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Fears For Future Of Local Courts Local solicitor and Fianna Fail candidate for Swords in the upcoming local elections, John Hennessy, has confirmed that the court services in both Swords and Balbriggan, are set to be wound up. Speaking to the County Leader, Hennessy said, “It has been made known to me that the Court Service has recommended the closure of Swords and Balbriggan courts, along with the one in Dun Laoghaire.” “This would be an absolute tragedy for the North County, should the District Courthouses at Swords and Balbriggan be closed. This is another example of a sharp knife being brought to bear on services in the North John Hennessy County, by this Fine Gael/ Labour government. Everything is now being centralised. It now means that the people of Swords and Balbriggan will now have to trek all the way to the Courts of Criminal Justice in Parkgate Street, to have small claims and family law cases heard. This is another example of services being taken away from our area. The presence of courts in Swords and Balbriggan generates economic activity in the area, where shops and other services benefit from the influx of people to the towns. “This is just another example of diminishing services in the North County area, following on from the closure of Garda stations. We need to stop this happening, before we turn our main streets into deserts. These towns are mushrooming in size, and there is no sense whatsoever in this move,” he said. He firmly believes that any savings to be made will be negligible. “I know for a fact that there is no mortgage due on Swords courthouse, and the paltry savings will be made up primarily of wages saved from the closure,” concluded an angry Hennessy. The County Leader contacted the Court Services in an attempt to throw some light on their plans. A spokesperson was less definite about the situation than Hennessy, when saying, “The Courts Service, during 2013, undertook a review of court services in the greater Dublin Area which included Swords and Balbriggan District Courts. The purpose of the review was to examine options to ensure that the Courts Service can continue to maintain an appropriate level of front line services to court users throughout Dublin city and county.” The statement continued, “The review is still under consideration by the Courts Service and no definitive proposals have been formulated in relation to any court venue being reviewed, including Swords and Balbriggan District Courts. No decision has been made to close any of these venues.” “Any proposal to change the status of Swords and Balbriggan District Courts would be subject to a comprehensive and detailed assessment. The criteria which would be taken into consideration would include an assessment of travelling distances, which court users might have to make to an alternative Court venue. This review would inform any future process for making proposals, and would then would become a matter for the Board of the Courts Service,” the statement concluded.

Local Politician, Daly Praised The performance of local TD, Clare Daly (ULA) in the lead up to the recent resignation of Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, and the ongoing Garda whistleblower controversy, is one that many regard as crucial in the political fall-out that followed the affair. Swords based Daly has proved to be a powerful advocate in seeking justice in this controversy, to make sure that former Commissioner Callinan was held to account for his role in the affair, in which he used the word ‘disgusting’, when referring to the role of the whistleblowers. She also played a prominent role in keeping the pressure on Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter,

which ultimately culminated in an apology by him to the two Garda whistleblowers at the centre of the political storm.

By Patrick Finnegan Perhaps her finest hour came on Tuesday last, 25th March, when she appeared on RTE’s Morning Ireland programme. It was the day that Commissioner Callinan resigned, and many will wonder if Daly’s powerful contribution on that show contributed to the Commissioner’s demise. When asked on the show, if a simple, sincere apology from the Commissioner in respect of his remarks, would be acceptable, she said it was

“gone beyond the point where an apology would be genuine. She also called for reform of the Gardai, but this could not be achieved, without reform at the top. She said, “We need real democratic accountability of An Garda Siochana. It’s a little like having pyrite in our home. You can cover all the cracks and they will disappear for a while, but they’ll return, unless you eliminate the contaminated infill, and that’s what we have to do. It’s now time for Commissioner Callinan and Minister Shatter to go and let us have a discussion about the need for real accountability and oversight within the force,” she said. Many locals have told this newspaper of how proud they are, that one of their own TDs played a prominent role in such a major national event. Most fair minded people, without an agenda, believe that the unfolding developments are Continued on page 6

Working For You Councillor Ireland's rugby hero, Brian O'Driscoll is pictured with two year old Lucy Bellew and her dad Tony, from Swords, when members of the victorious Ireland Six Nations squad and the RBS Six Nations Championship trophy paid a visit to Temple Street Children's University Hospital.

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Skerries Launches Tidy Towns Contest The members of the local Skerries Tidy Towns group were on hand to help officially launch the Supervalu Tidy Towns competition recently. “The Tidy Towns Competition recognises and encourages the efforts of local people to bring huge benefits to their communities. Over the last three years over 800 cities, towns and villages throughout the country entered the competition and I hope that it will be even bigger and better this year,” so said Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government as he, along with Mr Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu and the Skerries group officially launched

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Action Of Swords Landlord Criticised A local business has been subjected to what is being described as ‘a high handed act’ by it’s landlord. Well known Swords business, Shoe Mews, which is located on Forster’s Way and owned by Patrick Hanley, had it’s locks changed in a dawn swoop by the landlord. Hanley told the County Leader: “I got a call at 6.49am on the morning of Saturday, 15th March last - the St Patrick’s weekend, telling me the locks had been changed on the shop. The management company were not at all helpful and I didn’t know what to do. It was then that I decided to call local TD, Clare Daly (ULA) to see if she could have influence in the matter. She arrived around 8am and she was treated the same way as I was. It was then that we decided that we needed a solicitor to try to sort things out. We called local solicitor, John Hennessy, who came over to the shop. The management team were not co-operative with John Hennessy him either. Both Clare and John were excellent and I would not have been able to cope without their help,” said Mr Hanley. Hennessy, who is also candidate for Fianna Fail in the upcoming local elections, told the County Leader that

with the parents and family members an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of the young prize winners,” he told the County Balbriggan Town Council hold the awards ceremony in the Leader. an Art, Essay and Poetry Town Hall in Balbriggan which “I would like to make special Competition for local schools gives the Town Council along mention of the wonderful achievement by all the and playschools each students who took part year to tie in with the in the competition, local St Patrick’s particularly those in Day. Cathaoirleach St. Teresa’s National Councillor Peadar School who had a O’Kelly and the clean sweep in the members of Balbriggan Poetry and Essay cateTown Council, hosted gories and to give a an awards ceremony in special mention to the Town Hall in Cian Quinlan from St. Balbriggan recently for Peter & Paul’s who the winning particiwas the Overall pants. Individual Winner Cllr. O’Kelly welcomed in the Poetry & the children to the Essay Category. Town Hall to collect Congratulations also their prizes and to Helga’s Preschool congratulated them on their success in the Pictured here is Katie Caffrey of Balrothery National who were the Overall competition. “This is School who came 3rd in the recent Art Competition held Winners in the Art Competition,” he said. our fifth year to hold in the town hall in Balbriggan.

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Proprietor of Shoe Mews in Swords, Patrick Hanley, is pictured outside his premises.

he then issued urgent Court proceedings, and on foot of those proceedings, the situation was reversed and a settlement was reached. The upshot is that Shoe Mews can continue to trade at it’s present location for a period of two months, before locating permanently to it’s other shop at Dotie Bobbins, also on Forster’s Way. Daly deplored the actions of the landlord and condemned the “unacceptable treatment of Mr Hanley, who is trying valiantly to trade his way out of difficult economic conditions.” Hanley said, “It was very underhanded to get a call so early in the morning and I feel that this has done great damage to my business and the fear is that this action will undermine our reputation with our customers,” he said.

Check Mate For Local Kids Pictured are the Malahide Under 12 Chess team who won Gold at the Dublin Community Games finals Front L-R: Michael Downey, Finn Ellingboe, William Hackett Back LR: James Kavanagh, Conor Bosson, Isaac Flynn and Sean Downey.

The 2014 Dublin Community Games got underway recently, starting with the chess finals. Local teams travelled from Skerries, Malahide and Portmarnock to Jobstown to take part in the Under 12 and Under 16 competitions. The hall was packed to capacity with participants and their coaches, along with parents, families and friends offering their support. Playing in teams of

seven, each player looked to secure a win to carry their team closer to the next round. The U12 competition saw five teams vying for a place at the Leinster finals, where they would represent Dublin. A number of close games went to the wire, but it was three local teams that triumphed; Malahide won gold, with silver going to Skerries. Fourth place medals went to Portmarnock. Two local teams emerged triumphant in the U16 competition, which saw some intense games being played. Malahide retained their 2014 title and again returned home with gold and Skerries took silver, in just their second year in the competition.

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Leader. “Many local artists from around the North County perform on a regular basis when the club meets on the first and last Fridays of the month. We have had several featured artists and many theme nights which have been so successful and keeps the music alive.” This is a unique venue platform for musicians of all abilities to perform in an acoustic setting be they beginners, semiretired or regular performing artists. “We will be having a country jamboree night on Friday, 4th April and the featured artist on the night will be singer songwriter JP Ryan, featuring his new album ‘Take a walk with me’,” he continued. JP Ryan was also a recent winner of the AC Category of America’s Open Door song writing contest, judged by members of ASCAP, BMI and the Gospel Music Association.

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McGuire Calls For Public Seating In Donabate Local councillor, Gerry McGuire (Lab) is calling for seating to be put in place in Donabate, which can be used by local residents and visitors alike, while enjoying the village centre. McGuire outlined to the County Leader that there are a number of key locations, where seating could be put in place. “The Hand area is one that would be an appropriate location, where people can view the main shopping area, and enjoy the comings and goings in the village. Other areas that should be considered, include the area outside the Church and at the bus stop. People could use this area to meet friends after going to Church or after visiting the local shops. Seating would also encourage people to spend more time in the village, thus making their visit more enjoyable,” he said. McGuire spoke about other towns and villages in the region, where proper seating has made a significant difference to residents and visitors alike. “Donabate has a railway station, which attracts visitors to the village, and I feel that the provision of seating at key areas, would go a long way to creating a favourable impression on them, as well as on our own residents. I am now calling on the Council to put measures in place to facilitate this,” he said.

million passengers carried in the past year alone. Owned and operated by Eirebus Ltd, Swords Express has shown robust growth in the past two years, doubling its customer base, employment Swords Express, a privately owned coach oper- levels and fleet size. ator, has received the accolade of “Passenger Paddy Kavanagh, owner and Managing Director Transport Company of the Year” for the second of Eirebus/Swords Express says: “We are thrilled year running at the 2014 Irish Logistics and to have been awarded “Passenger Transport Company of the Year” Transport Awards. for the second consecuNow in its seventh year tive year. We have of operation, Swords come on in leaps and Express has estabbounds since our inceplished itself as a key tion in 2007 and we are transport link between delighted to offer the Swords and Dublin City people of Swords an Centre, with 90 daily essential rapid link departures and a 35 between Swords and minute journey time to the City Centre. We the city. Swords have really listened to Express continues to go our customers over the from strength to strength, serving an Paddy Kavanagh, owner of Swords Express, is pictured years and we hope to ever growing base of accepting the Passenger Transport Company of the Year continue to grow and satisfied customers, award from Bruce Archer of DAF at the 2014 Irish evolve in line with customer demand.” with well over half a Logistics and Transport Awards.

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Health And Wellbeing Event In Balbriggan

The Health and Wellbeing subgroup of Balbriggan Integration Forum (BIF), in conjunction with World Health day, is inviting all Balbrigganers, young and old, to come and be inspired to live a healthy lifestyle and learn to stay healthy on Friday, 7th April from 10.30am to 2.00pm in the Flemington Community Centre in Balbriggan. Activities for the day include health information, mindfulness, yoga and zumba and lots more. This is a free, community event so come and get informed and have fun.

Collins Wants Footpath Improvements

Independent candidate for Swords in the upcoming elections, Michael Collins, has asked the County Council to allocate funding for the provision of a new pathway along the length of the Portrane Road in Donabate. He got in touch with the County Leader and explained that there were numerous problems with the current The Public Realm Railway Street group in the dynamic development of the town centre, path, due to its poor Balbriggan, as well as the Balbriggan Town and should be progressed in conjunction with condition, and said it must Council were recently rewarded for all their the recent proposals for focused development be replaced. efforts revamping the popular Railway “At present, very many of Gallen’s Mills and the Town square.” Street, and given a special project award for “Balbriggan Town Council and the County people, both young and all their hard work. Council’s Railway Street Balbriggan - A New old use the existing footLocal councillor, Ciaran Byrne (Lab), a Beginning Consultation Led Design Process path for jogging and so member of the Public Realm Railway Street Cllr. Byrne was commended in the Participatory Planning on,” he said. “This footworking group, said that the Balbriggan Railway Category,” Byrne explained. “According to the path is totally unsuitable Street project award “illustrated the potential for judges, the project was a very good example of as it is in poor condition, is moving place making from a concept to a practical too narrow and, as it is reality, combining professional planning and urban alongside a busy road, design skills, with a participative and community pedestrians often get drenched with water from focused approach.” “The judging panel commended this project passing traffic. It can also because of the way it echoed key messages in the be dangerous as people Department of the Environment’s Planning have to move onto the road to overtake slower Guidelines on Local Area Planning,” he continued. ‘’This project has led to walkers.” an increase in social capital for Railway Street. Collin’s proposal is to The success of the recent street event high- provide a footpath on the lighted this. It clearly showed there is a demand inside of the ESB polls f o r s u c h e v e n t s a n d i n d i c a t e d t h e r e i s a n along the 1km length of appetite among the people of Balbriggan to see the Portrane Road. He would also like to see Railway Street rejuvenated.” to study at their own pace. Its smaller size means that students in All Hallows enjoy great staff and peer support. All Hallows College, a college of DCU, Graduates from All Hallows College now offers a wider range of courses have developed careers in: teaching, than ever before. Students can study social work, counselling, journalism, ANY combination of its full-time community development, business, undergraduate subjects of journalism, administration and in the Psychology, English Literature, public service. The college is holding Philosophy and Theology. an Open Day on Saturday 5th April, The Adult Learning BA (ALBA) is a from 12 noon-3pm. All are welcome to flexible , affordable, part-time course. come along, visit the campus and find It’s ideal for mature students as it out lots of information about courses, links life and work experiences. full-time, part-time evening and weekStudents pick the subjects they want ends! For further information, visit: to learn from a range of options and www.allhallows.ie

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Ridgewood is a busy estate, with shops, including a Tesco Express, which attracts a lot of traffic into the area. Previously there had been a speed ramp in the area, which was removed by the developer. What I would like to see happening is the County Council asking the opinion of residents, on whether they would like to see a speed ramp reinstated in the area. There is an ongoing fear among residents that, as things are at the moment, a fatality is a real possibility,” Independent local election candidate Sinnott continued, “I have been for Swords Ward, Justin Sinnott, is contacted by parents of young families, calling on the County Council to provide who use the green area in the estate for the safety of residents in and are fearful that cars won’t slow Ridgewood estate in Swords, by down, unless a speed ramp is put in putting in ramps to counter cars place. I know that speed ramps can be speeding along the main road in the controversial, but what I’m hearing on estate. the doorsteps here, is that people Speaking to the County Leader, would like a single, car friendly speed Sinnott, who has vowed to address the ramp just to slow cars down. This would problems associated with new estates, Justin Sinnott make a huge difference, but I believe if elected, said: “One of the big concerns in newer estates is road safety and the that there should be meaningful dialogue with problems associated with speeding cars. between residents and the Council, which I believe is what the majority of residents want,” he concluded.

exercise equipment located on this road similar to that installed on the Lusk by-pass in recent times. “Very many people from Donabate and Portrane use this road for recreational purposes and it is not unusual to count as many as 30 people on this section of roadway at any time, so it’s vital that the footpath is replaced,” Collins concluded.

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County Mayor Gives Students Seminar in Swords County Mayor, Kieran Dennison (FG), gave transition students from Fingal Community College in Swords a fantastic presentation about his work as mayor, at the County Council buildings recently. The seminar gave students an insight to the life of the County Mayor, from how he tackles any problems which come his way, to what his work involves in the lead up to this year’s election. Presented in the County Council’s chamber rooms, the talk offered students the opportunity to ask Cllr Dennison any questions they may have about what his job as mayor entails. During the

talk the Mayor also spoke to the students about future plans to bring in new regulations to ensure at least a third of each political party were female and was impressed to hear the school council at Fingal Community College is mainly made up of females. Dennison went on to encourage the students to ask any politicians knocking at their front door in the build up to the local elections,

why they should get their parents votes. “Over the next few weeks you may have politicians coming to your front door and I want each of you to ask them why your mum and dad should vote for them this year,” he told the students. “You may be voting in the next few years, so it’s a great idea to start becoming familiar with the process now.”

Pictured here are students from Fingal Community College in Swords with County Mayor, Kieran Dennison following a talk he gave the local students.

Guide Dogs Charity Event In Malahide There will be an Irish Guide Dogs Charity in aid of ‘Shades Week’ event on Tuesday, 29th April from 10am to 1pm in the Malahide Parish Centre. The event is titled ‘The 5 Elements – Your Health and Your Personality’ and will be facilitated by Patricia O’Hanlon from the Shiatsu Society of Ireland. Attendees are asked to donate €15 for the event (which includes the raffle and vouchers), and all proceeds will go directly to the Irish Guide Dogs for the blind. All are welcome to attend.

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Continued from page 1 good for our country, The fact that Swords based Daly was such a central figure in the unfolding drama, that is set to have far reaching consequences in how gardai conduct their business, will also demonstrate that local politicians, who are not part of the mainstream political parties can have a profound effect on national issues. Furthermore, in the Dail last Wednesday, Daly was again to the forefront, as she led the calls for the resignation of Justice Minister, Alan Shatter. This followed the apology by the Minister, to the two whistleblowers at the centre of the storm. She said that, to have mishandled one case was unfortunate, to have mishandled two cases was carelessness, but to have mishandled, three, four, five, six and seven cases means that it’s time for you to go,” she bellowed at the stricken Minister. Her contributions have been acknowledged by many in the North County, including Fianna Fail senator, Darragh O’Brien, who praised her doggedness in pursuing this issue. He told the County Leader, “There is no doubt that Clare played a pivotal role in this affair. What is most unfortunate is

the way she i m m e n s e and others, respect for including my members of the own party Gardai, and I leader, Michéal deal with them Martin have on a daily basis. been treated These gardai by Minister Sen. O’Brien put their lives Shatter. I have on the line for us, and

it’s a pity that Minister Shatter has brought their morale to a new low, because this matter was not dealt with by him. I agree with Clare Daly that he should go,” concluded O’Brien.

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Xpose Visits Swords Pavilions Dunnes Stores in the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords welcomed a very glamourous visitor to the store last week in the form of the Xposé crew. Taking inspiration from the recent runway shows by Chanel, model Sarah Morrissey, showcased some stunning fashion ensembles using the food isles in the store as a runway. Pictured here is Sarah Morrissey during filming at Dunnes Stores at the centre.

Dowling Welcomes Champs Back To School

Pictured is Swords election area candidate, Bob Dowling (FG), greeting St Vincent's players, Tomás Quinn and Gavin Burke, as they returned to Ard Scoil Rís with the Andy Merrigan Cup, after their win at Croke Park on St Patrick's Day.

On Wednesday, 26th March, All Ireland Club Champions, St Vincent’s of Marino visited Ardscoil Rís, CBS. This was the homecoming, as so many illustrious GAA players have been former students. Many Ardscoil greats have gallantly played in the blue of Vinnie’s and the Dubs. Waiting to meet and greet was Bob Dowling, Fine Gael candidate in the Swords Electoral area, who has taught there since 1982 and was a senior Gaelic Games coach for nearly 20 years. Dowling told the County Leader, “It was wonderful to see the boys retain the title. I was the coach of many players down the

Local Group Gears Up For Strictly Tension is in the air as six weeks of intensive training recently started for 16 lucky couples battling it out to become champions of “Strictly Come Dancing” in Kettles Hotel, Swords on Saturday, 26th April in aid of Sunflower Chernobyl Children Appeal. The evening will be hosted by Andrew McCann, Ireland

AM’s “Know Your Rights” expert, who participated in the event last year. Guest judges include local Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), and the glamorous Teena Gates, former 98FM presenter, media trainer, motivational speaker and explorer. The event is taking place on the 28th anniversary (1986) of

the Chernobyl reactor disaster which sent over 60 per cent of highly radioactive fallout into the bordering neighbouring Belarus area causing a million premature deaths due to cancer between 1986 and 2004. “I would ask everyone to support this local initiative. As well as having a great evening

supporting your friends and family, having a good laugh and a great evening’s entertainment, every cent will go towards our much needed cause, especially on this poignant anniversary,” Caroline Dunne, Group Leader of the Dublin group told the County Leader. Tickets for the evening are priced at

€20 per person and are available from reception at Kettles Hotel, Swords or from any of the dancers. The Sunflower Chernobyl Group is a not for profit organisation run purely on a voluntary basis with no staff or administration fees, with all proceeds going towards the cost of bringing children to

Ireland from Belarus for respite for a month, as well as much needed funds towards an orphanage in Bogushevsk in Belarus. The children are being hosted by families throughout the North County for the month during June and July 2014, which will the third year in a row for this local group, with the voluntary support of local families. This one month respite is

years and I remember fondly, Gerry Regan, Ciaran Whelan, Mossy Quinn amongst some of the oldies. We were the first school to host the Australian School Boys Tour, as Dublin Champions in 1983, and the following year, I went to visit their coach, Don Scott in Melbourne. “ “The following year the Compromise International Rules Games came to Ireland. Mossy was around in my middle career and it wonderful to see guys like Gavin Burke and Cormac Costello who recently played for the school moving up the ranks of club and county football,” he concluded.

being organised for children from deprived or restricted backgrounds and this “break” will give them and their families back home a well-earned respite

in advance of the harsh winter. The group will also be bringing children with disabilities and who reside in orphanages to the North County as part of the stay.

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Seatown Road, Swords Co. Dublin Pictured are pupils from Gael Scoil Bhaile Brigin, who took part in the cross country qualifier for the Fingal Athletics Schools League at Balheary Park, Swords recently.

Pictured here is Gillian Barnett, who celebrated her 30th birthday with family and friends in the Balrothery Inn in recently.

Cancer Talk In Gormanston Ireland’s renowned cancer expert, Professor John Crown will be available to talk to people attending The Living With Cancer public information day in the City North Hotel, Gormanston, on Saturday, 5th April. People from the North County living with cancer and their families, are

invited to attend this unique event, which will feature Irish celebrities talking about their cancer experiences, as well as presentations from a panel of cancer experts, including Professor Crown. There will also be lots of helpful tips on diet, exercise, fashion and wigs,

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plus a chance for people to sample free therapeutic treatments, such as massage and reflexology, as well as advice and information on the services available from the Irish Cancer Society and the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre.” The Living With Cancer Day runs from 2pm to 6pm at the City North Hotel, Gormanston, Co Meath.

It Make ‘Cents’ To Park At Dublin Airport Dublin Airport is to launch a new charity initiative, whereby users of its short-term car park can opt to donate a percentage of their fee to charity. The new ‘It makes cents to park here’ initiative hopes to raise a significant amount of funds for the DAA’s three charities of the year. Five cent from all car park bookings for Block C of the Terminal 1 multi-storey car park, whether made in advance online or in person at the gate, will in future be donated to the DAA charity programme. DAA staff nominated Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland and Jack & Jill Foundation as their chosen charities for 2014. Siobhan O’Donnell, DAA charity chairperson, welcomed the initiative: “We’re thrilled that car park customers can now be a DAA charity champion by choosing to park in Block C of the T1 multi-storey car park.”

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YOURVIEW With reporter Emily Nicholas

We asked local residents, was the Garda Commissioner right to resign following the whistleblower controversy?

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Liam Cooney, Ballyboughal ‘Yes he was right to resign. It’s not other people’s business to interfere. Policing should be left as policing, there are just too many busy bodies.’

Michael Dore, Portrane ‘No I don’t. He’s sneaking away so he doesn’t have to apologise. There’s something very dodgy going on.’

Liam Herron, Swords ‘Probably, especially taking his family into consideration and given the pressure he’s under and he came up with the wrong word. I have a bit of sympathy for him under the circumstances but there you are, that’s politics.’

Reggie Kearns, Swords ‘Yes I do think he should have resigned. When you look at everything that’s coming out now, he wasn’t doing his job overall. When you see so much going on and the lack of communication in his position he should have been on top of all that. The only thing I worry about politically is that he’s taken a fall for the Minister for Justice Shatter and that’s not right either. I think Shatter should step down.’

Cathal Byrne, Donabate ‘No I don’t think he should have resigned. I think his whole attitude stands to be questioned, he’s not living in the 21st century. He’s obligated to inform the general public and he’s obligated to his own force. There are items which need to be addressed and they need to open his case up.’

Race Night For Skerries RNLI The Race Night for Skerries RNLI fundraising event will take place on Friday, 4th April at 8.00pm in Skerries Rugby Club. There will be free entry on the night, with nine races and prizes for the best dressed lady and gent. People can pay to be horse owners, trainers or jockeys and they win if their horse wins! Skerries RNLI very much appreciates your help and continued support.

Aoife Lynch from Smashbox is pictured doing a make-over for Nicola Achebe from Lusk, at the Mother's Day Pamper Zone at the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords on Saturday last.

Call For End To Hazardous Parking In Swords Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) has highlighted a potentially hazardous situation in Swords, which is impacting on residents in a town centre apartment block. Butler told the County Leader, that weekend parking on Well Road in Swords has the potential to cause a serious accident, with serious consequences. He said, “I have been contacted by residents of Cooldriona Court, on Well Road, which links Main Street, with Church Road in the town. This is a narrow road, with double yellow lines, but people accessing shops on Main Street, feel free to park there, especially on Sundays, when there are no traffic wardens on duty,” he said. “This poses a problem for residents of Cooldriona Court, who do not have sufficient space to reverse out of their car park onto the road. Another problem that this causes, is for people from the Brackenstown area of the town, who use this road, on foot, to shop at the Pavilions. There simply is no space for them to

Marie Giffney, Swords ‘Yes I do think he should have resigned because he must have been aware of the phone tapping. He couldn’t have not been aware of it going on and been the commissioner for all these years and I think Shatter should be gone. I can’t understand how he’s still there, I think it’s disgraceful I really do. If Enda Kenny does not get rid of him the whole government will fall.’

Margaret Flynn, Swords ‘Yes I do think he should have resigned. If he’d have just apologised in the first place none of this would have happened at all.’

Joe Geoghegan, Swords ‘Yes I do indeed. Because an awful lot has to do with the tapping of the phones, especially with the court proceedings and especially because a solicitor was actually on to a client in prison and were being overheard through taping the phone calls. That’s against the law, there’s no privacy there. What’s going to happen now is it’s all going to kick back on the government over court proceedings and everything.’

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David McQuillan, Swords ‘He should have gone long before then and Shatter should go with him without a doubt.’

Christina Chisholm, Balbriggan ‘Yes I do, I don’t think he was right in what he said. He made a mistake and he should have resigned.’

Patti Fitzsimons, Swords ‘I think he was definitely right to resign but I expected more from him before he did. He should have apologised to the public without having to be asked by anybody.’

Anne Hopkins, Swords ‘‘Yes he should have. There are just an awful lot of shenanigans we’re not being told about today.’

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use the footpath, due to cars parking there, meaning they have to walk on the road. This is a very hazardous situation, particularly for people with buggies, or with young children,” he said and I’m calling on the Council to impose sanctions on people who park illegally there,” he said.

Duffy Calls For Election Poster Ban In Swords Local Green Party election candidate for the Swords Electoral Ward, Ken Duffy, is calling for a commitment from all candidates not to place posters on Swords Main Street in the run up to the Local and European Elections on Ken Duffy May 23rd. He told the County Leader: “The blitz of posters competing for space, one on top of the other on electricity and telephone poles is very unsightly. A bylaw should be introduced stating that each candidate be restricted to one poster only per pole.” “Swords Tidy Towns and the County Council work hard throughout the year to keep our streets visually pleasing, and this sudden explosion of

election posters is an attack on our visual senses. In previous elections residents and Tidy Towns groups have requested their candidates not to place posters on Main Streets. In some parts of the country it was taken up, unfortunately that has yet to happen in Swords,” he explained. “Election posters can also be dangerous to the general public on a busy Main Street if hung too low, or if blown free by the wind.” Duffy continued: “Surely with all the electronic means of communication at our disposal today through the internet and social media, this largely obviates the need for posters? I am not calling for a total ban, a little colour to create awareness of an election adds to the occasion. I am merely suggesting that in certain areas when it comes to postering, that common sense should prevail.” “A voluntary ban would require an agreement from all candidates. I would be very interested in hearing from candidates running in the Swords Ward to see if we can all come to an understanding on a poster free Main Street,” he concluded.

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Hickey’s Pharmacy celebrates launch of Haven Pharmacy Pictured here is Swords Lions Treasurer, John Boylan and President Maurice Kealy, with Fingal Bereved by Suicide Support Services, Chairperson Ellen O’Brien, Treasurer Brian Kinsella, and Carmel Condon.

Swords Lions Club Aids Suicide Support Training Fingal Bereaved by Suicide Support Service has received a donation of €2,400 from Swords and District Lions Club, which will fund the training of a second new group of 16 volunteers, who have just started their course. The suicide support service is a voluntary community service set up two years ago, guided by Fingal Counselling Service, in response to the increasing demand for support to individuals and families bereaved by suicide. The volunteers are trained to listen and provide support.

They also visit families in their homes at the request of the family. Fingal Counselling Service, in the BASE centre in Brackenstown in Swords, had been approached by Fingal Leader Partnership and the HSE Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Officer to train and support such a group of volunteers, thus the Fingal Bereaved by Suicide Support Service was born. According to the group, in Ireland today, more people die by suicide than by heart attacks or in road traffic accidents. “Research suggests that every suicide touches the lives of up to 100 people. Swords and the surrounding areas are experiencing an increase in the numbers bereaved by suicide,” said Maurice Kealy of Swords Lions Club.

On another terrific day for St. Mary's Secondary School, Baldoyle, their first years recently won the Division 1 SSA Basketball title in the Oblates Basketball Stadium in Inchicore. It was a great overall determined team performance, led on at the sidelines by coaches Ms. Samantha Lambert and Mr. Robert Fennell. It is great for the first year students to have such success and it augurs well for the future of St. Mary's, which has a proud tradition in basketball. Pictured are the victorious team, as they celebrate upon their return to the school with the trophy.

Dublin Airport Wins Social Media Award Dublin Airport has won another award for its innovative use of social media. Dublin Airport picked up the Communications Award at the 2014 Irish Logistics and Transport Awards (ILTA) recently,

having showcased its social media activity during 2013 in the awards submission. The award recognises the best use of communications within in the Irish logistics and transport sectors in 2013.

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The judges were impressed by the fact the airport has created a highly engaging presence with a distinctly Irish feel across a range of different social media networks. This is the fourth award that Dublin Airport has won for its social media activities over the past two years, as it also won last year’s ILTA Communications Award, a Moodies Award for the world’s best airport Twitter account and a Business to Arts Award for its use of social media to promote its sponsorship of the Dublin Theatre Festival. “We are delighted to have won the Communications category at the ILTAs for the second year running for Dublin Airport’s use of social media,” said DAA’s Chief Communications Officer, Paul O’Kane told the County Leader. “Dublin Airport more than doubled its Twitter followers last year we continued to generate very high levels of interaction and engagement with our audience across a range of social networks,” he said.

- Ireland’s biggest co-operative pharmacy brand makes newest launch at Main Street, Rush - Haven Pharmacy is the new name for the country’s leading, fastest growing pharmacy group Hickey’s Pharmacy Main Street, Rush has introduced new health services, offers, promotions and a vibrant new store to mark the launch of Haven Pharmacy. Haven Pharmacy is the new brand created by 45 members of the co-operative group which has community pharmacies all over Ireland, with over 100 pharmacists and 300 staff. Hickey’s, who has been a member of the group for the last six years, will be one of the first pharmacies to rebrand inside and out offering a new and diverse range of products, services, health screenings, offers and a unique and interactive store experience for the local community. “We’ve been together as a highly successful co-operative group for a number of years now, sharing knowledge, best practice, latest thinking and buying power” said owner, pharmacist Jason Doherty. “It’s been working so well that we started to look at ways of how we could offer the benefits of our knowledge and expertise to consumers - and create a brand that they could consistently recognise no matter where they were in the country. “Our first step was to find out what today’s consumers want – starting with our own customers” said Jason. The launch of Haven Pharmacy has been developed in response to research conducted by Behaviours and Attitudes in Feb 2011 and more recently in September 2013 - which highlighted that consumers were looking for a different type of pharmacy experience. The research showed that - in a market of increased self care and self medication - the relationship between the consumer and the pharmacist is becoming even more important with the consumer demanding more interaction from their pharmacist and the latest and most expert health care advice. Research also showed that community pharmacists are regarded as the most accessible healthcare experts in primary care –which bodes well for Haven Pharmacy which is already the leading community pharmacy group in Ireland.

Haven Pharmacy has been designed to appeal to the local consumer, with local needs – but who will also be able to benefit from the shared knowledge, services and value offered be being part of a national network. “We are retaining all the very best of what we have at Hickeys with some great new enhancements including more health screenings, outreach talks in the local community, regular health talks in store, special offers and promotions tailored specifically for our customers and a dynamic and refreshing new store environment” said Jason. “We are already recognised within the industry as leaders in expert, healthcare advice, our dispensing business is one of the highest in the country and the depth and scope of our knowledge is significant. The launch of Haven Pharmacy is about making people more aware of this – the length and breadth of the country. I am really looking forward to the times ahead” said Jason. The Haven Pharmacy brand roll-out will continue across the country over the next couple of months with each of the 100 pharmacists managing the rebranding change.

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Progressive Credit Union now has offices in the above locations and employs roughly 35 staff. It is governed by 11 directors and three individuals on the Board Oversight Committee. Their common bond is the greater Donabate area, the greater Skerries area, Howth and Sutton area and the Progressive Credit Union's Marketing and Development Officer, Brian Howard, is greater Balbriggan pictured at his desk. area, including as far meeting was held in Mrs McKeon’s Hall. as Stamullen in Co. Meath. Twenty-four members joined on the night The four credit unions have a long and and elected the first Board of Directors and di st i ngui shed hi st or y of ser vi ng t hei r Supervisory Committee. respective communities. Balbriggan was established on 6th July 1967, the inaugural Skerries Credit Union was founded in the early 1970’s. The idea of starting Skerries Credit Union was conceived by a group of approximately ten people, while Donabate Credit Union was founded in 1968 and has operated from many different locations in its early years. Howth Sutton Credit Union is the longest established branch, being founded in 1963. It was started in a very small way in the local Parochial Hall. Continued growth and development led to the opening of the first office in Church Street, Howth.

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Skerries welfare and wages direct to your account and the ever popular members car draw. Online banking went live on 25th February 2014. Since then there has been a very large interest in growth in members availing of this new service. With the online banking system, members can make payments to their inter nal account in the credit union, and also external payments and transfers to bank accounts, household bills and mortgage payments. Any kind of change can be very unsettling for members, who had questions to ask about the merger, and Progressive Credit Union is well aware of this. In an effort to reassure members, Brian Howard was quick to allay any lingering doubts or fears of members. He said,

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Howth - Sutton The immediate reaction of members is a very positive one, with many expressing their satisfaction with the new, enhanced services. Indeed the advent of these services was sufficient to encourage long-time Balbriggan member, Alan Marrey to express his delight. He was the first member of the newly merged credit union to avail of online banking, when it was introduced on 25th February last. He said: “In February of this year, I transferred my bank account to the Progressive Credit Union and have availed of the new online banking system. I can now have my wages paid directly in to my account, pay

my bills from the same account, have access to set up payments and view my transactions at my own convenience.” He continued, “My wife has also since availed of the new service, which we have both found very easy to set up and use. We will also be availing of the new debit card that is planned to be introduced to the service over the coming weeks, which means we will have all the financial services we require through Progressive Credit Union.” “The changeover to the facilities offered by Progressive Credit Union, was very smooth

and hassle free, thanks to their staff. They were very helpful and friendly in assisting us and answering any questions we had regarding the new services now provided,” he said. Progressive Credit Union’s new logo is the Martello Tower, which is representative of the new common bond that each branch possesses, namely their coastal location. It is abundantly clear that the choice of name for this new, dynamic credit union, was no accident. It is a truly progressive entity, that is destined to have a hugely beneficial impact on it’s members and on the future of banking in the North County.

“We want to reassure our members that with the merger of the four Credit Unions that all offices are safe and secure and that a l l f a c i l i t i e s w i l l re m a i n a v a i l a b l e t o members, with the addition of many new services.” “The merger has strengthened the stability of our branches/offices and we would like to inform members that Progressive Credit Union is still providing loans and looking after the needs of their members, as before. We are always available to discuss members borrowing options and individual needs.” “Our traditional loan purposes, such as home improvement, special rate car loan and within shares loan are still available and as popular as always,” he said. The all-important members’ car draw has also been retained and is available at all f o u r b r a n c h e s . “ We a re o ff e r i n g a n increased number of cars which makes it as fair as possible for all, with the next one in May,” explained Brian. “Although some procedures have changed due to the nature of all banking requirements, we are providing loans and lending as we always have for our members’ needs and we assure our members that we are here if they need to discuss borrowing options.”

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DOOLEY, Paul (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of the Irish Dairy Board) - 25th March 2014 (unexpectedly), beloved husband and best friend of Marion; will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, his daughter Elaine and son Robert, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren, brother Brian, sister Angela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. KING (Rush, Co. Dublin and St. Ita’s Portrane) 25 March 2014, (suddenly) Brendan; sadly missed by his brother Michael, sister Marie, Breda, Patricia and Margie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and the residents and staff of Knockamann. May he rest in peace. MURRAY Sean (Woodlawn Drive, Dooradoyle, formerly of Skerries, Co. Dublin). Late member of Limerick County Board. Deeply regretted by wife Sheila, sons Charlie, Sean, Damien, brothers Cathal, Padraig, sister Mairead, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends. CARROLL, John (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and son of the O’Carroll family, Cahirdown, Listowel, Co. Kerry to whom he was affectionately known as Bob) March 21, 2014 (peacefully) at St. Patrick’s Nursing Home, Baldoyle. Formerly of Superquinn. Dearly beloved husband of the late Kathleen and exceptionally devoted father of Mary, John, James, Liz, Michael, Gerry, Delan and Des. Predeceased by his beautiful siblings Jeanie and Louis. Deeply mourned by his children, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nieces and nephews, kind neighbours and true friends. Rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new part-two storey, part single storey extension to rear of existing two-storey dwellinghouse & new front porch along with associated siteworks at No.46, Foxwood, Swords, Co. Dublin. Signed:- John & Priscilla Kieran. 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 – 16.30pm 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 B. Wallace seeks permission for construction of part single and part 2-storey 3-4 bedroom dwelling, in conjunction with existing garage/store, on existing land at Gath Na Greine, Mountfield, Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, by subdivision with a retaining wall and fence and upgrading of vehicular access and gates. 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 (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Jason and Maria O'Toole, seek Planning Permission for the extension of the existing property at 10 Ashleigh Lawn, Malahide, Co. Dublin comprising the set back of the west elevation gable wall from the existing boundary creating side access, a 2 storey bay extension with pitched roof and a single storey bay extension with lean - to roof to the front of the dwelling, a single storey extension at ground floor level with pitched pyramid roof and a bay extension at first floor level with pitched roof to the rear of the dwelling, the creation of a new habitable attic space with velux windows and solar panels to the rear elevation within a new pitched roof and internal alterations at Ground and first floor level throughout the existing dwelling. 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought to construct a new cold store measuring approx. 18m wide x 53m long x 16m high with three loading bays, office space and drivers canteen, to remove and relocate existing packaging shed and to double it in size to approx. 37m long x 11m wide x 7.0m high, to extend existing processing hall to the rear by the addition of a single storey freezing area measuring approx. 15m wide x 32m long x 6.0m high with compressor room and two new link corridors connecting the new and existing buildings together with ancillary site works for Rockabill Shellfish Ltd. Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan 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, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. 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, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission is sought to construct a new two storey extension to the rear and a storage shed to the side passage of 7 Kelly's Bay Promenade, Skerries for Claire Vesey 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, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. 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, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Genevieve Lynam at Plot no. 3 Abington, Swords Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin for a 6 bedroom, three-storey dwelling, a two storey outbuilding/garage, new vehicular access, parking and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Retention planning permission and planning permission is sought by Andona Holdings Ltd. at Forrest Great, Cloghran, Swords, Co. Dublin. Retention planning permission is sought for the existing structure and change of use of same to provide for a development in accordance with Local Objective 354 of the Fingal Development Plan 20112017 which seeks to “provide for helicopter maintenance and heli-facilities, of a scale and intensity appropriate to the site’s rural location and having regard to the Irish Aviation Authority’s operational and safety issues”. Retention planning permission is also sought for the existing site entrance from the R108 and planning permission is sought for the upgrade of this entrance through the removal of the existing low level stone wall and realignment of existing fence along the R108. Planning permission is also sought for a waste water treatment system, landscaping (site markings) and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission sought for Alterations to existing house to include 1. The construction of a new storey and a half extensions with Gable end adjacent to the existing front door on the North West Elevation of the existing house (Millview Road elevation). 2. Instillation of velux roof lights to the new & existing roofs. 3. Replacement of the existing front door.

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31.03.2014 4. Replacement of the existing conservatory roof with new tilled roof incorporating velux roof lights. 5. Plus all associated site works. All at 90 Árd Na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Signed Fran Woods and Raffaella Bonomonge. This 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 (â≠¬20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for retention of replacement signage on the west elevation of existing office building at 39 Main Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: D. McNamara. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Edel and Cathal O’Donnell intend to apply for permission for a development at this site: No. 3, Newbridge Avenue, Donabate Co. Dublin the development will consist of alterations to a previously approved twostorey house design Ref. F12A/0118 and will consist of the following: Single-storey front porch extension, single-storey rear kitchen extension, reduction of bedroom area to the rear at first floor level., garage conversion to playroom, omission of chimney, provision of a new window to the front at first floor level, move the position of two windows on the west elevation, move the position of one rooflight on the east elevation, provide two additional rooflights to the rear and one to the west elevation, alter the arrangement of the rear pitch reduce the size of two windows and increase the size of one window on the rear elevation and alterations to the elevations to suit the changes. 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 Richard and Mary Neville intend to apply for permission for a development at this site: 59 Seaview Park, Portrane, Co. Dublin the development will consist of the building of a single-storey front and side porch, hall and bathroom suitable for a disabled person extension. 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 Patrick Fagan/Featherbed Farm Ltd intends on applying for planning permission for the erection of a detached 450sqm agricultural shed (8.9m in height) to the west of the existing detached shed and associated works all on lands at Ballykea, Lusk, Co. Dublin. This 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

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Fingal County Council Permission for dormer-type 2 storey dwelling, detached shed and all associated siteworks including temporary wastewater treatment plant and boundary treatments at South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed D. & A-M. Hughes. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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