Enniscorthy family helps publicise Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month

The recent "The Beat Goes On" conference, held in Dublin, was organised by the charity Heart Children, marking Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month.

Our accompanying photo shows Prof. Pier Paolo Bassareo, Consultant Cardiologist, Mater Hospital (second from right), at The Beat Goes On conference in Dublin, with the Kenny family from Enniscorthy L-R: Edel, Conor and John Kenny. The event took place as part of Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month and aimed to support teenagers in maximising their health and mental well-being in the transition from paediatric services to care in an adult hospital environment.

Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect worldwide and between 500-600 babies are born with the condition here in Ireland each year. It encompasses over 40 heart conditions, and can vary from mild, such as a small hole in the heart, to severe, such as missing or poorly-formed parts of the heart. n

For more information on the work of Heart Children, and the supports provided, visit www.heartchildren.ie

Wexford Town CCTV

Wexford County Council proposes to install and upgrade the existing 33-camera closed circuit television system in Wexford Town centre and to also add 16 additional cameras at 12 new locations in the town.

The purpose of this system is to provide a deterrent to crime and anti-social behaviour, improve public safety, assist emergency services and assist the Local Authority in the management of public areas for the wellbeing of the town and the general public.

All cameras and camera locations in Wexford Town have been agreed in consultation with An Garda Siochana.

Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection during normal office hours (9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday) at Wexford Borough District Office, 61 The Bullring, Wexford. n