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CALLS FOR €50 CHARGE ON TRAVEL PASS TO BE CONSIGNED TO BIN

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has described a Government proposal to bring in a €50 annual charge to replace the Free Travel Pass as a non-runner and said that the new proposed charge needs to be consigned to the bin. The proposal was contained in internal Government report that was supposedly leaked to the media. Other proposals in the report include a move towards reduced fares rather than the current

free fares system, and a fresh review and stricter interpretation of the medical requirements for companion passes for people who are unable to travel alone because of impairment. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The Travel Pass provides free travel for pensioners, people with disabilities and carers. Over 1.2 million people across the State are currently entitled to Pass. Just under half of those in receipt of the Pass are in receipt of a State pension, over 20%

qualify for disability payment, and 7% are carers. “The Pass provides a vital service for those who have already contributed to society, those who need the Pass to attend hospital appointments, and a vital lifeline for people with disabilities. The Pass helps ensure against isolation for people in rural areas and contributes to social inclusion for many of those who qualify. “The vast majority of people in receipt of the

Travel Pass rely on it for their travel needs. It is vital that it is protected and that it remains a free travel pass. The vast majority of those who have a Pass are also reliant on a tiny or modest income, and any additional charge would have a profound effect on their lives. “The current Government needs to realise that any attempt to add an additional charge will be resisted by all those availing of the Pass, including their families, their friends, and their communities. “The Think Tank who came up with this mean and unfair proposal needs to think again. This proposal needs to be rubbished, consigned to the bin, and not recycled.”

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2,151 OPERATIONS CANCELLED IN TALLAGHT HOSPITAL IN 2016 - Serious concerns for 2017 given record high trolley figures -

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Figures released to Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran reveal that 2,151 operations or hospital procedures were cancelled in Tallaght Hospital during 2016. While 2,067 operations and procedures were cancelled the previous year in 2015. These figures are increasing year on year and it is a cause of great concern.

Hospital with 4, 363 people on the Inpatient waiting list and 22, 276 people on the Outpatient List at for the year end 2016.

“During the year, the waiting list for inpatient/ day case procedures and outpatient cases reached a very high figure at Tallaght

So the news that so many operations were cancelled during the year is of great concern. What is also worrying is the impact the ongoing trolley crisis will have on planned procedures over the coming weeks, as elective surgeries are usually cancelled when our Emergency Departments come under extreme pressure, as has been the

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case over the last two weeks. “Between 2015 and 2016 the number of cancellations rose dramatically from 24,571 to 37,491Nationally. This is a damning indictment of the Government’s failure to get to grips with the problems in the health service. It is simply not acceptable that tens of thousands of medical procedures are being cancelled every year. This only serves to push the problem further down the

road and has the potential to lead to complications for patients who have had their procedures delayed. “The 2017 HSE Service plan provides just €9 million in new funds for our acute hospitals. As 2017 begins with record trolley figures, the signals for our hospitals for the year ahead do not bode well and I have serious concerns about their ability to provide the care and services that are needed”, concluded Deputy Curran.

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The 4-star Westgrove Hotel invite you to attend their Spring Wedding Fair on Sunday 5th February from 2pm.

WEDDING FAIR AT THE WESTGROVE HOTEL The Westgrove Hotel is one of Kildare’s premier wedding venues and offers exceptional service, mouth watering food and unsurpassed value; the Westgrove team know what it takes to create your dream wedding day. The experienced team will be

on hand to discuss their wedding packages including the popular all-inclusive package. Wedding coordinator Anita & the wedding team will be on hand throughout the evening to meet with couples and offer a showaround of the

hotel and of course answer any questions that you having about planning your wedding day. During the afternoon view the fabulous Alexandra suite, civil ceremony suite, the chic Cigar Bar which opens onto the rooftop terrace and links to the wedding garden while

enjoying the sounds of the resident pianist, Ray Phelan. Enjoy live music with wedding bands and ceremony music during the afternoon while you relax and enjoy a glass of bubbly. There will be an array of wedding suppliers available on the day to help you plan your special day. It promises to be a wonderful evening and don’t forget to enter the competition to win a fabulous overnight stay at the Westgrove with dinner for two in the Assaggio Restaurant.

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The Westgrove Hotel wedding fair on Sunday 5th February is an event not to be missed allowing you to view the Hotel and visualise exactly how it would look on your special day. For further information please contact Anita Hanly, Wedding Coordinator 045 989900 ahanly@westgrovehotel.com www.westgrovehotel.com

LOCAL CLUBS URGED TO APPLY FOR SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran is urging local clubs and organisations in Dublin MidWest to be mindful of the deadlines and closing dates for this year’s round of Sports Capital Funding. The 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications from 9am on Monday 23 January 2017. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24 February 2017. The online system will be shut down at this time and no late or partial applications will be accepted. If you are not registered the deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday 10th February 2017. If your organisation is not registered on OSCAR www. sportscapitalprogramme. ie by 5pm on 10 February 2017, you will not be able to make an application. If your organisation has already registered, you do not need to register again. The 2017 guide to filling out the online application form can all be viewed at https://www. sportscapitalprogramme.

ie/. The online OSCAR website is the only way to apply for grants under the Sports Capital Programme.

Commenting on the programme Deputy Curran said: “The Sports Capital Programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country. In particular, its objectives are to assist voluntary and community organisations, national governing bodies of sport, local authorities and in some cases VECs and schools to develop high quality, safe, well-designed, sustainable facilities in appropriate locations and to provide appropriate equipment to help maximise participation in sport and physical recreation and to prioritise the needs of disadvantaged areas in the provision of sports facilities. If any local club needs assistance in applying for this programme I am urging them to contact my office at 01 618 3792 to apply for this crucial funding,” concluded Deputy Curran.

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FAIRER RULES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WILL BENEFIT SCHOOLS

A new fairer system of allocating teachers and extra resources to children with special needs will benefit schools in South Dublin according to Dublin South West TD and Independent Minister, Katherine Zappone. The Minister says an extra 900 teachers will be provided in the coming year to ensure that every child receives the support they need in school. Minister Zappone says the new approach will also lift the burden on parents to have their child diagnosed – with schools instead being asked to identify the overall need for special teachers through profiling. Welcoming the announcement Minister Katherine Zappone said: “Many parents have been contacting my office in Tallaght very worried about

the barriers they face to get teaching support for a child with special needs. The burden to have their child diagnosed is not only unfair it also labels children and that is wrong. Under the new approach schools will be invited to identify their overall need for extra teachers and resources – ending the need for individual assessments. It is my hope that children, parents and families will start benefitting as soon as possible. The plan is also to frontload resources from the start of each year. This will allow local schools to timetable and plan for the future – and not have to wait for allocations. In the coming months I will be interested to hear from parents and schools on how the new model is progressing.”

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BEAUTY BLOGGER GRACE HAS SET HERSELF A CHALLENGE by Lynda O’Donoghue Donnelly

Beauty blogger Grace Mongey – FacesByGrace – has set herself a 5km fitness challenge to help get her back running and raise much-needed funds for the Tallaght Cancer Support Group. Grace will take on the Great Irish Run this April and is encouraging others to join her in completing the challenge and improving their fitness levels. She explained: “I wanted to set myself a goal to keep me motivated and help me get back into training after having a baby. It is much harder post-baby because your body changes.” Tallaght woman Grace gave birth to baby Sienna Harper four months ago and revealed that it has been tough trying to regain fitness. She said: “Even going for walks is harder with a buggy, it is like you have a new body after giving birth. I used to like going for a run around the estate or in the park and I want to get back to that, where I can go a couple of times a week.” This is the 17th year of the Great Ireland Run and the event will see 10km and 5km

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courses set up in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, April 9th 2017. Grace is taking part in the run to raise money for the Tallaght Cancer Support Group, an organisation that helped her family after her dad passed away eight years ago. The beauty blogger said: “We have raised money for the group before, I did the mini marathon and my sister has done a sky dive for them. The group was set up around the time my dad passed away and it was a small group at the time so I feel that my family has grown up with the group.” She is hoping to raise €2,000 for the Tallaght Cancer Support Group and is welcoming donations of all sizes and is also looking for sponsorship from bigger companies. Grace hopes that her journey to complete the 5km run in April will encourage others to get out and get active. Her advice to people afraid to take the plunge is simple: “Always set yourself a goal. It is good to start off slow and don’t try to fool yourself; if you are not fit, don’t overdo it, you need to

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3,557 HOUSEHOLDS VANISH FROM SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL HOUSING

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin MidWest and spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin has called on the Department of Housing and South Dublin County Council (SDCC) to explain how the housing list figures for the Council have dropped from 9,119

households in May 2016 to 5, 562 in October 2016. These figures indicate that 3,557 households have vanished from the housing list, representing a huge drop.

Deputy Ó Broin said: “The Department of Housing’s

Summary of Social Housing Assessments for 2016 published in December states that there are 5,562 households on the list in South Dublin County Council. This does not tally with the figures released by the council in May which indicated that there were 9,119 households on the list. “In just five months, between May 2016 and October 2016, 3,557 households disappeared off the list. This could be partially explained by some households moving on to Housing Assistance Payment. However, a large number of households have been removed during the latest Housing Needs Assessment. “The assessment, which was last conducted in 2013, involves the council contacting citizens on their list in order to assess their current housing needs. While the assessment will always result in some

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“The reality is many households do not receive the correspondence from the council due to a change of address, which if they are dependent on the private rented sector can happen quite often. The result is many of the most vulnerable households in the council area end up being removed from the housing list and being completely unaware of their changed circumstances. “I have written to SDCC asking it to explain the scale of the reduction. Unfortunately, it is simply not feasible, especially within the context of the current housing crisis, that over 3,000 households have had their housing needs accommodated in the space of five short months.”

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NEW CHILDCARE MEASURES A STEP CLOSER FOR PARENTS

Accessible affordable quality childcare is a step closer for many families in Twho cannot afford present services, according to Dublin South West TD and Independent Minister Katherine Zappone. The Children’s Minister will, this week, bring legal proposals to Government which will give the go-ahead for a radical new approach to childcare which targets

those who cannot afford it. Meanwhile Minister Zappone has also confirmed that the number of three and fouryear olds accessing existing services has passed 100,000 for the first time ever. Minister Katherine Zappone added: “For too many families childcare is too expensive – this is unfair and wrong. As Minister I am progressing ambitious plans outlined in

Budget 2017 to lift those barriers by bringing in a scheme which is fair and equal. This year I have secured an extra 35% in funding for early years services. I am now bringing proposals to Government which will put in place the laws allowing for our new approach. Two things will happen. First every child under three will get a subsidy up to €80

per month towards costs. Secondly we will bring in supports for children aged 6-months to 15-years based on household income – this will make childcare an option for all. Once the Government gives the green light I will immediately begin the process of bringing the laws into Leinster House so we

can keep momentum and make this a reality as soon as possible. Meanwhile I am delighted to confirm that following the extension of existing services which I launched last September – there are now over 100,000 three and four years old availing of free childcare. The coming year will be a

game changer . Our aim is to open up training, education and work options for parents currently forced to stay at home by childcare costs. I am delighted to confirm that our journey towards that goal has begun. By changing childcare we are making Ireland a more equal place. A fairer place. A place of choice and opportunity.”

Minister Katherine Zappone with Anne Genockey and Maura McMahon during a recent visit to childcare services at Rainbow House, Jobstown. Minister Katherine Zappone during a recent visit to childcare services at Rainbow House in Jobstown.

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ARE 2/3S OF DUBLIN FAMILIES MISSING OUT ON HOME CARERS TAX CREDIT? 63% of Couples Unaware of the Home Carers’ Tax Credit

Almost two thirds of people in Ireland are unaware of the existence of the home carer’s tax credit according findings from Taxback.com’s latest nationwide survey. The tax refund experts sought to ascertain the views of taxpayers from throughout the country on this issue, as they believe that close to 2/3rds of qualifying families fail to claim this credit. The credit of €1,000 can be claimed by any married couple, where one spouse is the home carer and cares for one/more dependent persons - which includes children under 18. Taxback believe that is those who stay home to look after their children who are most likely to be unaware of their eligibility for the credit. The 2011 Census identified that 339,918 classed their economic status as ‘looking after home/family’ and of those, it is estimated that at least 230,000 have children. Barry Flanagan, Senior Tax Manager with www.taxback.

com, said “Our most recent figures, which are for tax returns in 2014, indicate a total of 80,900 people claimed the credit at a cost to the exchequer of €60.9 million or an average of €752 each. Given that Revenue treats taxpayers as units this means a total of 80,900 families claimed the credit. If we contrast this with the estimated no. of 230,000 households where one parent looks after the child or children in the home, it appears that only about one third are claiming their entitlement. We are not altogether surprised at the low uptake given that our survey revealed that most people are simply unaware of the existence of the tax credit. This leaves a huge 65% of these families in Dublin and throughout Ireland who could potentially benefit from this credit – we are calling on families in the county where one parent stays at home to mind the children to check whether or not they can claim this relief

as they could be missing out”. The Option of the Stay-atHome Parent Barry continued, “Given the current burden of childcare costs for many families, the availability of this tax credit could be a help to couples who are considering a one income household, as it allows the stay at home partner to work up to a limit of €7,200 a year. In addition, if the stay-at-home partner’s income is in excess of the aforementioned limit, the credit may still be of use, as long as it doesn’t exceed €9,200”. Revenue Efforts Taxback.com say that Revenue have made a concerted effort to inform taxpayers of this entitlement by proactively alerting those eligible to the availability of the credit. However Taxback say feedback from their clients reveals that this credit is at best misunderstood and frequently unknown.

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ACTION ON EXORBITANT MOTOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS LONG OVERDUE

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran says the Government must move to implement a series of recommendations to tackle spiralling motor insurance premiums. “People right across the country have been grappling with rising motor insurance costs in recent years. The cost of car insurance has risen by a minimum of 51% since January 2011 and the situation is even worse for those looking to insure vehicles associated with their business. These increases are unsustainable. Exorbitant

insurance costs are putting enormous pressure on household budgets and are costing jobs,” explained Deputy Curran. “Unfortunately the Government has been slow to deal with this problem. Fianna Fáil has raised this issue on a number of occasions in recent years. We put forward comprehensive proposals last June to tackle motor insurance costs. In our view there is an obligation on the state to respond to these soaring premiums. “The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance signed off on a series of

proposals last November to bring transparency to the motor insurance industry and to drive down the cost of premiums. This report is hard hitting and calls into question the behaviour of insurance companies over the last number of years. “People were assured that the committee’s proposals would be acted upon immediately, but little to no progress has been made since they were finalised last November. “I am deeply concerned with the timeline being reported regarding the implementation of the

committee’s proposals. It has been suggested that it could take as long as 18 months before certain measures, such as the creation of detailed databases to combat fraud, are implemented. This indicates that the Government simply is not giving this crisis the attention it needs. “People cannot afford to endure another round of motor insurance hikes due to Government inaction. Fine Gael and their Independent colleagues cannot put this issue on the back-burner any longer,” concluded Deputy Curran.

Tallaght Hospital has today announced the launch of a new Public Health Education Series for the local community. As part of this initiative, the Hospital in partnership with the Patient Community Advisory Council (PCAC) will be organising regular public events featuring medical, nursing and allied health professionals discussing topical and common health issues.

Junior School on Tuesday, January 31st. It will focus on providing useful health information and tips as well as answering audience questions.

local media and promoted by community groups. Catherine Heaney, Chairperson of the PCAC and Fettercairn Community Health Project CoOrdinator, welcomed the announcement, saying; “This series of talks and events will be of huge benefit to the local community around Tallaght Hospital. We have a growing and an ageing population, where health needs are constantly changing, so this is a very positive development. The community has a strong loyalty to Tallaght Hospital and it is great to see Tallaght Hospital return this loyalty by being an active participant in the community.”

Dr. Catherine Wall, Clinical Lead at Tallaght Hospital, said; “At Tallaght Hospital there is a long tradition of activism and involvement in the community. Our new Public Health Education Series will ensure that we continue this tradition by enabling that the public to gain knowledge insight from some of our leading healthcare practitioners. The ethos of “People Caring for People” is at the heart of everything we do, and this new initiative will bring this ethos to life in a proactive and educational manner. I look forward to the first event at the end of the month and I hope as many people as possible attend.”

TALLAGHT HOSPITAL LAUNCHES PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION SERIES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

The first event will feature Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr. Anthony O’Connor who will give a talk entitled “Your bowel – What you need to know and why” at 6:30pm in Killinarden

Following on from this talk, there will be numerous events organised throughout the year in public venues across the Tallaght area, as part of the Public Health Education Series. Each will focus on a different topic and aim to increase public awareness and knowledge about staying healthy. Events will be open to all members of the public who wish to attend, free of charge. Details will be posted on the Hospital’s website / Facebook page, issued to

YELLOW FLAG FOR BROOKFIELD SCHOOL

Presentation by students from Schools Diversity Committee, rap and song by Le Cheile music group to Dublin South West TD and Children's Minister Katherine Zappone during the Yellow Flag Ceremony at St Aidans, Brookfield.

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THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE RECEIVES ECOMERIT CERTIFICATION

South Dublin County Council is delighted to announce that The Square Towncentre, Tallaght has received EcoMerit Environmental Certification. The Square Towncentre is one of Ireland’s largest shopping and leisure destinations with over 140 shops, restaurants and cinema. It is one of only six shopping centres nationwide to achieve this award. The Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Guss O’Connell presented the centre with its Certification stating “It is a great privilege to award the EcoMerit Certification to The Square which has not only demonstrated the efficient management

and use of resources but has also committed to achieving ongoing environmental improvements for the years to come. This is also a great honour for the people of Tallaght and a tribute to the mighty community spirit that the Square had been so instrumental in fostering and supporting. Every Tallaght person can feel justifiable proud of their Towncentre. ” The EcoMerit programme, which is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and supported by South Dublin County Council, assists organisations to prevent waste, conserve

water and increase energy efficiency, thus reducing their carbon footprint and making them more sustainable.

Jack Martin, Director of Retail at the Square Towncentre states “This is part of our ongoing green strategy to be a friendly and ecologically responsible business that helps protect the environment and sustain natural resources for current and future generations.” Operations Manager Pat Edgeworth added “This year our centre management team carried out a major lighting upgrade on all our mall areas and back corridors installing

energy-efficient LED lights. This will follow on all external lighting shortly. We have also implemented water monitoring through which we identified and repaired a number of hidden leaks. We have set ourselves a tough target for waste recycling performance which will need the active support of all our tenants to achieve.” Future energy efficiency plans for the Centre include assessing its potential for rain water harvesting, which if possible, will reduce water costs and an assessment of potential for provision of solar panels for electricity generation.

Pictured are (L-R) Teresa Walsh, Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change, South Dublin County Council; Jack Martin, Director of Retail, the Square Towncentre; Cllr Guss O’Connell, Mayor of South Dublin County; Pat Edgeworth, Operations Manager, the Square Towncentre; James Roache, Deputy Operations Manager, the Square Towncentre; Cathryn McMenamy, Commercial Manager, the Square Towncentre

O’CONNOR WELCOMES THE FORMAL GO-AHEAD FOR TALLAGHT STADIUM STAND Local Councillor Charlie O’Connor, who is also chairman of the Council’s Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development SPC, has warmly welcomed the decision of South Dublin County Council to give the formal go-ahead for the new Stand at Tallaght Stadium. The proposal had been the subject of a Part 8 Consultation process which was completed in December last. A long time constant

campaigner for additional seating at the home of Shamrock Rovers, Charlie O’Connor said that the development of the new 2,195 capacity Stand would facilitate the granting of UEFA category four status which will make the Stadium attractive for bigger games and other events. Indeed he pointed out that Council Management has confirmed that a revised specification and design was prepared for the

third Stand and that the projected cost has been raised to approximately 2 million euro. A report on the matter was tabled at the January meeting of the Council and Charlie O’Connor welcomed the proposals and also raised issues relating to services for the disabled in the proposed new Stand which had been brought to his attention by constituents concerned about those facilities. The adoption of the

plan was proposed by Mayor Gus O’Connell and Cllr. Charlie O’Connor and Charlie O’Connor also urged the County architect to ensure that the building programme which is due to commence this year is not subject to any delay. He finally stressed that the development of the new Stand at Tallaght Stadium is being warmly welcomed by Shamrock Rovers Football Club and many local interests and residents.

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3Dental shortlisted as finalists in four separate categories at the Irish Dentistry Awards by Lynda O’Donoghue Donnelly

Just nine months after opening its doors for the first time Clondalkin business 3Dental is doubling in size – and investing an additional €1 million into the company; creating 25 new jobs.

Friends and experienced dentists Paul O’Connell, Peter Doherty and Niall Vallely opened the affordable, modern and spacious clinic in April 2016 and since then demand for the cost-effective service has been “unbelievable”. Such is the demand for their service that the team decided to add on five extra dental suites as well as an additional waiting area at the premises on the Naas Road. 3Dental will also increase its employee count with 25 positions, including construction workers and permanent staff, created as a result of the expansion. Dr Vallely said: “We are delighted with how well

things are going and we want to be able to accommodate as many clients as possible so we felt expanding now was the right decision. The new dental suites will allow us to see more patients and reduce waiting times – we are all very excited about the next step in the 3Dental journey.” The practice also prides itself on creating local employment opportunities and will add 13 new permanent staff members to the team over the next three months including additional dentists, dental nurses and reception staff.

Dr O’Connell said: “We have a superb team here at 3Dental and it is exciting to add new talent to the mix. New staff members will bring extra experience and help the whole team grow together.” A superb year for 3Dental in 2016 was capped off by news that the practice has been shortlisted as finalists in four separate categories at the Irish Dentistry Awards which

will take place in February. Dr Doherty said: “It is such an honour to be named as finalists in the national competition, and to be recognised in four categories after less than a year in business is just fantastic.” Throughout 2017 the dental

practice will continue to target Dental Tourism by offering prices on-par with its counterparts in Europe and Northern Ireland and also has plans to open a second clinic in Limerick later this year. The Dublin clinic at the Red Cow will officially launch its

new-look, larger premises in February with special event for invited guests. Pictured:Dr Peter Doherty talks a patient through their dental procedure at the state-of-the-art clinic on the Naas Road. Inset: Dr Niall Vallely carrying out a treatment.

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“ARROGANT” COMMISSIONER VELLA SHOULD STOP MEDDLING IN IRELAND’S WATER DEBATE AND FOCUS ON DOING HIS REAL JOB Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan has issued a withering criticism of what she describes as EU Commissioner Vella’s “incessant need to meddle in Ireland’s debate on the future of water services.” While telling Mr Vella to “butt out” she advised the EU Environment Commissioner that he would be “better off focusing his energies on his doing real job.” The poll-topping Dublin MEP said; “Commissioner Vella’s actions and comments in relation to future of water services in Ireland have, once again, highlighted his complete arrogance and his disdain for the democratic wishes of our citizens. His incessant need to meddle in this debate is symptomatic of all that is wrong with the Europe Union. He needs to butt-out. “Mr Vella would be better off focusing his energies on doing his real job. He wasn’t appointed to continuously interfere in discussions on how Ireland organises its water infrastructure. It is not part of his brief or within his remit. “He talks about clear disincentives to discourage

overuse. The reality is that Irish households are at the lower end of the spectrum of water consumption when compared to their EU counterparts. The installation of meters does not reduce water consumption. Their only positive use is in the detection of leaks, which can be done at district level. “The legal opinion commissioned by my office clearly states that if Ireland is fulfilling the objectives of the water framework directive, which is to conserve and protect water, then we would be in compliance without domestic charges. Sinn Féin has clearly shown in our election manifesto how we would fund the necessary upgrading of the water infrastructure without the need for regressive domestic water charges. The Expert Group’s findings also believed that their proposal would be in compliance. “Commissioner Vella and his water unit have been deliberately trying to muddy the waters on this issue. He says he is willing to engage. However, his office denied briefing journalists

and releasing parliamentary question responses to journalists before elected representatives saw them. Then when exposed, he refused to release documents under Freedom of Information until I complained to the EU Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly. His officials then released heavily redacted documents. A second complaint on the redaction is now being investigated by the Ombudsman. “Commissioner Vella and his water unit claim to be legally neutral when it comes to how EU Member States manage their water supplies, so I would suggest that Commissioner Vella start acting in such a neutral manner. He has no role in Ireland’s water regime.

Kingswood native Katie Fitzgerald is taking on the 100Minds challenge – aiming to raise €1000 for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Katie is one of just 100 third-level students chosen from across Ireland to take part in the 2016 challenge which will help to build a new satellite classroom in St Gabriel’s Ward at the hospital which treats sick children.

have on the lives of the children in Temple Street really encouraged me to apply. As a college student who values education, when I found out the money is to be used to build classrooms I jumped at the chance to help.

Katie explained that “even the smallest donation” can help to change the life of a sick child in Ireland and encouraged anyone who can help to contribute to the worthy cause.

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The third year DIT student said: “This classroom will give the children in the hospital an opportunity to reach their full potential, despite the burden of illness. It will also provide some normality to the hectic lives of the children and their parents.” 100Minds is a social enterprise project which started in 2013 and challenges college students to run fundraising projects that will help develop their skill set while raising a minimum of €1,000 per student – a total of more than €100,000 each year. Katie said: “Thinking about the benefit the money will

“The money will enable young kids in their first steps of education to teenagers sitting their junior cert in the classrooms. I have been very lucky to always have sufficient access to education throughout my life. As I make my way through my degree, it is becoming clear to me how important my past education was. I want to help give the same opportunities to children who don’t necessarily have the same access I did.” The young college student is aiming to raise the money by February 16th but is accepting donations until early March. She has plans to hold a raffle for those donating to the cause in mid-February and has already raised more than €300 towards the final figure.

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Thousands of non-EU residents living in Ireland with British partners face a period of uncertainty because of Brexit, said Brian Hayes MEP. Their rights to live and work in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA) are clear at the moment, but that could change if a bad settlement was reached. This is over and above any consideration of the Common Travel area which is between Britain and

Ireland. “The European Free Movement Directive gives EU citizens and their family members the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states. If the UK decides to stop participating in freedom of movement after Brexit, that could have serious implications for British citizens and their family members living and working in Ireland.

“I believe that a deal can be concluded that protects people in this situation. But they need reassurance that their concerns are being considered. “No state has ever left the Union so there’s no precedence here. With a ‘hard Brexit’ the principal of free movement is shattered. We need to be proactive and armed with a clear set of priorities”.

AIRBNB REGULATION URGENTLY NEEDED Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin has called on Minster Coveney to urgently bring forward regulations to clamp down on Airbnb hosts using properties as full-time B&Bs. Deputy Ó Broin raised the matter with the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Simon Coveney during Order of Business in the Dáil. Deputy Ó Broin said: “In Dublin there are currently 6,225 Airbnb listings. According to data available on Inside Airbnb 2,847 or 45.4% of these listings are for entire homes and apartments. Furthermore 44.5% of the hosts have multiple listings which can indicate that it’s more likely they are running a business. “According to Daft.ie there are only 1,564 properties available to rent in the capital. With the homeless figures for November showing that 6,985 people were accessing emergency accommodation, including 2549 children, we need to ensure we are looking at every option possible to make more housing stock available. “Back in October 2016, when An Bord Pleanála upheld a ruling that a property owner in Temple Bar required planning permission to continue renting the property out for short-term lets, Minister Coveney backed this ruling. In December, when the issue was raised in the Seanad, the Minister stated that efforts were underway to clamp down on this activity and that a change in the planning treatment was a good way to deal with it. “I have asked the Taoiseach to detail when the secondary legislation promised to deal with this issue will be published. Unfortunately he couldn’t give me an answer but I will be writing to Minister Coveney asking him to provide the information requested and to ask if the opposition parties will have an opportunity to have some input on the development of the regulations. “Sinn Féin is not against the principle of Airbnb as it was originally designed however it is my view that renting out a room in your home is entirely different to renting out your entire property. If the latter is the case then you need planning permission to change the property from residential use to commercial use. While we will assess the Minister’s regulations when they are published, we believe that a maximum of six weeks rental per year is reasonable. If you are providing a commercial accommodation service then standard B&B permissions should apply.”

TWEET OF THE WEEK by Lynda O’Donoghue Donnelly Tallaght man Emmet Kirwan is making quite the name for himself with his innovative, original and unique work catching attention of people across the country. He will star in his own show, Dublin Oldschool, at the Civic Theatre in February but this week his short film, Heartbreak, is going viral for all the right reasons. Written by Kirwan, directed by Dave Tynan and starring Jordanne Jones Heartbreak is a short film about a 16-yearold girl who falls pregnant. The powerful piece has been making waves on social media with Senator Lynn Ruane, Jones’ mother, full of praise for the short film…

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STICKING PLASTER APPROACH TO ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY CRISIS WON’T WORK Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has described the current trolley and emergency department crises as another manifestation of the failure of the Government’s winter initiative and their budgetary measures. The Government has failed to deal in anyway comprehensively with the underlying malaise in the health system. Crowe said that Minister Harris’s current sticking plaster approach won’t work and the same unrealistic approach hasn’t worked for any of his predecessors. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Unfortunately anyone visiting Tallaght Hospital or any other hospital across the state in the last couple of weeks can witness with their own eyes the challenges and daily difficulties facing our health service. Trauma hospitals like Tallaght are on the frontline dealing day in day out with critically ill patients and the lack of beds and adequate step down facilities is causing the backlog. “As the trolley numbers fluctuate and as the Health Minister Simon Harris scrambles to give the impression that he is doing something meaningful patients are suffering. A sticking plaster approach won’t and hasn’t worked for his predecessors in the job. “The failure of the Minister’s winter initiative and the lack of budgetary measures to deal comprehensively with the underlying malaise in the health system have meant that, as predicted, there has been chaos once again in our emergency departments as the toll of winter illness takes its hold. “Minister Simon Harris was clearly living in cloud cuckoo land when he announced his winter initiative last September and confidently stated that he was satisfied that the HSE was sufficiently resourced to deliver the service plan. The HSE and the Minister’s lack of ambition and focus have led to the crisis. “Without serious recruitment, staff retention and beds right across the services- from primary care to acute hospitals, the problem is getting worse. That was the case in September and continues to be the case today. “This is reflected in the trinity of crises, we are seeing immediately post-Christmas, people on trollies, overcrowding and ambulances sitting waiting to deliver patients into some A&Es. “Without meaningful engagement with unions, frontline staff, and medical professionals before ministerial announcements and fanfare, the Minister has no chance of dealing with the current crises. His announcement of an additional 63 extra beds across the State’s hospital system, while welcomed, is grossly insufficient. It is unrealistic to think that we can resolve the crises without any meaningful targeted recruitment and investment. “The Minister’s latest notion of replacing staff with outside experts is pure optics and unlikely to resolve anything either. Quite simply there is a capacity issue in our hospitals and the Minister cannot continue to ignore this or try to distract from this reality. “Increased beds, coupled with our proposal for a single integrated waiting list system, I believe would go a long way in getting our health service out of the cycle of crisis after crisis.”

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Is there time to fit in one more panto this January? Oh YES there is!

Clondalkin Drama Group is delighted to perform a fantabulous panto for all the family from Friday, 27 January to Sunday 29 January in Bawnogue Community Centre, Clondalkin. A full adult and child cast is ready to entertain with great acting, singing and dancing in our own original production of Alice in Funderland, written and directed by Alan McNally. The eye catching poster to promote the panto was designed by talented artist and actress, and Clondalkin native, Michaela Courtney, currently a Leaving Cert student in Colaiste Bride, who also plays the lead role of Alice in the production.

Tickets are available to purchase from Clondalkin Drama Group, upstairs in Quinlans “The Black Lion”, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm; from our promotional stand in the Mill Centre, Clondalkin, on Saturday, 21 January; and on the door at each performance in Bawnogue Community Centre on Friday, 27 January at 7.30pm; Saturday, 28 January, 3pm and 7.30pm; and Sunday, 29 January at 3pm. Tickets are €5 per child; €8 per adult; a family ticket can be purchased for €25 (2 adults and up to 4 children). For further information about Clondalkin Drama Group please visit our Facebook page or www.clondalkindramagroup.com

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Romaine Scally is the principal in the firm of ROMAINE SCALLY AND COMPANY SOLICITORS, Main Street , Tallaght, Dublin 24.

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In this edition of the paper, Romaine Scally Solicitor, of Romaine Scally & Company, Solicitors, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Telephone 01-4599506 email legal@ scally.ie considers the question of wills and their importance. Q. My father says that he is not going to make a will as everything will go anyway to his children equally. Our Mother is dead some years now. Is he right? A. Assuming that he only intends his children to inherit, then ultimately, in the absence of a will, the estate of any deceased passes to their next of kin and given that your mother is already deceased, then the children of the deceased are the next in line to inherit and do so equally, with the children of any deceased child taking the share that their deceased parent would have taken or, if more than one, then, in equal shares. The method of extracting that grant however, is different and certainly more costly. The whole idea of making a will is for the Testator to set out their final wishes in a legally binding format. It leaves nothing to chance and generally rules out arguments as to what any family member thought the Testator meant to say or do. A will need not necessarily mean that all the beneficiaries, or those who felt they should be beneficiaries, are going to be happy. However, it is a very clear statement of the Testators wishes and the courts are generally very reluctant to set a will aside. On the other hand, in the absence of a will, it is open to argument that the Testator made certain promises to some family members over others and a court will listen to arguments supporting any such claim. The estate is therefore more vulnerable to claims against it. A child living at home at the time of the parent’s death may argue that they were promised the house. I am not at all saying that this is what might happen in this particular case but, readers would be surprised at how often it does happen.

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When a person dies without making a will, the next of kin have to decide who will act as Administrator. Where there is a will, the process leading up to the final distribution of the estate is called, ‘Taking out a Grant of Probate’. Where there is no will the process is called, ‘Taking out a Grant of Administration’. The latter is a more complex process and requires the additional expense of an Administration Bond whereby the person or persons acting as Administrator(s) have to take out insurance undertaking to Administer the Estate according to the strict rules of Intestacy (no will). This is to protect those who should inherit according to the rules of Intestacy, in the event that a dishonest Administrator should perhaps deliberately leave out a beneficiary entitled who might, for example, have emigrated years ago and be unaware of the death of a family member, or a special needs child who cannot protect their entitlement. The Probate Office have to insist on this as they have no way of knowing that the documents furnished to them accurately lists all known family members of the deceased who are entitled to share in the estate. Generally, the absence of a will exposes the Estate to possible claims and certainly adds to the cost and time involved in taking out a Grant. Our advice as always is to encourage people to make a will. Q. My father died eight months ago. My brother is the Executor in the estate. He was and still is living in the house as he is separated. Our mother is long since dead. My father left the house to both of us equally. The problem is that my brother seems in no hurry to sort out my father’s affairs. Every time I mention it to him he just says that he will be getting around to it shortly. Can he continue just to do nothing? A. The winding up of the affairs of a lifetime can be a long drawn out business. In addition to this, there can be a reluctance to face the finality of the death of a last parent. People deal with their grief in different ways. Your father obviously carefully prepared for this eventuality by preparing a will clearly setting out his final wishes. These are of course legally binding wishes and it is both the duty and the responsibility of the Executor to carry out those wishes. It is accepted by the law that this is, or can be, a lengthy procedure and the Executor is granted a year in which to carry out the final instructions of the deceased, before

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any beneficiary can take any action against the Executor. This is generally known as the ‘Executors Year’. It is really a recognition that the steps involved in taking out a Grant of Probate are both slow and at times tedious. However in this case you would hope that it would not come to this. As your father made a will, could it perhaps all be happening in your late fathers solicitors office? This would be the ideal solution for both of you if your brother just can’t face the prospect of dealing with all the paper work himself. Why don’t you suggest this to your brother and arrange for both of you to attend for an appointment with your late fathers solicitor where you can offer to help in any way you can by getting paperwork organized for the solicitor thus relieving your brother of a job he just may not be able to face for any number of reasons. It is best to sort this out in any fashion which allows you both to remain friends into the future which is undoubtedly what your father would have wanted since his will is very fair and should not give rise to any reason for a falling out between you. Q. My neighbour was doing a home will recently and asked me to witness the will. She showed me the signing page but not the text of the will itself. Although she told me it was her will I have no way of knowing that. Does that still stand? The other witness may have read it but she had already signed and left by time I signed my name. A. There is a very serious flaw in the signing of this will but it has nothing whatsoever to do with the content of the will. No witness needs to read the text of the will to be a valid witness. This is not and has never been a requirement. However, what is an absolute requirement is that both witnesses are present at the same time and witness each other’s signature, in addition to witnessing the signature of the Testator. A will can be invalidated if this error comes to light subsequently and the implications of this are very serious indeed. For example, if a parent making a will has good reason to favour one child over another, the child receiving a lesser benefit could challenge the will and WILL be successful if it turns out that both witnesses were not present at the same time. This would result in the Estate of the Deceased parent proceeding as if there was no will and all children would inherit equally. A solicitor instructed by an aggrieved beneficiary will always check this out as it is surprising how often

it happens. You should go and tell your neighbour immediately that there is a problem with her will and explain why. She should re do it as soon as possible. Q. The father of my son died recently. His father and I were never married and went our separate ways as soon as my son was born. Although he paid maintenance from time to time, he never had a relationship with my son. He married some years later and went on to have a family. My son is now 19. Would he be entitled to inherit anything? A. Your son has the same inheritance rights as any of the children of his marriage, since the marital status of the parents of any child is of no concern to the law. All children are treated equally in the eyes of the law. However, the question as to whether or not he is entitled to anything in this specific case is another matter. Firstly, I take it you do not know whether there is a will or not. You should make enquiries. There is no public registry of wills so you will have to make direct enquiries yourself or instruct solicitors to do it on your behalf. This would involve writing to his widow since she is the person most likely to have been appointed as his executor if there is a will. It has to be said however, that many couples making joint wills tend to leave everything to each other if they survive each other by a certain period of time, usually 30 days. Most couples just have a family home in joint names and joint bank accounts and if this is the case, then all of these pass automatically by survivorship to the surviving spouse. Again, if this is the case in this instance, then, there is really nothing to leave to any of the children. However, clearly you need to know. If, on the other hand, your son’s father was a man of some means, then your son may be able to make a claim. Legally, your son is now an adult and must give these instructions himself. Strangely, adult children who have been reasonably well provided for and educated have no automatic right to a share of their parent’s estate. However, the Succession Act does allow for a child to claim in instances where they have not been properly provided for in life and this would particularly apply in a case where other later children of a marriage received a better chance in life by way of education or opportunities. If this were the case here, then your son would certainly be entitled to make a claim on his late father’s estate.

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MINISTER BRUTON SETS OUT PLANS TO REFORM THE SCHOOL ADMISSION SYSTEM IN RELATION TO RELIGION

Minister for Education Richard Bruton has announced his intention to reform the school admissions system in relation to the role that religion can play in that process. In a speech at a seminar organised by Equate, a campaign group in this area, Minister Bruton stated that he believes that it is unfair that preference is given by publicly-funded religious schools to children of their own religion who might live some distance away, ahead of children of a different religion or of no religion who live close to the school. The Minister also stated his belief that it is unfair that parents, who might otherwise not do so, feel pressure to baptise their children in order to gain admission to the local school. The Minister set out four possible approaches for dealing with the issue, in primary schools in the first instance, including:

· A catchment area approach, prohibiting religious schools from giving preference to children of their own religion who live outside the catchment area ahead of non-religious children who live inside the catchment · A ‘nearest school rule’, allowing religious schools to give preference to a religious child only where it is that child’s nearest school of that particular religion · A quota system, which would allow a religious school give preference to children of its own religion in respect of only a certain proportion of places, meaning that the remaining places would be allocated based on other admissions criteria – proximity to the school, lottery etc. · An outright prohibition on religious schools using religion as a factor in admissions, meaning that all places would be allocated based on other factors.

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Within this approach, there is capacity to allow religious schools to require parents or students to indicate some support or respect for the ethos of the school. The Minister also set out the need to avoid possible pitfalls and unintended consequences with each of these approaches, including most importantly possible impacts on minority religions and on the wishes of Protestant, Jewish, Islamic and other communities to be able to run schools in accordance with their ethos and admit children from their communities to attend those schools. Other possible consequences to be avoided include possible breaches of the constitution, technical and administrative difficulties impacting on the capacity to effectively run the system of over 4000 schools and the possibility of creating ‘postcode lotteries’, such as other countries have experienced, resulting in pronounced divergence in quality of schools in more advantaged compared to less advantaged areas. Minister Bruton also announced that he will be commencing a short, 10-12-week process of consultation, and will be interested in hearing the views of the groups who

stand to be impacted by changes as well as any members of the public with views on the issue. The Minister also reiterated his position that these issues should be dealt with on a separate track to the Admissions Bill, shortly to progress to Committee Stage. This view was passed by a large majority of the Dáil in a motion last June. The Admissions Bill includes a series of practical common-sense reforms to the process of admissions to schools, commands broad support across the Dáil, and is on target to be enacted ahead in the coming months. The issues involved here are complex and potentially controversial, and by linking them in with the Admissions Bill the danger is that that Bill gets substantially delayed as these issues are worked out. The Minister said:“My basic aim as education Minister is to achieve in Ireland the best education service in Europe within the next decade. There are many aspects to this – the best at supporting children with special needs or disadvantages, the best at educating the skilled workers needed to support a growing economy, but also the best at dealing with the complex issues around ethics, religion and

integration of minorities that our rapidly-changing world is throwing up. “The patronage and ethos of our schools is not something which this generation of politicians, public servants, school managers or teachers have created. It is something we have inherited, and reflects a very different era in Ireland, and change is needed to meet the needs of today’s families. 96% of our primary schools are under the patronage of Christian religious organisations. In particular, 90% are of Roman Catholic ethos. However, over a third of couples who are getting married are choosing to do so in a nonreligious ceremony, and all the evidence points to a population in which very significantly fewer than 90% of young families are religious. “Parents are recognised by our Constitution as the primary educators of their children. I believe that a desire on behalf of religious parents to educate their children in their faith is welcome and should be respected. This principle is reflected in the Programme for Government. Equally, however, I believe that non-religious parents or parents of minority religions should not be unfairly disadvantaged in seeking to

admit their children to their local publicly-funded school. “I believe it is unfair that, under the current system, a non-religious child can be refused entry to the local school, because preference is given to a religious child living some distance away. I believe it is unfair that, under the current system, some parents who might not otherwise do so feel pressure to baptise their children because they feel it gives them more chance of getting into their local school. “I believe we must address these unfairnesses. However, no one should pretend that these issues are simple, or that there is an easy fix which solves everything and leaves no possible unintended consequences. In particular, as we develop reforms we must strive to avoid impacts on the rights of minority religions. We should live and let live, and aim for the greatest good for the greatest number. “I urge all people and groups who have views on these issues and who have concerns about possible impacts to make their views known so that we can take them into account as we develop proposals in this highly complex and contested area”.

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ALL ABOARD FOR 2017! CASSIDY TRAVEL LAUNCHES DEDICATED CRUISE BROCHURE

The appetite for cruises shows no signs of abating, with 2016 another record year and worldwide bookings up 20% in the past 5 years. Cassidy Travel has just launched its first ever dedicated cruise brochure and there’s plenty on offer for 2017 to dispel the myth that cruise holidays are the preserve of mature couples.

For the first time or serial cruiser, a family, couple or a solo traveller, the range of destinations is vast, stretching from the Caribbean to the Med, and from the Baltics to the Arabian Gulf, with foremost cruise operators such as Royal Caribbean, MSC, Thomson and Norwegian Cruise Line all included. Special offers are available when booked through Cassidy Travel, and its experienced staff can tailor packages to clients’ specifications 2017 packages include an Eastern Mediterranean cruise on the MSC Musica

departing 29th October and taking in Venice, Brindisi, Olympia, Santorini, Pireaus, Corfu and Montenegro. 7 nights cruising from €1079pps includes flights from Dublin to Venice.

A 9-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Getaway departing 19 September is available from €1479pps with flights from Dublin to Copenhagen and visiting Germany (Berlin), Estonia, overnighting in St Petersburg in Russia before continuing on to Helsinki and Stockholm. New England in autumn is something to savour, and it can be enjoyed as part of an 11-night cruise aboard the Anthem of the Seas, departing 12 October with overnight in the Big Apple and with Boston, Maine and New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in Canada among the ports of call. Price of €1368pps excludes flight to New York.

All the above packages include meals and entertainment.

all the more tempting. We’re expecting a record year for cruise bookings.”

Cassidy Travel early bird offers are plentiful and include a “buy one, get one half price” deal on selected Royal Caribbean sailings when booked by 6 March, with cocktails thrown in and also 50% off children’s fares. There are also offers with MSC on bookings before 28 February, such as €50 on-board credit, free WiFi and all-inclusive deals when opting for balcony cabins. Meanwhile, those booking a Norwegian Cruise sailing by 7 April enjoy a special dining package and $2,000 credit in the case of staterooms.

Established in 1985, Irishowned Cassidy Travel is the country’s largest travel agent, with stores in Liffey

“As more and more holidaymakers see the appeal of cruises, the range of packages and destinations grows year on year,” explains John Cassidy of Cassidy Travel. “There really are cruises now to suit all ages, tastes and pockets, and the early bird deals make them

Street, the Ilac Centre, Liffey Valley, Dundrum, Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Donaghmede and Swords and an online store at cassidytravel.ie. Across its sun holiday, city break, cruise and sports divisions,

it will cater for close on 100,000 Irish holidaymakers this year. Packages may be booked in store or by phone on 0818 332 500.See cassidytravel.ie All prices subject to change.

Saoirse O’Driscoll of Cassidy Travel in the Square Tallaght (centre) at the launch of the company’s 2017 cruise brochure

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THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017 – FINALLY!

A slimmer who transformed her life by losing just over 5 stone is using her success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too. Ann-Marie joined her local Slimming World group in The Clarion, Liffey Valley in January 2016 and dropped over 5 stone to 10 stone 7 lbs. Now, she has trained as a Consultant for Slimming World. Members at the group are getting ready to welcome Ann-Marie as their new Consultant when she takes over the group on 12th January 2017. She says: “Obesity is becoming such a serious issue across Ireland. When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight but now I just can’t wait to get started. After losing more than 5st this year and completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to their dream weight.

At her heaviest, Ann-Marie was squeezing herself into size 22 clothes. She remembers how uncomfortable she felt, even when doing the simple everyday tasks. Going out was a nightmare, shopping for something to fit was a miserable experience. “I was always health conscious and ensured my family ate healthily. My father passed away at the early age of 44 from heart issues and I did not want that experience to be repeated for my family. I knew it in my head, but I never seemed to be able to follow it through. The moment I knew I had to take a deep breath and just do it came when one of my children came home from school upset having been made fun of because he had “a fat mammy”. My child was not going to suffer when it was within my power to change!” The magic finally began for Ann-Marie in January 2016. A year later and over 5 stone lighter in total, AnnMarie is looking forward to a fabulous 2017. “Life is so different for me now. I’m feeling happier, lighter and finally comfortable in my own skin. Shopping is

no longer the embarrassing experience it once was. I’m no longer ashamed and I don’t feel the need to hide in family photographs. Like a lot of slimmers, I had tried to lose weight so many times before by following numerous diets but they were never sustainable because I never learned HOW to eat healthily. I thought I was destined to struggle with my weight for the rest of my life, but when I came to Slimming World it was different. I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish. You are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation. I couldn’t believe I’d found a way to lose weight without starving myself. Best of all, I have learned how to select and prepare tasty, nutritious and healthy meals, not just for me, but for the whole family, so everyone benefits. “Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have lost over 5 stone without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my

own Consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight myself, I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight. Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to a successful journey. That’s why, at my Slimming World group, there’ll be lots of support, encouragement and fun. “Slimming World isn’t just about changing what you eat. Becoming more active is important too. Our Body Magic programme takes the threat out of activity by showing people, many of whom have unpleasant memories of being forced to take part in activity at school, how they can build activity into their daily routine without having to take up traditional forms of exercise like going to the gym or running. Everything counts from walking to gardening to washing the car. I chose walking and swimming to get my Body Magic! As a Consultant, it’s

my role to create that warm, supportive atmosphere to get people sharing their ideas and experiences to help others - it’s going to be great fun!” The magic of Slimming World comes from the simplicity of

Slimming World group in The Clarion, Liffey Valley in January 2016 and dropped over 5 stone to 10 stone 7 lbs Food Optimising and Body Magic, the clarity of Image Therapy and the support of the Consultant and the group members. Let the magic work for you at the Clarion, Liffey Valley in 2017!

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MORE EFFORT NEEDED TO REDUCE ROAD FATALITIES 15% increase in number of road fatalities in 2016

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran has said we must do all it takes over the coming months to reverse the increase trend in road deaths last year, in co-operation with motorists, the public and An Garda Síochána across Dublin MidWest. Deputy Curran made the comments after receiving new information from the Minister for Transport in relation to reviewing the Road Safety Strategy 20132020 which was set out to

over time lead to a reduction in road traffic collisions, fatalities and injuries and contribute to reducing the cost of motor insurance. The Road Safety Authority is expected to publish a report on their midterm review in the coming weeks. “I must acknowledge the ongoing and important work of local Gardaí in their efforts towards making our roads safe; however, our existing Road Safety Strategy appears to have failed to achieve its core objective in

lowering the number killed or injured on our roads,” commented Deputy Curran. “The evidence is clear and there was a rise of 15% in road deaths in 2016 to 187 persons, up from the figure of 162 road deaths in 2015. In Dublin last year there were 21 people killed on our roads up from 17 the year previous – these are not just damning figures, these are local people from our own families and communities “The Garda Traffic Corps have taken quite a hit over

the past six years - there are 300 fewer now than there were at the end of 2010. To keep our roads safe we need the rules to be enforced and that requires resources to be put in place. “With that in mind Fianna Fáil secured a commitment to increase Garda numbers by 2,000 by 2021 and insistent on the Traffic Corps - or the Roads Policing Unit as it is to become - benefitting from those additional numbers. “It is therefore hugely welcome that the Minister

has confirmed to me this week that there is a pledged increase of 10% in the traffic corps over the course of the next 12 months. I am hopeful that this will result in more check points and greater enforcement of traffic law. “Road safety must be a priority in the 2017 to ensure obedience of newly introduced road safety measures including regarding drug driving, mutual recognition of driving disqualifications with the UK and a new optional 20km/hr speed limit in built-

up areas. “There is an onus on the Minister, the RSA and An Garda Siochana to set aside any public squabbles to work in a coordinated and constructive way to continually promote safe road use. “I will be urging the government to act quickly on this pledged increase in Traffic Corps numbers and which are urgently needed to strengthen the enforcement of road laws and to renew the importance of safe driving.”

PREMIER PETS FUNDRAISER FOR IRISH BLUE CROSS Premier Pets in Claddagh Green, Ballyfermot held a raffle instore in December with all proceeds to the Irish Blue Cross. They raised €500 and presented a cheque to Eleanor Hughes, Head of fundraising for Irish Blue Cross ph 01 4163032. The hamper was won by Joe Doyle.

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by Lynda O’Donoghue Donnelly email: lynda@newsgroup.ie

Covering ● Tallaght ● Clondalkin ● Lucan ● Rathcoole ● Saggart ● Newcastle TOP FIVE FILMS – REVENGE Revenge has been getting the best of many a good man for hundreds of years and Hollywood is only too happy to capture those stories on film. Our Top Five Films – Revenge focuses on the very human need to right the wrongs of the world and punish our oppressors. From fairytales to harsh injustice and born heroes to concerned fathers everyone has that revenge gene inside them – especially in the movies. So, sit back and enjoy the dish best served cold with our Top Five Films – Revenge… 1. Snow White and the Huntsman – When Snow White escapes the clutches of the evil queen they huntsman is tasked with catching and killing the young girl. However, he finds his loyalties torn and the promise to unite him with his dead wife questionable. Will he have his revenge on

the forces that lied to make him do their bidding? 2. Cruel Intentions – When two evil step-siblings make a bet to ruin a fellow student’s reputation they don’t bank on her standing up for herself. Kathryn and Sebastian are manipulative and condescending and believe that they rule their high school. Their plans for revenge and humiliation backfire when Sebastian falls in love for real. 3. Sleepers – Four best friends make a silly mistake and injure a man while playing a childish prank, an event that sees them sentenced to a year in a detention centre for boys. The humiliation, assault and atrocities they face make them grow apart but a chance meeting more than a decade later sets their minds to revenge on the officers that made them live through hell. A brilliant cast and uncomfortable narrative that will have you crying and

laughing. 4. The Hunger Games – This whole series of movies is about the everyday person rebelling against a world which oppresses them and taking revenge on the leaders who would watch them suffer. Katniss Everdeen is a champion of the people who wants to put the wrongs of her world right, but can she change the system? And can she stay alive? 5. Taken – This Liam Neeson classic is known for its classic one-liners, brilliant action sequences and that unforgettable quote that Neeson says into the phone. When his daughter goes missing while backpacking in Europe Bryan Mills must use his “unique set of skills” to track her down. And he is going to make the men that took her pay.

whole existence but a chance meeting with a strapping man named Bernard could change everything. Bobby must find out if she can break the bonds of the mother and embark on a new and challenging relationship of her own. The award-winning show has already enjoyed sold-out runs at the Brighton Fringe, First Fortnight and Dublin Fringe. Presented by Brazen Tales Productions Big Bobby. Little Bobby will debut at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght from February 8th until February 11th.

Written by Camille Lucy Ross and Kelly Shatter there will be a post-show talk after the February 10th show at the Civic.

For more information, or to book tickets for any of the February shows visit www. civictheatre.ie or contact the box office on 014627477.

A scene from Big Bobby - Little Bobby

UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE IN TALLAGHT

So, if you must seek revenge then keep yourself out of trouble and do it with one of these fine movies.

Paddy ‘The Hooligan’ Holohan at opening of his own state-of-the-art gym Tallaght

A scene from Taken

BIG BOBBY - LITTLE BOBBY AT THE CIVIC THEATRE A “twisted, tender comedy” that tells tales of awkward romance, our inner critic and familial ties comes to the Civic Theatre this February. Big Bobby. Little Bobby is a one-woman show about how to keep your inner demons sweet so as you can survive in the world.

Bobby has always shared a bed with her overbearing mother and when it all gets too much she finally moves out but as she tries to escape the chaos Bobby starts hearing the voice of Little Bobby – her inner critic who fills her head with self-loathing, filthy urges and occasionally a push in

the right direction. Many of her insecurities and quirks come from her mother who sleeps in her tights, plays games during the night and guzzles bottles under the stairs so Bobby makes the move to her grandmother’s old house. All alone in the old house Bobby begins to doubt her

A brand new series from TV3 has put Tallaght in the spotlight as This Is Jobstown continues its four-week run on the Irish station. Airing at 9pm on Thursday nights the fly-on-the-wall series was filmed over one year focusing on families living in Jobstown. In the first two episodes, we were introduced to ordinary families living in the Tallaght council estate which came to prominence for leading the fight against the water charges. A spokesperson for TV3 said: “Like every area, Jobstown has its challenges. However, this is a place with a strong community spirit and home to families that pull together to help each other. “Built in the 1970s with little thought for the families who would grow up there, the area had no shops, schools or

sports facilities. Now, there are over 900 houses on the estate and with a growing population, overcrowding in some homes is becoming a problem.” The Coomber family are one example of this with 11 people living in a small three-bedroom house as Darcy Coomber and his girlfriend Dawn try to find a home for themselves and their six-month-old baby Layla. Another resident followed by the cameras is 16-yearold Linda McDonald, who lives with her mother, three sisters and one brother as well as her eldest sister’s boyfriend and their three children, in a cramped end of terrace house. She has been boxing since she was 12-years-old and aims to defend her Dublin title in the ring while her

family try to encourage her not to quit school. Undoubtedly the star of the show so far is internationally renowned UFC fighter and local celebrity Paddy ‘The Hooligan’ Holohan, who was born and bred in Jobstown. In the first episode, worldfamous pal Conor McGregor shows up to Paddy’s house in Jobstown causing quite the stir around the estate. Paddy talks frankly about his rare medical condition which has forced him to give up his hugely successful career in the octagon – but not one to be defeated he sets his mind to opening his own state-of-the-art gym in the heart of Tallaght. The show, which is produced by Motive for TV3, will continue this Thursday at 9pm with the concluding part the following week.

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