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Youth unemploYment unacceptablY high

Sinn Féin Councillor Fintan Warfield has commented on the latest youth unemployment figures released from the CSO, which confirm a youth unemployment rate of 20.1%.

The statistics, taking into account those aged between 15 and 24, have fallen by just two percentage points when compared to the beginning of last year.

Cllr. Fintan Warfield said: “Regardless of circumstance, young people have

consistently paid, and continue to pay the price for Government austerity policies.

“165,000 young people aged between 15 and 24 have left Ireland since the 2011 General Election, while one in six young people born in this state now live abroad.

“The potential of a reformed Dáil, now presents opportunities for a new energy and a strength of vision that can meaningfully deliver for our young people.

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continued: “Sinn Féin’s focus for young people remains on the restoration of Jobseekers’ Allowance, a €500 reduction in third level fees, and the protection of vulnerable young people in the workforce.

“That means amending industrial relations legislation to provide for mandatory trade union recognition and collective bargaining rights, ensuring that activation schemes are of high quality and support job creation,

shutting down JobBridge and Gateway, and making greater use of JobsPlus and Community Employment Schemes.

“We will continue to call for an increase in the minimum wage to €9.65 and support the introduction of a Living Wage at €11.45 an hour.

As a first step towards its introduction, the public sector should be made a Living Wage employer.

“Significant investment in capital projects to fulfil the infrastructural needs of the state – in water, housing, schools, health, broadband and transport, and the creation of jobs in our frontline services will also act as a stimulus for job creation in the private sector and above all else, bring our young people home.”

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gender Quotas worked in the general election and should be introduced in the seanad election!

Ellen O’Malley Dunlop, Independent Candidate for the National University of Ireland (NUI) Seanad Election 2016, said: “The gender quota requisite in the General Election demonstrated progress in encouraging women to go into politics and is on the right path to gender achieving balance and we need to bring in gender quotas into the Seanad Election also.”

Ellen O’Malley Dunlop comes from a long line

strong female of leaders – a descendant of ‘Granuaile’ the Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley. She said that gender quotas in this general election is the first step to bringing better women representation in government –“The figures speak for themselves.” O’Malley Dunlop said, “There were more women put forward as candidates and more women elected to Dáil Éireann because of the

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introduction of gender quotas. It’s the most practical, reasonable course of action to address and fix the historic underrepresentation of women in Irish politics.”

Ireland ranks joint 86th - with North Korea and South Korea - of 140 countries worldwide in relation to political representation of women. Ellen O’Malley Dunlop was the first female candidate to announce her running for the NUI Seanad Election 2016 and hopes to be the first female candidate elected since Gemma Hussey in 1981.

“I believe that the Seanad needs to be reformed in many ways, including the introduction of gender quotas in the election process.” She added, “The Seanad needs to move closer to Gender balance. It’s beginning to work in the Dáil and it will work in the Seanad too.

Female political representation between 1977-2011 suggests that it’s not the electorate that is biased against women but that women's underrepresentation in the Dáil is rather linked to: 1. candidate selection process, 2. cash, 3.

care, 4. child confidence and 5.

Culture. And so the introduction of gender quotas in this election has proven to be affective and progressive in beginning to address the formally preventative 5 Cs.”

Ellen is currently serving on the Board of Gaisce, The President’s Award and The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women and was previously a member of The National Women’s Council of Ireland. She is Guardian Chieftain of the O’Malley Clan Association.

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setanta ruling: "do insurers in ireland now need to keep large reserves to provide for the potential follies of others?

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by Jonathan Hehir, Managing Director, www.coverinaclick.ie, he said that “Recent rulings on the liability of insurers to deal with claims stemming from the now defunct insurer Setanta have left a sour taste in the mouths of Ireland’s insurance companies.

Just yesterday the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier judgement that Motor Insurers’ Bureau has to cover €90m cost for the collapse of Setanta Insurance.

“The MIBI will pay the full cost of claims – but the MIBI is funded by insurance companies operating in Ireland. So in essence, these

insurance companies are being made pay for the mistakes of a competitor. And not only was Setanta a competitor of theirs, but it was a competitor that won business by quoting unrealistic pricing and that was essentially a rogue trader in the Irish market.”

“The hundreds of thousands of Euro that will now be paid out in claims will have to come from somewhere – and history tells us that when an insurance company needs to recoup losses such as these, they ultimately look to the consumer to do so.”

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the industry deals with these situations.

Setanta wasn’t a big player in the scheme of things – but imagine if one of the bigger players suffered a similar fate – the sums involved would be vastly greater. So do insurers in Ireland have to keep large reserves to provide for the potential follies of others?

Insurers operating in Ireland now need reassurance from the Government that this will not be the case.”

Jonathan Hehir concluded “In the meantime we hope that the MIBI pursue all avenues open to them in terms of further appeals – to overturn a decision that appears to be complete lunacy and will have dire effects.

From here the MIBI can go to the Supreme Court and to Europe & we would urge them to go all the way to Europe.”

paths to freedom, tallaght stadium

Over two hundred people attended the ‘Paths to Freedom’ conference in Tallaght Stadium last week. The conference was introduced by Deputy Mayor, Cllr.

Guss O’Connell who said he hoped that the event would reflect on the ‘idealism, aspirations and hopes of the 1916 leaders’.

RTÉ and broadcaster historian Dr. Myles Dungan was accompanied by leading academics and entertainers who presented a unique package of lectures and presentations to remember the Rising, 100 years on.

The morning was kicked off by Turtle Bunbury, author of ‘Easter Dawn – the 1916 Rising’ who spoke about the lives of the leaders of the Rising, weaving the story of these men with that of the Rising, bringing in some of the other Dublin-born men and women - actors, playwrights, musicians and soldiers - who

played upon the stage that epic week. Myles Dungan then spoke about the rebels’ courts martial and the British response to the Rising which was he said, in retrospect, a huge miscalculation, and of dubious legality, even in the context of a military emergency.

Catriona Crowe of the National Archives of Ireland gave an insight into the lives of the Dublin people in the years immediately before the Rising, reflecting on the inequality that existed in the city, with Dublin having some of the worst tenements in Europe at the time.

RTE broadcaster Joe Duffy spoke about the children who died as a result of the fighting of Easter week 1916, the subject of his recent bestselling book, Children of the Rising.

So far his research has verified forty children aged 16 and under who died violently in the Rising. Using family sources, newspaper

reports, census returns, compensation claims, and death birth certificates, this list is a glimpse of the lives of poor and rich, living side by side in a

cramped, crowded city.

The day was rounded up by Liz Gillis, historian and author, who discussed the vital role that women played in the Easter Rising.

Joe Duffy meeting guests at the ‘Paths to Freedom’ conference

Pictured are (l-R)Turtle Bunbury, Liz Gillis, Myles Dungan and Caitriona Crowe

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Hidden Hearing, Ireland’s leading hearing healthcare provider, announced the opening of a new state of the art hearing clinic at Springfield Medical Centre, 109 Alderwood Avenue, Tallaght.

The Hidden Hearing clinic in the state of the art facility offers the best professional hearing care, help and advice in a supportive environment, and the latest digital technology to diagnose and treat hearing problems. To celebrate the opening of the new hearing clinic and to promote better hearing health, Hidden Hearing is offering free one-to-one hearing tests, to book simply call the clinic on Freephone 1800 882 884 today.

Greg Ward is the clinic’s designated Hearing Aid Audiologist and will be providing hearing consultations at the Springfield Medical Centre on Thursdays fortnightly. His knowledge in auditory health has helped a wide range of patients, including both adults and children with hearing loss. He provides screenings, hearing tests, aural rehabilitation and has an extensive knowledge of both conventional and digital hearing instruments.

to book a free one-to-one hearing consultation with a qualified hearing aid audiologist at Springfield Medical Centre, 109 alderwood avenue, tallaght, Dublin 24, call Hidden Hearing today on Freephone 1800 882 884 or log onto www.hiddenhearing.ie.

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Over 1,000 young people took in Skills for Work Week at Unilever Ireland, Citywest, Co. Dublin. where they learned the skills they need to get back to work as they visit 30 participating companies in 43 locations around Ireland during “Skills for Work Week”. This is the third year of the initiative and involves retail and grocery companies throughout Ireland providing free pre-employment skills for young people under 24 years.

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usi welcomes positive impact of gender Quotas in ge, calling it huge progress in gender balance in politics

The Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed the positive impact of gender quota in the 2016 General Election and said it has achieved progress in gender balance in politics. The number of female TDs has increased dramatically since 2011 by 47% and USI said using gender quotas is the fastest way to achieve gender balance in politics.

“The new 32nd Dáil has the highest ever number of female TDs – 22%, up from 15%, an increase of 47%.” Kevin

Donoghue, USI President, said, “But it also means that almost 4 in 5 politicians are still male. While there is a long way to go to achieve true gender balance in politics, the gender quota is a good start. A diversity of voices in our politics will lead to more robust decisions, and help create a more equal, broader and more dynamic society.”

The Union of Students in Ireland organises a Women in Leadership Training weekend every year and had more female speakers than

male at this year’s Student Summit in Dublin castle on the 4th February. The USI said the strength of gender quotas lies in the trickle-down effect.

Gender quotas tend to push women up the ladder and solve the gender imbalance problems in the process. Women in leadership will be more likely to champion women in other areas of the organization and help them to progress.

Over time, this will ensure there are more and more women in senior positions.

“Gender quotas are oftentimes the first steps in achieving gender equality.”

Donoghue said, “They’re like stabilizers in a bike – you take them off eventually but they’re good for the start. Proponents of quotas often suggest that it’s a solution not without flaws but equality never develops organically – there must be action to achieve change. In the case of gender quotas to achieve gender the end balance, justifies the means.”

work at neilstown shopping centre welcomed

Clondalkin Councillor Jonathan Graham has requested that the relevant council department carry out overdue works at Neilstown shopping centre.

Graham said: “Neilstown Shopping Centre is more than just an integral part of our local economy. It is home to independent and franchise retailers employing local people, a crèche, a post office and several community facilities. It is regularly busy.

A major problem for the centre was the large volume of surface

water retention on the carpark. A subsequent problem was that the road gullies at the back of the centre were not plumbed in. This was causing a major nuisance for retailers and locals alike with regular flooding of the area when we had heavy rain.

The area around the centre is in the charge of South Dublin County Council. I submitted a motion instructing the

relevant department to carry out the essential remedial work. It is important that this work is to take place. I was happy to table this motion so that Neilstown Shopping Centre is protected and continues to play a vital role in the North Clondalkin community.

I have contacted the retailers to fill them in on work. They are all keen to see it happen as soon as possible.’

Councillor Jonathan Graham

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public consultation on proposed material alterations to the south dublin countY council draft development plan 2016-2022

South Dublin County Council has prepared proposed changes to the South Dublin County Council Draft Development Plan 2016 – 2022. This marks the third and final stage of a two year plan-making process.

The proposed changes, which are known as Proposed Material Alterations, originated from the consideration of the submissions and observations received between July and September 2015 on the Draft Development Plan 2016 - 2022. The Chief Executive prepared a report on the submissions and the Elected Members considered the report at Special Council Meetings in February 2016, agreeing

proposed changes to the Draft Plan.

The Proposed Material Alterations, an Environmental Report (Addendum 2), an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and background information documents are available to view or download from the website, Council’s http://www.southdublindevplan.ie/stage-3 and may also be inspected in hard copy format from Thursday 25th February 2016 to Tuesday 29th March 2016 inclusive, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays at the following locations:County Hall, Tallaght during normal opening hours.

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***by lynda o’Donoghue Donnelly This week the council was eager to showcase the services, facilities and jobs that are carried out by dedicated staff in the county and across the city.

Using the hashtag #OurCouncilDay the important work of the council and the services it provides were highlighted on Twitter.

This Tweet is a reminder of the significant project planned for the Round Tower in Clondalkin

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This stage of the plan making process provides an opportunity for people to have their say on the Proposed Material Alterations only, which will influence the formation of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022.

Submissions are therefore invited by post or online during the display period in relation to the Proposed Material Alterations only and/or the Environmental Report (Addendum 2) and may be made in one of

the following ways:Online at www.southdublindevplan.ie In writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Land Use Planning & Transport Department, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

After the public consultation on the Proposed Material Alterations and the Environmental Report (Addendum 2), the Chief Executive will prepare a report on the submissions received for the consideration of the Elected Members.

For more information on the Proposed Material Alterations and how to make a submission please visit: http://www.southdublindevplan.ie/stage-3

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the communitY foundation for ireland launches the Year of #belonging16 bY announcing over €600,000 worth of grants to increase the sense of belonging in ireland.

The Community Foundation for Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading philanthropic organisations has announced that over €600,000 will be awarded to community and voluntary groups across Ireland to increase the sense of belonging in Ireland.

This year of #Belonging16 commences immediately with the announcement of €100,000 in grants being made available for community parties. 400 grants of €250 are on offer to communities across Ireland to host community parties, encouraging locals to get to know their neighbours.

Each community will receive a toolkit from The Community Foundation, along with their €250 grant to host a community party during 2016.

Tina Roche CEO, The Community Foundation for

-includes €100,000 fund for community parties available to communities all over the countryIreland commented, “The Community Parties of €250 are open to any and all communities across Ireland and are a great opportunity to celebrate your area and bring back that age old tradition of really knowing and looking out for your neighbour”.

The remaining €500,000 will be made available in grants to groups who work with families at risk of homelessness, refugees and transgender identities and experiences. Each grant scheme is aimed at promoting and increasing the sense of belonging for these groups and their communities.

Tina Roche, added, “We see 2016 as the year of belonging for The Community Foundation and for Ireland.

As the centenary celebrations look back on our successes as a nation over the last 100

years, we want to look forward as to how we can ensure the most marginalised groups in our society feel a sense of belonging in their families, communities, work places and wider society.”

This new fund of €600,000 for #Belonging16 will be in addition to the usual funding allocated by The Community Foundation to causes all over the country which last year totalled almost €5 million. . These funds are generously provided by philanthropic donors who utilise The Community Foundation for Ireland for their giving.

“2015 was a very successfully year for belonging by ensuring the LGBT community were fully and The recognised Community Foundation and its donors were a huge supporter of this, however we cannot rest on our

laurels when so many are ostracised and still unrecognised in Ireland, we must continue in our journey to ensure every person living in Ireland feels a sense of belonging” , Roche concluded.

The Community Foundation for Ireland’s year of

belonging will culminate in a belonging event in October where they will showcase, through a belonging report and photo exhibition the good work that will be done to improve the sense of belonging for the population and look forward to what belonging

looks like for the future in Ireland.

For more information on #Belonging16 and to apply for grants visit www.communityfoundatio n.ie and follow the conversation on twitter @CommunityFound #Belonging16

Tina Roche, CEO of The Community Foundation for Ireland, a major philanthropic organisation, announcing its new fund of €600,000 to promote the sense of belonging and inclusion in Ireland. Included in the fund is 400 grants of €250 for any group in Ireland to hold a community party. (Picture Jason Clarke)

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serious Questions on delaYed publication of ineQualitY report

Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has written to the European Commission demanding answers as to why a report highlighting the growing inequality and poverty in Ireland was held back until after the election.

The MEP for Dublin said: “I want to know on whose authority the EU Commission decided to withhold this report.

“If the European Commission took it

upon themselves to withhold it, then it will be yet another unacceptable example of this unelected body trying to influence the will of the voters.

“If, on the other hand, it was on the request of the outgoing government, then Enda Kenny has some serious questions to answer when he comes back before the Dáil.

“The report outlined how Irelands net

childcare costs are the highest in the EU and are not only preventing women getting back into work but are exacerbating child poverty levels.

“It also highlighted gross levels of underfunding in public transport, infrastructure, and education. It cited its concerns around the shortage, housing homelessness and the levels of mortgage

arrears.

“This report vindicates what Sinn Féin have been saying about the need to invest in public services and to bring an end to the austerity agenda. The fact that someone either in the Commission or the Irish Government chose to deny the electorate this information is deeply concerning and I will do my best to ensure that the person responsible be held accountable.”

Newly elected Sinn Féin T.D., Eoin Ó Broin has welcomed the cross party support for his County Development Plan motion placing new density restrictions on the Monastery Road SIAC land. The motion was passed by the Council on February 5th and is now included in the latest draft County Development Plan.

approved a highly controversial planning application on the SIAC lands along Monastery Road. The development would see 380 apartments in 18 blocks of between 2 and 8 stories. The plans also included retail development.

‘The development was strongly opposed by local residents who rightly felt that the density of the development was too

high, out of character with the surrounding residential areas and would place a huge on existing strain services and amenities.

‘Unfortunately South Dublin County Council and An Bord Pleanala though otherwise and granted SIAC a 10 year planning permission.

‘At the recent County Development Plan meeting I tabled a motion to insert a new Specific Local Objective

(SLO) into the 20162021 County Development Plan. The purpose of the SLO is to residential restrict densities on the SIAC land to those of the surrounding housing estates off Monastery Road.

‘The motion was passed unanimously and I am grateful to all the Councillors who supported it.

‘Unfortunately the new restriction does not affect the existing 10 year planning permission. However if the land is not developed within the timeframe of the planning permission the new restrictions would then apply. This would mean that any application for an extension of the existing permission or any new application would have to take into account of the Development Plan’s demand for lower densities.

‘The SIAC development was clearly the last wheeze of a dying Celtic Tiger approach to residential development. It has no place in Clondalkin Village and should not go ahead.

‘Sinn Féin is not opposed to residential and commercial development on this site. However, like the local community, we do believe that any development should be in keeping with the surrounding area and add to rather than overburden the existing community and infrastructure.

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stress alert!

We all know that stress can affect your health and well-being but did you know that stress can also cause your skin to age, at an accelerated rate!

Communions and Confirmations are coming up soon and can be very stressful for many Mums.

Stress undermines the health of the skin in many ways which makes it a major factor in premature aging. Stress also causes hormonal changes in the body that results in skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, itching and thinning.

Our fluid balance is undermined due to stress and the skin becomes dehydrated and begins to sag. Skin becomes more prone to wrinkles and more vulnerable to environmental damage. Stress releases free radicals, which increases damage to vital cellular structures of the skin. When we are under stress, essential nutrients are redirected to our vital organs. If you are living in a state of chronic stress, your skin is deprived of these essential nutrients for extended periods of time and your skin renewal is slowed down. The result - a dull, grey and lifeless complexion.

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Local Enterprise Office (LEO) South Dublin announces a series of exciting events during Local Enterprise Week 2016. All 31 Local Enterprise Offices around the country are running hundreds of events during the week 7th to 13th of March, to promote the supports available to local entrepreneurs and businesses.

Des English of the LEO South Dublin launching Local Enterprise Week said: “There are plenty of business opportunities out there but you have to go out and find them. We want to help small businesses to identify opportunities for growth.

Equally, anyone with a viable idea for a new business needs to be encouraged to pursue that ambition. Local Enterprise Week is a brilliant platform to help increase awareness of the role of LEOs both here in South Dublin

and throughout the country in helping to create and sustain local jobs”.

Speaking at the launch of the Local Enterprise Week initiative, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council Daniel McLoughlin commented: “I am delighted to support the Local Enterprise Week being delivered

by LEO South Dublin. The weeklong schedule of events highlights what is available to new and existing micro enterprises and business through a range of advisory, training, mentoring and financial supports”.

Over the course of the week, LEO South Dublin will deliver a wide variety of events aimed at developing all aspects of your business skills. These events will cover idea generation, business planning, funding and

marketing. There will also be a focus on exporting, perfecting your pitch, greening your business and a regional Start Up Bootcamp.

Along with student and local enterprise events, there will be a series of regional and networking events in conjunction with LEOs across the Dublin region.

A particular highlight of the week will be the event featuring Dublin All-Ireland Winner and successful entrepreneur Philly McMahon on 9th March where Philly will speak about the lessons learned from his business, sporting and life experiences.

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It’s difficult to get rid of stress altogether but any effort you make to cut back on stress will be a good investment in your health and beauty. Exercising, spending time with family and friends, taking time to rest and do things you enjoy will all decrease your stress levels and increase your coping ability.

So remember, treat yourself by taking time out regularly. It is not only your health and general wellbeing that’s at stake but your skin too.

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Newly elected Sinn Féin T.D., Eoin Ó Broin has described as ‘disgraceful’ a decision by the Department of Social Protection to force long term housing applicants in receipt of rent supplement onto the Housing Assistance Payment. Cllr Ó Broin has said ‘families who have waited 9 or 10 years for a Council house will now have to wait even longer.’ He also accused the Government of ‘massaging housing list

figures’ and ‘trying to introduce this deeply unfair policy after the Dáil had been suspended in the hope that it wouldn’t be noticed.’

Deputy Ó Broin said: ‘When the then Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan was introducing the Housing Assistance Payment in 2013 it caused huge controversy.

The original scheme would have seen families who have waited years on the Council

list moving into private rented accommodation and taken off the social housing list.

‘Strong opposition in the Dáil and within Councils forced the government to do a partial u-turn. Families on the Council list who moved into HAP accommodation would be taken off the main Council list and moved to a HAP transfer list. While this would add years to their wait they would at least still

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‘When the scheme was introduced in South Dublin County Council in January 2014 the Council took a decision to direct only new applicants to the housing system onto HAP. The reason was those families who had waited 9 or 10 years on the Council list should not be forced to wait any longer as a result of taking up HAP. It was our clear understanding that these families would be left on rent supplement as they were very close to securing a Council allocation.

‘However despite this being the policy of the Council, the Department of Social

Protection has this week written to families who have been on the Council list for over 9 years threatening them of withdrawing rent supplement payments if they do not transfer over to HAP. ‘This is a deeply cynical move by the Government.

They are trying to introduce this unfair policy after the Dáil had been suspended in the hope that it wouldn’t be noticed.

‘They objective is very clear. If a rent supplement claimant remains in their house but transfers the payment over to HAP they will be removed from the primary housing list and the

Government will claim that this list is reducing. In reality they will still be in insecure private rental accommodation and in need of social housing. This is about massaging the housing list figures, not meeting people’s real housing needs.

‘It is deeply unfair to force families who have patiently waited years on the Council list to take up HAP. I will be contacted the Council Housing Department and the Departments of Social Protection and Environment this week calling on them to reverse this deeply unfair decision.‘ Deputy Ó Broin concluded

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Some 27 volunteers representing Dublin attended the 46th National Volunteers’ Conference of Foróige, Ireland’s leading youth organisation, which took place recently.

They were amongst the more than 220 Foróige volunteers from all over the country who took part in the conference, themed ‘Young People in 2016 – Shaping Ireland’s Future’, which was held in Hotel Westport in Co Mayo at the weekend.

Speaking at the conference, Chairperson of Foróige Michael Lynskey paid tribute to the Foróige volunteers across the country who give their time to help improve the lives of young people.

“Last year, over 400,000 hours were given freely by volunteers in Foróige – it’s a staggering amount of time, energy and commitment. Our volunteers help equip young people with the skills, knowledge and attributes they need to lead the best lives that they possibly can and we are truly grateful.”

Foróige now works with 54,000 young people and 5,500 volunteers each year through a network of 600 clubs, 150 projects and national programmes such as Entrepreneurship, Citizenship and Leadership.

Pictured are left - right Foróige Volunteers from Tallaght Michael Kiernan, Debbie McAuley, Anthony Clinton, Annette Woolley and Katie Dunne

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The Legal Column

by Romaine Scally

Romaine Scally is the principal in the firm of ROMAINE SCALLY AND COMPANY SOLICITORS Main Street Tallaght, Dublin 24 TEL 4599506 liability to pay CAT and that they can anticipate correspondence from the Revenue Commissioners in the form of an IT38 which will need to be completed and returned to the Revenue with the appropriate tax liability. We hope that this has been helpful.

IN THIS EDITION OF YOUR FREE LOCAL PAPER ROMAINE SCALLY SOLICITOR OF ROMAINE SCALLY & COMPANY, SOLICITORS, MAIN STREET, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24, DEALS WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A WILL AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS ROMAINE SCALLY & CO. SOLICITORS, MAIN STREET, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24 TEL: 01 45 99 506 FAX: 01 45 99 510 EMAIL: legal@scally.ie WEB: www.romainescally.ie

q. i have just taken out a Grant of probate in my late Father’s Estate and should be ready shortly to divide it up between the family members according to the terms of the Will. there is a liability for Capital acquisitions tax and i am unsure whether or not it is my responsibility as Executor to ensure that the tax is paid for each beneficiary.

Could you please advise?

A. As it happens, the Executor/Administrator in an Estate is not required to deduct and pay the Capital Acquisition Tax due from the beneficiaries before passing on the bequest. When Probate has been granted, the Probate Office sends a copy of the Revenue Affidavit to the Revenue Commissioners.

The Revenue Commissioners will then issue a Form IT38 to each beneficiary who it understands may have a requirement to pay and file a CAT return. The obligation to pay and file a return rests with the beneficiary. However, in distributing the proceeds of any Estate, it is extremely important to advise the beneficiary, in your capacity as Executor, of their liability to pay Capital Acquisitions Tax and indicate that money should be kept aside for this purpose. It would be unwise for any beneficiary to think that the Revenue may be unaware of their windfall. The Revenue will be well aware of the gift which will have been notified to them by the Probate Office during the course of the administration of the Estate of any deceased and, as such, if they fail to set money aside to pay their liability on time, interest and penalties may apply. We would suggest therefore that in any covering letter to the beneficiaries, you include reference to that beneficiary’s

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My aunt died before Christmas and i am living in Germany. i am named as Executor and am also the sole beneficiary. i want to apply myself for the Grant of probate but i am informed that i cannot do so because i am living abroad. is this correct.

A. Yes, the information with which you have been provided is correct. As a non-resident Executor, you will be obliged to employ the services of a Solicitor within this jurisdiction to apply for the Grant of Probate on your behalf. In addition, you will need to supply a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number before a Grant of Probate can issue. The Department of Social Protections’ Client Identity Services (CIS) provide a registration service for non-resident applicants who cannot attend at a designated PPS registration centre and who need a PPS number for a transaction with a specified body. Client Identity Services can be contacted using the CIS Secure Online Request form or by phone at 1890-927-999 or 071 967 2616.

As this can take several months to process, it should be done simultaneously while you employ the services of a Solicitor to deal with the Grant of Probate on your behalf. We hope that this has been helpful.

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My Brother died recently and, although he appointed me as his Executor, he has sadly left only debts. i am afraid to start the process of taking out any Grant of probate as i do not want to be responsible for his debts.

Could this be the case?

A. We are sorry to hear about the death of your Brother. In every case, however, if the deceased died insolvent or there is not enough money to meet the bequests made, payments from the Estate are prioritised in the following order: a) Funeral, testamentary administration expenses

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b) Creditors who have security against the property of the deceased in the form a mortgage, charge or lien (these are different ways of securing loans)

c) Rates and Taxes due at the Testator’s death, wages and salary for work done for the Deceased within 4 months of debt and sums payable by the Estate in respect of contributions payable

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by the Deceased in the 12 months prior to death under social welfare legislation. d)

All other creditors

Where any Deceased dies in debt, creditors can only bring a claim against the Estate of the Deceased. In other words, even if there is not enough money in the Estate to meet all the debts, the Executor in the Estate of the Deceased, or any relatives, are not personally responsible or liable for the Deceased’s debts. The liability of any Executor in any Estate is only up to the value of the assets in the Estate and does not in any way extend to the assets of the Executor. We hope that this has been of some comfort.

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.

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 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.

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Mayor Sarah Holland welcomed guests to Ballyroan Library for the launch of the ‘1916 Women Rising up Exhibition’ by Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Francis Duffy.

Speaking at the event Mayor Holland said “It is an enormous privilege to be Mayor of South Dublin County for the centenary of the Rising and I am delighted to be launching this exhibition here this evening as it is a most fitting tribute to the memory of the Women of 1916.This exhibition is a collaboration between my colleague Deputy Mayor, Cllr.

Francis Noel Duffy, South Dublin Libraries and South Dublin County Council’s Centenary Programme of Events to celebrate the forgotten lives of the women who played a pivotal role in the events of 1916”.

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Cllr Francis Duffy said “I was first acquainted with the women in this exhibition in 2004 when I was surveying Kilmainham Gaol with from the students Dublin School of Architecture where I lecture. I met Niamh O’Sullivan from the Office of Public Works who facilitated a tour of the Gaol where she spoke passionately about the 300+ forgotten women who were interned for their anti-treaty beliefs in the west wing. I was particularly motivated by her speech about the women who did not have national profile or privilege, like Nurse Elizabeth O'Farrell who accompanied Padraig Pearse in the official handing over the surrender documents”.

The women involved in the struggle for Irish political independence between 1916 and 1923

were part of the long tradition of Irish patriotism. No less than the men, they were willing to give their lives for their ideals and to endure the rigors of hunger strike and separation from friends and family for their beliefs. Young mothers in particular suffered during the long months of incarceration.

However, history has not remembered them

in the same way as their patriotic brothers.

In fact, until very recently they have been virtually ignored.

The story of women revolutionaries in Kilmainham Gaol had almost passed from memory.

In closing her speech Mayor Holland commented “I think you will all agree that the exhibition is fantastic –

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Francis Duffy

and gives a voice to all those women involved in 1916. I would like to say well done to Francis on producing such fabulous work”

The exhibition is currently on display at Ballyroan Library. It will also be going on to Monaghan at a later stage and will tour the Libraries of South Dublin County during 1916.

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South Dublin County Council’s Decade of Centenaries events continue with the launch of the South Dublin and the 1916 Rising Exhibition.

The exhibition focuses on local involvement in the Rising. South Dublin County is most associated with the Rising through well-known historical figures such as Patrick Pearse and Eoin MacNeill but the exhibition also includes the stories of lesser known participants.

Although no fighting took place in the villages, South Dublin played its part in making the Rising happen with contributions like route marches, planning, recruiting and even supplying the paper on which the Proclamation was printed.

Speaking at the launch of the exhibition last Thursday, Mayor Sarah Holland said, “For me the legacy of previous generations cannot be left to gather dust in a museum or taken out and paraded on the streets for a day. It must be a living legacy. This exhibition which I am launching here this evening is a most fitting tribute to the memory of the men and women of South Dublin County who played a key role in the events of 1916.”

The exhibition contains artefacts from many private and public collections, and sincere thanks is due to those individuals and institutions who have so generously lent their items for display. the exhibition runs at the County library, tallaght until 27th May 2016.

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primarY school pupils put on their europe's number one challenge ‘veg-heads’ for sow & grow 30,000 Irish school children to grow their own veg with GIY & innocent ‘Sow & Grow’ project

GIY & innocent Drinks have launched the fifth annual ‘Sow & Grow’ project, which aims to get primary school children to get their hands dirty while sowing and growing their own vegetables.

This year’s ‘Sow & Grow’ Ambassador and RTE’s ‘Operation Transformation’ nutritionist, Aoife Hearne was on hand to mark the opening date for the project with pupils of Our Lady of Good Counsel Boy’s National School in Drimnagh.

This year’s ‘Sow & Grow’ initiative will facilitate 30,000 primary school children from all across Ireland in their learning to grow cress, peas and spinach. Over the last four years innocent and GIY have facilitated more than 80,000 school children to have their first growing experience in classrooms countrywide.

Teachers and youth-group leaders can now apply for one of the free Sow & Grow packs on sowandgrow.innocentdrinks.comfor their classroom or group. Each pack includes 30 growing pots, seeds, soil, lesson plans and growing guides.

Studies show that children who grow their own food are more likely to eat fruit & veg, show higher levels of knowledge around nutrition and are more likely to continue healthy eating habits throughout their lives.

Registered schools are encouraged to track their growing progress throughout the term by writing about or uploading photos of their vegetables to the Sow & Grow website. For every school that does this, they will receive a Sow & Grow certificate as well the chance to win a class trip to Bloom Festival 2016 and Dublin Zoo, €500 of gardening equipment.

Winners of last year’s Sow & Grow project, Ms Zoe Quinn’s 2nd Class boys of Our Lady of Good Counsel National School, Drimnagh, are well-practiced planters by now. According to their principal Mr. Aidan Knight the ‘growing’ spirit is on an upward trend at the school. “We are very proud of the 25 boys from Ms. Quinn’s class last year who were announced the 2015 Sow & Grow winners. Thanks

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to them we now have a wonderful school garden which every class in the school can make use of on a weekly basis.”

Commenting on her passion for the project Aoife Hearne said, “I’m a big believer in growing your own food. As a mum and a nutritionist, I believe that giving children the knowledge of where their food comes from as well as showing them how to grow it themselves, are two of the greatest gifts we can offer. Healthy eating for me is about knowing which foods are actually healthy and secondly having access to those healthy foods. The innocent and GIY Sow & Grow programme fulfills both of those criteria and it is projects like this which will help us to battle Ireland’s continually increasing obesity statistics.” innocent Drinks’ Brand Manager Bláthnaid McKenna says: “For the first time since its inception, the Sow & Grow project has increased the amount of packs provided to schools across the country so we will facilitate an additional 10,000 children in growing their own vegetables this year. We’re big fans of fruit & veg at innocent. Our little drinks are something that not only taste good but also do good, which is why Sow & Grow is a project that we are exceptionally proud of. The success of the initiative in Ireland has been such that now it is being rolled out in UK schools this year too. As a result of this, Sow & Grow will now get 130,000 school kids across the UK & Ireland growing their own veg this spring. Just magic.”

Speaking at the ‘Sow & Grow’ launch Michael Kelly founder of GIY said, “This is the fifth year that we have partnered with innocent Drinks to bring Sow & Grow to Irish classrooms and each year the demand from schools and youth groups across the country increases. I met children today who have not only grown their own potatoes at school but they have cooked them and eaten them, their delight at this simple but hugely important connection between where their food comes from and how it ends up on their dinner plate is what Sow & Grow is all about. In total, 22% of Irish 5-12 year olds are overweight or obese and we believe a huge part of the problem is that children have lost a vital connection with food and how it works.

So even though these are simple food growing experiences, they are hugely important in restoring that connection and helping children to understand how food works.” visit sowandgrow.innocentdrinks.com for further info and to register for an innocent & Giy ‘Sow & Grow’ pack.

Secondary school students from around Ireland confronted Europe's number one challenge, as they role-played being the Council of the European Union in Dublin Castle last week.

They debated the EU's response to the largest flood of refugees since the Second World War at the ninth annual Model Council of the European Union.

Each of the twenty-eight schools took the part of a different EU Member State in what was to be an intense and well-informed discussion.

Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland said: "The plight of thousands of migrants putting their lives in peril to get to Europe has shocked us all. It is clear that no EU country can or should be left alone to address these huge migratory pressures. It is Europe's most severe refugee crisis since the Second World War and requires a radical strengthening fo the EU's migration system. This crisis is at the top of the European Commission's agenda".

The event, which is organised every year by the European Commission Representation in Ireland, took place in The Printworks Building in Dublin Castle.

italy was represented by the Holy Family Community School, rathcoole, Co Dublin Pictured are (Back row) Brian Killoran, CEO Immigrant Council of Ireland, Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland, His Excellency Mr Giovanni Adorni Braccesi Chiassi, Italian Ambassador, Derek Maher, teacher.

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Last weekend saw the first of a number of martial arts events to take place in South Dublin County over the next few months.

The Japan Karate Association European Championships 2016 takes place in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght from the 31st March to the 2nd April with competitors, delegates and spectators expected from 34 countries, whilst over 2,000 visitors from around the world are expected to descend on Citywest Conference Centre between 15th and 19th of June, for the WUKF World Karate Championships, which has been brought to Ireland for the first time by the Amateur Marital Arts Association of Ireland (AMA Ireland)

“Last year AMA Ireland was awarded €3,000 from South Dublin County Council under the Community Tourism Diaspora Initiative” said Sean O’Brien, Tallaght based President of AMA Ireland. “We received the funding for the 1st AMA Ireland Open International Karate Championships 2015 which was held in the National Basketball Arena in August last year. The event was a great success with teams from Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Romania along with clubs and associations from Dublin competing. We were delighted to be able to apply for the Community Tourism Diaspora Scheme last year, and I can say many of last year’s attendees will be returning to Tallaght this year”.

The Terenure Village Market (TVM) is delighted to announce that it is back in the park every Saturday from 11am-4pm. TVM is a community farmers market that is comprised of 30+ stalls made up of hot food, artisan produce and craft stalls.

Dates for your 2016 diary: Saturday 19th March 2016: Easter themed Family Fun Day Saturday 30th April 2016: Wooly Wards Farm visit Saturday 11th June 2016: Annual Dog Show Saturday 20th August 2016: Sumer Family Fun Day Saturday 19th of March will showcase an Easter themed family fun day out, a play in the park will host ‘the importance of being oscar’ and ‘Galway Girl’, a visit from the Easter bunny, free

face painting and a free magician show will be on-hand to keep all the little (& big) ones entertained!

Bushy Park in Terenure is a fabulous park to explore, it has an abundant woodland area, children's playground, feed the ducks @ the pond, skate park and much more, every Saturday it is complimented by TVM, a community farmers market.

‘Terenure Village Market’ is a sub group of volunteers from the Terenure 2030 volunteer community project, a project set up to help to promote Terenure Village as a vibrant centre of the local community.

Please visit www.terenure2030.com for more information.

South Dublin County Council recently launched the 2016 round of the Community Tourism Diaspora Initiative. The initiative builds on the community involvement legacy of The Gathering 2013 and is a joint partnership between South Dublin County Council, IPB Insurance and Fáilte Ireland. It aims to support local community-based events and festivals each year which attract overseas visitors to South Dublin County. Last year, a total of €9,000 was granted to supportlocal events in South Dublin, attracting up to 380visitors from overseas.

“I welcome the continuation of this initiative”, said Daniel McLoughlin Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council “and I would urge anyone out there with a good idea or interesting event, which would help us to reach out to the diaspora, to get in touch with us and make an application”

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Closing date for receipt of applications is 11th March, 2016. interested parties are advised to visit http://www.sdcc.ie/news/community-tourismdiaspora-initiative or e-mail econdev@sdublincoco.ie to apply.

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TOP FIVE FILMS – Irish Movies

With St Patrick’s Day fast approaching we are about to turn your TV green with some of the finest Irish movies to hit our screens.

If you are planning to stay home and avoid the always chilly St Patrick’s Day Parade, we have some great Irish entertainment to keep the whole family amused.

1. the Snapper – Not suitable for the whole family but a classic Irish movie to watch with friends; as long as they are over the age of 18. This movie, starring the brilliant Colm Meaney, has so many Irish-isms that you cannot fail to identify. One of the funniest homegrown movies ever made. No-one can resist Sharon Curley’s charms.

2. room – This film is brand spanking new and earned Irish director Lenny Abrahamson an Oscar nomination. Based on Irish

author Emma Donoghue’s bestselling book this new hit could quickly become one of the most successful Irish movies of all time. The lead in the movie, Brie Larson, has already picked up a Best Actress Academy Award and the sky is the limit for this Irish film.

3. War of the Buttons – This really is one for all the family. Two groups of youngsters from two small towns engage in warfare – stealing and cutting buttons, belts, shoelaces and braces from their opponents and generally causing chaos. A good old family feature with lots of good natured mischief and Irish charm.

4. Michael Collins – Starring lots of Hollywood heavyweights this biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins is a must-see for the year that is in it. Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts, Aidan Quinn and Alan Rickman line

up to tell the story of one of founding fathers of the Irish Free State.

The journey to Independence is a long, violent and arduous road but one Michael Collins is determined to travel.

5. Breakfast on pluto – Neil Jordan’s film casts some of the most talented Irish actors of our generation including Cillian Murphy, Charlene McKenna and Ruth Negga as well as established actors Brendan Gleeson and Liam Neeson. Murphy is outstanding as the young transwoman Patrick ‘Kitten’ Braden who is on a rollercoaster ride to find her biological mother.

These are our best picks for the Top Five Films – Irish Movies and are bound to keep you busy all day on March 17th.

So sit back, paint your face green and enjoy all that our little island has to offer.

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Viva scoops the coveted Feature AUDI-ence Award

The Audi Dublin International Film Festival took place this weekend with Dublin director Paddy Breathnach’s movie Viva scooping the coveted Feature AUDI-ence Award as well as The Dublin Film Critics Circle Best Irish Film Award.

The film, which is written

by Mark O’Halloran, is about an 18-year-old Cuban who

begins works at a local Havana drag club – finding his true identity in the process.

The main character, Jesus, starts to realise his dream of becoming a performer while making a living by hustling – his long-awaited happiness is threatened when his father, who has been in jail for 15 years, is released.

Breathnach, who also

directed I Went Down and Man About Dog, was delighted to be presented with the award.

He said: “I’m thrilled with this news. Dublin is a great audience festival so getting this award means so much to us all. Viva has been a wonderful adventure and this helps keep the adventure going to help bring it to a wider audience.”

Writer of Viva Mark O’Halloran also received an award and was the delighted recipient of the inaugural George Byrne Maverick Award.

The Dublin Film Critics Circle president Tara Brady said: “We hope everybody loves our award picks as much as we do. We're especially pleased to hand over the inaugural George

Richard Molloy, Head of Marketing at Audi Ireland, said: “We have been very happy with the success of year's festival. this Screening the national

Although undoubtedly irreverent there is a certain joy about Ryan Reynolds new movie Deadpool.

The violent comedy takes a swipe at the superhero genre while still paying homage to all that is enticing about the comic book world.

Reynolds’ immaculate comic timing playing Wade Wilson carries the movie from start to finish – playing a typically hot and carefree guy who loves his life.

The former Special Forces Operative earns his money as muscle for hire and he has zero interest in becoming a superhero despite his super strength.

He meets the woman of his dreams but within a year his world falls apart when he discovers that he has cancer in his liver, lungs, prostate and brain.

His girlfriend, Vanessa, wants to discuss options for treatment but Wade does not want to be poked and prodded.

He is offered a complete cure which will not only cure him but make him ‘better’ – however, when he shows up for the secret treatment without telling Vanessa he instantly regrets his decision.

A series of painful, torturous

experiments turns him into a gruesome looking superhuman causing him to swear revenge and adopting the persona of Deadpool.

Deadpool is a foul-mouthed, violent and hilarious immortal who is everything that the ‘goodie, goodie’ XMen are not.

Though the X-Men try to get him to join them again and

Byrne Maverick Award to Mark, who has greatly enlivened our national cinema by thinking, as George did, outside the box.”

premiere of Irish film Viva is a perfect way to close this year’s Audi Dublin International Film Festival.

“With appearances from screen icon Angela Lansbury, a programme of some of the best new films from Irish and international directors, and recognition for leading talent in Irish film, ADIFF 2016 has been a resounding success.”

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again he may be forced to reconsider his choice when he must call on them to help save Vanessa.

There are lots of in-jokes, a ton of pop culture references and brilliant action in what is certainly the funniest superhero movie ever made – let’s hope this one gets a sequel.

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maYor holland launches south dublin 1916 exhibition Your free local newspaper

Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Sarah Holland, proudly launched the exhibition of artefacts relating to the Easter Rising, in County Library, Tallaght.

The exhibition contains items lent by St Johns Ambulance and Dublin Fire Brigade, as well as letters and postcards from the time.

Cllr Holland said: “The legacy of 1916 stays with us, and is a living legacy.

The principles enshrined in the Proclamation have yet to be fulfilled, and are aspirations we should work towards as a society.

The items on display here give a snapshot of what life was like at the time, and also show a fascinating insight into some of the heroines and heroes of the time.

There is a focus on our local history, with key figures such as Padraig Pearse and Eoin MacNeill featuring as well as our local contribution to the Rising – such as the paper the Proclamation was printed on.

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Thanks must go to the individuals and organisation who have contributed to this exhibition.”

The items will be on display at Tallaght library until May, and are well worth a visit.

RUBY, RUBY, RUBY! Brookfield slimming leader collects award

Slimming World Consultant Sharon Daly has proved she’s red hot after winning a Ruby Award for her work in helping to tackle obesity in the area.

Sharon who runs the Brookfield Slimming World group at Brookfield Youth and Community Center was delighted to receive the award for inspiring dozens

of people in the local community to start losing weight and to improve their health.

The accolade sees Sharon who lost 2st with Slimming World herself become a Ruby Consultant. The award was created in 2009 to celebrate Slimming World’s 40th anniversary and is given to all Consultants in

the UK and Ireland who welcome 40 new members to their group in one month.

This year is Slimming World’s 45th or Sapphire anniversary.

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weight before and it hasn’t worked so they feel like failures. I reassure them that it isn’t them who failed but the programme they followed, usually because the diet was too strict or because they didn’t get the right support. This leaves people thinking that they can’t do it – that they’ll never succeed with any diet – but members in our Brookfield group have lost 128 stone and 5lbs since 28th of April 2015 and I know new members will be equally successful too.”

Slimming World members follow the club’s Food Optimising eating plan, which encourages slimmers to make small, easy changes to the way they shop, cook and eat so they make healthier choices and lose weight without ever going hungry or feeling deprived.

Each week, as well as weighing in to log their progress, members are motivated for the week ahead by sharing recipes, advice and ideas for coping with challenges. Sharon says: “I know the thought of joining a group can be daunting, especially when you don’t feel very confident, but everyone’s welcome and we have a lot of fun.”

She adds: “I’m delighted to have achieved this award.

Rubies are known for being beautiful but they’re also one of the hardest natural gems, and that’s what I’m most proud of because I’m taking this award as recognition of how hard I work to support every single one of my members to achieve their weight loss goals. I truly believe I have the best, most rewarding job in the world – there’s no better feeling than helping someone to feel good about

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themselves – so winning this award really is the (ruby red) cherry on top!”

If you’d like to sparkle and shine like Ruby Consultant Sharon and her Slimming World members visit the Brookfield group, which meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Brookfield Youth and Community Centre. Or to find out more visit www.slimmingworld.com or call Sharon on 0851402870.

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console is asking cYclists to get on their bikes to highlight the fight against suicide

Console is asking cyclists to get on their bikes to highlight the fight against suicide. Over 300 cyclists took part in last year's Console East-West cycle from Kildare to Galway.

Pictured with them here are Fair City star George McMahon, better known as Mondo, Irish former professional footballer Niall Quinn and Paul Kelly, CEO, Console.

The 200km cross country cycle aims to promote awareness of the services provided by the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity, particularly Console's 24/7 helpline 1800 247247. (Picture Conor McCabe Photography)

specsavers liffeY valleY is a driving force behind road safetY

-store offering free vision screenings to motorists at local nct centre-

Specsavers Liffey Valley is offering free eye examinations to motorists at the NCT Centre in Fonthill Industrial Estate to ensure that drivers are as safe as possible behind the wheel.

Despite good eyesight being vital for safe driving, research shows that around one in four drivers had not had an eye test in the last two years*.

Specsavers is a driving force behind road safety, regularly highlighting the inherent dangers of bad eye sight when driving and the benefits of regular eye examinations.

Experienced staff from Specsavers Liffey Valley will be on hand in the NCT centre to make free appointments for motorists as well as offering advice and information on the importance of wearing the correct prescription eyewear when driving. The schedule changes each week so contact the store

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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.

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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.

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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. A very special thanks to the Angels G.l.

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.

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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.

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prayEr For HEalinG Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a very special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning that I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power.Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken.

Root out any damaged cells.

Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection.

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Regular eye examinations are the only way to be sure that vision is adequate for driving and test visual acuity (sight over distance) along with peripheral vision and the ability to switch focus between near and far objects such as the dashboard controls and the road.

Glare from the sun can also be a contributory factor to some fatal accidents, with low-angled sun resulting in driver fatigue and potentially sun-blindness.

Many drivers can combat the effects by simply wearing a pair of polarized sunglasses and Specsavers staff will be using tablets to demonstrate exactly how these lenses work.

Specsavers Liffey Valley is also promoting the safety of pedestrians by offering motorists a goody bag which contains a child’s hi-

visibility jacket to ensure that children are seen and safe on the roads.

Ophthalmic Director Emma Conroy of Specsavers Liffey Valley said, “When driving, it is important to have clear and comfortable vision as our eyes allow us to position the vehicle, gauge our speed, see potential hazards and manoeuvre the vehicle. If you are not able to see properly, you are endangering not only yourself but other motorists, passengers and pedestrians. It is essential for drivers to have routine eye examinations in order to be safe on the road and by offering free eye examinations to motorists at the NCT centre we are making it even easier for anyone who has concerns.”

loyal newspaper readers to show your generosity in helping us to support an equally worthy charity, tHE iriSH pilGriMaGE truSt.

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.

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healing pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function.

And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life.

I ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. a very special “thank you” to Saint pio da pietrelcina. J.r. 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

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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

For more information on the Irish Pilgrimage Trust please contact us at 091 796622 or Email info@irishpilgrimagetrust.c om or visit our web page on http://www.irishpilgrimage trust.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, unit 3, Floor 2, St. DoMiniC'S SHoppinG CEntrE, St DoMiniC'S roaD, tallaGHt, DuBlin 24 if you require any further information call us on 087 6535443.

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the new SEat ateca - Style, Dynamics and utility for the urban adventure

SEAT has presented its first SUV model. The new Ateca is a unique combination of distinctive design, dynamic driving fun, urban versatility and compelling utility.

First-class connectivity, innovative assistance systems and highly efficient drives are its technology among highlights and make the Ateca one of the most innovative SUVs in the segment.

Outstanding quality, precision production and excellent value-for-money make the Ateca a true SEAT. Front and centre, however, is its agile, light-footed and precision driving fun – the Ateca makes every day and every kilometre that little bit more of an experience.

Design – 100 percent SEat and yet 100 percent Suv The Ateca’s design is utterly unmistakeable offering a striking combination of dynamism and functionality.

Many elements, like the trapezoidal grille, the side blisters with their minimum radii and maximum sharpness and the triangular light signatures, are typical of brand icons, such as the Leon. Yet every single detail has been carefully developed to the next level for the Ateca.

The front end of the Ateca is 100 percent SEAT and yet 100 percent SUV. The large, high grille brims exude selfconfidence, while the sharply defined lights and substantial air intakes leave no doubt as to the Ateca’s dynamic credentials. At the same time, the SUV maintains a muscular stance that exudes solidity and reliability.

The SEAT Ateca begins advance sales this spring

Full-lED headlamps with a clear signature Typical SEAT features include the optional fullLED headlamps. Combined with the triangular signature of the daytime running lights, the overall impact is utterly unmistakable. In the Ateca, the indicator lamps are also an integral part of this signature. interior conveys refined sporting character The interior harmonises perfectly with the exterior design - Elegant but still dynamic and offering that unique feeling of solidity and safety so highly prized

by SUV drivers. Key factors are the raised seating position as well as the clearly visible vehicle front end and solid door strips.

Excellent use of space with plenty of room At an exterior length of 4.36 metres, the Ateca offers the best use of space in the segment, with maximum interior length and a luggage compartment that holds 510 litres in its standard configuration or 485 litres in the versions with all-wheel drive. The bodyshell is outstanding not only for its wide-ranging versatility, but also for its intelligent lightweight design. Incredibly stiff, the Ateca is also among the lightest vehicles in its segment, which secures an agile driving experience not only for urban traffic conditions. technology – innovative highlights in the ateca Once the driver has stepped inside, a ring of light around the illuminated start button indicates that the Ateca is all set for its next road-

going adventure. The SEAT Drive Profile is on-hand for adapting the Ateca to the current driving situation, road conditions and personal preference. the range of innovative driver assistance systems is extensive. For example, Traffic Jam Assist: This assistance function makes progress in heavy stop-andgo traffic far more bearable. At full-blown “traffic jam speeds”, the Ateca steers, accelerates and brakes automatically within the system At higher boundaries. speeds of up to around 60 km/h, the system provides support with speed control and lane keeping. a new safety function has been introduced Emergency Assist: If the driver remains inactive beyond a certain period, the vehicle issues first a visual then an acoustic warning, followed finally by a brief pulse of the brakes.

If there is still no reaction, the Ateca slows down to a standstill, while staying in lane.

More technical keywords are ACC with Front Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Traffic Alert or Top View. the highest level of connectivity The SEAT Ateca offers the very highest level of connectivity – with the latest generation of Easy Connect infotainment systems. SEAT Full Link and the exclusive SEAT ConnectApp: Media System plus, with its 8-inch screen, is the highlight. The Connectivity Box in the centre console of the SEAT Ateca for the first time

enables Wireless Smartphone Charging. SEAT Full Link is the connectivity world for users of virtually all smartphones. Alongside MirrorLink, Full Link also incorporates the functions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Dynamics – unique driving fun Extraordinary driving fun is at the core of the SEAT brand.

The Leon in particular is a unique combination of precision and agility, comfort and safety. The Ateca is no less impressive in this front.

With its compact character, powerful engines and perfectly tuned suspension, it offers performance and handling that sets a new benchmark among its SUV competitors. It also fits perfectly for an urban and versatile lifestyle.

The Ateca’s dynamic drive comes courtesy of a palette of state-of-the-art power units – all of them turbocharged. Ranging from 85 kW / 115 PS to 140 kW / 190 PS with outstanding torque figures across the board, they meet every performance possible

desire. The array of diesel engines starts with the 1.6 TDI and 115 PS. The 2.0 TDI is available with 150 and 190 PS. Consumption figures range from 4.3 to 5.0 litres / 100 km, the CO2 figures from 112 to 131 grams / km.

The entry level petrol engine is the 1.0 TSI with 115 PS. The 1.4 TSI comes with cylinder deactivation under partial load and produces 150 PS. The consumption and emissions figures for these engines are between 5.3 and 6.2 litres and between 123 to 141 grams.

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