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Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, described the has current pay gap in Ireland as a significant element in the difference between the haves and the have not’s, and that any talk of a recovery needs to address this glaring imbalance. Crowe was speaking after his party launched their A Fair Recovery is Possible policy

document which aims to replace cronyism and greed with fairness and hope. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “A recent report from TASC, the Thinktank for Action on Social Change, shows that Ireland is now the most unequal country in the European Union when it comes to how the economy distributes income, before taxes and social welfare

payments are included. “The report confirmed what many frontline anti-poverty organizations have being saying consistently to this Government, that Ireland has become the most unequal country in the European Union. “Unfortunately successive Irish Governments have chosen to protect the interests of vested

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financial elites over that of ordinary Irish citizens. “What is quite clear from this, and other significant independent is that reports, inequality in Ireland is growing. “Sinn Féin shares the Irish Congress of Trade Unions analysis that lower and middle income families have been carrying an unfair burden for the austerity cuts agenda that has been relentlessly pursued by the last two Irish governments. “In Budget 2015 when they had the chance to ease the burden on many Irish people, they chose to assist the richest 10%. “The concentration of income in the hands of a small elite, gives wealthy individuals greater clout to lobby Government for tax cuts that benefit their interests. “Instead those on low to middle incomes and our public services are being consistently targeted, through a heartless austerity

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policy with hundreds of thousands of our best and brightest leaving our shores for the chance of work or better job prospects. “Inequality not only leads to poverty and social exclusion but also fuels and energizes the race to the bottom when it comes to wages. “What is needed is a fair and sustainable recovery, rather than an unequal and temporary illusion of where recovery, inequalities are becoming even more entrenched between the wealthy and the

rest “We want to see a country based on the right to: Decent work for decent pay Access to first class public services Affordable childcare Abolition of water charges and making the tax system fair Addressing the housing crisis Advancing the allIreland economy for all “I believe a fair recovery is possible. Surely it’s not beyond us a people to replace cronyism and greed with fairness and hope.”

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The Labour Party in Dublin South West has selected Councillor Pamela Kearns and Councillor Mick Duff as its two candidates to contest the next General Election.

Councillor Kearns and Councillor Duff were selected unopposed at the Dublin South West selection convention in Tallaght last night. The selection followed the decision of sitting Deputies Pat Rabbitte TD and Eamonn Maloney TD not to contest the next election. Deputy Rabbitte will serve as local Director of Elections for the campaign. Speaking after the selection convention, Cllr Pamela Kearns commented: “I am honoured to be selected by the Labour Party members in Dublin South West to contest the General

Election. Speaking as someone who ran in the Dublin South West byelection last year and as a sitting Councillor, I know there is a strong Labour vote in Dublin South West. I am very active in my local community, and as someone who runs a pre-school facility, I am particularly passionate about childcare and early years education, as it is an issue that is very dear to my heart and one which came up on many doors during the by-election. To this end, I will be working closely with Labour Women on their new ‘Let’s Talk About Childcare’ campaign’ and assessing how we can make things easier for parents.” Cllr Mick Duff added: “I would like to thank the Labour Party members in Dublin South West for selecting me to run in the General Election. I have been active in

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Commenting on Maloney's Eamonn decision not to context the election, Tanaiste Joan Burton added, "I would like to pay tribute to Eamonn Maloney for all his work for the people of Dublin South West over many years. He has served both in local government, as Mayor of South Dublin County Council, and in Dail Éireann. In particular, was extremely he prominent in the campaign to retain children's services in Tallaght Hospital, and has always made local services for local people central to his work. I also want to thank him for the support he has given to me as Leader of the Labour Party."

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Deputy Pat Rabbitte commented: “It has been a tremendous honour to serve as a Labour Party TD for the people of Dublin South West. The Labour Party team in the constituency has worked hard to improve living conditions for all the people in Dublin South West. The Labour Party has consistently performed strongly in

both national and local elections in Dublin South West. I would like to wish Pamela and Mick the very best of luck with their election campaigns. I am confident that the electoral fortunes of the Labour Party will return. The Labour Party is the only party that can combine a proven economic track record and deliver social justice.” Deputy Eamonn Maloney said: “I would like to thank the people of Dublin South West for electing me to Dáil Eireann in 2011. It has been a privilege to serve as a representative for our community. Dublin South West is in a far better position than it was in 2011. Jobs are being created, not lost, while living standards are improving. Young people are staying to work in Ireland and not emigrating. I know that

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Mayor of South Dublin Sarah Holland has highlighted the massive increase in illegal dumping since bin charges were changed to go by weight.

Cllr Holland said “In January this year, South Dublin County Council collected 184.6 tonnes of rubbish. This increased month on month and in June, jumped to a staggering 542.78 tonnes. “It’s no surprise that this corresponds with a new charging structure from private waste collection companies. “It’s no surprise that this corresponds with a new charging structure from private waste collection companies. “I would encourage families to recycle and compost as much as possible in order to

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reduce the weight in general waste bins. However, it needs to be pointed out that some struggling families simply cannot afford their bin charges.

“If it comes to making a decision between paying for electric or groceries and paying bin charges, I know what my choice would be. “The Department of the Environments Waste Management Policy (2012) states “it is intended to introduce a household waste waiver collection scheme and other alternative support schemes for low income households” “I would call on the Minister for Environment to get his act together with this. “When SDCC sold the

waste management business to private operators in April 2011, the cost of clearing illegal dumping in the preceding year was €2.8 million. “According to figures obtained by Cllr Loiuse Dunne, the cost of clearing illegal dumping last year was €3.2

million and I have no doubt this figure will go up when people are hit with bigger bin charge bills. “We need to look at this issue – privatisation has not worked but we are stuck with it now and we need to come up with a plan.”

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Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate for Dublin Mid-West John Curran says the Government needs to do more to facilitate older people in remaining in their own homes. John Curran made the comments following the launch of ALONE’s ‘Home First Campaign 2015’. ‘The Supporting Home Ownership: A National Housing Roadmap’ policy document sets out a ‘Social Contract for the Elderly’ that will guarantee over 65’s can stay in their own home if they so choose. John Curran commented, “ALONE has an impressive track record of community activism and supporting older people in communities across Ireland. The launch of its Home First Campaign, which we fully support, highlights the need for much more to be done by the Government to support older people to continue living in their own homes. “As it stands one in three people in Irish nursing homes could live at home if they had the necessary support to do so. Fianna Fáil is committed to providing these supports to allow older people to continue living in their own home. It is the very least that we can do for older people in their time of need. “At the core of Fianna Fáil’s proposals is a commitment to introduce a ‘Social Contract for our elderly’. This contract will guarantee that over 65’s can continue to live in

their own home if possible. If this cannot be realistically achieved then they will be accommodated in a safe, secure and suitable home in their own community. “Fianna Fáil is committed to fully restoring the housing adaptation grant to allow older people and people with disabilities to live independently. We will also overhaul the operation of the grant to ensure that delays in processing applications are kept to minimum. “Another key aspect of our proposal is to build on the initiatives that have been introduced to facilitate older people in downsizing their home. We will promote specialised elderly accommodation, which will be at the heart of communities, to help enable older people to live independently and actively. Fianna Fáil will also the Planning and amend Development Act 2000 to make it a requirement for specialist accommodation for older people in new development plans.

“There is a growing awareness that more needs to be done to support the growing elderly population in Ireland. Sons and daughters want to ensure that their parents are able to live a happy and dignified life in their own communities. However this requires a commitment by the Government to provide greater support for older people” said John Curran.

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Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has said the Eurostat ruling on Irish Water is much broader than the government spin would have us believe.

Speaking after the ruling was published Crowe said that the Government is now trying to portray the Eurostat ruling as a damp squib but it has the potential of being a game changer. The findings puts their plans into complete disarray and moves us closer to the day of abolishing Irish Water and Water Charges. Deputy Seán Crowe

said; “The Eurostat ruling on Irish Water goes much further than the leaks from Government would have us believe. Their plans are now in complete disarray. “Essentially Eurostat has ruled that the Government had too much control over Irish Water; that Irish Water is merely re-organising previous work done by local government that the majority of its staff are from local government; that there is too much funding and too many grants from government to Irish Water; that prices are too low and the cap on

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fees protects too many; and that not enough people are paying for their water. “That means that in order for the Government to keep Irish Water off balance sheet, as it claims it was trying to do, then it would have to privatise and cede control of Irish Water, get rid of so called the conservation grant, raise the existing charges getting rid of the cap and force a lot more people to pay their water charges. “The Eurostat letter shows that Finance Minister Noonan and other Government Ministers have been blatantly misinforming about the true nature of the decision. In contrast to the Government spin that Irish Water is at 48% of the required 50% test

for revenue raised independent of government backing, Eurostat states clearly in black and white: ‘That, if more realistic or prudent capital costs were considered, the ratio would then fall to 27%.' "This is a hugely important statement that shows Irish Water falling far short of being considered ‘off book’. “Contrary to Government spin, Eurostat make it quite clear that Irish Water is a very long way of reaching any sort of so called ‘off book’ status. Their report is a damning attack on the Irish Government’s and incompetence shows quite graphically that their sums simply don’t add up. “The Government needs to go back to the beginning, abolish Irish

Water and scrap water charges." "That is what Sinn Féin would do if we were in Government. "We would establish an Independent Commission to examine the best public governance model, call a referendum to enshrine the ownership of water services by the Irish people in the constitution and abolish the double tax. "It also exposes their misinformation campaign, 27%, not 48%, is the relevant figure as far as Eurostat is concerned. “The Eurostat report is a brutal critique of a failed, misconceived and stupid ploy to get Irish Water through its first couple of years. Government incompetence has sunk that prospect now. Following the release of

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Community and Voluntary groups from all over South Dublin gathered in Lucan library on Tuesday 28th July for the final workshop of the Ireland 2016 commemorations workshops.

The event was opened by Deputy Mayor Cllr. Guss O’Connell who welcomed Frances Fitzgerald,T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality, representatives from the Ireland 2016 Office at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaelteacht and over 60 participants from the community and voluntary sector. Cllr O’Connell said “I am delighted to say that South Dublin’s Commemorations Committee has carried out extensive consultations to ensure the development of a programme of events for 2016 that captures the ideas and contributions of people of all ages and from all areas in South Dublin County” Ms. Lorna Maxwell, Director of Services, South Dublin County Council commented that “the attendance of so many people this evening is a testament to how the Centenary Programme has really captured the imagination of the citizens of South Dublin County. We want to develop a yearlong programme of events in which

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everyone is invited to participate”.A key strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme is that of Community Participation. It is vital that individuals and community groups across South Dublin County have an opportunity to make a contribution to our commemorative programme for next year. It is important that ideas and creativity are fostered across the spectrum of community life: from history and heritage, sporting organisations, arts and cultural groups, voluntary organisations and youth groups. The workshops were about engaging with citizens to allow all sections of the community to put forward their ideas, hopes and plans for 2016. Ms Maxwell announced that the closing date for the commemoration's Fund has been extended to the 31st august 2015. this fund is available for local groups/organisations to play their part by developing a project to mark the centenary. there is €40,000 available in funding for groups who wish to organise events for 2016. applications are on our website www.sdcc.ie or contact communications@sdublincoco.ie

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Fianna Fáil has dismissed the latest government kiteflying on GP care for under 18's as ‘yet another election gimmick’.

The party was responding to yet another vague promise from the Health Minister Leo Varadkar at MacGill Summer School. The Minister provided no detail on how the roll-out would be funded, at a time when the Government is taking over 16,000 more medical cards from the over 70s to cut costs. And the process would not begin until after the next general election.

Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin West, Cllr Jack Chambers, said it’s nothing more than another stunt to win votes. “It is clear that the Fine Gael election campaign is in full swing. Leo Varadkar is trying to win an election by

promising to extend GP care to under 18s. Has he forgotten that his Government previously promised free GP care for all by 2016? In reality the Minister is just confirming that he is way behind target,” said Cllr Chambers.

“Voters have learned from bitter experience that the promises made by Fine Gael and Labour to win votes can be taken with a pinch of salt. The coalition has broken a litany of promises that the public is now paying for. The health service is in complete chaos due to gross mismanagement by former Minister James Reilly and the shocking hands-off approach taken by Minister Varadkar. Plans for Universal Health Insurance are in disarray with families facing huge hikes in costs. The promise to cut

prescription charges was scrapped, and instead charges have been increased five-fold. And thousands more medical cards are being taken from the over 70s every year. “Instead of tackling the serious chronic overcrowding in the country's emergency departments and the never ending hospital waiting lists as promised, this Government has chosen to ignore that crisis and instead embark on a new round of empty promises. “Leo Varadkar is an expert Minister for PR. Rather than announce something new, he has once again diminished the expectations of the Government reaching its target of free GP care for all by 2016. His entire focus is on managing the message – instead of managing the health service.”

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Mayor Holland has congratulated the team in Bushy Park for the work they have done in securing a green flag from An Taisce for the park. She said “A green flag is a big deal. We in Rathfarnham are so lucky to have Bushy Park right on our doorstep – it’s one of the most beautiful parks in Dublin and is widely used by citizens of South Dublin County area.

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Sinn Féin Councillor Eoin Ó Broin has accused Labour TD Robert Dowds of ‘dishonesty’ following claims made by the TD about Sinn Féin in a Labour Party leaflet.

Ó Broin said that ‘having lied to get into Government, Robert Dowds and his party are now telling more lies in a desperate attempt to stay in Government.’ Cllr Ó Broin said: ‘I am very flattered to have been given so much space in Robert Dowd’s most recent constituency leaflet. Deputy Dowds even managed to include a photograph of me in his publication.’ ‘Unfortunately for the deputy his leaflet is dishonest in the extreme. ‘Having lied to get into Robert Government Dowds and his party are now telling more lies in a desperate attempt to stay in Government. ‘Thankfully the electorate are smart enough to see through

Deputy Dowds dishonesty.’ ‘Deputy Dowds wrongly claims that Sinn Féin is opposed to easing the tax burden on low and middle income earners. He also claims that Sinn Féin’s education Minister in the Stormont Assembly is about to sack 1,700 teachers.’ ‘Both of these claims are false.’ ‘Cuts to the budget in Belfast are being imposed by the Tory Government in London. Féin is Sinn campaigning against these cuts and is seeking to protect the education existing budget. No teachers have been sacked by Education Minister John O’Dowd. In fact Sinn Féin have recently secured increased funds to invest in school building programmes.’ ‘On the issue of taxation Sinn Féin has consistently called for an easing of taxation on low and middle income families.

‘We opposed Fine Gael and Labour’s last Finance Bill because it was a tax giveaway for high earners. According to the Government funded Economic and Social Research Institute the real benefit of the last budget went to the top 10% of earners while the bottom 60% actually lost out.’ ‘Since taking office Fine Gael and Labour have significantly increased the tax burden on lower earners. Deputy Dowds along with his Government colleagues has voted for the Property Tax, Water Charges, VAT and motor tax hikes, increased tax on alcohol and the abolition of the PRSI ceiling. ‘These measures have significantly increased the tax burden on low and middle income earners. Meanwhile Fine Gael and Labour have given generous tax breaks to high earners.’ ‘Sinn Féin wants to increase the tax take as a percentage of GDP so

that Government has the revenue to invest in job creation and improved public services. Fine Gael and Labour want to reduce the overall tax take by giving cash back to the wealthy while cutting funding to front line services.’ ‘That is why our schools are overcrowded and our hospital accident and emergency departments are creaking at the seams.’ ‘If Deputy Dowds wants to help hard pressed families he should support the abolition of the property tax and water charges and support Sinn Féin’s call for the introduction of a third rate of income tax on high earners and a wealth tax.’

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"I stand over every figure in my literature about Sinn Féin because they are not dishonest, they are facts. As much as Eoin Ó Broin may try to deny it, Sinn Féin voted against the cuts to the USC in November which Labour delivered for those on low and middle incomes, and they also voted against the increase in USC on higher earners which Labour delivered. Sinn Féin can talk the talk all they want, but those are all facts about what they have actually done." "In my leaflet, I pointed out that the Sinn Féin Minister for Education is about to cut 1,700 teaching posts in the North. The INTO were out on strike in March this year about these cuts which Sinn Féin are imposing. By contrast, since 2012 Labour have hired an extra 3,500 teachers. Again, those are facts." "It is also a fact that Labour have brought the country back from

bankruptcy, cut the USC for those on low and middle incomes, increased the minimum wage, built over 300 new schools, hired 3,500 extra teachers and created an extra 100,000 jobs in Ireland." "What is dishonest is Sinn Féin claiming that they will abolish all charges, because they are not telling you that

to pay for them they will have to massively hike other taxes. They simply cannot be trusted with the economy." "Eoin Ó Broin himself wrote an opinion piece in the Sunday Business Post on May 3rd entitled 'Tax Cuts Will Be A Disaster'. That is a fact. It really does not come more black and white than that."

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Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has today called for anti-sugar consumption measures to be implemented here as a matter of priority. The call follows a new UK study revealing that children under 11 may be consuming three times too much sweet food and drink.

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Fine Gael Dublin South West Senator Cáit Keane, has said that new regulations, which will come into effect from 1st September 2015, will ease regulations on building single dwelling houses and extensions. Senator Keane was a of the member Oireachtas Environment Committee that worked on the regulations.

“The Minister for Housing, Paudie Coffey TD, has decided to remove the mandatory for requirement statutory certificates of compliance in respect of a new dwelling on a single unit development or a domestic extension. I welcome this move as it will it less make burdensome for people all around the country to build or extend their

home. “Owners, including selfbuilders, will be given the choice to opt out of statutory certification and may instead demonstrate by alternative means that they have met their general obligation to build in accordance with the minimum requirements of the building regulations. Additional guidance, including a Sample

representations from a number of people who that such believe protection should be provided for visitors to the Cemetery. Indeed, people visit Bohernabreena Cemetery day and evening, 7 days a week and Councillor O’Connor believes that

there is a need for such provision.

Preliminary Inspection Plan, will be published to assist with this process.

“These new arrangements will make life easier for individuals and families planning to build or extend their own home. Nobody who invests in their own home would spend money on substandard work but people should not have

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Local Councillor Charlie O’Connor has welcomed the commitment by Council Management to examine the provision of CCTV in the Bohernabreena Cemetery Carpark. He had raised the matter with the Council following

Council officials confirmed to Charlie O’Connor that “The provision of CCTV in the Bohernabreena Cemetery Carpark will be examined and costed for possible inclusion in the Capital

Programme 2016”. He added that he would continue to give this matter his particular attention to ensure that the proposal would be included in the 2016 Programme and he hoped that the issue would be supported by all members of the Council.

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South Dublin County Council is delighted to confirm that it is again partnering with the Laurels Charity Crew and with Aryzta Food Solutions and Console to highlight suicide prevention as part of its Annual Health and Wellbeing Week for 2015. The Council is encouraging all who live work or visit our county to play their part in the fight against suicide by registering for the Laurels Charity Crew 10k Fun Run/Walk in aid of Console.

Mayor of South Dublin County Council Sarah Holland and Olympic silver medallist Cllr Kenny Egan were on hand to launch the event which again takes place in Corkagh Park, on Saturday September 19th at 2pm. This is the third annual fun run/walk organised by the Laurels Charity Crew, and another huge turnout is expected for this year’s event which will bring the curtain down on another packed week of activities. South Dublin Mayor Sarah Holland was delighted at the Council’s backing for this community day and highlighted the increasing importance of focussing on one’s Health and Wellbeing. She confirmed that “South Dublin County Council will again be providing the race infrastructure, live music and a DJ, along with entertainment and face painting for the kids in what should be a great family day out for a wonderful cause” and looks forward to being present and taking part on the day. Paul Kelly, CEO of national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console, urged people to come out and use the opportunity to run, walk and, most importantly, talk at this fantastic event.

“Two of Console’s central themes are community and communication, and the 10k Fun Run/Walk is the perfect example of this,” said Paul. “The 10k timed run or the walk may be important, but the most important part of the day is the talk. “We’d like to ask people to get in touch with family members or friends that they may only see once in a while, and come together for a chat and either a run or a stroll at Corkagh Park. “Console would like to thank the Laurels Charity Crew, South Dublin County Council and Aryzta Food Solutions for highlighting suicide prevention through this event.”

The Laurels Charity Crew are in their seventh year of fundraising in the Clondalkin area, with their annual Galway cycle raising huge sums for worthy charities. “Our first two run/walks allowed us to buy and install defibrillators for 29 schools and ten shops in the area, along with purchasing sports equipment for schools,” said Derek Cummins one of the race organisers. “September is World Suicide Prevention Month and we would love this year’s Fun Run/Walk to highlight the work done by Console, and raise awareness of their free 1800 247 247 helpline.” Over a thousand runners and walkers are expected to enter for the annual event, and participants can find details on the Laurels Charity Crew Facebook Page or via precisiontiming.net or on the Council’s website or social media pages. The entry fee is €25, which includes chip timing, a race jersey and a donation to Console.

Pictured here are Jeff Kernan, Ciaran Tighe, Console, South Dublin Mayor Cllr Sarah Holland and Cllr Kenny Egan, with Jennie O'Farrell and Karen Sheppard. (Photo by Suzanne Collins)

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Dublin city cOuncil iDentifies 152 HOmes frOm private renteD sectOr, fOr tHOse On cOuncil waiting lists

In June, Dublin City Council launched a campaign aimed at securing more social housing from existing property owners in Dublin. The campaign sought to persuade owners of the benefits of making their properties available through the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), long term leasing and through the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). As a result 458 owners contacted the four Dublin authorities. 72 local property owners approached the City Council about 152 units. The majority of properties were interested in long-term leasing, which provides the most security for both the landlord and the council

tenant. Dublin City Council is currently visiting the properties and negotiating with the property owners. Welcoming the news, the Fianna Fail Leader on Dublin City Council, Paul McAuliffe said “The long term answer to the housing crisis is to build more social housing units but as long as we await any significant supply, we must ensure that Local Authorities can procure accommodation from the private rental market. While this is not a strategic solution it is the only way of providing homes in the very short term to those that need accommodation. “The transition from the rent supplement to the Housing Assistance Payment must be an absolute priority

for the Minister. Placing a blunt cap on rent supplement is leaving families to complete on their own in an already crowded rental market and is making the crisis worse. “The government promised to introduce the HAP Housing Assistance Payment without delay yet to date we have only seen limited pilot programmes being put in place. The roll out of the Housing Assistance Payment must not be delayed any further. “The reality is that this measure will put pressure on other rental groups such as students and those renting privately and until we increase supply that is going to be a major problem with any measure.”

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The Low Pay Commission recommendation that the minimum wage should be increased to €9.15 has been welcomed by Labour Party TD, Eamonn Maloney

Speaking after the commission issued its recommendation Deputy Maloney commented: “I support the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation that the minimum wage should be increased to

€9.15. An increase would benefit low paid workers in Tallaght. “The proposed increase is modest and reasonable. It will put more money into the pockets of low paid workers in Tallaght which will help ease the pressure on paying for household bills. It will also put more money into the local economy as people will have a little bit extra to spend in shops and cafes.”

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South Dublin’s Red Line Book Festival is currently seeking submissions for their Red Line poetry competition. Poetry writers can compete for a prize fund totalling €500 with all shortlisted entrants being invited to read their poems at an event in The Red

Line Book Festival this October. The competition judge this year is renowned poet, Enda Wyley.

“The competition is open to anyone living on the island of Ireland. We’re receiving entries every day from all around the country”

said Caroline Higgins, coordinator of the festival. “Those interested in submitting a poem can download the competition rules and entry form from www.redlinebookfestiv al.ie”. “The closing date for entries is Friday 14th August 2015”.

The annual Red Line Book Festival runs in October and takes place in venues across South Dublin County, such as the Civic Theatre, Rua Red Arts and South Centre Dublin Public Libraries. The festival is funded by South Dublin County

Council and managed by South Dublin Libraries and Arts. The programme aims to develop a high profile book festival for the county showcasing the best of national and international contemporary writing which will have a significant impact on

the literary landscape of Ireland.

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prize winner Colm Tóibín, Poet, prose writer, editor and translator Theo Dorgan and poet, writer and current President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. Details of the 2015 programme will be announced in the Autumn.

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Romaine Scally is the principal in the firm of ROMAINE SCALLY AND COMPANY SOLICITORS Main Street Tallaght, Dublin 24 TEL 4599506 FAX 4599510 email: legal@scally.ie

IN THIS EDITION OF THE PAPER, ROMAINE SCALLY CONSIDERS QUESTIONS RELEVANT TO THE HOLIDAY MONTH OF AUGUST. MANY OF US WILL HAVE ENJOYED, OR INDEED MAY BE PLANNING, A HOLIDAY ABROAD WHICH WILL INVOLVE EITHER TRAVEL BY PLANE, WITH OR WITHOUT A COMPLETE HOLIDAY PACKAGE. READERS MAY FIND THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS OF INTEREST.

q. i was a passenger on a flight to Malaga recently when i was quite badly burned with a hot cup of tea which was being passed to me by the flight attendant. i was burned and required first aid treatment. When i got to Malaga i went to a local clinic and was told that i could be scarred. i was given special cream. on my return, i went to my g.p. and he has said that it will take some time for the scars to fade on both thighs. this ruined my holiday as i was very self-conscious wearing shorts and bathing wear. also, i was told to keep the scars out of the sun. is there anything i can do?

A. In a case such as this, the same rules of negligence apply whether the incident happened locally or in the course of a flight. The airline company will most likely be the responsible party, if negligence can be proved. It is important to point out, however, that very detailed instructions would have to be taken to establish how exactly the cup managed to fall. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely painful and upsetting experience for you at the beginning of your holidays. However, the airline must be the body either wholly or partly responsible for

causing your injury and a detailed attendance would have to be taken from a solicitor establishing the critical facts. It may seem simple enough but, airlines tend to be extremely careful when dealing with catering for obvious reasons and generally if a flight is experiencing turbulence, the captain will order that the refreshments are ceased for the duration of that turbulence. The unfortunate fact remains that you have suffered the injury but, to succeed in a claim for negligence you must nonetheless establish the same principles of negligence as you would in any other case involving an accident causing an injury. Our advice is to consult a solicitor as soon as possible. q. i am just back from a package holiday to portugal with our two children. included in the package was a “cubs club” for children from 8 – 12 years of age. during one of the activities, my 10 year old fell from one of these little trains which circulate the camp. in my opinion, it was vastly overcrowded at the time. She sprained her arm in the course of the fall and had to be taken to the local medical centre. this was only on the third day of our holidays and for the remaining 11 days, she had to wear a sling and had to stay out of the water. We were all very upset. the travel representative made a note of the accident but said very little else. is there anything we can do given that the accident happened in portugal?

A. From what you have said, it would appear as if your holiday is one which is defined in the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act, 1995. Under this Act, all Travel Agents/Tour Operators have a duty to provide a safe package holiday for qualifying persons. Assuming that you booked both your flights and accommodation through the agent/operator then, you can consider taking action in Ireland under this Act, irrespective as to the venue of your holiday. This was clearly a very distressing incident for you and, in particular, your child. Safety features were obviously at a

minimum if a train was overcrowded with youngsters. To decide on what course of action is available to you, it will be necessary to attend at a Solicitor to consider the travel documentation. Some package holiday contracts include what is known as an “Arbitration Clause”. Your Solicitor will have to consider the conditions of booking at the back of your Contract with the operator and see if indeed a Clause regarding Arbitration is included. If the conditions of booking are not subject to an Arbitration Clause then, your Solicitor will most likely decide to take an action probably in the Circuit Court in Ireland. The jurisdiction will depend on the extent of the injury but, from what you tell me, it is likely to be in the Circuit Court. The appropriate Defendant will be known to you and you should bring documentation with you to your Solicitor confirming your booking and any conditions thereof. If the facts of the accident are established as against the Tour Operator/Travel Agent then, you have every chance of succeeding in your case here in Ireland against the Tour Operator/Travel Agent arising from your holiday abroad. Our advice therefore is to go to see a Solicitor.

q. We booked our holiday through a tour operator but have now been told that the tour operator has gone into liquidation. Enquiries so far have disclosed that we should get our money back in full. However, we are now too late to book anything else of a similar nature for the remaining summer holidays and are wondering if we could sue for the disappointment and upset. A. I am assuming that the Tour Operator ran into difficulty as a result of the downturn in tourism and fall in domestic consumer spending. If this is the case then, the business of the Tour Operator may not be left with many assets to cover its liabilities. In accordance with normal practice, when a company goes into voluntary liquidation, a Notice is usually published in a daily newspaper advising that a meeting of creditors will be held at a certain location. This

meeting is generally held in accordance with Sections 266 – 268 of the Companies Act. This part of the Companies Act involves the appointment of a Liquidator for the purposes of winding up a company. Certain details relating to all limited companies are disclosed for public information in the Companies Act and a search may reveal what money is owing as of a certain date and what money is due in by way of credits. Unfortunately, this is not an unusual occurrence and whether or not you can successfully sue for the loss of your holiday will depend on whether or not there are assets likely to cover any such claim. You are, however, considered a creditor until such a time as you receive your deposit back in full. Most Travel Agents are now insured for these losses but, once a Notice of Creditors Meeting has been posted in a local paper, you are entitled to attend the meeting as a legitimate creditor. Hopefully, however, you will at least get your money back in full. q. i was in France recently on my holidays. i went to buy a train ticket but when i tried to pay with loose change, the clerk at the ticket office refused to accept my coins. What are my rights?

A. The natural assumption to make in a situation like this one is that, as long as you pay for your ticket, it should not matter how you do so. However, while many retailers are far happier to accept small change than loose notes, there are not always obliged to do so. The consumers right to pay with coins, in fact, depends on the number of coins involved in the transaction. According to the Economic and Monetary Union Act, 1998 (Section 10), businesses are not obliged to accept more than 50 coins in a single transaction. If your payment consisted of fewer than 50 coins, the ticket clerk would have been legally obliged to accept them. This is more difficult to enforce when you are away but, the Law applies throughout the European Union. If you feel your rights have been infringed, you should complain in writing to the relevant train company.

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The Irish American Football Association is very pleased to announce that the final of it’s Premier league, Shamrock Bowl XXIX, will be held in Dalymount Park on August 9th. This is the 29th Shamrock Bowl and sees two of Ireland’s most elite teams compete for the Championship; current Champions the Belfast Trojans and Trinity College Dublin. Both the Trojans and Trinity College met in last year’s final, where the Trojans narrowly won, so both teams are highly experienced and this year’s Shamrock Bowl promises to be another close contest. American football is one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland, and in the past 8 years has grown from 9 teams to 19 fully kitted clubs, fielding 22 teams across three leagues. American football is the ultimate team sport and encourages cooperation and participation at all levels. tickets for Shamrock Bowl XXiX are available at www.shamrockbowl29.eventbrite.ie and are only €8 for adults, €5 for children and €15 for families. Further information about the Shamrock Bowl and the sport in ireland is available on our website at www.americanfootball.ie or www.facebook.com/iafaireland

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Ok what is the solution you ask? Weight loss is simple at least equation wise “Burn more calories than you take in” sounds easy well unfortunately nothing worth having is easy! Weight loss isn’t consistent you may drop 2 pounds 1 week drop none the following

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Speaking after a visit to Killinarden Family Resource Centre in Tallaght yesterday, Mayor Holland has commended the work of staff and volunteers in providing a first class service for the community.

She said:“Family Resource Centres are there at the front lines of combating disadvantage and support families of every kind. “The services they provide are second to none and they are often the first port of call for families, particularly mothers, who want to start retraining themselves and readying themselves for employment. “They provide childcare whilst Mam or Dad studies and attends classes – the

value of this to lone parents in particular and never be underestimated, given the massive costs of childcare here in Ireland and recent cuts to lone parents benefits. “The centres manage to provide these invaluable community supports with meagre funding from Tusla. “An area of concern for the centre managers is that funding mechanism was recently changed, so that instead of being granted on a three year basis, it now has to be applied for annually. “This funding model may be deemed appropriate by Fine Gael, but it is not at all suitable for the community sector. “It inhibits planning and creativity and they simply don’t have the man power to

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Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on Social Protection Aengus Ó Snodaigh today criticised the Government’s controversial JobPath programme in a week which sees the two Governmentcontracted private ‘welfare to work’ companies for the activation of the long-term unemployed. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said: “This is another privatisation of government services. It is a regrettable day that another section of the social protection services in Ireland is being privatised. This is an utterly regressive step. Major questions have been raised regarding the effectiveness of job placement privatisation and the abuse of this scheme by British companies. “In Britain, these ‘payment by results’ companies have only placed around 4% of their long-term unemployed clients in secure employment.” “The use of these private third party providers and the outsourcing of frontline Department services undermine the logic behind the Intreo offices that the Minister has been rolling out throughout the country. “Large portions of their work will now be outsourced to the two private companies contracted to deliver JobPath. Turas Nua ,which comprises Irish recruiter FRS and Working Links, a UK company, who just opened their first centre in Bray on Monday and Seetec Ltd, who also opened their doors to up to 70,000 long-term unemployed clients in their Longford office. “They have the potential to further undermine Local Employment Services (LES) providers that are dotted around the country and who often deal with the most challenging cases of long term unemployed.”

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The announcement that €5.6 million is to be made available to provide 47 homes in the South Dublin County Council area is welcome and priority should be given to ensuring swift delivery, according to Independent Senator and Dublin South West Candidate, Katherine Zappone.

Senator Zappone said this funding is particular important for ensuring that older people, people living with disabilities and those who are currently

homeless can have a roof over their heads. The Independent Senator added that while this initiative is important there is still need for a comprehensive National Policy on Housing to address the needs of communities like Tallaght, Citywest and Rathfarnham. Senator Zappone added: “The announcement that €5.6 million is being provided to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our local communities is

welcome and I will be calling on Ministers to ensure the swift transfer of funds to ensure the 47 planned homes come on stream as quickly as possible. The Government hopes that many of the refurbished units will be available before the end of the year – and every effort should be made to get people into these before the onset of winter. Newly constructed units will then follow in 2016. This particular round of funding is being provided to those

approved housing associations who have a track record of meeting the needs of groups of people with specific needs, including older people, those with physical and intellectual disability as well as those who are homeless. It is disappointing however that the Government has yet to revisit the overall social housing allocation to South Dublin County Council announced earlier this year to reduce the waiting lists by 23% - a figure which

is 2% below the national average. Again I would ask Ministers to take into consideration the huge pressure on housing in Tallaght, Citywest and Rathfarnham and to revisit this figure.

In the coming months I will continue to press the Government to outline concrete measures which will once and for all offer hope to the many families and individuals who remain in real danger of losing their home.”

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Local Councillor Charlie O’Connor has welcomed confirmation from Jan O’Sullivan TD, Minister for Education and Skills that progress is being made in respect of the delivery of the proposed Second Level School in Kingswood Heights. According to the Minister, Patronage of the new School has now been granted to the Dublin and Dunlaoighre Training Board who will in time put in place the necessary management structures in place. The Minister also stated that the intended date for the Schools first intake of pupils is the commencement of the school year

2016/2017. According to Councillor O’Connor, who represents the Kingswoods Heights area, the proposed development is creating much interest in the area and he has represented to the Department concerns expressed to him by local residents on issues including Traffic Management. He added that confirmation is now awaited that a Planning Application has been lodged with South Dublin County Council. He has undertaken to continue to monitor the whole situation on behalf of the community

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Fine Gael TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said that proposals for strategic investment in childcare would improve affordability, quality and accessibility for parents and children across Ireland. “This major new childcare report, launched by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly TD, proposes important changes on how best to invest in childcare services over the coming years. By putting forward costed options it provides a clear path for future investment and represents the most ambitious and detailed plan for childcare ever produced for Government. “The report proposes three main areas where investment can be targeted: · A period of paid parental leave, which could be shared by both parents · An enhanced ECCE provision (currently the ‘free pre-school year’), which would be extended to the point at which primary school starts (this would ensure that from the age of 3, all children in Ireland

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iSkill Training based in Bluebell, Dublin are delighted to announce the commencement of new courses starting from August 2015. The company has recently had an ‘evolution’ and branched into new areas of training which includes cabin crew training under ‘iSkill air’. This is an intensive 10 day course delivered by one of the top trainers in the industry with years of experience including corporate air travel. Learners will be able to experience what it is truly like to become part of cabin crew in our custom made plane with all the

fittings! Course commencing Monday August 10th. For more information please contact 01 4242400

iSkill Beauty is also expanding with the commencement of new courses such as Threading, Eyelash Extensions and Skincare/Makeup. They will be individually delivered over 1 day and will also be starting on August 10th. These courses are available to those already in the industry or for those who would like to learn a new skill and maybe become their own boss! A 3 day ‘Beauty Camp’

for youths will start on Monday August 17th to include Skincare, Makeup, Hair, Tanning and more! iSkills Beauty also has accreditation with ITEC so learners can further their skills if they wish to do so. For more information please contact 01 4242440

iSkill Construction are offering training for those who would like to work in the sector. construction Courses are delivered under the Momentum initiative and are 14 weeks long with an additional 10 weeks work experience placement. All learners

have the opportunities to achieve City and Guilds Certificates in various areas of the course. For more please information contact 089 4429378

iSkill Training is also with in involved Electrical, Healthcare and Digital Media! We offer a wide variety of courses to all interests and pride ourselves on giving the learner the highest standards of in a training professional and enjoyable environment. Please contact the above numbers for more information and note due to demand places are limited!

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palmerstOwn camera club

This image of two girls who were on their paddle boards and enjoying the sunset was taken by Ian Hennessy during an outing to Howth, with the the Palmerstown Camera Club.

The Palmerstown Camera Club serves West Dublin, where new members are always welcome.

please see their facebook page for contact details and more of their images. www.facebook.com/ianhenphoto

i HaD a life Once but nOw i play fantasy fOOtball!!

New Irish Start Up targets over 4 million people who play fantasy football world wide.

Trevor and Sean Scally, a pair of brothers from Rathcoole aim to tap into the huge interest in Fantasy Football by producing their own range of unique tee shirts aimed at the four million people who play the game every week.

“Like thousands of people in Ireland” Trevor says “I’m a bit obsessed with Fantasy Football and spend most weekends listening to the radio or online checking out how my team is getting on. There is a huge interest in Fantasy Football and I was surprised that there were no t-shirts available to people who play the game so I thought I’d design a selection of shirts and sell them online at www.fantasyfootballtsh

irt.co.uk. I hope people will visit the site and enjoy the t-shirts”

Sean adds “Our shirts are one off designs and an ideal gift for people that play the game. We have our own fantasy football league with prizes and giveaways for members. We’ll also have a presence on social media with blogs, tweets and a Facebook page”.

Fantasy Football is a game where players select and manage a team online within a set budget. Points are allocated to players who score goals, keep clean sheets and gain bonus points. Over 4 million players alone play the game organised by the Barclays Premier League.

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mayOr HOllanD anD sean crOwe tD cOngratulate kilnamanagH Olympian

Mayor of South Dublin County Council Sarah Holland has extended her warmest congratulations to Kilnamanagh Olympian Gary McEnroe who bagged a bronze medal in the 25m backstroke on the first day of the Summer Games. Mayor Holland said “Everyone here in South Dublin County is thrilled

with Gary’s win. We have a rich diversity of sports clubs here in the county and Gary is one of our top athletes. We take our health and wellbeing seriously here and have a full week of activities planned for Health and Wellbeing week which takes place from 14th to 19th September this year.” Congratulations were

also extended from Sean Crowe TD who said “Gary McEnroe is a bright young star from Kilnamanagh and has done us all proud in Los Angeles this year. Well done to Gary and to all of the Special Olympics team who are bringing home a treasure hoard of medals this year” Gary proudly shows his bronze medal

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OH la la…stena line Offers irisH HOliDaymakers a free trip tO britain

STENA Line has put the oh la la into booking a last minute summer getaway to France as Irish holidaymakers who book a great value trip and set sail by car from Rosslare to Cherbourg before August 31 will also snap up a free trip to Britain* at the same time. Book a return car trip to Cherbourg on Stena Line’s website for travel until August 31 and as well as enjoying the French summer sun you will also be able to enjoy the beauty of Britain for free. Two trips for the price of one will surely float everyone’s boat! Taking the car to France with Ireland’s leading ferry company provides the perfect gateway to exploring the much loved country which boasts medieval and port cities, tranquil villages, mountains and Mediterranean beaches.

Diane Poole OBE Stena Line’s Head of PR & Communications said: “By taking the car on holiday, people can enjoy the luxury of designing their own bespoke break and can stop off where they want and when they want along the way. France is such a beautiful country with so much culture to take in and delightful food to enjoy, not to mention exquisite wine to sample,” Diane added. France is one of the most visited countries in the world and diverse in everything from landscape to climate and with your car you will be able to travel the length and breadth of the country sampling the famous culture, sights, fine wine and delightful food. Why not visit one of France’s most iconic landmarks, Normandy’s

Mont Saint-Michel and take in the tidal island’s stunning gothic style Benedictine Abbey, known as the wonder of the west. While Paris is less than four-hour drive from Cherbourg and boasts many of the country’s best known attractions including the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and not to mention Disneyland Paris which is sure to provide countless hours of fun for the whole family. By taking your car on

holiday with you the choice is endless.

Stena Line boasts lots of other great offers for holidaymakers wishing to book a holiday to France including hotel breaks from only €69* per person, per night with hundreds of hotels to pick from. Or why not choose from a wide range of self-catering breaks to France with great value deals starting from only €555* for travel and seven nights’ accommodation for two people. There’s

lots of locations to choose from with a wide range of selfcatering villages, residences and parks with Center Parcs, Pierre et Vacances and Maeva. Choose the Stena Line break that suits you. For further information click on www.stenaline.ie or call 01 907 5555.

*Subject to availability. Please see website for full terms and conditions.

Stena Line’s offer of two trips for the price of one will surely float everyone’s boat!

nOvenas nOvenas nOvenas nOvenas

favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. p. M.

MiRaclE pRayER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. p. p. W. as our regular readers will know we have asked for your generosity in supporting very worthy charities over the last few years including ncBi Solas centre in clondalkin, tir na nog (cheeverstown House) and laura lynn children’s Hospice . these charities have all been involved in providing vital services to children with special needs and their families. We would like to thank all readers who have supported our chosen charities to date and while we will still be supporting laura lynn children’s Hospice going forward, we are delighted to support tHE iRiSH pilgRiMagE tRuSt.

We are appealing to you our loyal newspaper readers to show your generosity in helping us to support an equally worthy charity, tHE iRiSH pilgRiMagE tRuSt.

tHE iRiSH pilgRiMagE tRuSt is a registered charity in Ireland (Charity Number: 5992), and for over 40 years the Trust has been travelling on pilgrimage/holiday to Lourdes with young people with special needs, from all over Ireland.

The Trust has over 1100 people travelling at Easter time and it is divided into small groups of approx 10

young people and 12 volunteer carers who stay in one of the many Hotels in Lourdes. In June we bring a group of 110 people to Hosanna House in Lourdes for what is a unique experience both Carer and Guest. We have two facilities in Kilcuan, Co. Galway and Cois Cuain, Co. Wexford each offering different opportunities. Both facilities provide Friendship weeks during the Summer. Application forms are available from our Office at 091 796622..

For more information on the Irish Pilgrimage Trust please contact us at 091 796622 or Email info@irishpilgrimagetrust.com or visit our web page on http://www.irishpilgrimagetr ust.com for more information..

if you would like a novena published please send a postal order or cheque made payable to tHE iRiSH pilgRiMagE tRuSt and send it, along with your novena to:

newsgroup, 21, alderwood avenue, tallaght, dublin. 24. if you require any further information call us on 087 6535443.

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dylan dog food 6x790gr tins only

full Box of red Bull gum full value €12 now only

€2.00 €6.99 €1.00 €2.00 cool pops 20pk 3 for

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cluB orange 2lt only

diet coke cans 8 for

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