result of school closures. There is no way we can stand over assessing these students with the traditional Leaving Certificate. We are calling on the Minister of Education to take students’ voices into account and revise the decision about State Exams for 2022.” Further to this, Jack McGinn, ISSU Education Officer, added ‘We have heard concerns about some students in this year’s Leaving Certificate cohort not having a Junior Cycle certificate to use for standardisation. However, in light of the circumstances, we must put students first as it is their future that will be impacted.’

passionate young people are about their planet and how determined they are to have their voices heard. Earth Gala will bridge the gap between young people and key decision-makers to discuss their concerns.” Young

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showcasing their project at Earth Gala includes Julie Murphy from Clare, and Larusa Fox and Aoife Cassidy from Dublin who created the project Let’s Talk About Palm Oil which raises awareness of the palm oil industry’s implications on nature. Julie said “We have

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LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE SOUTH DUBLIN CLIENTS CREATED OVER 242 JOBS IN 2021 At a live virtual event on the 17th of January, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD, announced the annual results of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) for 2021 which showed that Local Enterprise Office South Dublin supported companies created 247 jobs in 2021. This figure was up 5% from the 235 jobs that were created by LEO South Dublin in 2020.

by Local Enterprise Office companies to Enterprise Ireland. The new figures show that the LEO South Dublin financially supported 260 small businesses in their portfolio across the county these companies in turn employ 1,345 people. The total national figures for the Local Enterprise Offices across the country were announced with the LEOs now supporting 35,729 jobs across 7,158 companies.

The net jobs created by Local Enterprise Office South Dublin supported clients in 2021 was 37 which takes into account companies that amalgamated, ceased trading and those that transferred on to Enterprise Ireland. In 2021 there were 131 transfers nationally

In 2021 there were 7,440 new jobs created by LEO clients companies with a net jobs creation figure of 2,999. This was up 9% nationally on 2020. From those figures, 85% of those employed in LEO supported companies are outside the Dublin region. The LEOs also

provide substantial funded supports to thousands of other small businesses across the country with programmes such as the Trading Online Voucher, Lean for Micro and Green for Micro along with training and mentoring. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said: “Over 35,000 people employed in small businesses around the country have been helped in some way by our Local Enterprise Offices. They are at the heart of communities in every county, always on hand to provide advice, training or financial backing and have proved invaluable throughout the pandemic, during which I know a huge

amount of people relied on their local office. “Last year, businesses supported by LEOs created nearly 3,000 net new jobs, which is remarkable given the year we just had. I’m really pleased to see that 85% of these jobs were outside of Dublin, indicating the Government’s focus on balanced regional development is working. “These numbers are a real boost today and will contribute to our overall target of having 2.5m people in work by 2024. Thank you to all our LEO staff for your phenomenal work over the past year.”

The Local Enterprise Offices were to the fore in supporting small businesses across the country in 2021, helping thousands to pivot online or adapt their products and services through a large suite of supports. The Local Enterprise Offices offer training and mentoring in a range of areas from financial skills and product innovation to starting your own business and maximising your presence online. Tom Rooney, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office South Dublin, said; “The results announced today are a testament to Ireland’s small business community. When faced with adversity, they have adapted, pivoted, upskilled and did whatever it took to sustain themselves. The figures show that companies have seen the opportunities in the challenging trading conditions they have faced. The Local Enterprise Offices across the country have gone above and beyond in their support of small businesses but there is renewed optimism. We are seeing new opportunities for Irish businesses here and as always with tough economic periods, we see new ideas and companies emerge and flourish. This year will be no different and as we continue to work closely with Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities to ensure our small businesses get the best possible supports

there are certainly green shoots emerging across the country.”

employment across the country and play a vital role in vibrant local economies.

Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council, welcomed the new, “The figures in relation to job creation and supports of small businesses is a testament to both the innovative and entrepreneurial capacity in South Dublin County and the collaboration that exists between the Local Enterprise Office and anyone who interacts with them. I would encourage anyone with a business idea to get in touch with our team in the Local Enterprise Office today to discuss their proposals and find out how we can help them.”

“Enterprise Ireland’s new strategy ‘Leading in a Changing World’ will see the Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland continue to work closely together over the next three years to ensure that companies of all sizes have the best possible support to back their growth and development.”

Welcoming the strong employment results, Enterprise Ireland CEO, Leo Clancy said; “2021 was another very positive year for job creation in companies supported by the Local Enterprise Offices. Companies supported by the Local Enterprise Offices are creating good quality

The Local Enterprise Offices located in the local authorities and funded through Enterprise Ireland support over 7,158 small Irish businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. Since their establishment in 2014, they have been the first stop shop for entrepreneurs and small businesses and provide a range of supports including financial, mentoring, training and sector-specific expertise to help guide businesses at any stage of their development. For more information on the Local Enterprise Offices go to www.LocalEnterprise.ie

THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE IS BRIGHT Scientific innovation is alive and well among Dublin MidWest’s young people with seven local schools recently competing in this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, Dublin Mid-West TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins has congratulated the eleven groups and individuals from seven Dublin Mid-West secondary schools who qualified for this year’s virtual exhibition, with a range of science and technology projects. Deputy Higgins said, “Reading the list of projects from our students in Dublin Mid-West I am so impressed by their ideas and their innovation when it comes to studying all aspects of our lives. “The schools include; Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan Community College, St Kevin’ Community College Clondalkin, The King’s Hospital, Kishoge Community College, Coláiste Phádraig Lucan and St Joseph’s College. “The projects range in themes from covid and the pandemic to the environment, mental health, augmented reality and vegetarianism. “As the Fine Gael spokesperson on Social Media and Financial Technology, I’m particularly intrigued by a project from Coláiste Phádraig in Lucan which looks at using Bayes Theorem to improve crypto-currency trading,” added Deputy Higgins. “The BT Young Scientist Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talents and ideas and every year I have really enjoyed seeing the local projects progress and I commend the students and organisers for adapting to the new virtual format.“The exhibition has such an excellent reputation worldwide I’ve no doubt we’ll be seeing many of this year’s projects applied in real-life very soon,” said Deputy Higgins.

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LOCAL STUDENTS THRIVE AT BT IRISH STUDENTS CALL FOR A HYBRID STATE EXAMS MODEL BY A LANDSLIDE YOUNG SCIENTIST EXHIBITION The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) survey of school students shows that two-thirds of exam students are calling for a hybrid model for state examinations in 2022 (68% of leaving cycle students and 63% of junior cycle students). The survey, which closed on Friday 14th January, received over 40,900 responses from students all around Ireland. 1 in 3 senior cycle students in Ireland answered the survey (18,981 individuals). 1 in 7 junior cycle students in Ireland answered the survey (8,329 individuals).

Pictured is Michael Griffin, computer science teacher at Kishoge Community College, Clondalkin with students Subhan Tariq, Shawaiz Atif, Joshua Kannappilly and Farsaad Kamran whose projects featured at the 58th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition which took place virtually from 12th to 14th January 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography.

Speaking on the matter, ISSU Uachtarán, Emer Neville said: “It has been made abundantly clear that students would like to see a hybrid model implemented for the State Examinations 2022. The ISSU State Examinations Survey for 2022 saw double the engagement from students than previous years. We are calling on the Department

of Education to hear the voice of students, who are continuing their education in abnormal times.

With the levels of disruptions, mental health pressures and classes missed, we are asking the minister to introduce a hybrid model for state examinations.” Students also voiced their concerns about missing classes,

absenteeism of both students and teachers in the classroom, the immense pressure of the current situation on their mental health, to name a few. The full report of the ISSU Survey on Covid-19 in schools and the State Examinations 2022 highlighting student experiences and opinions on schools and state exams will be released soon.

2022 TEXACO CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year 29 students from Co. Dublin won prizes in the Competition which is now in its 68th year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Monday, 28th February. Judging will take place in April with winners to be announced in May. Details are available at www.texacochildrensart.com or at Texaco service stations throughout the county.

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ADULT EDUCATION COURSES AT GREENHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Greenhills Community College provides a wide range of full and parttime day courses for Post Leaving Certificate, adult and mature students. We are committed to providing lifelong learning for adults across all age profiles who wish to upskill or reskill by gaining new qualifications. Whether you have been out

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Education & Training (Level 5) and Employability Skills (Level 4). Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a highly recognised QQI qualification for direct entry to employment or for progression to third level colleges in Ireland through the Higher Education Links scheme. Greenhills College welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. You will make new friends, learn new skills and grow in confidence while gaining a valuable qualification. Interested in completing a course at Greenhills College? You can check out all our courses and apply online at www.greenhillscollege. ie Online applications are open for courses starting in September 2022.

INCHICORE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION – WHAT’S NEW FOR 2022? At Inchicore College of Further Education (ICFE), they are proud of their well-established reputation as one of the largest and most successful PLC colleges in Dublin. Renowned for their student experience and track record for student progression to higher education and employment. That’s two good reasons why studying at Inchicore College is a great idea. In a changing employment landscape, graduates are highly sought after and with this in mind, they are constantly reviewing and developing courses. New for 2022 - The College has exciting

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New Peugeot 5008 SUV – Discover More By Breda Corrigan The original Peugeot 5008 was launched in 2009 as a seven-seat MPV (MultiPurpose Vehicle) that spanned an incredible production life of almost eight years. The secondgeneration 5008 morphed into an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) in order to follow the trend in sales. With more than 300,000 vehicles produced since its launch in 2017, the Peugeot 5008 SUV has achieved outstanding commercial performance in both Europe and internationally, with the new 5008 SUV set to build on the success of its predecessor.

touchscreen and a new 12.3-inch head-up digital instrument display, which are fully customisable and configurable, to follow the main elements of your driving without taking your eyes off the road. Designed to excel in the mid-size family SUV market, the new 5008 is now safer than ever, with the latest technology in advanced driving systems providing terrific peace-ofmind on the road. The new 5008 is capable of carrying up to seven people without compromising on driving pleasure and comfort.

which are retractable and adjustable in length and inclination. The third row consists of two additional seats which can be folded flat into the boot floor to allow for an impressive 780-litres of cargo space. Even with all seven seats in use, there is still up to 166-litres of space available for school bags or items of similar size. However, with all five rear seats folded, there is a massive 2,150-litres of cargo space on offer, making the 5008 one of the most spacious cars in its class.

Impressive Space For All.

Possessing a bold new style, it is establishing the design codes of tomorrow whilst offering more calibre and modernity, with a redesigned front end, new Full LED rear lights, new body colours and a new “Black Pack” option.

Essentially, the Peugeot 5008 is the seven-seat version of the 3008 SUV, with the 5008 sharing the same engines and trim lines as its smaller sibling. From a visual point of view, the 5008 gets different styling and a longer roof line than the 3008, while the extended rear overhang provides the necessary space for the third row of seats. This also means that the 5008 has a bigger boot when the back seats are not in use, which makes it the ideal choice for families looking for more space. The front passenger seat in the 5008 can be folded forwards in order to help with the loading of long objects, while the second row is composed of three independent seats

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The modernised, innovative and ergonomic Peugeot i-Cockpit™ in the new 5008 SUV is equipped with the French brands now-familiar compact steering wheel for improved handling, while seven piano key toggle switches provide easy access to the main comfort functions. Additionally, the new 5008 is enhanced with a new 10-inch HD central

The new Peugeot 5008 SUV is available in a choice of three trim lines – ‘Active’ for the perfect balance of character and strength, ‘Allure’ for even greater style and specification, and ‘GT’ for the best of both worlds – sports styling with outstanding levels of efficiency and specification. Powering the new 5008 are petrol and diesel engines that promise durability, efficiency and refinement in equal measure. Entrylevel Active trim comes with a 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine with 130bhp or a 1.5-litre BlueHDi turbo-diesel unit also with 130bhp, both of which come in 6-speed manual guise only. The same engines are available in mid-spec

Allure trim, but can be specified with Peugeot’s slick 8-speed automatic (EAT8) transmission as an option. The same engine and transmission options are available in top-spec GT trim, but they are joined by a 2.0-litre BlueHDi EAT8 with 180bhp. Test Car Details. My test car was a new 5008 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130bhp EAT8 which was finished in ever-popular Nimbus Grey metallic paintwork with a contrasting Black Diamond roof. Building on the generous standard equipment found in the Active and Allure trim lines, the GT trim brings with it a Drive Assist Plus Pack, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Lane Positioning Assist, Advanced Emergency Braking System (with video camera and radar), Advanced Grip Control (with 4 grip modes and Hill Descent Assist Control), 2 x USB sockets in row 2, flocked door pocket material with blue ambient lighting, blue ambient lighting in foot wells, black roof lining material, Onyx digital instrument panel, electric tailgate, chrome side window trim, Sports front bumper design, twin exhausts with chromeeffect trim, 18-inch ‘Los Angeles’ two-tone diamond-

cut alloy wheels, Full LED headlights with static corner lighting and Daytime Running Light Extension, LED sequential scrolling front indicators, and door mirror-mounted LED ‘PEUGEOT Lion’ approach lights. Thanks to 130bhp and 300Nm of torque, the 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in 13.5-seconds (12.7-seconds in 6-speed manual transmission guise), with claimed WLTP fuel consumption as low as 5.4l/100km on a combined driving cycle (5.1l/100km in manual guise). Based on my combined motorway, urban and rural driving cycle during my time with the 5008 I managed to achieve fuel consumption as low as 5.6l/100km (50.4mpg), so it certainly looks like Peugeot’s claimed consumption figure is very much achievable in the real world. Out on a motorway, the 5008 is very composed and comfortable, with plenty of power available to make sure getting up to speed isn’t a chore. The car soaks up bumps well, and there is not much in the way of road noise either, while the 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine is refined, and is perfectly suited to the EAT8 transmission in my test car. Thanks to a tight turning circle, the 5008 is easy to park, and this is helped greatly by front & rear

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The new Peugeot 5008 is a sophisticated, practical and stylish SUV which combines terrific efficiency with strong safety credentials, seamless connectivity, and the very latest in infotainment technology. With its stylish good looks, terrific build quality, and plenty of space in all seven seats, the new Peugeot 5008 truly is a mid-size family SUV ‘par excellence’. Pricing starts at €39,925 or from just €347pm (t’s & c’s apply). When you purchase a new Peugeot passenger car, you get a 5-year peace-of-mind extended warranty as standard, along with Peugeot Assistance breakdown cover too.

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