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South Dublin County Council is considering a change to speed limits across the county – but one resident claims the public were not given enough time to object to the proposal. The council opened a public consultation on speed limit bye-laws in September after a countrywide review and in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the application of speed limits. However, one woman from Kingswood

believes that the reduced limit of 30kph in built-up areas will bring the whole of South Dublin County to a standstill. She said: “This is going to affect everyone that uses a car or public transport or any vehicle – it will not make the roads any safer because people will be looking at the speedometer rather than the road. I am trying to get a petition together against the reduced speed limit because no-one seems to know about it.”

The local resident has so far collected 130 signatures against the reduced limits and has made a submission to the council objecting to any changes.

The council included an advertisement announcing the consultation in a national newspaper last month and flagged the details on its website as well as making the documents available for inspection at eight locations. The council said: “The guidelines allow for and encourage

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the introduction of a 30kph speed limit in certain areas such as local residential and housing estate roads and notably the Council proposes to take the significant step of reducing speed limits in residential estates throughout the County to 30km/h under proposed new byelaws prepared by the Council’s traffic department. “The proposed 30kph limit will be implemented through slow zone signage which it is intended will be provided at the entrance points to residential and school areas across South County Dublin. The objective of this approach is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, older people and children, and is in keeping with the Councils recently

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launched Road Safety Plan 2016-2020.” Despite the sixweek consultation period allowed by the council, which ran from September 27th to November 1st, some of those who signed the petition have argued that they were not made aware of the issue in time to raise an objection.

The Kingswood resident, who is a senior citizen and only has limited Internet access, is disappointed that the plan was not brought to the local community directly. She said: “When councillors want to be elected or when a new school is built I get leaflets in the door telling me all about it but no-one is telling us about this. This is going to really frustrate everybody.” The council has received seven submissions

making observations about the plan which is due to be discussed at an upcoming council meeting. Although the deadline for making submissions has passed the details about the proposed changes and maps pertaining to the plan are still available on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website at http:// consult.sdublincoco.ie.

SPIRALLING RENTS ARE DISASTROUS FOR IRISH SOCIETY SAYS SECURE RENTS CAMPAIGN Spirlling rent costs are causing extreme stress warned Secure Rent Campaign spokesperson Keith Broni after the launch of Daft.ie Q3 2016 Rental Report. He continued “Simon Coveney can no longer stand and watch as tenants are forced into debt, poverty, and despair. He must urgently act to stop out of control rents and provide tenants with protection. He has to power to turn thousands of individual and families lives around by protecting them from unfair rent

increases and guarantee them security in their homes.” The Secure Rent Campaign wants rents to be linked to the cost of living - Consumer Price Index, to revoke the right of landlords to evict tenants for the purpose of sale, and to move from current 4 year leases to indefinite lease terms. The Secure Rents campaign, a partnership campaign between the Communication Workers Union (CWU), IMPACT Trade Union, Mandate Trade Union,

SIPTU, Unite the Union and the peoplepower campaign organisation Uplift. “Tenants have been sending their experiences of renting in Ireland all week to Simon Coveney. They want him to understand that they can’t hold on any longer and need the Minister to stand up for renters. They need him to help keep a roof over the thousands of people struggling to pay out of control rents and to make it possible for tenants to have security” concluded Mr. Broni.

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MAKESHOP BRINGS DIY ROBOTS, CODING WORKSHOPS AND HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS TO KILLINARDEN FOR SCIENCE WEEK

To celebrate National Science Week (which runs until 20th of November), MAKESHOP, a project

by Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, is coming to Killinarden Community Centre for four jam-

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MAKESHOP is a oneof-a-kind workshop space where people of all ages can explore and experiment with design, science, art and technology through hands-on activities. During Science Week, they’ll be hitting the road from their home in Lincoln Place to bring a range of workshops to Killinarden — and with no experience necessary, it’s the perfect opportunity for children and teenagers in the local area to try their hands at coding, engineering and electronics for free. Wondering what to expect at MAKESHOP workshops? Here’s some of our highlights: Build and Code Your Own Robot: Love robots? Learn how to build your own and

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and operate it using some basic programing principles –– from using delays to programme an LED to show different patterns to using sensors to measure distances and teach your bot how to avoid obstacles. Perfect for 10 to 15 year-olds. Make things that move:

Learn how to assemble a simple electronic circuit and use it to power DoodleBots to draw random patterns and BristleBots made from household brushes. Suitable for ages 4+. Learn to solder: Find out how to attach electronic components to a circuit board and build LED torches and other fun electronics projects. Strictly for ages 10+, as soldering involves the use of hot tools. Lynn Scarff, Director at Science Gallery Dublin,

said: “MAKESHOP is about harnessing the creative talent and ideas of the flexible young thinkers of the future, and MAKESHOP Killinarden will give a platform to some local talent, ensuring that the excitement and drive of the workshop lives on through the legacy of the local facilitators involved. We’re looking forward to growing our relationship and interaction with this community beyond this initial interaction.” This MAKESHOP event is part of Science Week and is supported by Science Foundation Ireland. For more information and booking details for all the workshops, you can visit www. makeshop.ie or phone MAKESHOP on 01 6624416 from 11am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

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their support throughout the year. Over the past six years there have been over 21,000 entries to this Christmas Dinner Hamper competition and Luas have given away 118 hampers including 1,652 lbs of turkey and 4,720 brussel sprouts. To enter this competition you just need to visit the Luas Facebook Page and follow the instructions provided. The competition is open for from Mon 7th Nov to Sun 11th Dec and you only need to enter once to be in to win.

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O’CONNOR SEEKS CLARIFICATION ON KINGSWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING PROGRAMME He has received a number of calls in the matter and said that the issue is of particular worry to Kingswood Heights Residents Association which in a recent statement pointed

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out that there are concerns in 3 key areas:

1. The significant delay in the construction of the permanent building for the planned 1000 pupils 2. The now real limitations and constraints with the existing temporary buildings to cater for the children already attending Kingswood

Community College and those seeking to enroll for the 2017 term

3. The complete lack of any current information in relation to this important development in our area. According to Charlie O’Connor, these are important issues for the local community and he has made direct contact with Richard

Bruton TD, Minister for Education & Skills and stressed to the Minister the local concerns. He had the matter raised in Dail Eireann through a Party colleague and the Minister made the following statement “I am pleased to inform the House that the proposed new post primary school project has recently been authorised to proceed

to tender and subject to now issues arising it is envisaged that construction should commence early in 2017. Once on site it will take approximately 24 months for the building to be completed.

provide greater choice for families in terms of post-primary schools. It is expected that in 2018 the new school will start taking in first year students and then increase capacity to 1,000 places.

“irrespective of their social, cultural or religious background.”

Adequate accommodation has already been provided on site to cater for the first year’s enrolment. Pending completion of

the new building, this accommodation will be enhanced accordingly to bring it in line with future enrolment demands.”

Charlie O’Connor said that we now need to know what the real position is regarding the Building Programme for Kingswood Community College and he hoped that clarification would now issue.

1,000 STUDENT EDUCATE TOGETHER SCHOOL FOR FIRHOUSE

Firhouse is getting a 1,000 student Educate Together School which is due to open within the next twoyears, according to Dublin South West Independent Minister, Dr Katherine Zappone.

Minister Zappone says the new school will ensure that local teenagers can receive quality education in

their communities. The school is expected to start in temporary accommodation while a permanent site is secured. Welcoming the announcement Minister Zappone said: “Confirmation that Educate Together is coming to Firhouse will not only ensure quality education but will also

The Firhouse school will like other Education Together schools provide classes to teenagers

During the negotiations for Government earlier this year I highlighted the need for a dynamic and innovative education system that reflects the diversity of twenty first century Ireland. To make this a reality we need to deliver equality

in education through diversity of faith and belief in our schools. In Firhouse parents will soon have greater choice in selecting a school which is not only local but welcomes all. It is my hope that preparations will advance swiftly and that Educate Together will commence classes within the twoyear timeframe.”

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SINN FÉIN COUNCILLORS WELCOME PASSING OF PROGRESSIVE SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL BUDGET

South Dublin County Council’s Budget for 2017 was passed by Councillors today by a large majority of 29 votes to 6. The Alliance grouping on the Council, led by Sinn Fein, voted to support the Budget.

Welcoming the passing of today’s budget, Sinn Féin group leader Cathal King said: “The council functions are primarily funded through rates and the local property tax, which councillors voted to reduce by the maximum 15% possible recently. Reducing the local property tax made a saving for local families and to deliver a first class budget. “We have a serious housing crisis in this county and need to build more social housing, but are constrained by the Government programme. “With in these constraint s we have done the best we could with an increased provision for emergency

accommodation, an extra €1m to clear the backlog of disabled person grants and €1m for the Windows and Doors Programme, among others. “The budget shows an overall increase in funds being made available with annual allocations in specific areas including some highlights: Homeless Budget increased and now stands at €2.6m €1 Million provided for the back log of Disabled Persons Extensions and improvement works €1 million will be allocated to the Windows and doors maintenance programme The provision of school meals for 23 schools Councillors will forego expenses to provide for a participatory budgeting scheme for the Travelling community and a security project for homes for elderly people €500,000 will be allocated to the Play Space programme

€300,000 for estate roads €250,000 has been provided to fund a third tree pruning crew An additional provision of €100,000 for traffic calming measures A new provision of €150,000 has been made for traffic signal renewal and replacement Maintaining a reduction of 15% in the Local Property Tax “In addition increased spending will be provided across a number of areas including villages enhancement works, boiler replacement, electrical repairs, sports pitches, replacement of public lighting columns, tourism promotion, signage, provision of playgrounds and the library book fund. “Sinn Féin Councillors welcome this budget and will continue to work to deliver this fair budget to the constituents of South Dublin.”

COUNCIL FIRST IN PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING

South Dublin County Council has adopted its 2017 budget with a strong emphasis on Housing, Enhanced Service Delivery, Economic Development and Citizen Engagement. In a first of its kind pilot initiative the Council has set aside €300,000 discretionary funding, the precise spending of which will be determined in direct consultation with local citizens. In early 2017 one of the Council’s five electoral areas will be selected to undertake an open dialogue regarding its spending priorities. Consultation will involve traditional town hall style meetings together with social media platforms, the results of which will be analysed by an assessment panel, comprising of elected councillors and the council executive. If considered successful the Council is minded to extend the initiative to all

electoral areas in 2018. The budget which includes a 15% Local Property Tax reduction, also maintains commercial rates at 2016 levels. The Council has over the past eighteen months employed an additional one hundred and forty staff to restore and improve levels of service delivery. Further recruitment and pay commitments under Lansdowne Road, will see the total pay bill increase by €5m over a three year period. Housing is the foremost priority of the Council which will deliver over two hundred homes as part of the government’s Rapid Delivery Programme in 2017. An additional €1m is added to front line service delivery in areas like grass cutting, tree pruning and footpath maintenance. The business community is to benefit from a €1.2m Business

Support Fund aimed at supporting business innovation, delivering micro enterprise space and improving the infrastructure of business parks. Tourism development has been prioritised as a key component of the economic development of the area, with significant plans underway to develop visitor attractions on the edge of the city. The Clondalkin Round Tower Visitor Centre will open in early summer next year, while detailed studies are underway for a Dublin Mountains visitor attraction, expanded facilities at Corkagh Park and the development of dilapidated outbuildings adjacent to Rathfarnham Castle. The budget provides €1m to support these initiatives.

Full details of the Council’s 2017 budget can be found at www.sdcc.ie

ZAPPONE OPENS NEW CLASSROOMS FOR CITYWEST SCHOOL

Three new classrooms have been opened by Independent Dublin South West Minister, Dr Katherine Zappone as the Citywest Educate Together School as its roll reaches 290 children. Speaking at the opening the Minister congratulated the national school for its rapid expansion from a base of growing 20 children, one teacher and a principal four years ago to one of the fastest growing in the country. The Children’s Minister said the open and welcoming ethos of Citywest is an example for others to follow. As she cut the ribbon Minister Katherine Zappone added:

“The energy, commitment and passion of all who attend here is to be admired and applauded – indeed as Minister I will be highlighting your efforts as an example to follow as I travel throughout the country. Of course when you embark on a project as big as a new school there are challenges. These new state of the art classrooms in your existing building which have been supported by the Government come as architectural planning commences for your new school. We all look forward to the day when that 16 class

new building is a reality. Today is one of celebration. Your new classrooms are an investment in our children’s future and our communities future. It is a day to be proud of your efforts, to acknowledge the huge journey the school has taken in four short years – and above all to Party!! It gives me great pleasure to declare your new classrooms open.” Pictured: Independent Minister for Dublin South West, Katherine Zappone cuts the ribbon for new classrooms in Citywest Educate Together National School

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36% OF PERSONS RECEIVING METHADONE FOR OVER 10 YEARS IS VERY WORRYING

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran has reacted with concern at recent figures he received from the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD in relation to the number of years people receiving Methadone Treatment continue to be in receipt of Methadone. Speaking on the matter

John Curran said: “It is very worrying to learn that many people who are on Methadone Treatment are now on it for over 10 years with no plan or goal of getting off the drug. This is simply Methadone Addiction. “I have learnt that 3,640 people in receipt of Methadone Treatment are on this

treatment for 10 years or more and these numbers are on the rise, with a further 5,768 people are on Methadone Treatment 5 years or more.

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Methadone Treatment seems like a prolonged period of time for people to remain on Methadone Treatment and not to progress to a reduction in drug use or life free from drugs. When asked to make a statement on the matter the Minister’s response concerns me,” said Deputy Curran.

In the Minister’s reply he states: “Retention in methadone treatment is generally regarded as a positive goal in drug treatment. A recent report from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) showed that no country of 20 surveyed, including Ireland, imposes a limit on the amount of time a person can be on methadone.” “There must be progressive pathways for people who are on Methadone Treatment.

I cannot understand why the Minister has no aspirational goal or agenda for people who are on Methadone Treatment for prolonged periods of time. We are letting very vulnerable people down in our communities if we do not have collaboration and joined up thinking to support effective referral pathways and continuity of care. Clear national protocols on specific referral pathways are needed to facilitate people with a road to full recovery. More attention and focus must be given on progression and rehabilitation. I am calling on the Minister to re-evaluate his stance on this matter with a view to getting more people off methadone,” c o n c l u d e d Deputy Curran.

TWEET OF THE WEEK ***by Lynda O’Donoghue Donnelly November may have just started but already Christmas is on everyone's mind. So in the festive spirit our Tweet of the Week not only has a Christmas theme but also a ‘crisp’ theme as Ireland's own Mr Tayto sets up shop in Arnotts Dublin. The pop-up store is serving crisp sandwiches & is located in the famous Arnotts window for a limited time – and there is also a very special ‘crispmas’ workshop available in store; it all looks very tasty indeed. Mr Tayto himself launched the new venture earlier this month...

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WELFARE WAITING LISTS ONLY CAUSE WORRY AND APPREHENSION

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has described information he received from a Freedom of Information request on the average waiting times for some State Benefits as “simply mind boggling”. The reply gives the average waiting times for a Carers Allowance’s claim as 40 weeks which Crowe describes as “totally unacceptable”. The overall waiting time for some other benefits ranges from 27 weeks for a State Pension (non – contributory) and an Invalidity Pension is averaging around 21 weeks. The Dublin South West TD is calling on the Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar to instigate an investigation into the unacceptable

delays and increase resources so that claims can be dealt with more efficiently and within a more acceptable timeframe. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “On the back of seeing more and more constituents having to wait staggering amounts of times for their benefit claims to be processed, I initiated this Freedom of Information request. “One constituent had waited over 8 months to be awarded Carers Allowance. She needed to give up work to look after her dad who had bowel cancer and faced severe financial difficulties because of the long delay. “At a time when she desperately needed help, it was simply not there for her. “The average waiting

time overall can be 40 weeks with fresh claims averaging 14 weeks. “Another caller to my office had waited over 6 months for her noncontributory pension claim to be assessed. “At a time when people most need support, when they can be drained emotionally and in many cases financially, the State is failing them and having them wait totally unreasonable amounts of time for their entitlements. “Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar needs to act to ensure that state benefits are processed in a more effective way so that people can get the support when they most need it. He needs to, on the back of this Freedom of Information request, instigate

an investigation into where exactly the problems lies. “Is it staff shortages or something else causing these long delays? “At a time when people are probably the most vulnerable in their lives, long delays and uncertainty puts them under additional pressure. “Applicants and their families are left in the dark, they cannot plan or arrange their finances, as they do not know how long it will take and currently there is no mechanism to get any update on their claim. “The current system of delays by its nature increases worry and apprehension in applicants who in some cases are already in bad health “Quite simply any long delay in accessing entitlements pushes people into greater debt or further into debt. “Delayed claims don’t just impact on the applicant but impact negatively on the whole family.

“The Minister for Social Protection needs to instigate an investigation into these delays. It is unacceptable and even a cursory glance at these figures would suggest the current system he is overseeing is broken.”

COLLINS URGES TDS “NOT TO UNDULY DELAY OR DILUTE” WATER REFERENDUM BILL AS IT PASSES DÁIL

Joan Collins TD urged TDs and Senators “not to unduly dilute or delay” her bill for a referendum on the public ownership and management of Ireland’s water as it passed the Dáil last wek.

The 35th Amendment to the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership Bill 2016) reads, “The Government shall be collectively responsible for the protection, management and maintenance of the public water system. The Government shall ensure in the public interest that this resource remains in public ownership and management.” It was drafted by Treasa Brannick O’Cillin with the assistance of Senior Counsel Séamus Ó Tuathail and will now pass to pre-legislative scrutiny. Deputy Collins said that the bill’s reference to public ownership and management was crucial to ensuring that water remained in public hands and was not turned into a for-profit commodity. She also cautioned against any attempt to move the proposed amendment from Article 28 of the constitution. “This is the proper place for the amendment, alongside Departments of State such as Health and Education, reflecting the importance of water to life and society. “Ensuring that it remains in

Article 28 gives the people of Ireland a guarantee that the government will have full responsibility for the public water system of this country.” Deputy Collins also reassured all of those with group water schemes that they would not be impacted by the amendment. “By specifying the public water system as its concern the amendment does not seek to bring citizens’ private water schemes, or systems built for private use, within the remit of the government.” While Deputy Collins maintained her opposition to both domestic water charges and Irish Water, she said that these were legislative matters to be dealt with following the report of the Expert Commission and were not the concern of her amendment. Concluding, she argued that the bill’s progress was “a blow to the privatisation agenda.” “Ireland has had a number of nightmares with privatisation - from the selling off of public housing stock to bin services and Telecom Éireann. “It is clear now that the people of this country reject privatisation, which is corrosive to the social fabric and disempowers citizens by taking crucial parts of the economy beyond their control.”

ESB STAFF PRESENT HI VIZ VESTS TO JUNIOR INFANTS IN WEST DUBLIN SCHOOLS

YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO GET REGISTERED TO VOTE Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for the arts, youth affairs and LGBTQI rights, Senator Fintan Warfield is encouraging young people to people to get registered before the 25th November deadline, particularly if you have turned 18 or are turning 18 before February 15th. You can download a registration from and check your details on www. c h e c k t h e r e g i s t e r. i e

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TAOISEACH’S CULTURAL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME, BUT ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS – SENATOR FINTAN WARFIELD Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for the arts, youth affairs and LGBTQI rights, Senator Fintan Warfield has reacted to comments from An Taoiseach Enda Kenny who has admitted that this state has failed in the past to give the arts the support they deserve. Senator Warfield said: “While I welcome comments from An Taoiseach that acknowledge the reality of cultural poverty, actions speak louder than words. Only one month ago, the cultural budget was reduced by 16%. “The 1916 centenary programme showcased Ireland’s wealth of talent, and the reality for many of those artists, across all forms, is a profession which does not support a living wage. “Government must take certain responsibility for that and begin to build toward a creative environment where our talent can excel, live, work, and earn a living wage in a vibrant and diverse indigenous industry. “Public bodies such as the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board all place a particular policy emphasis on the working environment of the artist. It is therefore not beyond the collective ability of Government as a whole to engage and address poverty across creative communities.”

FF PUTS FORWARD COMPREHENSIVE PROPOSALS TO TACKLE RENTAL INFLATION Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West says his party supports measures to tackle rental inflation and increase the supply of accommodation. Deputy Curran made the comments after Fianna Fáil submitted a set of comprehensive proposals to the Department of Housing’s Strategy on the Rented Sector. “The latest Daft.ie rental report highlights that the housing market is experiencing a major crisis. People’s standard of living is being eroded due to excessive rent inflation which is putting enormous pressure on family incomes. The current rate of rental inflation simply is not sustainable. It is leading to increased h o m e l e s s n e s s and is putting our economic stability and competiveness at stake,” explained

Deputy Curran. “In light of this there is a clear need to introduce measures to limit rent inflation in the short to medium term until the supply of housing increases. Fianna Fáil believes there is a need to introduce new Rent Certainty Regulations. These would anchor any future rent increase to a ‘rental index’ based on a 5 year historic average of rents in each local authority. “We support the proposal put forward by the National Economy Social Council (NESC) for a ‘flexible market sensitive model of rent regulation’. Our proposal will anchor rents to a local market historic average and would apply to both existing tenancies as well as for new tenancies. Rents could only deviate within a 10 per cent range of this index.

“The difference between this model and traditional rent controls is that by linking to a historic local market average, rents do not become completely divorced from the dynamics of the market. The local average acts as a ‘dragging anchor’ that helps to prevent excessive

annual increases and moderate inflation. “Our submission also includes a number of measures to increase housing supply. These include affordable financing for new build-to-rent units and incentives for landlords to enter into long term leases. We also want to introduce an Empty Property Refurbishment

Grant to return some of the 260,000 vacant properties to the market. “The crisis in the private rental sector is gathering pace by the day. I believe the proposals we have outlined will help overcome this crisis by providing certainty for tenants and increasing overall housing supply,”

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55% OF INSPECTED RENTED PROPERTIES NOT UP TO SCRATCH

Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin has commented on the findings of a review by the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) on local authority inspections of rented accommodation. The report concluded that the inspection processes currently used by local authorities is not up to scratch and is not having a sufficient impact on the standard of rented accommodation.

Palmerstown Camera Club, recently held an exhibition in Lucan Library. They asked members of the public to enter a competition to choose their favourite image, the winner was Sandra Thompson, her favourite image was a photograph of a tulip by Michael Church who is one of the Palmerstown Camera Club advanced photographers. Sandra said she always entered competitions and had won a holiday to Las Vegas early on in the year. She considers herself very lucky. Asked why she choose that photograph she said she loves tulips and just really liked the photograph . The photograph was presented by Michael Church to Sandra in Lucan Library. Pictured, from left, are Denis Brazil, Michael Church, Sandra Thompson and Robert Francis.

Deputy Ó Broin said: “The private rental inspection report is based on 2014 data which indicated that there were 285,025 registered tenancies at time, which included private tenancies, rental accommodation scheme tenancies and HAP tenancies. “The report worryingly

shows low levels of inspection by local authorities across the state and low levels of compliance by landlords. Weak regulations and a lack of adequate resources are undermining the ability of local authorities to carry out inspections and enforce standards. Of those properties that were inspected, over 15,000 in 2014, around 55% of the dwellings inspected were non-compliant with regulations. Furthermore the report indicates that all of the eight local authorities with more than 10,000 tenancies inspected less than 5% of the registered properties in their areas. “Even in local authority areas with relatively high inspection rates reported that noncompliance was generally high. In spite of this only 36

cases were prosecuted for failure to comply with improvement notices issued by local authorities, all of these were brought by Dublin City Council.

“While the levels of inspection are extremely low, it is not surprising when you consider the lack of resources the local authorities were manging with. According to the report there was just a total 65 whole time equivalent staff working on tasks related to the private rented sector, with Dublin City Council accounting for ten of these staff. Funding allocated for inspections in 2014 was also low, with €3.3m spent on functions related to the private rented sector, €1m of this on external inspections. “It is clear from this report that the

regulations need to be strengthened. Especially the Rent Book Regulations, as only twelve local authorities reported routinely checking compliance with this regulation. The report recommends that there needs to be a review as to how compliance with this can be met with the use of electronic payment systems. “With more and more people moving into the private rented sector, 323, 758 tenancies are now registered with the RTB, the government needs to ensure that local authorities are adequately resourced in order to carry out the required inspections. I hope the Minister will take into the account the findings of this report when formulating his rental sector strategy and will make the necessary policy changes.”

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100 ORCHARDS TO BE PLANTED TO MARK IRELAND’S CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS Communities across Ireland can apply to GIY and SAP Landscapes for a free Ochard

GIY have teamed up with SAP Landscapes to donate fruit trees which will see 100 orchards simultaneously planted across the country on November 26th to mark Ireland’s Centenary celebrations. Schools, community groups and workplaces from across the country are now invited to apply for an ‘Orchard in an Hour’ pack. The free pack from GIY and SAP Landscapes contains a selection of 5 apple, pear and plum trees and it is the aim that at 11am on Saturday 26th November 2016 all of the 100 groups will plant their orchards simultaneously across Ireland. The first 100 communities to register for ‘Orchard In An Hour’ on www.giyinternational. org will receive delivery of an orchard pack. According to GIY’s Community Manager Karen O’Donohoe, the activity

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is a great initiative to help root the value of nature back into our daily lives and one that we hope people will enjoy the fruits of for many years to come. SAP and GIY share a combined enthusiasm for growing, and we are also thrilled to be one of a number of companies that have supported GIY’s Grow Circle challenge and helped fund the construction of Grow HQ. The centre is a great benefit for inspiring and helping people to grow food.” Commenting Karen O’Donohoe, Community Manager for GIY said, “This simple, but really effective event on November 26th illustrates what GIY is all about; making food growing fun, accessible and inspirational. This is all about looking to the future and taking positive action around key issues such as health, the environment and community development.

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‘Orchard In An Hour’ shows just how easy it is to create an orchard and in doing so help local bio-diversity, transform a space and connect with homegrown, seasonal food.” On Saturday, 26th November each participating group will plant all 5 fruit

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LUCAN SWIMMING POOL PROJECT TO BE PRIORITISED BY MINISTER Local Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin MidWest John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport this week through a Parliamentary Question when his Department plans to move to stage 3 of the Lucan swimming pool project. Commenting on the Minister’s response Deputy Curran said: “In the Minister’s reply to my question he has made it clear that he intends to prioritise the Swimming Pool Project within his Department in order to move the project along and bring it to the next stage of development – the Contract Documents Stage. The Minister’s decision to prioritise this project is to be welcomed. The work that has gone into this project from all sides of the community and South Dublin County Council

has been enormous and everyone agrees that those involved are to be commended; the momentum must be kept up so as completion of this project is a timely one.” The Department wrote to SDCC in April 2016 advising the Council to undertake the Preliminary Report stage which includes the Feasibility Study, Appointment of Consultants for Preliminary Proposals and Design Brief. Documentation for the Preliminary Report Stage was received from SDCC in July and is currently under examination by the Department's technical advisor and officials. In this regard, the Minister has asked his officials that this project would be prioritised in order to progress it to the next stage in the programme, i.e. the Contract Documents stage, as soon as possible.

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

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In this edition of the paper, Romaine Scally, Principal in the Firm of Romaine Scally and Co, Solicitors, starts a two part Article on equity release, remortgaging and how to raise finance on one house to buy another. As always please send your queries to Romaine Scally & Co, Solicitors, Main Street, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Telephone 4599506, Email – legal@scally.ie. Q. We are a couple who bought our house over 15 years ago now. As property prices have finally started to rise, and we have paid down a huge amount of our mortgage, we are thinking of re-mortgaging. Can you tell us what the legal requirements are? A. Well congratulations on maintaining your mortgage payments through tough times. Thankfully now, Banks and Building Societies are loosening their purse strings again and basically are open for business in terms of either Equity release or Re-mortgaging. During the years of recession it became virtually unheard of to approach your Bank of Building Society and ask them about the possibility of a top-up mortgage. Now however the Banks are back in business and indeed are competing vigorously with each other to get your business. It is therefore a good time to consider looking at your mortgage and seeing whether or not there is a better deal out there. From a legal point of view, the procedure is relatively straight forward. If, following your enquiries, you decide to merely do a top up mortgage with your own Bank or Building Society then, you may not need to consult with Solicitors at all. The lender will already have your Deeds and the additional top up mortgage will be covered on foot of the original deed of mortgage which will cover ‘all sums due’ past and future. Therefore, it is a simple procedure if you are staying with the same Lender. This is subject however to their own criteria and you will need to check with them. On the other hand, the mortgage market has become quite competitive again and as such, you should check around to make sure you are getting the best deal from your Lender. Even though re-mortgaging to a new Lender will require you to consult with a solicitor, nonetheless, this should not put you off. In many cases, the benefits far outweigh any disadvantages and the procedure is quite straight forward. In fact, some of the Banks/Building Societies are offering very attractive incentives

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by way of a cash back amount on the mortgage which would not only cover all the Legal fees but would also give you cash into your hand to do whatever you wish. For example, one of the main Lenders currently is offering 2% of the mortgage amount as cashback on the amount borrowed. In other words, if you were to borrow €200,000 then, you would get cash back of €4,000. On the other hand, attractive and all as this seems, you would need to check out the rate on offer to make sure that the rate on offer is not more expensive then perhaps on offer with another Lender not offering a cash back deal. Even a very small interest rate difference over the term of a 20 year mortgage would be very significant indeed and, would far out way the short term benefits of a cash back payment. For that reason, it is very important that you carefully consider not only the offer but most importantly, the rate of interest over the long term. Remember also that some Lenders are offering special discounted rates to new customers and this might make it a very attractive to change Lender. Sometimes however, there can be a limit on the length of time the reduced rate will apply and again, you will need to check this out carefully. There are the usual conditions which might be complied with and one of these usually includes a requirement that the loan to value is not more than 8%. Again however this would suit people considering switching Lender. We wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide to do. Q. Could you explain what is meant by Equity Release and how does it differ from remortgaging? A. Remortgaging is usually where the borrowers decide to switch Lender for any number of reasons including the possibility of a more favourable rate of interest with a new Lender or, a promise of a cash back bonus. It is not always done to raise money for personal use and sometimes is merely to avail of a better deal from a different Lender. Equity release however is the difference between the value of your property and what you owe on your mortgage loan. If the value of your home is greater than what you now owe on your mortgage, you may be able to ‘Top-up’ your mortgage through Equity Release which is an additional mortgage loan secured on the property. Borrowers may wish to raise money for educational expenses, home improvements or any number of reasons. If your home is worth, for example €300,000.00 and your existing mortgage is €100,000.00 then, you could certainly release Equity of €150,000.00 depending on the particular conditions attached to the mortgage. All borrowers would have to go through all the usual criteria and satisfy the Lender that they qualify for the loan in the first place. Again, depending on what Lender you might choose, some will also give you

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the cash back of 2% of the amount of the mortgage. If you are thinking of raising Equity on your property, you will need an idea of the value of your property and start by applying to your current Lender to see if they can offer you an attractive Equity Release package which might also include a cash back payment. Again, we would urge you to shop around as the rates vary between Lenders and all are keen on getting new business so it is a good time to shop around. We wish you the best of luck. Q. We are an elderly couple with no mortgage on our family home. We envisage that one of us will have to go into a Nursing Home in the near future would we be able to raise money on our house to pay for the Nursing Home? A. Depending on your particular circumstances, there should be no need to raise money on your house to pay for Nursing Home care. You may instead like to consider the Health Service Executive Nursing Home Support Scheme which allows you to receive state benefit which you repay when your estate is settled and that is usually on the death of the second spouse. For more information on this scheme you should contact the Department of Health Service Executive. You can also contact the HSE information line on 1850 24 1850 or contact your local Health office. Q. We are an elderly couple living at home with no mortgage. We find it very difficult to meet all our bills and there never seems to be money left over for any extras. We have not had a holiday in years. We are wondering if we would qualify for Equity Release? A. It is hard to face a future when you know that your income will be very limited with nothing available for any exceptional expenses. On the other hand, you are obviously living in a house which has a considerable value and no mortgage. However, choosing an equity release scheme is not something anybody should enter into lightly. There is always the risk that you might need the equity in home later on to secure an arrangement with the HSE under the Fair Deal Scheme offering Nursing Home Support. Also, obviously if you release some Equity from your home, you will not be to pass on its full value to your family or chosen beneficiaries. Before you decide on an Equity Release scheme, you should consider alternatives including: (a) Selling your home and moving to a cheaper or smaller home. (b) Getting a small mortgagee if you have income to meet the repayments. (c) Renting out one or more rooms which allows a tax free income to the householder of up to €12,000 a year. (d) Transferring ownership to a family member in return for the cash you need reserving to yourselves the right to live in the property for life.

It would be a good idea to take legal advice before you decide on what you really want to do and to consult with a Solicitor to discuss your options and indeed to make a Will ensuring that you wishes will be carried out. We hope that this has been helpful. Q. Could you explain what is mean by a Home Reversion Plan? Our neighbours were talking about this recently and it seemed quite attractive for a couple like ourselves who are older but do not want to move out of our home? A. The idea of a Home Reversion Plan is that the borrower actually sells a portion of their home to a finance company, generally for much less than its actual percentage worth. The Borrower draws down the money in one lump sum and can do anything they wish with it but, no payments are expected to be made during your life time. You can decide how much of the value of your home you want to use to generate your cash lump sum and how much you wish to retain as an inheritance for your children, if any. Once you decide on this you sell this value share to the finance company but because you keep the right to live in the home for as long you wish, the cash sum you receive for this value share is significantly discounted over your life expectancy. This means that you do not get full market value for the share you sell. When the home reversion plan ends, the property is sold and the proceeds are shared according to ownership. The main benefits are that you can still leave your family an inheritance as you only use part of the value of your home. You know from the outset the amount which will be retained by the Finance Company and there are no repayments to make and no interest charged. There is also no uncertainty about interest rates rising in the future. You can buy back your share at market value at any time and, if you need to raise more money anytime in the future you can sell another share. You do however need to take legal advice in order to proceed with such a scheme and indeed have to source a Finance Company who are offering this means of finance. Generally, you both have to be over 65 years of age and own your own home. As a Home Reversion is discounted up front there are no repayments to make. The Plan ends when both of you pass away or leave the home to move into permanent long term care. At this time the house is sold and the proceeds are spilt according to ownership. It should be noted however, that Action Age Ireland have expressed strong reservations about these Equity Release schemes as it does often involve selling a portion of the home for as little as half its market value. Therefore, anybody seriously considering such a means of borrowing should discuss it in detail with family and ensure that no alternative means of raising money are available.

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SOUTH DUBLIN STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS READY TO TOP LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS

Students in South Dublin will be aiming to match and even surpass the last couple of years success stories when they won the over all Intermediate category(Dara Ward – Colaiste Eanna) at the National Finals in April 2015, as well as scooping an Innovation Award in the junior category(Aaron Murphy Taylor – Colaiste De Hide). Unfortunately, there were no National winners among the groups representing South Dublin in 2016, however there was many incredibly innovative products that reached the finals to compete with other students from all over Ireland. In the senior category we had Hurley Holders from Coláiste Eanna (Ben Kelly, Ciaran Cashman, Daniel O'Riordan & Nicholas Tannam). In the Intermediate category, we had the very savvy and tech minded group Find My Party from Rockbrook Park School

(Philip Omisore, Rishikesh Biju, Paul Costello & Hugh Harney) and finally in the Junior category we witnessed Nae Nae Keepsakes by Renée Ní Thuathail (Coláiste De hÍde) win the judges over with her artistic flair making 3D frames with various themes. South Dublin has an excellent record with enterprise across all age demographics and this process aims to encourage and develop this trend. SEA 2016-2017 was launched in September with approximately 18 schools getting involved with over 1,000 students participating, incorporating approximately 283 individual business ideas. This is an exceptional level of involvement from our local schools and there are approximately 30 teachers assisting with the process. As always we have high hopes for all of the businesses being developed and we look forward to seeing the

students develop their businesses into profitable e n t e r p r i s e s . The main sponsor for the South Dublin Student Enterprise Awards, the Institute of Technology Tallaght, hosted a dinner on the 26th of October in their Scholar's restaurant, to mark the first stage of the process when the schools submitted their group details to the Local Enterprise Office. Teachers from the participating schools as well as representatives from both IT Tallaght and the South Dublin LEO were in attendance at the dinner. It was a perfect setting for the event as guests were treated to a delicious and expertly prepared 5 course meal prepared by the Culinary Arts students in the college, again showcasing the skills of the local students. This year we are delighted to welcome Castlecomer Discovery Park on board as a partner for the Student Enterprise

DIARMUID GAVIN AND PETER MCVERRY TRUST COLLABORATE ON THE KILSARAN HOME STUDENT GARDEN COMPETITION

Diarmuid Gavin and Kilsaran Home are thrilled to announce the return of the Kilsaran Student Garden Competition for the fourth consecutive year. The launch took place today in Kilsaran Home’s showrooms in Dunboyne, County Meath. This year Kilsaran Home is delighted to be working with Peter McVerry Trust on the competition. This year’s winner will not only receive a cheque for €3000 but more importantly they’ll see their garden design brought to life on a project in Co. Kildare for Peter McVerry Trust.

According to Diarmuid Gavin, ‘This is a great chance for students to come together, compete against each other, but most importantly share ideas. This isn’t just a concept competition. The winner’s garden will be built in Athy County Kildare for Peter McVerry Trust. In addition all the competition finalists will be added to the Kilsaran panel of landscape designers.’ Students from all Horticulture, Landscape Garden Design and Landscape Architecture courses are invited to take part in the competition.

‘Kilsaran Home are delighted to launch this special competition for a fourth year. It has grown year on year and we’re hoping 2016 will be the biggest yet. Our head judge Diarmuid Gavin is one of Irelands leading garden designers, we’re hoping he’ll inspire a new generation through this competition. We’re also appreciative that Peter McVerry Trust have agreed to partner up for this year and the charity is excited to see what designs the students will come up with for their family services project.. The work they do is incredible especially given the homeless crisis at the moment, so any help we can give them is great,’ said Tom Tevlin from Kilsaran Home. Not only will the winner receive €3000, they’ll also have their garden design built for a very worthy cause. They’ll receive mentoring and advice from Diarmuid Gavin and together with the top four finalists will be added to the Kilsaran Panel of designers. The finalists and winner will all be announced in February. For more information go to http:// www.kilsaran.ie/, or on Twitter and Facebook @Kilsaran.

Programme. Set in a stunning 80-acre woodland in Co. Kilkenny, Castlecomer Discovery Park is a multiactivity park with an exciting range of activities for all ages. Castlecomer Discovery Park are offering an exciting class trip as part of the special merit award for one successful group. The Student Enterprise Awards are a national awards programme which is run by the Local Enterprise Offices in each region of the country. Students in second level schools all over Ireland compete to be awarded first place at the National Awards Final in Croke Park in April along with a range of other awards such as Most Innovative and Best Social Media Presence. There are 3 categories involved in the process; Junior(1st years), Intermediate(2nd years) and Senior(TY and 5th years) and their challenge is to come up with an innovative business idea

and develop it to a stage where they are generating sales. It is an excellent opportunity for students to experience what it is really like to start up your own business as they have to brainstorm for ideas, identify target markets, carry out market research, source materials to produce their product/ service, develop a company brand, create a sales and marketing strategy, manage and record all of their finances and finally compile all of the above activity and information into a detailed business report. With the help and support of their teachers and the local coordinators the students will experience first hand the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur. The lessons they will learn and skills they will develop will be invaluable to them in later life when they themselves look to setting up their own businesses.

We are delighted to announce that a selection of participating schools in South Dublin will host a market day on December 1st at St Jude’s GAA Club from 10.30am – 2.30pm. Many schools have come together to create an opportunity for their students to sell the products that they have been working hard on developing since September. We welcome you to show your support to the local students of South Dublin for an inspirational morning and afternoon. For more information on the Student Enterprise Awards please see www. studententerprise.ie or www.localenterprise.ie/ SouthDublin/StudentEnterprise/SecondarySchools-EnterpriseProgramme/. Alternatively you can contact the South Dublin Student Enterprise Awards coordinator Amanda Moore on 0874533465.

LAUNCH OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK

A Tea Dance for older people in the Red Cow Inn Clondalkin Mayor Guss O’Connell will officially launch South Dublin County Council Social Inclusion Week on Monday 14th of November 2016 at 12.30 pm in County Hall, Tallaght. Social Inclusion Week provides the platform to highlight social inclusion initiatives

and promote active citizenship. Social Inclusion is about creating a society where everyone experiences full and equal participation in all aspects of life. Social Inclusion is “Everyone’s Business”. During the week there will be a varied

programme of events, including Literacy Awareness Training, Mental Health Workshop for Young People, Intercultural Day Celebrating Diversity, Craft workshops, Celebration of Social Inclusion through the Performing Arts in the Civic Theatre,

Tallaght, Dance Workshops, Computer Classes, Traditional Irish Dancing, a Tea Dance for older people in the Red Cow Inn Clondalkin and much more. A detailed schedule for the Week has been developed and is available on our website: www.sdcc.ie

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NOONE CALLS FOR LEGALISATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS AND WELCOMES COMMITMENT BY MINISTER HARRIS TO EXAMINE THE ISSUE IN JANUARY Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called for the legalisation of medical cannabis

and welcomed Minister Simon Harris’ commitment to examine this issue in January.

“The legalisation of cannabis for medical use is something that has already been legislated for

in a number of other jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, 25 US States, Croatia and the Czech Republic.

“Meanwhile in the UK, a cross-party campaign is underway to legalise cannabis for medicinal use and

FURTHER EDUCATION GRADUATION CEREMONY 2016

A huge congratulations to all our adult students of Deansrath Community College who graduated in the following NFQ Level 3 – 5 QQI courses: Early Childhood Care & Education, Hairdressing, Nursing Studies, Community Health Services, Special Needs Assisting, Engineering Technology, Office Administration, Accounts & Payroll and English As A Second Language. We wish all our students every success in their further studies and careers. We were delighted to have so many students, families and tutors in the hall on this special occasion.

to allow sick people to grow their own cannabis under licence. A study conducted by neurologist Professor Mike Barnes reviewed 20,000 studies going back to the 1960s and concluded that medical cannabis helps alleviate chronic pain, anxiety and muscle problems, particularly linked to multiple sclerosis and the side effects of chemotherapy. “Here in Ireland it is something that a number of people are campaigning for, especially the parents of sick young children. Recently I was made aware of the case of a six year old girl, who suffers from Dravets syndrome, a rare, drug-resistant form of epilepsy which can cause up to 20 seizures in a day. Following the use of CPD oil (cannabis oil) this little girl’s mother believes the rate of her daughter’s seizures has reduced by up to 80%. She believes that a liquid form of medical cannabis has the potential to save her child’s life. “This mother’s call for legalisation has been echoed by a father whose son suffers from a terminal brain tumour. He believes CPD oil has also reduced the pain that his son experiences daily. “These cases highlight the need for urgent legislation in this area. I welcome the fact that the Minister for Health

Simon Harris has asked the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to provide expert advice on this issue. The Minister has asked the HPRA to provide advice on: - r e c e n t developments in the use of cannabis for medical purposes; in particular this should include: an overview of products that have been authorised in other jurisdictions; an overview of the wider on-going and emerging clinical research in new indications and evidence of efficacy - an overview of the different regulatory regimes in place in countries which allow cannabis to be used for medicinal purposes - l e g i s l a t i v e changes that would be required to allow use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Ireland. “The Oireachtas Health Committee is also due to examine the issue of cannabis for medical purposes later this month and Minister Harris has said he hopes to receive the report from the HPRA and the output from the Oireachtas Health Committee in January. I welcome the fact that Minister Harris has confirmed he will then be in a position to move forward with any legislative changes that may be recommended and hope this will be done as soon as possible.”

Make a Difference (MAD) Sunday

The Combined Catholic Parishes of Clondalkin (FB page @theccpcdublin) are running a simple initiative on the 20th November in the Clondalkin area and are asking as many groups, individuals, schools, families and organisations to promote it and get involved. The 20th of November for us marks the closing of the Year of Mercy and we are asking everyone to help us celebrate this by taking part in and promoting ‘MAD Sunday’ - basically to do one good thing that day for another & share it with us!! Make a Difference (MAD) Sunday is an open invitation to everyone – seriously everyone, anywhere, any age, any background, any religion (or none!). This beautifully simple initiative (From the CCPC Youth Initiative Group) hopes encourage people in our area to consciously do at least 1 good thing that day (or maybe 1 thing each day that week) to help another (a simple act of kindness) and then share it.

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CELEBRATION: SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS Sunday 20 November 2016, Civic Theatre, Tallaght,8.00 pm

South Dublin County Council are extremely excited to introduce Celebration of Social Inclusion through the Performing Arts. This event will take place on Sunday 20 November in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 at 8pm. Celebration is a spectacular event that showcases all talent and creativity in the South Dublin County. There are a variety of acts on the night that will blow you away including a Children’s Orchestra, two Choirs, Individual singers, an Entertainer and lots more….. South Dublin County Council are very proud of this dynamic event as it will feature as the grand finale of Social Inclusion Week which run from the 14 November to 20 November. Social Inclusion Week is about creating a society where everyone experiences full and equal participation in all aspects of life. We in the Social Inclusion Unit work towards creating spaces and opportunities where we can explore these issues and take practical steps towards creating an inclusive society for all. For further information please contact Maria Finn or Sandra Hickey, Social Inclusion Unit, Community Services Department, South Dublin County Council, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel: 086 380 3060 or 01 414 9270 Email: mfinn@sdublincoco.ie; shickey@ sdublincoco.ie

DALATA’S SOUTH DUBLIN HOTELS GET BEHIND INITIATIVE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CRUMLIN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Dalata Hotel Group have announced details of a charity Partnership with CMRF Crumlin the fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and the National Children’s Research Centre. Employees at The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Clayton Hotel Leopardstown and the Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, all part of the Dalata Group, have pledged their commitment to the fundraising initiative by running a series of local activities to raise vital funds for CMRF. The commitment from Dalata sees over 3,560 employees throughout Dalata’s 31 Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels and Partners in the Republic of Ireland committing to raise €110,000 through fundraising initiatives within their communities and hotels. In addition the board of the hotel group

has pledged €40,000 to CMRF Crumlin in support of the Dalata Digs Deep initiative. A dedicated “Crumlin Ambassador" at each of the groups’ properties has volunteered to lead the fundraising. The ambassadors will motivate employees in each hotel to ‘Dig Deep’, share their ideas and have fun in a bid to achieve the hotel groups collective target of €150,000 and so far staff at the hotels and Central Office have raised €73,000 through local fundraising activities. Monika Moscicka, Reservations Manager at the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, who has volunteered herself as representative ambassador for the campaign said, “In the build up to the launch of this partnership myself and my colleagues representing other hotels in the Dalata Hotel Group, spent

a day at the Crumlin Medical Research Centre and conducted a tour of Crumlin Children’s Hospital. It was an eye opener for me to see the incredible work that is being carried out at the hospital but also how necessary and important these funds are. None of us know when a member of our own family or close friend might end up on the doorstep of this wonderful hospital in a moment of crisis, it certainly inspired me to do the very best I can to get behind it”. CMRF Crumlin is the fundraising body for Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and The National Children's Research Centre. In 2015, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin provided care to over 150,000 patients from all corners of Ireland. The National Children’s Research Centre is the centre

of paediatric research in Ireland and is part of a global network of research tackling childhood diseases. The work of the NCRC leads to better treatment of childhood diseases, such as paediatric cancer, cystic fibrosis, cardiac and dermatological c o n d i t i o n s . Lisa Nicole Dunne Chief Executive Officer at CMRF Crumlin commented: “We are delighted to partner with Dalata Hotels, one of Ireland’s leading hotel groups. Partnerships such as this are critical to the work we do at CMRF Crumlin as they help enable vital pediatric research at the National Children’s Research Centre (NCRC) and urgently required equipment at Our Lady’s Children’s

Hospital Crumlin to help save and enhance lives. We are so grateful to Dalata who have really embraced the partnership with CMRF Crumlin. This is evident from the level of activities happening across each hotel and Dalata Digs Deep is a wonderful initiative that brings it all together in one big drive for support for sick children”. Dalata Hotel Group plc is Ireland’s largest hotel operator, with a current portfolio of 40 three and four star hotels (owned, leased and managed). Dalata successfully operates the Maldron Hotels and Partners brand and Clayton Hotel brand throughout Ireland and the UK, as well as managing a portfolio of Partner Hotels.

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TIME TO TIGHTEN UP JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING TO KIDS

Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan who has been appointed as a key negotiator on the revision of key legislation governing audiovisual services said:

"The review of the audiovisual services legislation will give us the opportunity to tighten up the provisions on

advertising and other forms of marketing. As one of the appointed MEPs to be working on this file, I will be working to ensure that the health of our children is put front and centre in any negotiations. "In Ireland we are already facing into an unprecedented obesity epidemic, the

consequences of which will be enormous and not just for our health the costs to an already crippled healthcare service are also already devastating and are set to increase rapidly.

"The World Health Organisation has warned that Ireland could have the dubious honour of becoming the fat man of Europe

in 2030 which will cost our country a staggering €5.3 billion euros a year.

the pervasive and persuasive influence advertising of unhealthy foods.

"That’s the bad news. The good news is that obesity is entirely preventable if the political will is there. One key element to tackling this health crisis is to ensure that young children are not exposed to

"Today’s children are not just exposed to advertising of fatty or sugary foods via traditional media outlets such as television. Video

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sharing platforms, social media ads and even advertising games all offer the food and drink industry a platform to push some very unhealthy products on to impressionable c h i l d r e n . "With one in four children in Ireland

already obese, it is essential that the pressure is kept up on governments to keep up with the new ways junk food is targeting our kids. I will be working to tighten up this legislation and ensure that this insidious marketing of unhealthy food to kids is banned."

SOUTH DUBLIN AND THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME EXHIBITION - THE COUNTY LIBRARY, TALLAGHT

The South Dublin and the Battle of the Somme Exhibition was launched by Mayor Guss O’Connell at the County Library, Tallaght last Friday morning, 4th November. This exhibition is part of South Dublin County Council’s Decade of Commemorations events in which we remember the pivotal decade of 1913-1923. South Dublin Libraries staff have found 12 known men from the current South Dublin County area who were killed in the various battles of the Somme campaign and their stories are illustrated here using contemporary documents and photographs. There may have been more who were recorded as having been from Dublin with no parish mentioned. More from the county area would have survived the

Somme and went on to fight and die in further campaigns in the next two years. Still more would have survived the entire war and returned, traumatised, to a changed Ireland that would have been unrecognisable compared to the one they left. There are trench maps on display showing the location of the men’s deaths, and the original War diaries which were written up by officers in charge and these detail the actions of the various “South Dubliners’” regiments in the day . Again the statistics for South Dublin reflect those of the country as a whole. The vast majority were killed in and around the village of Guillemont where the 16th Irish Division were involved in days of slaughter to take the heavilydefended villages of Guillemont and Ginchy.

Speaking at the launch, Mayor O’Connell said, “The South Dublin men commemorated here are a microcosm of the island of Ireland’s participation in the Great War. As with the participants in the 1916 Rising, all walks of life are represented here. We have a Trinity medical student, a quarry worker, some general and agricultural labourers, a Vicar’s son and the son of a Barrister-at-Law. The streets of the villages they left for the last time would look very familiar to us today.” South Dublin County Council, through its library service, is delighted to host this exhibition as part of our Decade of Commemorations activities. It will run at the County Library, Tallaght until Wednesday 30th November 2016.

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TOP FIVE FILMS – Fashion High-fashion, styling and couture are all the rage in Hollywood but very few quality movies have ever been made about the subject. However, those that have been released are as enthralling as the world of fashion itself – with intrigue, self-doubt and dodgy dealings thrown in for good measure.

but is she losing who she is?

This week our picks are all about how to look good in our Top Five Films – Fashion…

2. Zoolander – The ultimate in ‘fashion does funny’ Zoolander is the story of male supermodel Derek Zoolander who starts losing his friends when a rival model takes his title. After hiring a fashion guru, he believes he is turning things around but he has actually been brainwashed to carry out an assassination. Lots to laugh at in this outrageously ridiculous movie.

1. The Devil Wears Prada – Undoubtedly the most wellknown fashion film of them all this movie stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep. The stellar cast fits perfectly into the genre with Hathaway taking the role of Andy Sachs, a personal assistant to one of the most powerful fashion magazine editors in the USA. She quickly learns to cope in the fast-paced world,

3. Sex in the City – If there is one thing Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda know it is fashion. And this movie has it in spades. If it is couture you are after these girls know all about it. Carrie is finally walking down the aisle with her Mr Big but all is not as it seems and after a shock her friends rally around to help her get back to herself and her Louboutin’s.

A scene from The Hunger Games

4. The Hunger Games – Perhaps one for the younger generation The Hunger Games showcases a world of future fashion with flamethrowing gowns, feathers and lots and lots of glitter. The style in each of the movies is unbelievable and contrasts perfectly with the theme. Everything that Effie (played by Elizabeth Banks) wears is jaw-dropping. 5. Dior and I – An insightful look inside the Dior fashion house and the stylish world of creator Christian Dior. The documentary is created by a group of dedicated collaborators and features a behind-the-scenes look at Raf Simons' first haute couture collection. So, if you have a passion for fashion then these films will keep you entertained so, as always, grab the popcorn, take a seat and watch one of our Top Five Films – Fashion this week.

MAGICAL CELTIC TALES - UNA LEAVY Delightfully illustrated, expertly edited and full of brilliant poetry, The Moon Spun Round, is the ideal book of prose for youngsters. The hardback book for children has been described as a “lyrical treasury of W.B Yeats’s most magical works” and it certainly lives up to the billing. It includes some of the Irish poets most mesmerizing works such as ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree’, ‘The Stolen Child’ and ‘The Cat and the Moon’. The book brings children of all ages on a magical journey to discover the works of W.B Yeats and puts the focus on poetry, folktales and childhood writing. Yeats expert and Dublin native Dr Noreen Doody edited the collection which is filled with mysterious and enthralling illustrations by Shona Shirley MacDonald. The Moon Spun Round spans Yeats’ lifetime

and it includes personal writings from the poet which were done when he was just 11-years-old. These pieces give a special insight into the young mind of Yeats and into family life in the Yeats household. The collection, published by The O’Brien Press, also includes previously unpublished memories about Yeats from his daughter, Anne. Dr Doody has done an exceptional job in bringing together this collection of works which is sure to capture the minds of children who may be introduced to the poet for the first time. The Dublin lecturer is the former head of the Department of English at St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra and currently teaches on the MA programme of Children’s Literature in the School of English and

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The book, which was published last month, is priced from €19.99 and is available in book stores and as an ebook now.

THROUGH THE YEARS: THE BEST OF FRAY Hugely successful American four-piece, The Fray, returned with a new album this week; Through the Years: The Best of The Fray. This album represents some of the band’s biggest hits over the last decade and features some of their most well-known songs in addition to some fan-favourite tracks. The band has also included three new tracks on Through the Years – giving fans the best of their back catalogue and newly released tracks. Here we take a listen to the new album track-by-track… 1. Over My Head (Cable Car) – This was one of the first songs that brought commercial success to the band. A radio classic which is instantly recognisable. 4/5 2. How to Save a Life – Undoubtedly the most wellknown song on the album. A catchy melody coupled with Isaac Slade’s inimitable voice makes this song a standout inclusion. 5/5 3. Look After You – A real fan-favourite the song was released as the third single from their debut album in 2007. A

heartfelt love song with an acoustic rock edge. 5/5 4. All At Once – An anthemic song which will have you tapping your toes in seconds. Featuring lyrics everyone can identify with; “Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same”. 4/5 5. You Found Me – Another big rock anthem, You Found Me, is about the desire to be saved and to have someone there for you, and ultimately what happens when you lose that. 4/5 6. Never Say Never – A slower song which is taken from their second studio album, The Fray. Slade’s voice is outstanding on this track about hope. 3/5 7. Heartless – An unexpected hit for the band this is a cover of the Kanye West song. It is an acoustic masterpiece, almost unrecognisable from the original The Fray make this song their own. 4/5 8. Heartbeat – A return to the band’s anthemic roots this song is very popular amongst fans and received plenty of airplay when it was released in 2011. It was the

first single from the third album, Scars & Stories. 3/5 9. Love Don’t Lie – This upbeat song is a departure from the band’s usual sound and is taken from their fourth album, Helios. It is a catchy, radio-friendly song but failed to reach the heights of some of their other tracks. 2/5 10. Singing Low – The first new track on the album is also the most recent single and is a throwback to the band’s earlier work. That said, there is a definite progression in this gentle, thoughtful song. 4/5 11. Corners – This song represents a slightly different, more urgent sound for the band. A new track which is very radio-friendly. 3/5 12. Changing Tides – A very strong finish to the album which will delight fans of The Fray. Melodic, lyric-driven and very easy on the ear. 4/5 Whether you are a fan or new to the music of The Fray this album will not disappoint. It is available now.

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