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here is rising anger across the North County as, for the second successive year, the County Council have had problems maintaining the water supply. Over the Christmas and New Year periods, the water was turned off across the region, sometimes with advance notice, but mainly without any warning.

North County consumers have found it difficult to monitor when there were water restrictions, as the council’s website wasn’t as up to date as it should have been. Word of mouth seemed to be the most informative way of the news getting through, but for many, seeing a drip coming from a tap was the first they knew that supplies were off or restricted. A source within the council confirmed to the County Leader that there was a serious breakdown in getting the information out to the public, as leaks didn’t become apparent immediately. The council managed to fix many leaks due to volunteer workers giving up their festive break to

By Patrick Finnegan and Bob McKenzie work round the clock to maintain supplies.

Despite this, many areas were without water for several days at a time, including Loughshinny, Naul and Balrothery On a related theme, Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF) has called for changes to our

Changing Of The Guard At Fingal Dublin Chamber

New Town Manager Appointed In Balbriggan

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building regulations to ensure that the pipes for all new buildings are better protected from the elements, thereby reducing the risk of problems with the water supply.

He told the County Leader, “The current regulations on pipe laying were meant for a more temperate climate. Unfortunately in the last two years, we have suffered extremely harsh winters which have affected our water supplies, particularly in more exposed areas. The pipes supplying water to our homes, businesses and community facilities are too close to the surface Continued on page 30

A new Town Manager for Balbriggan has been announced, following an adjustment, due to staffing losses in the County Council. The Management team has been reduced, following three retirements and the recent promotion of Dick Brady to Dublin City Council. County Manager, David O’Connor informed a meeting of Balbriggan Town Council that this has resulted in changed responsibilities for the Management Team. Balbriggan Town Manager, Peter Caulfield has been replaced as Town Manager

by Ms.Ide de Bairtiseil.

Caulfield has been given the responsibilities of Housing, following Dick Brady’s vacancy and could no longer carry out the role of Town Manager. The County Manager thanked the Cathaoirleach and members for giving him the opportunity to update them on the staffing situation at the County Council.

He informed the Continued on page 9

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Lusk Fundraiser For Brave Little Jack And Cian People from all over the North County turned out in force on Saturday, 15th January last for a fundraiser for little Jack and Cian Teeling, which was held in Schroeder’s Bar in Lusk.

Brothers, Jack, who is three years old, and Cian, who is eight months, were both diagnosed with cancer and are currently undergoing their second phase of treatment of chemotherapy.

Their grandfather, Philip Teeling, said the doctors never heard of a case of

By Liam Keegan two young brothers both having cancer before, but they have great hope for little Jack and Cian.

“Their parents, Gráinne and Derek, have been terrific through it all,” said Philip, “Gráinne drove in and out of hospital every day during the snow at Christmas, and Derek is at home minding them now while we have the fundraiser.”

The two boys from Balbriggan have been going into hospital for

treatment and coming home again every day.

“The doctors have been wonderful,” he said, “they are very supportive and little Jack is getting a glass eye put in soon after losing his eye in treatment.”

Philip had great praise for Liz Murray, who organised and provided the venue for the fundraiser. “Liz was the brains of the event,” he said, “She gave us the venue, organised a raffle, and got bands to support the night.”

The night was a huge success, as all 3,000 raffle tickets sold out before the night had even begun, with all proceeds going to the two children.

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Colleagues’ Tribute To Donabate Woman Colleagues of Donabate woman, Hilary Kendelin, who passed away in December 2009 after a short but brave battle against cancer, have performed a play in tribute to her. The play, ‘Time and the Conways’ by J.B. Priesley was performed in Draiocht in Blanchardstown from Thursday, January 27th until Saturday, January 29th last. Hilary worked for the

By Evelyn Walsh County Council and was much loved and respected by everyone who came into contact with her. She was very popular with her neighbours in her adopted home place of Turvey in Donabate, where she lived since the late 1990’s. Hilary was deeply committed to her work, her enthusiasm for and involvement in Fingal Comhairle

na nOg, where she worked with the young people of our

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community, could not be surpassed.

“Hilary loved

theatre and in particular the plays of J.B. Priestly,” said one of her work mates, “she had been trying to organise a production of ‘Time and the Conways’ when she fell ill. We wanted to celebrate her life in some way and felt this was a fitting tribute.”

Staff in the C o m m u n i t y Department of the County Council hope to build on these performances and perhaps make it an annual event.

Any profits from the performances will be donated to a conquer cancer charity.

Balbriggan Presenter Wins Victory Over BBC

By Leslie Murphy

Pictured at Jack and Cian's fundraiser in Shroeder's in Lusk is their mother, Gráinne Teeling, second from left, with grandparents, Anne Teeling, Deirdre Wisson and Philip Teeling.

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Balbriggan lady, Miriam O’Reilly recently won an historic case against the BBC. The Balbriggan born presenter took on the BBC following their decision to let her go from her role on the popular Countryfile programme, when it moved to a prime time slot in April 2009 and she was replaced by younger presenter. 53 year old Miriam was working for the BBC for 25 years and eight years as a freelance presenter on the programme. She found out in November 2008 she was being let go. Her 14 month battle ended last week, when an employment tribunal upheld her claims that the

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broadcasters’ decision to drop her for younger presenters was age discrimination.

Miriam is a former pupil of Loreto Convent Balbriggan said, “I have been really impressed with the BBC that they have apologised and that they have said that they would like to talk to me about future work. We have a long way to go with ageism in the visual media. I think that broadcasters realise now that we are actually not going to take it. If you lose your job because of your age and not because you can’t do it it’s a disgrace and it shouldn’t be happening. I think this judgement will give women more protection, I hope so anyway.”

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Full Steam Ahead Balbriggan made a successful return to the Tidy Towns Competition last year picking up a very credible 231 points. The seaside town's Tidy Towns volunteers are hoping to build on that success in 2011. The AGM saw Chairman, Joe Troy and Treasurer, Alex McCullogh re- elected as they identified some key points for progress in the next 12 months. In his annual report, Mr Troy said that ties with local authorities would need to be strenghtened and that it is now time to widen the volunteer base.

The chairman also proposed that a five year strategy would be beneficial to future success. It was also proposed that new revenue streams need to be explored for the association to build on the sterling work done so far by a dedicated band of volunteers. The key to success, identified by Mr Troy, also included maintaining close links with other community based organisations and projects.

This will help to develop the Tidy Towns into a position where they can compete more efficiently with neighbouring award winning towns such as Skerries and Malahide.

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Charity Valentine's Ball For Little Mia A fundraiser in the form of a Valentine’s Ball will be held in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin on Saturday, 12th February in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre.

This fundraiser is in aid of little Mia Keane, aged

seven from Malahide, who was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour on her kidney in December 2008.

She subsequently had her kidney removed, underwent six months of chemotherapy and thanks to the wonderful staff and

support in Crumlin Hospital, Mia successfully finished her treatment and was recovering well.

However, last November, doctors discovered that her tumour had unfortunately returned, this time affecting her lung. She was recommenced for treatment two weeks later - this time with more intensive chemotherapy, radio-

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therapy and possibly further surgery. It is hoped to raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause.

The event, which promises to be a memorable occasion, will cater for 250 guests with a champagne reception, 4-course meal, live band, DJ Andy Byrne, bar extension, raffle, auction and much, much more. The evening will be hosted by the fantastic comedian and local Swords man, Andrew Stanley.

Tickets are available for

Pictured is brave little Mia Keane, recovering after her first successful chemotherapy treatment.

purchase at the price of €60 each, €480 for a table of eight or €600 for a table of 10. The return of Mia’s tumour highlights the necessity for ongoing research and development of oncology treatment. The money raised will go towards this research, and to the ward itself, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. Last year, over €16,000 was raised.

All donations of vouchers or prizes for raffle or auction from locals and/or their businesses in the greater Malahide, Swords and Portmarnock area would be most appreciated.

If you wish to receive further information in relation to this event, book a table, or make a donation, please contact Kelli O’Malley on 086 0833258.

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Kelleher Hopeful Of Breakthrough In Aer Lingus Dispute Labour Party candidate for Dublin North, Tom Kelleher has welcomed the decision by ICTU and IBEC to meet Aer Lingus and Impact Trade Union to seek a resolution to the dispute at the airline.

He said, “While I welcome the decision, it is not before time.

Having met with cabin crew over the past two weeks, I am acutely aware of the hardship and stress caused by their removal from the payroll for reasons they regard as hugely unjust. I have called on Impact and Aer Lingus to engage with the available industrial relations machinery. The cost of the dispute to the workers and the company is colossal.

Workers have been removed from the payroll and are facing further disciplinary proceedings. The company is hiring in aircraft and personnel at a high cost which is further inflaming the situation,” he said.

Impact has agreed to this, but Aer Lingus has refused to engage.

This dispute has cost the company, which is partly owned by the tax-payey, hundreds of thousands of euro and has

seriously impacted on the travelling public.

The Government has ignored this dispute and refused to exercise a leadership role to demand mediation that would bring a resolution to this conflict. The long running industrial

dispute between Aer Lingus and IMPACT Trade Union has escalated in the last few weeks. It has now become an embittered confrontation and is threatening to get totally out of control.

The threat of an ultimatum by Aer Lingus to terminate the contracts of the cabin crew is a very serious development.

He concluded, “I sincerely hope that ICTU and IBEC can plot a way forward which will

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New Hope For Swords Ambulance Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), has welcomed a further reprieve of three

weeks for the Swords Ambulance Service. Kennedy told the County

Leader, “I am very encouraged by the news that this excellent and vital

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much concern locally about the future of the service and I have been pressing for the uncertainty over the future of the service to be cleared up. I have now been informed by John Tierney, Dublin City Manager that he has maintained contact with the HSE in relation to the Swords Ambulance. While the HSE stated they did not have the available funding for the Swords Ambulance, they

have now indicated that they would look at it again in the context of the finalisation of 11 other ambulances elsewhere.”

“Dublin City Council will meet with the National Ambulance Officer in February to discuss the issue further and consequently, they have also agreed to a deferral of the proposal to withdraw the Swords Ambulance for a further three week period to 21st February. I am relieved and cautiously optimistic that this essential ambulance service will receive the funding it needs to be retained, bearing in mind the huge population and the 4,500 ambulance call outs in 2010. I will continue to push for this vital service and I also want to commend the trojan work that John Kidd and Tony McDonnell and their colleagues have been doing,” concluded Kennedy.

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St Sylvester’s GAA Club in Malahide celebrated their annual awards night on Saturday, 22nd January last. The night once again proved to be a massive success and a great celebration of the many magnificent achievements in 2010.

Over 300 people attended. Liam Sheedy, former manager of the victo- Pictured at St Sylvester’s GAA Club Awards night are the Morris rious Tipperary hurling team was an family from left, Derek, Alan (U21 hurling award winner), Carol, Declan and Graham at the back. inspirational guest speaker. All Ireland winners, Sinead Aherne and Gary Sweeney loud standing ovations. Micheál Gaffney gave a received outstanding achievement awards to timely reminder of times past when he accepted the Hall of Fame award. Enda O’Flaherty received the Intermediate Hurler of the Year award and looked forward positively to further achievement for the hurlers in 2011. Airey Cleere received the Senior Footballer of the Year award and paid tribute to the inspiration he received from his brother Nicky.

The citation for the Clubman of the Year award Deputy Darragh new school.” Principal, mentioned determination and courage as the O’Brien (FF) has Tony Healy was attributes of the winner. Nicky Cleere was confirmed that a deci- delighted with the announced as the winner to a rapturous and sion has been made to news. Speaking to the emotional standing ovation. proceed with the rebuild County Leader he said

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over the last numbers of years to advance this project. I made a firm commitment prior to my election in 2007 that I would do everything I possibly could to ensure that this school project would go ahead. It has been a pleasure to work with the Principal, Tony Healy and the Chairperson of the Board of Management, Alan Markey along with the Parents’ Association to ensure this important project is delivered. It goes without saying that they are very pleased with this development.”

He continued, “Education and the provision of education facilities have always been a priority for me.

This is a major commitment to St. Oliver Plunkett’s school, the staff, pupils and parents and the town of Malahide. I am very happy that I've been able to play a positive role in securing this decision.”

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“this is fantastic news after all these years we are fast tracked to a new building for the kids. At present, we have 300 children still in portacabins and this will solve our problem for good.”

O’Brien was full of praise for the management of the school when he said, “I would like to commend Tony Healy, Alan Markey, the Board of Management and all the parents in St. Oliver Plunkett’s for the hard work, commitment and dedication they have shown to the school's future,” he concluded.

Chairman of the Board of Management, Alan Markey said “we’re absolutely delighted with the decision and hope that the school will live up to our parent’s, teacher’s and pupil’s expectations and will be a real school for the 21st century. I wish to thank everyone for their wonderful support in bringing this project to fruition,” he concluded

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Excellent Performances By St. Maur's Junior Members The junior members of St. Maur's Pipe Band gave some winning performances at the recent Irish Pipe Band Association Leinster Solo Competitions. All the hard training and practice seems to have paid off handsomely for them. These junior members were introduced to the band through an introductory presentation and course held in Rush National School in 2008. After completing the course, they then became members of the band attending practice twice a week. They are now full time playing members of the band.

For most of them, this was their first venture into competition and the band is delighted that they put up such excellent performances and went on to win a number of prizes in the junior categories.

In drumming, Roisin Sheridan and Sarah

Parker won second and third respectively, while Robert Halpin and Cian Rock both got second in their sections. In Piping, Darragh Bollard won first prize in the Junior Piping, while Cillian Harford also won first prize in the Under 14 section.

Sean Weldon gave a strong performance in the Juvenile Under 16 and Jack Cummins also got first place in the Under 14 Practice Chanter section.

Congratulations to all who took part. This certainly is encouraging for these talented people and a credit to the senior tutors who put a lot of time and effort into teaching these young musicians the art of piping and drumming. The senior members of the band are delighted to have new young members like these in the band, as it bodes well for the Rush Band to continue long into the future.

The Trinket Box, located at Treen Hill in Lusk had their official opening last week.

The opening attracted a large gathering of people, who were treated to champagne and snacks as they wandered around this lovely new shop. The Trinket Box has something for everybody and you could get lost looking around this treasure trove of home accessories, occassional furniture, original art and much more. Pictured at the opening are, from left Brenda McCallion, Maria Bradley and proprietor Orla Walsh.

New Town Manager Appointed In Balbriggan Continued from page 1 members of his commitment to the Town Council and stated they could be reassured of same in the appointment of a new Town Manager. The Manager also informed the members that this commitment is further underpinned by the appointment of Ms. Celine O’Rourke as Town Architect to assist the Town Council. He also gave a brief overview of changes in departmental structures and responsibilities that are being introduced in the coming months.

The Manager paid tribute to Peter

Caulfield for his exemplary work as Town Manager. An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Frank Snowe and the members paid tribute to Mr. Caulfield for his tremendous work during his time in Balbriggan. The members welcomed the appointment of Ms. de Bairtiseil and stated they looked forward to working with her in the future. Mr. Caulfield thanked the County Manager and the members for their kind comments and acknowledged the support of the Cathaoirleach and past Cathaoirligh during his tenure.

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complimentary of the renaming and rebranding of the organisation to Paralympics Ireland.

A 70 strong elite panel of Irish Paralympic athletes was announced at a launch event for the London 2012

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Paralympic Games. The new Paralympics Ireland logo was designed to reflect the dynamism of Irish Paralympic Sport.

According to Neal, the new tagline “Inspiring Beyond Belief” adopted

by Paralympics Ireland is one truly befitting the high commitment, professionalism and enthusiasm demonstrated by past and future champions.

“We are very proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland and we look forward to the build up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games” said Neal. Chief executive, Liam Harbison, welcomed the professional support provided

by McInerney Saunders who have undertaken to provide to Paralympics Ireland the full suite of professional accounting, payroll, management support and advisory, services.

At the re-name launch event for Paralympics Ireland, the sports body also unveiled a new logo which has been designed to reflect the dynamism of Irish Paralympic Sport adopting a new tagline, Inspiring Beyond Belief. Pictured at the launch are, from left, Liam Harbison, CEO Paralympics Ireland, Liam Moggan, Vice President, Paralympics Ireland, Gerry McInerney, Managing Partner, McInerney Saunders, and Neal Morrison, McInerney Saunders.

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Skerries man, Adam Burke, 28, is part of a six man strong team attempting to row the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco to Barbados in a purpose-built ocean rowing boat called Sara G. They departed Morocco on Wednesday January 5th and have to arrive in Barbados, not later than 7.30pm on February 9th in order to beat the current world record, set by the crew on board the

Skerries man, Adam Burke is pictured in Agadir, Morocco, prior to setting out on the trans-Atlantic rowing boat record attempt. The purpose-built rowing boat, called the Sara G is also in the picture.

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hour period, the crew of six are surviving on minimal sleep. Each crew member has one food ration pack

per day that can contain up to 5,000 calories and bearing in mind that they could be burning up to 10,000 calories each per day, it is of the utmost importance that the ration pack is finished. Water on board comes from the water maker which can take in salt water from the sea and desalinate it for drinking. This water maker can produce more than the required amount for six thirsty crew members on an average day.

Electrics on the boat are powered through both solar

panels and wind energy, allowing the crew to recharge not only their own batteries, but also their much-needed ipods, cameras, etc!

The crew have kept in contact with home using a satellite phone which can also be hooked up to a small laptop to send and receive emails. Adam is taking part in the row on behalf of Irish charity, Energy Action, which address the thermal needs of the elderly and needy, and provide training and employment opportunities for longterm unemployed.

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On Tuesday 25th January last, participants of the programme were presented with their Certificates at a ceremony at the Europa Academy, in Swords. The recipients were addressed by Bill Cullen of Apprentice fame, as well as Tony Lambert, Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber.

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sadness at losing the Marine Conservation Centre for the North County has been replaced with enthusiasm for this new project. The maritime expertise and fishing experience on the project team are a real

Pictured at Balbriggan Harbour are, TD, Trevor Sargent and Frank Duffy from The Marine Fisheries Group.

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Having been disappointed after years of work with the Irish Seal Sanctuary, that the Marine Conservation Centre ended up in Gorey, conservationist, Johnny Woodlock and fisherman, John Daly, have begun a campaign to establish an educational facility and visitor attraction to tell the story of our marine environment and show the equipment and techniques used down the years in the fishing industry.

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Sargent continued, “We envisage tourism and business benefits and the Chamber of Commerce and Fingal Tourism will be working hard to maximise these aspects of the project. More generally, this Maritime and Fisheries Museum will form a key part of Ireland’s response to the EU Marine Strategy Framework which requires each member state to encourage such

housing, distribution, transport and supply chain partnerships. Additionally, the programme also included visits to companies to observe logistics operations, guest speakers from industry and student membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport as well as personal development and provided four individual mentoring visits to each candidate to work on CV’s, interview skills and a job search action plan. The priority in using Logistics skills is to provide the ultimate customer care in providing complete, error free orders that are on time, competitively priced and give added value that the competition is not giving. The programme awards a Certificate in Logistics from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Ireland and is internationally recognised. The certificate awarded through the TBSP programme allows candidates, after writing an additional essay, to advance to the second year of the CILT two year Diploma.

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Sargent has already endorsed a commitment at an international conference organised by the Irish Seal Sanctuary in the

Bracken Court Hotel for oil companies to cooperate in the event of an oil spill at sea. This commitment will be known as the Balbriggan Declaration.

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Lynn Pawley (Clarion Hotel) and Declan Meagher (Carlton Airport Hotel)

Vincent Shannon (Shannon Solicitors) and President of Balbriggan Chamber, Joe English.

Frank Pierce (AIB Commercial) and Robbie Kelly (RFK Spicer Chartered Accountants)

Eugene Haines (Haines Fleet), Jock Jordan (One4All Gift Vouchers) and Martina Hilliard (O2, Swords)

Peter Wisely (Image Vision, Swords), Vardas Baysys (Baysys) and Shay Leathem (Image Vision, Swords)

Fran Whelan (Whelan Corcoran Smith Architects), Stephen Peppard (County Council) and Don Earley (Web Direct)

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County Mayor, Ken Farrell, Patrick Boardman (Greenclean), Denise Molloy and Steven Wheeler, (both from One Complete Solution Ltd).

Niamh Higgins (FPM Accountants) and Damian Evans (Fingal Financial)

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Flan Clune (Irish Tour Operators, Swords), Fiona Cottell (President North Dublin Chamber) and Ciaran Moore (DAA)

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HEALTHCARE • NURSING HOME SUPPORT: Under the “Fair Deal” patients seeking a place in either a Private or a Public Nursing Home now have the same assessment of need and the same means-test for payment. The patient will be liable to pay towards - 80% of assessable after deductionHolland of tax, PRSI, mortgage/rent and out-of-pocket expenses) Tom O’Leary (my parliamentary Assistant) andincome I (i.e.visited recently onmedical a fact plus 5% of the value of any assets, in excess of a disregard of €36,000 finding tour of meetings regarding the -ADutch Health service. spouse is assessed with half of the couple’s joint income and assets. The HSE can assess assets transferred in the past 5 years. If the assets are in property, the contribution can be deferred until settlement of the person’s estate, but the money owing will be increased by the Consumer Price Index each year. In the case of the family home only, the deferred contribuTom O’Leary and I were very impressed with the health service in Holland. tion will be capped at 15% (i.e. after three years of care). The deferred charge against the home will not be collected during Tom and I also visited Northern Ireland how they the waiting the lifeand time of asaw surviving spouse or a disabled child.slashed This deferral must be separately requested by thelists patient, or by a care representative approved by the Circuit Court for a patient who is not capable of making the decision themselves. in an eighteen month period.

• HOME CARE PACKAGE: A Home Care Package can fund a care plan in the home, where the need is assessed on discharge from hospital, or by the Public Health Nurse to keep a person out of institutional care. The HSE will fund the full where the patient’s income is no “Health more than €100 in excess of the Contributory Old Age Pension.

The HSE In Government Fine Gael will deliver acostradically new Service” rather than a contribution is reduced by income in excess of that limit.

“Health System” which will put the• CARERS patient as a customer and revenue source at ALLOWANCE: A person who is living with, (or close by with a direct communication system), and giving fullthe heart of this new Health service.time care to a child on Domiciliary Care Allowance, or to any person aged 16 or over requiring full-time care, can apply for a means-tested weekly Carers Allowance of €204 (€239 if carer is 66 or over) plus an annual €1,700 Respite Grant. In the means-test, any weekly income of the carer in excess of €332.50 (single), or half of their own and their spouse’s Under our proposed new Insurance based Health Service will be insured income in excess of €665 (married) is assessed. Theeverybody allowance is reduced accordingly, disregarding the first €7.60. Half rate Carers Allowance receiving another Socialpackage.

Welfare Payment. This will and have access to a Free GP(Doctor) Careis payable andto persons Medication additional 50% allowance and full respite grant will be paid to a person caring for more than one incapacitated person. effectively restore the benefits of Anthe 70s medical card retired Carers are over entitled to free travel in their own right and to free telephoneto rental, free TV licence andmiddle free electricity. A carer take up training or paid employment to 15 hours per week. Carers are entitled to credited contributions to keep income earners, like Teachers, Gardai,canNurses and Civilfor upServants. you in benefit. When you cease caring, you are entitled to go on Back to Work, Back to Education or Community Children will also have access to free doctor and medication package, removing the Employment Schemes. worry of the cost of attending a doctor andfullpaying medication for hard pressed • Persons caring time can qualifyfor for €1,700 respite grant regardless of means but persons working over 15 hours or on Jobseeker payments will not qualify. families in these economically challenging times.

• A carers benefit of €205 based on your Social Insurance can be claimed for short-term absences from work (up to 24 months) for caring responsibilities. It is available to all insurance classes except S and J. Limited work earning up to In Ireland we are spending as much money asis permissible, Holland on this health they getting €332.50 per week while claiming benefit. Your and job is protected for theare 24 month duration.

• A mobility allowance of €194 per month is payable by the HSE to a person (aged 16-66) who is unable to walk, if their better value for money and a better service. income does not exceed Social Welfare Contributory Pension by more than €12.70 per week.

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To the naysayers who say we cannot afford it, remember the UK introduced their National Health Service after 6 years of a World War when on their knees OPTIONS FORthey THE were UNEMPLOYED economically.

• Back to Work Enterprise Allowance can be claimed by a person who has been unemployed or on Sickness benefit for at least 12 months, when you start a business. It allows you retain part of your Social Welfare payments, tax free, for They did it - We can do it - Yes we will!

2 years (100%, 75%).

The Irish People are already paying for a Health Service but not getting it under A short-term Enterprise Allowance can be claimed by anyone who has been made redundant or who is eligible for Jobseekers Benefit. It allows you to retain benefit until it expires (max 12 months). If you have been on social this incompetent Fianna Fail Green Government

welfare for at least three months, you can retain your payment and secondary benefits but the scheme will not extend the duration of your entitlements. Help with the cost of start-up may be available from Fingal Enterprise Board I look forward to the challenge of delivering radical new Health Service with 8900800 or First Stepthis Microfinance (Tel: 2600988).

• Back to Work tax free income (revenue assist) is claimable at your top rate if you are returning to work if you have your support.. been previously unemployed or on disability allowance for 12 months or more – of €3,810 plus €1,270 for each Holland has it - Ireland deserves itchild-in yearI, Reilly, deliver 1, andJames two-thirds of these allowancesand in year Fine 2, one-thirdGael in year 3. will The employer is also entitled to double write-off against tax. it.

• Work Placement for nine months is organised by Fás, including a separate stream for graduates (level 7+, including 2009 graduates). Anyone who is out of work may apply. If you have been on Social Welfare for 3 months or more, you retainmessage your payment, otherwise no payment.

IBEC (Gradlink) organise scheme 5th for graduates.

Finally can I urge you to deliver a clear toreceive this Government ona similar June • Community Employment: Offers up to 20 hours work per week for 12 months to people aged 25 or over who have 2009 in the Local and European Elections. been on Social Welfare for over 12 months and have worked no more than 30 days in the year. The allowance paid €208, is €20 over Social Welfare. The period of participation can be extended in certain cases. Persons under 25 can only participate if on Disability Allowance, ex-Offenders, referred Task Force.

Drby Drugs James Reilly TD • Back to Education Allowance (from Department of Social and Family Affairs) or a Vtos allowance (VEC), is Fineat Gael claimable if you are undertaking a full time course leading to a recognised certificate Second, Third or Postgraduate, and are: Health Spokesperson • At least 21 years of age (18, if out of education for at least 2 years), 24 Postgraduate and • On Social Welfare for at least 3 months (for Second Level), 6 months (VTOS), or 9 months (for third level), or immediately if you lose your job and get statutory redundancy.

To pass this test, periods of claim may be linked if there is no more than a 52 week gap in between. If you qualify you get welfare payment plus €500 at start of year (BTEA) or a weekly training allowance €20 (VTOS). If you are on these schemes, you must apply for waiver of the registration fee under the third level grant (below). Part-time VTOS options can be taken up without affecting Social Welfare entitlements subject to approval.

• Education third level grants are available from Local Authorities for full-time courses. To qualify for a full grant and no registration fee your parents gross income in the previous year must be under €41,110 (up to 3 children). Above that there is partial entitlement up to €47,205. The Registration fee will be €2,000 in 2011 and e200 for PLC Course.

Where parents’ income is under €51,380, this fee is not payable. A second student at third level adds about €4,000 to these limits. The grant is worth €3,285 (living over 45km from College), €1,315 (adjacent). The Colleges also have access to a Student Assistance Fund for students in need of support and students with disabilities.

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Reilly Supports Retention Of Swords Ambulance Service And Calls On Government To Suspend Plans For Its Abolition.

Dr James Reilly congratulated the Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association on their campaign which he had fully supported to retain the Swords Ambulance service.

This critical service to the well being of the people of North Dublin had been under threat from the HSE through lack of funding for some time. This service performed 4,500 calls last year, all of which were emergencies and all of which had been routed through the HSE ambulance first and could not be dealt with.

Dr Reilly said “I reiterate my contention that lives would be lost and put in danger if this service is removed and I welcome the fact that it has seen a stay of execution now until 21st February. I am calling on the HSE and the Government to ensure that no decision is made regarding the discontinuation of this life saving service until a new government is elected and it’s Minister has had time to review the situation.”

Pictured at the Swords headquarters of Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance service are L-R, Paul O'Rourke, Tom McDonnell, Fine Gael Health spokesman, James Reilly TD, John Kidd and Cllr. Tom O'Leary

Reilly Calls On Aer lingus To Enter Meaningful Talks With Cabin Crew

Cllr. Alan Farrell, guest speaker Gavin Duffy from Dragon’s Den, Dr. James Reilly TD and Brian Hayes TD at a recent Fine Gael Dublin North fundraiser in the Grand Hotel, Malahide

Funding Allocated for Diabetes I was very pleased to learn on the 7th Jan 2011 that the HSE has given a commitment to allocate €1m for the introduction of a “National Foot-Care Programme”. The Programme will be staffed initially by 16 whole-time equivalent (wte) posts and the allocation is included in the HSE National Service Plan 2011. The €1m (1 years initial funding) will be divided among the 4 HSE regions as will the 16 wte posts. I have been continuously raising concerns about Diabetes Care Management with the Minister for Health. Effective control of diabetes could lead to a massive reduction in both the development and progression of complications and would have immeasurable benefits for the patient while at the same time saving money for the State. I have received many emails from constituents regarding the lack of Podiatry Services in this Country, so the news of this funding will be hugely welcomed.

New Executive Agency to take over Passport Service Fine Gael are proposing, when in Government, the setting up of this new Agency which: • Will be self-financing • Will have a greater degree of managerial autonomy and staffing, incentive arrangements, automation and use of technology.

• Will have no Governing Board, with performance accountability being managed by the Minister and the Dept. of Foreign Affairs.

• Will have greater accountability to Parliament and will be subject to parliamentary questions. CEO will be required to appear before parliamentary committee to discuss policy and service delivery issues. This new arrangement is designed to ensure that citizens receive an essential economic, social and constitutional service in the most cost effective and efficient way.

Fine Gael Deputy Leader & Health Spokesman, James Reilly TD has called for a quick resolution to the dispute between Aer Lingus management and staff.

This dispute is escalating and I am told 20% of Aer Lingus Cabin crew in Dublin may be off the payroll and flights are being cancelled.

“This dispute has already had a major impact on passengers, the Aer Lingus staff and their families; it’s causing undue hardship in these already stressful economic times. Traditionally January is the month where families see and feel the full impact of the budget changes introduced last

December. The dispute is also damaging the airline’s good reputation which the staff work so hard to reinforce.

“Air travel is vital to our island economy. Ireland is in enough trouble already, but this dispute will only inflict further difficulties. It should have been resolved long ago, but the sooner that action is taken the better. Both sides need to enter into talks now to find a successful resolution, as nobody is winning in the current situation.

An early solution would benefit all parties, as Aer Lingus is losing money by hiring in alternative planes and staff to cover their routes affected and the families of the concerned Aer Lingus staff are experiencing hardship and uncertainty” This dispute must be resolved and if face to face talks are unlikely, then a mediator must be appointed immediately, said Deputy Reilly.

Management Companies The multi unit Development Bill recently passed all stages in Dáil Eireann. This Bill relates to the law regarding the ownership and management of the common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of bodies responsible for the management of such common areas, and to provide for related matters. This will make management companies more accountable and transparent. For more details of this Bill, please see Dáil website www.oireachtas.ie, or contact my office.

Pictured at the annual Christmas lunch at the Grand Hotel Malahide from left are, John Connolly (Out of The Blue), Kevin Lyons (Standard Life), James Reilly TD and Packie Bonner who was the guest speaker.

Pictured at a FG press conference “Reinventing Government” were Michael Noonan TD, Fergus O’Dowd TD, Enda Kenny TD, Richard Bruton TD and Dr. James Reilly TD

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Hope for a Lost Generation WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE DOLE

BY ONE THIRD OVER THE NEXT YEAR. THIS WILL BRING 30,000 YOUNG PEOPLE OFF THE DOLE. • The number of people under the age of 25 who are signing on has increased from 33,900 in October 2007 to 87,100 in October 2009.

• This represents a 155% increase.

• One third of men under the age of 25 are now on the dole.

★ NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME – 13,000 PLACES

Part-time placements in the public service, private and voluntary sectors for unemployed graduates with funding for masters or higher qualification.

These would include teaching interns in schools, nursing interns in hospital, interns in local authorities and Government Departments etc. They would work half the week and be paid the basic entry-level rate of pay in lieu of welfare. They would use a €3000 education voucher to buy a place in college to study for a masters or additional qualification the rest of the week.

★ SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION SCHEME – 10,000 PLACES

Back to Education scheme targeted at youth unemployed with no Leaving Cert or non-construction qualifications.

Participants would get 2/3 of the minimum wage (€11,670) as well as a cost of education allowance of €500 per annum. A bonus of €3,000 will be paid on completion of the qualification.

★ APPRENTICESHIP GUARANTEE – 700 PLACES

We would mandate the OPW to take on redundant apprentices for direct Labour projects carried out by government and local authorities.

★ COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT (CE) SCHEMES – 5,000 PLACES We will increase the number of CE schemes by 5,000.

Priority will be given to young people who are unemployed.

★ WORKSHARE - 10,000 JOBS RETAINED

This would provide government support for enterprises and their employees that opt for short-time working instead of redundancies. Training would be provided during off time.

James Reilly TD Constituency office, 19 Bridge Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

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Dear Resident Tom O’Leary (my parliamentary Assistant) and I visited Holland recently on a fact finding tour of meetings regarding the Dutch Health service.

Tom O’Leary and I were very impressed with the health service in Holland.

Tom and I also visited Northern Ireland and saw how they slashed the waiting lists in an eighteen month period.

In Government Fine Gael will deliver a radically new “Health Service” rather than a “Health System” which will put the patient as a customer and revenue source at the heart of this new Health service.

Under our proposed new Insurance based Health Service everybody will be insured and have access to a Free GP(Doctor) Care and Medication package. This will effectively restore the benefits of the over 70s medical card to retired middle income earners, like Teachers, Gardai, Nurses and Civil Servants.

Children will also have access to free doctor and medication package, removing the worry of the cost of attending a doctor and paying for medication for hard pressed families in these economically challenging times.

In Ireland we are spending as much money as Holland on health and they are getting better value for money and a better service.

To the naysayers who say we cannot afford it, remember the UK introduced their National Health Service after 6 years of a World War when they were on their knees economically.

They did it - We can do it - Yes we will!

The Irish People are already paying for a Health Service but not getting it under this incompetent Fianna Fail Green Government I look forward to the challenge of delivering this radical new Health Service with your support..

Holland has it - Ireland deserves it I, James Reilly, and Fine Gael will deliver it.

YOUR NORTH DUBLIN FINE GAEL ELECTION TEAM Finally can I urge you to deliver a clear message to this Government on June 5th 2009 in the Local and European Elections.

Elect a new team with new energy & a new plan for Ireland Dr. James

REILLY TD Deputy Leader Fine Gael Spokesperson on Health & Children Free GP care - see www.faircare.ie

Dr James Reilly TD Fine Gael Health Spokesperson

Cllr Alan

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Romantic Wedding Venue In Howth Aqua Restaurant, situated at the end of Howth’s West Pier, opened its doors in 1999. The stunning waterside location with superb sea views taking in the lighthouse, Ireland’s Eye, and even the fishing boats moored along the pier,

all make for a breathtaking backdrop, while dining. The spacious restaurant has hosted many weddings over the years and it is fair to say that Aqua is truly the most romantic and unique venue for your special day. With seating for one hundred

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Are You The Next Rose Of Tralee?

Royal Marine Provides Stunning Wedding Venue The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire is the ideal wedding venue and has a long tradition of hosting weddings. It is set on four acres of gardens with direct access to Dun L a o g h a i r e Promenade and Pier and 15 Suites to choose from, a large Banqueting Hall, a large Victorian staircase with high ceiling and natural light. It is also ideal for photos both internally and externally.

With

Victorian staircases and large sash windows, the Royal Marine Hotel truly stands above its peers in the hotel industry. The Royal Marine Hotel has recently been approved for Civil Ceremonies.

Previous guests of the hotel include Frank Sinatra, Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin and Queen Victoria.

Even Michael Collins is believed to have hidden out in Room 210 with Kitty Kiernan.

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Whether your wedding will be large or intimate, formal or casual, they can cater for all your needs. With

228 bedrooms, 14 dedicated Meeting Rooms and a Conference Centre as well as The Pier Health Club and Dublin’s only comprehensive Spa, the Royal Marine Hotel has it all. The Carlisle Conference

Beauty Academy Open Day The Beauty Academy in Drogheda is committed to helping people to live their dreams by helping them to achieve their educational goals.

Their aim is to inform new students of all of the options open to them. It is important to have an Internationally R e c o g n i s e d Accreditation. The qualification should be recognised worldwide.

The Beauty Academy is accredited by ITEC, CIBTAC, CITY & GUILDS and VTCT and are currently

working towards C I D E S C O Accreditation.

Their team of experts are available to offer free career advice, discuss course details, qualifications offered and to answer any questions about the Beauty Industry. At Beauty Academy, there is always someone on the other side of the phone to offer career advice and answer questions.

Beauty Academy’s Tutors are passionate about the industry.

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If you have any questions, please call +353 (0)1 271 2513, 271 2515 or email events@royalmarine.ie They are highly skilled, knowledgeable and qualified across the various sectors of the industry.

They offer full time, part time, evening and weekend courses in Beauty Therapy, Makeup Artistry, Nail Technology and Complementary Therapies.

The Academy offers a try before you buy, where a student may attend one hour of any diploma or certificate course to see if that course appeals to them.

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It’s that time of the year again when girls from all over the world will fulfil a dream by entering into the International Rose Of Tralee. For some it’s a traditional night’s entertainment, as the girls have been watching for years at home and wanting to enter. A Rose is many different types of girl. She can be the adventurer, the musician, the gaelgóir, the volunteer or the singer. Whatever type of a girl you are, there is a place for every girl in the Rose Of Tralee.

Most of the girls don’t enter to win, but to have the once in a lifetime chance to make friends for life and to be a part of a great traditional Irish occasion. They come from every

corner of the world where they can claim an Irish ancestry. There are very numerous Irish clubs dotted around the world which promote Irish culture and many of our overseas Roses are nominated through these clubs. It was never meant to be a beauty pageant ; it is more about finding a quintessential Irish girl to be an ambassador for all things Irish. The friendship and bonding the girls encounter is spoken about for years after and once a Rose always a Rose. Every girl who enters is a Rose and a very special girl who would do Ireland and the Rose Of Tralee proud. All these girls are winners and taking a brave step to all things great. Whether it’s yourself, your mother or your grandmother who nominates you, you’re sure to have a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. For more information log on to the North County Leader web site or find us on facebook at facebook.com/northcountyleader

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North County Classifieds For Sale WHITE SATIN A&T Lotus Orient Corp wedding dress for sale, size 10-12 in perfect condition, can email photos at anytime. €150 Ph: 087-7558447 TROUSER PRESS, unwanted gift, never used, cost €179, will sell for €95 ono Ph: 087 6315215

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ASUS EEEPC90 Notebook wifi enabled, €150, Balbriggan Area.

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YORK WEIGHT Bench comes with 40kg of weights, steel weight bar and two 5kg freehand weights, €80 phone 085-8454844.

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MAMAS and Papas stroller, suit newborn to toddler with apron and sun canopy, €30 and phone 086-3642742.

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MCLAREN buggy with rain gear, €30 and phone 086-3642742.

Property HOUSE TO LET, 2 bed, Thornchase, Rush, Co. Dublin Ph: 086 7352427 WILL SWAP our detached 5bed 4bath beautiful home in Co. Leitrim for nice home in Dublin.

Please Phone 087-9698599 3 BED mid terrace house with or without furniture, Dun Saitne View, Balbriggan, €700 per month.

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Find Something to Treasure The Trinket Box, now open in Lusk (only 15 mins from the M1), offers an assorted range of home accessories, occasional furniture, original artwork and more.

We also facilitate free interior design consultations in-house with a local Interior Designer who will be happy to assist with any project, big or small.

Unit 3, Block B, Treen Hill, Lusk, Co. Dublin 01 -8071939 www.thetrinketbox.ie info@thetrinketbox.ie

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FORD 5000 Tractor for sale, fully re-conditioned engine, in excellent condition, €5,500.

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2001 FORD Fiesta Ghia, body kit, electric windows, mirrors, central locking off the key, 16ins low profiles, €1,500 and phone 085-8454844.

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FINGAL SPCA seeks good home for beautiful affectionate long-haired black and white young male cat. Kittens also available.

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TADPOLES CHILDCARE BROOKFORD, RUSH

Montessori Teacher Required contact andrea on 8431222 or send CV to info@tadpoleschildcare.ie

Full Time Shop Assistant/ Manager Required For Curtain & Bed Linen shop re-opening in Skerries.

Approx 32-35 hours a week, Must have own transport, (travel involved to Finglas shop 1-2 days weekly) Retail experience an advantage but not essential.

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Fostering means caring for and sharing your home with a child whose parents are unable to care for them. This can be for reasons such as neglect, abuse, illness and addiction.

The HSE in Dublin North is seeking people who enjoy being with and caring for children and can provide the time, energy and space in their lives to help them grow and develop. We need foster carers for children of all ages on both a short term and long term basis. We have an immediate need for families for older children (aged 8 to 15).

We will assist you in becoming a foster carer. A social worker will meet you to discuss your interest and suitability.

Following an assessment, we provide training, advice, support and financial assistance to help you provide the best of care to the child. We welcome enquiries from both couples and single applicants.

Dublin North comprises of Swords, Balrothery, Oldtown, Lusk, Portrane, Donabate, Malahide, Raheny, Kinsealy, Portmarnock, Sutton, Coolock, Balgriffin, Artane, Killester, Darndale, Donaghmeade, Howth, Cloghran, Garristown, Naul, Rush, Skerries and Balbriggan.

We welcome informal enquiries. Please contact the Social Work Department in Swords, Co. Dublin tel: 01-8708000 or 087 9049250 email: fosteringnorthdublin@hse.ie

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Must have horticultural experience.

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German Exchange Students In Rush A total of 10 German exchange students from Friedrich II school in Lorch, in Southern Germany arrived on Sunday 23rd January last, along with their teacher, Margrit Egner-Goltz at Dublin Airport. They were greeted by 10 students from St. Joseph’s School in Rush who brought them home to Rush to experience six days of Irish culture and hospitality. There was a busy week planned for them.

On Monday, they attended school, but had a typical Irish breakfast in the local cafĂŠ “Good News CafĂŠâ€?.

On Tuesday, they visited the fabulous BrĂş na BĂłinne Heritage Centre and saw Newgrange and Knowth. Afterwards, they visited the oldest Celtic cross in Ireland at Monasterboice. They experienced a typical Irish school day on Wednesday and Friday. Finally, on Thursday a trip was organised into the heart of Dublin to see the Book of Kells in Trinity College and a bus tour around the

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North County Leader’s Weekly Helpful Guide For Jobseekers

What is happening in the economy?

Writes SiobhĂĄn Kinsella Fingal County Council recently released the Fingal Business & Employment Survey 2010 results. The most interesting point I found in the piece was that 1 in 5 businesses expect an increase in staffing levels over the next 2 years. Did you know that there are at present circa 4300 businesses in Fingal, simple maths would dictate that is a minimum of 860 jobs? That is outside of the IDA associated activity in the region which last year produced circa 925 job announcement. The DAA filled 500 jobs and 400 additional jobs were created through concessions,

tenants and associated activity; the Pavilions also contributed in excess of 160 jobs.

CPL is the only publicly quoted recruitment provider and our performance is seen as an indicator of economic activity. CPL’s half yearly results were announced recently and showed an increase in revenues of 22% year on year and 14% over the preceding 6 months.

Very interestingly, temporary figures were 21% higher than the same period last year.

From this we can see that how people are employed is changing dramatically.

Companies are facing an uncertain future and are cautious of commitment despite seeing increasing demand.

If you are not currently working, leave yourself open to all possible opportunities.

Use the offer of a temporary job as a real opportunity to showcase your talents and commitment. “Job security

is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual� Homa Bahrami.

Renew your focus, steel your determination and know that opportunities are there, it is a matter of ensuring you are active to find them.

Best of Luck Siobhan Kinsella is Manager of CPL and Flexsource Solutions with responsibility for the Fingal area. She is a Director of Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce & Drinan Enterprise centre.

Siobhan is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal

PLAN YOUR CAREER FOR 2011 Make sure you are on the winning team ‌ Join the North County Leader Team

North County Leader - North County Dublin’s biggest and best read newspaper, is preparing for growth during 2011. We are seeking to appoint a number of new, motivated and self driven people to our Advertising Sales Department.

Ideally we are seeking candidates with previous experience of advertising sales. Candidates should be hard working, conscientious and have the ability to work well in a team environment.

An attractive salary, together with a rewarding commission structure, and where relevant, a car allowance is on offer.

If you think you measure up, send your CV, for the attention of Gerry Fitzmaurice, North County Leader, Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin We deliver er! or email: careers@northcountyleader.ie 1 because we deliv o.

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February At Emmaus February will see a host of different programmes and workshops at the Emmaus Retreat Centre in Swords, starting with a One day Art Therapy workshop on 5th February, with Art Therapist, Veronica O Rourke. The second workshop on the same day deals with Colour, Style and Confidence for women and is facilitated by Maria Lynch. Evening classes commence on 7th February, looking at the Introduction of Centering prayer and will run for six Monday evenings from 7.30pm - 9.00pm each Monday. On 12th February, there is a one day workshop on FENG SHUI, while 14th February sees four Monday Evening Classes, entitled Reflection Through Art - Colour and Paint. The classes are on 14th, 21st, 28th February and 7th March 2011. On 19th February, there will be a one day workshop entitled Intuitive Solutions - A Tool for the Inspired. Full details are available on their web site at www.emmauscentre.ie

Dog Training & Kennelling Residential training in obedience and behaviour problems ie pulling on lead, housetraining, aggression, recall, chewing, jumping up etc also personal protection training. Over 20 years experience,having trained in the UK,USA and Germany. Quailfied master dog SECUTRAINED RITY DOGS trainer, veterinarian + dog shelter recommended. FOR SALE

References available. Watch our dogs in action at www.Topdog-Training.com or phone 087 0514467

Time 4 U!

Is a fantastic new 8 wk motivational life course!

Do you want to: • Increase confidence & Self Esteem • Make personal or career change & don’t know where to start.

• Work on personal development & adapt a positive mental attitude.

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Venue: Fingallians GAA Club, Swords.

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Foster Carers Required Children come into state care when their parents are unable to care for them for a combination of reasons. Foster care offers alternative family care to children whose parents cannot provide this for them in their own families. The main difficulties concern parental addiction problems, as well as domestic violence and abuse situations.

Children can be admitted to care at any age, from birth to 18 years.

Foster care gives children a second chance to experience family living, while helping them to come to terms with what led to them coming into care and facilitating them to keep in touch with their birth families.

Foster families can also provide respite care for children, for example at weekends or holidays.

The HSE is seeking foster carers to care for children of all ages in the North Dublin area.

Currently, there is a specific need for families for children aged between 8 and 15. If you would like more information on fostering please contact the Social Work Department in North Dublin at (01) 8708000.

Free Yoga For Family Carers Is your New Year resolution to take more exercise?

All family carers are welcome to join free Yoga classes in Balbriggan in February 2011. Jacqueline Millman, Centre Manager said, “We are delighted to get this support from the VEC to run free Yoga classes for family carers. In 2011, we plan on holding Practical Home Carer Skills for family carers and also stress management classes for the second time in Balbriggan. The courses are free to family carers coming from anywhere in that general area. The courses are organised by the Carers Association supported by the Dublin VEC.

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Progress On Permanent School For Holywell Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) has confirmed that Holywell Educate Together in Swords is to proceed to the planning stage, to provide a permanent school building.

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Ardgillan College in Balbriggan was justifiably proud of their achievements in the BT Young Scientist 2011 which took place recently in the RDS. In their second year with 180 students, they had seven projects in the finals in three different categories, namely Social and Behavioural section, Maths/Physics section and the Biology/Ecology section.

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Shanahan (nee Murphy) Rosaleen Late of Swords Road, Dublin and Quarryland, Co. Meath.

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Phelan (nee Roddy) Catherine (Kathleen) Cherry Avenue, Rivervalley, Swords and formerly of Phibsboro.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Joanne Keeling at Kilcrea, Donabate, Co. Dublin to construct a two storey dwelling, detached garage, new vehicular entrance and waste water treatment system. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by James Seaver at nos. 48, 49 & 50 Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin to construct a 2 and 1 storey replacement dwelling and plinth wall with railing. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council I, Aoife Hamilton, intend to apply for permission for a development at Knockbrack, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a dormer bungalow dwelling with a garage and the installation of a proprietary effluent wastewater treatment system and percolation area, to include all associated site works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Planning Section, County Hall, Swords Co. Dublin between 9:30am and 15:30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for the retention of the 14.2sqmt conservatory to the rear and 7.5sqmts study to side and pitched roof over garage and study to side of 1 Turvey Drive, Donabate, Co. Dublin for Mr & Mrs Jack McConnell.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours (9.30am 15.30pm Monday - Friday) A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the

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Fingal County Council We ,Yvonne and David O’Reilly intend to apply for retention planning premission for developmentat 7 The Walk Robswall Malahide Co. Dublin.

The development consists of attic conversion for use as study , storage area incorporating window in gable wall (north elevation) of house.

The planning application can be inspected or purchased during opening hours 9.3015.30 .Monday - Friday (Fingal County Council) Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writting to the planning authority on payment of a fee of 20 euro, within the 5 weeks,beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

Fingal County Council We, Plaza Leisure Company Ltd., intend to apply for permission for a development at Unit 11, The Plaza Shopping Centre, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a material change of use from retail to internet café/amusement arcade to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Planning Section, County Hall, Swords Co. Dublin between 9:30am and 15:30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought

by Carroll Estates Ltd., for revisions to previously granted Planning Permission, Reg. Ref. F06A/0945 for a residential development at Sea Brook, site fronting Brook Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. Revisions will include replacing numbers 33-43 inclusive, house types 4E (3 Bedroom End-Terrace “90m2No’s 33, 36, 37, 39, 40 & 43), house type 6 (3 Bedroom MidTerrace112m2- No’s 34, 35, 38, 41 & 42) granted under F06A/0945 - with 10No. proposed house type D (3 Bedroom - Semi-detached 110m2). Revisions will also include replacing 24No. on street car parking spaces with 20No. off street car parking spaces, and all associated site development works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for the construction of an 86sqm one and a half storey extension to the rear (North) of existing dwelling. Extension and alterations to include, 3No. dormer windows and 1 Velux rooflight to the rear elevation, 1No. Dormer window and two ground floor windows to existing East elevation, New chimney and two new windows and alterations to existing window to West elevation, internal alterations and associated site works all to existing one and a half storey, 3 bedroom dwelling “Barleyfield”, Skidoo,

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin for Emer and Paul Kenny.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for single storey dwelling , waste water treatment system and ancillary site works at Kenure Demesne North , Rush, Co. Dublin.

Signed ; R.& P. Weldon , Ben Lomond, Channel Road, Rush, co.Dublin The planning application may be inspected or purchased during the public opening hours 9.30 – 15.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal county council, Fingal county hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co.Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of € 20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of the receipt by Fingal county council of the application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought for 2 storey extension to side of existing dwelling & part 2 storey/part single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling @ 17 St. Anne’s Square, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin for Tricia Dardis. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt

by Fingal County Council of the application.

Fingal County Council APPLICATION TO FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL FOR A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 that Joe Boland of Joe

Boland Motor Salvage, Nevinstown, Swords, Co. Dublin intends to apply for a Waste Management Facility Permit at Joe Boland Motor Salvage Nevinstown, Swords, Co. Dublin for an end of life vehicle dismantling and recovery facility at this location. The application for a waste facility permit will be made to Fingal County Council within 10 working days of the date of this notice.

The Class(es) of Activity at the site, as specified in the Fourth Schedule of the Waste Management Act, 1996, is as follows: Principal activity – Class 3; Other activities include Class 4 and Class 13.

A copy of the application for the waste permit will as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Local Authority, be available for inspection or purchase at the principal office at County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for revisions to and to erect new single storey and two storey extensions to rear of existing two storey semi detached dwelling house, together with ancilliary siteworks at No.19, The Rise, Skerries Rock, Skerries.

Signed Terence and Eileen McGinnis.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20)within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new singlestorey extension to northern side of existing dwellinghouse. at : Bohill Townland, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin., Signed:- P. Donnelly.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is requested for external alterations to existing outbuilding and for change of use to residential and for internal alterations to form a two-bedroom townhouse with associated siteworks including screen fencing and car-parking.. At ‘Ivy Cottage’, The Green, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Signed –Thomas Hand..

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for retention of change-of-use of agricultural outbuilding to use as a ‘Home-based economic activity’ consisting of an Art & Crafts workshop, Gallery area and materials storage area. At ‘Cherrytrees’, Clonard, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Signed:- David Sweetman.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is requested for a)change of use of Ground Floor level from Residential use to Retail use. B) New two-storey extension to rear c) alterations to existing first floor level to accommodate two-bedroom apartment d) elevational changes to the façade to include new shopfront and new entrance door to serve first floor level at :-43 Chapel Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, Signed:Ray Murphy This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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