Tallaght Adult Learners' Fair
Tuesday 23, January 2007 11.00 - 21.00
Institute of Technology, Tallaght - Co. Dublin
This unique fair brings together all those involved in community, further and higher education in Tallaght, to promote and celebrate the wide range of opportunities for lifelong learning in the area.
Agencies and organisations that can offer information, advice and support to adult learners who want to access education will also be present.
The fair will be of interest to adults who would like to return to learning - maybe for the first time since they left school - or for those who are on a course at present and would like to find out where to go next. It will also be a great opportunity for those who are considering a career change or who would like to improve their current career prospects. It will offer a chance to get information and advice and to meet people involved in all stages of adult education in an informal setting.
Entry to the fair is free. All adults with an interest in finding out more about adult education are welcome. Further information is available from Maggie Ryan, Access Officer, Insitute of Technology, Tallaght, Email:
Maggie.Ryan@ittdublin.ie
This event is organised in collaboration with ITT Dublin, Co. Dublin VEC, the Tallaght Partnership and FÁS.
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Saturday, December 30, 2006
M50 Upgrade Works
From www.aaroadwatch.ie
M50 Upgrade Works
Updated: 24/12/2006
***M50 MAINLINE*** *
Until the end of Feb 2007 traffic management will be in place on the M50, Northbound and Southbound between Tallaght and the Westlink Toll Bridge both day and night. From Mon 9th to Thurs 18th Jan 2007 the hard shoulder and lane 1 will close Southbound between the N4 and N7 Interchange. From Thur 18th Jan to Sat 3rd Feb 07 from 22:00-06:00 each night the hard shoulder and lane 1 will close on the M50 Northbound between the N7 and N4 Interchange. On Thurs 11th Jan 07 to 06:00 on Fri 12th Jan lane 1 will be closed of the M50 Northbound under the N7 Interchange.
***N7 Interchange***
On Fri 12th Jan 2007 at 22.00 until 06.00 Sat 13th the M50 Southbound off-ramp onto the N7 will close, diversions will be via Ballymount or the long Mile Road. On Thurs 18th from 22.00 to 06.00 Fri 19th Jan 2007, the east side of the N7 Roundabout and the Naas Rd inbound will be reduced to one lane running. On Fri 19th Jan at 22.00 to 06.00 Sat 20th Jan lane 1 of the Naas Rd inbound will be closed.
***N4 Interchange*** The future free-flow at the N4 interchange will open just after Christmas 2006. The slip road leading from the N4 Eastbound (i.e coming from Leixlip and the west) will allow motorists to turn left to go north on the M50 towards the toll bridge, without having to go through traffic lights. Until the end of December there is a new road layout at the M50 Northbound on-ramp from the N4 interchange. Until mid January 2007 the N4 inbound bus lane from the Liffey Valley footbridge to the M50 Interchange will remain closed day and night. Until January 2007 the Old Lucan Road turning bay will be closed. Until the end of January 2007 a new Road Layout for the N4 Lucan Road inbound to the N4 Roundabout is in operation. From Mon 15th Jan 2007 there's a new layout inbound on the N4 Lucan Rd to the roundabout.
On Tue 9th and Wed 10th the N4 Lucan Rd inbound to the M50 Northbound on-ramp will be closed from 22.00 to 06.00 the next day. The same closure will also take place on Mon 15th Jan. Diversions will be in place via the N7 Interchange. On Mon 15th Jan the N4 Lucan Rd inbound will be reduced to one lane running from 22.00 to 06.00 Tue 16th Jan.
******BALLYMOUNT INTERCHANGE*********
On Mon 8th Jan the M50 Southbound off ramp to Ballymount East will be closed from 22.00 to 06.00 the next day. A new road layout will be in place until the end of March 2007. On Mon 22nd Jan from 22.00 to 06.00 Tue 23rd Jan 2007, Ballymount to Embankment Rd will be reduced to one lane running. From the 8th to the 30th March 2007, there will be a new road layout on the M50 southbound to Ballymount east.
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M50 Upgrade Works
Updated: 24/12/2006
***M50 MAINLINE*** *
Until the end of Feb 2007 traffic management will be in place on the M50, Northbound and Southbound between Tallaght and the Westlink Toll Bridge both day and night. From Mon 9th to Thurs 18th Jan 2007 the hard shoulder and lane 1 will close Southbound between the N4 and N7 Interchange. From Thur 18th Jan to Sat 3rd Feb 07 from 22:00-06:00 each night the hard shoulder and lane 1 will close on the M50 Northbound between the N7 and N4 Interchange. On Thurs 11th Jan 07 to 06:00 on Fri 12th Jan lane 1 will be closed of the M50 Northbound under the N7 Interchange.
***N7 Interchange***
On Fri 12th Jan 2007 at 22.00 until 06.00 Sat 13th the M50 Southbound off-ramp onto the N7 will close, diversions will be via Ballymount or the long Mile Road. On Thurs 18th from 22.00 to 06.00 Fri 19th Jan 2007, the east side of the N7 Roundabout and the Naas Rd inbound will be reduced to one lane running. On Fri 19th Jan at 22.00 to 06.00 Sat 20th Jan lane 1 of the Naas Rd inbound will be closed.
***N4 Interchange*** The future free-flow at the N4 interchange will open just after Christmas 2006. The slip road leading from the N4 Eastbound (i.e coming from Leixlip and the west) will allow motorists to turn left to go north on the M50 towards the toll bridge, without having to go through traffic lights. Until the end of December there is a new road layout at the M50 Northbound on-ramp from the N4 interchange. Until mid January 2007 the N4 inbound bus lane from the Liffey Valley footbridge to the M50 Interchange will remain closed day and night. Until January 2007 the Old Lucan Road turning bay will be closed. Until the end of January 2007 a new Road Layout for the N4 Lucan Road inbound to the N4 Roundabout is in operation. From Mon 15th Jan 2007 there's a new layout inbound on the N4 Lucan Rd to the roundabout.
On Tue 9th and Wed 10th the N4 Lucan Rd inbound to the M50 Northbound on-ramp will be closed from 22.00 to 06.00 the next day. The same closure will also take place on Mon 15th Jan. Diversions will be in place via the N7 Interchange. On Mon 15th Jan the N4 Lucan Rd inbound will be reduced to one lane running from 22.00 to 06.00 Tue 16th Jan.
******BALLYMOUNT INTERCHANGE*********
On Mon 8th Jan the M50 Southbound off ramp to Ballymount East will be closed from 22.00 to 06.00 the next day. A new road layout will be in place until the end of March 2007. On Mon 22nd Jan from 22.00 to 06.00 Tue 23rd Jan 2007, Ballymount to Embankment Rd will be reduced to one lane running. From the 8th to the 30th March 2007, there will be a new road layout on the M50 southbound to Ballymount east.
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Friday, December 29, 2006
ASBOs come into force from 1st January: Report
iol.ie repeats an Irish Times report this morning that "the Government's controversial Anti-Social Behaviour Orders will come in to force for adults on New Year's Day.
"ASBOs are also planned for children aged between 12 and 18, but these won't be introduced until March.
"According to this morning's Irish Times, from January 1st, any Garda will be able to apply to a District Court to obtain an ASBO against an adult who is causing “harassment, persistent alarm or distress, fear or intimidation” to others."
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"ASBOs are also planned for children aged between 12 and 18, but these won't be introduced until March.
"According to this morning's Irish Times, from January 1st, any Garda will be able to apply to a District Court to obtain an ASBO against an adult who is causing “harassment, persistent alarm or distress, fear or intimidation” to others."
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Gospel Music in Lucan, January 5th
An evening of Gospel Music with Kevin Doyle and the Graceland Gospel Choir and The Way it was Orchestra, benefiting Stepping Stone School Educating Children with Autism.
The show features Elvis Gospel classics with other spiritual and uplifting songs and hymns
Date: Friday 5th January 2007
Venue: St Mary’s Church, Lucan
Time: 8.30 pm
Duration: Approx 1hr 45 mins
Admission: €15
Lucan Newletter Online
The show features Elvis Gospel classics with other spiritual and uplifting songs and hymns
Date: Friday 5th January 2007
Venue: St Mary’s Church, Lucan
Time: 8.30 pm
Duration: Approx 1hr 45 mins
Admission: €15
Lucan Newletter Online
Call for legal recognition of same sex unions
LEGAL RECOGNITION OF SAME SEX UNIONS MUST BE PRIORITY FOR 2007 - LABOUR PARTY STATEMENT
The Leader of the Labour Party, Pat Rabbitte TD, has said that the issue of legal recognition of and proper protection for couples in same sex relationships must be a priority for the Oireachtas in 2007.
“I am confident that the our society has matured and attitudes changed sufficiently to the point where the majority of our people would have no problem with legislation that would provide same-sex couples with the same basic rights and duties that are available to married couples.
“Shortly before Christmas, my colleague Brendan Howlin TD, published, on behalf of the Labour Party, a private members bill that would create a status relationship equivalent to marriage for the benefit of people who are of the same sex and who, under the current constitutional understanding of marriage, cannot marry each other. The Bill provides that, in most respects, the rules of law applying to marriage would also apply to civil unions.
“If passed, this Bill would have an immediate, significant and practical impact on the everyday lives of gay and lesbian couples. Those who choose to enter into a civil union would enjoy vital legal rights which married couples take for granted, in areas such as inheritance and taxation. The Bill would bring to end many of the routine forms of institutionalised discrimination that exist in our society and which impinge on in a very real way on people’s lives."
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The Leader of the Labour Party, Pat Rabbitte TD, has said that the issue of legal recognition of and proper protection for couples in same sex relationships must be a priority for the Oireachtas in 2007.
“I am confident that the our society has matured and attitudes changed sufficiently to the point where the majority of our people would have no problem with legislation that would provide same-sex couples with the same basic rights and duties that are available to married couples.
“Shortly before Christmas, my colleague Brendan Howlin TD, published, on behalf of the Labour Party, a private members bill that would create a status relationship equivalent to marriage for the benefit of people who are of the same sex and who, under the current constitutional understanding of marriage, cannot marry each other. The Bill provides that, in most respects, the rules of law applying to marriage would also apply to civil unions.
“If passed, this Bill would have an immediate, significant and practical impact on the everyday lives of gay and lesbian couples. Those who choose to enter into a civil union would enjoy vital legal rights which married couples take for granted, in areas such as inheritance and taxation. The Bill would bring to end many of the routine forms of institutionalised discrimination that exist in our society and which impinge on in a very real way on people’s lives."
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"Housework cuts risk of breast cancer" - study
According to a report in The Scotsman newspaper, moderate housework cuts the risk of developing breast cancer.
The claim comes from a study conducted on a sample of 218,169 women, aged 20 to 80, in nine European countries.
"Pre-menopausal women who did housework were 30 per cent less likely to develop breast cancer than pre-menopausal women who did none, while post-menopausal women who did housework were 20 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those who did none."
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The claim comes from a study conducted on a sample of 218,169 women, aged 20 to 80, in nine European countries.
"Pre-menopausal women who did housework were 30 per cent less likely to develop breast cancer than pre-menopausal women who did none, while post-menopausal women who did housework were 20 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those who did none."
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14,000,000 use LUAS Red Line in 2006 - Report
From the Irish Independent:
Runaway success of Luas sees 26m use trams in 2006
FOUR million more people used the Luas tram network last year, mainly due to a 25pc increase in numbers travelling between Tallaght and the city centre.
The number of passengers using the Tallaght line (red line) went up from 11m in 2005 to 14m last year, while the shorter route stretching from St Stephen's Green to Sandyford went up from 11.2m in 2005 to 11.9m for 2006.
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Runaway success of Luas sees 26m use trams in 2006
FOUR million more people used the Luas tram network last year, mainly due to a 25pc increase in numbers travelling between Tallaght and the city centre.
The number of passengers using the Tallaght line (red line) went up from 11m in 2005 to 14m last year, while the shorter route stretching from St Stephen's Green to Sandyford went up from 11.2m in 2005 to 11.9m for 2006.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Middle-class drugs buyers fuel killings: President
From the Sunday Independent:
"THE middle classes who see nothing wrong in using drugs must accept their share of the blame for the spate of gangland murders, says President Mary McAleese.
"Mrs McAleese says the burgeoning drug culture and explosion of violence on our streets is a hideous development in Irish society.
""It worries me sick," she admits in a radio interview with Marian Finucane, to be broadcast [on Sunday last].
"Who creates the market that allows these people to become so powerful? It is the people with the good jobs, it is the people with the great social life, with the fancy car at the door who are doing cocaine thinking it is a really smart and cool thing to do....""
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Sunday, December 24, 2006
DSW Blog opening hours...
Well, we've provided bus and LUAS information, pub and shopping centre opening hours and information about Pantos over Christmas. These topics seem to be of greatest interest in referrals. So it's about time I wished everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Blog won't actually be closing over the Christmas, of course, so please check back from time to time to see if something new of interest is added.
A big thank you to the ever-increasing number of visitors who make use of the information here. (It would be nice if you leave a greeting, but we can't have everything!)
I'll post a file in the New Year on how other contributors can add material. It would also be nice if the Blog wasn't so much a one-man band. I'll put it on my New Year's Resolutions list, shall I?
Have a wonderful holiday.
The Blog won't actually be closing over the Christmas, of course, so please check back from time to time to see if something new of interest is added.
A big thank you to the ever-increasing number of visitors who make use of the information here. (It would be nice if you leave a greeting, but we can't have everything!)
I'll post a file in the New Year on how other contributors can add material. It would also be nice if the Blog wasn't so much a one-man band. I'll put it on my New Year's Resolutions list, shall I?
Have a wonderful holiday.
The Square, Tallaght, Christmas opening hours
Saturday 23rd December
09.00 - 20.00
Christmas Eve
08.00 - 18.00
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Tuesday 26th December
CLOSED
Wednesday 27th December
09.00 - 18.00
Thursday 28th December
09.00 - 21.00
Friday 29th December
09.00 - 21.00
Saturday 30th December
09.00 - 18.00
New Year's Eve
09.00 - 18.00
New Year's Day
CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd January
09.00 - 18.00
More information, visit www.thesquaretallaght.com
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09.00 - 20.00
Christmas Eve
08.00 - 18.00
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Tuesday 26th December
CLOSED
Wednesday 27th December
09.00 - 18.00
Thursday 28th December
09.00 - 21.00
Friday 29th December
09.00 - 21.00
Saturday 30th December
09.00 - 18.00
New Year's Eve
09.00 - 18.00
New Year's Day
CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd January
09.00 - 18.00
More information, visit www.thesquaretallaght.com
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Saturday, December 23, 2006
Sir Bono to join ranks of Sir Bob and Sir Tony
U2 singer, Bono, is to receive an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, according to a report on the RTE website. The honour will be presented by the British Ambassador to Ireland in the New Year. It comes on the recommendation of Tony Blair, who stated in a letter that Bono was influential in the run-up to last year's G8 summit which had a focus on helping poor nations in Africa.
Bono will be a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, or KBE.
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Bono will be a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, or KBE.
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Christmas Pub Opening Hours
Information from the Licensed Vintners Association, which represents pub owners in the Greater Dublin area.
CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
PERMITTED HOURS OF TRADING (Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003)
Friday 22nd December 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.
Saturday 23rd December 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.
Sunday 24th December 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. [Christmas Eve]
Monday 25th December Trading Prohibited
Tuesday 26th December 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. [Public Holiday]
Wednesday 27th December 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Thursday 28th December 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Friday 29th December 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.
Saturday 30th December 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.
Sunday 31st December 12.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. [Eve of Public Holiday]
Monday 1st January 2007 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. [Public Holiday]
Tuesday 2nd January 2007 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.
All of the above together with 30 minutes drinking up time.
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You should check with the management of your local pub regarding any local arrangements with respect to admission and/or price changes (increases!) over the holiday period.
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Friday, December 22, 2006
Mobile phone unlocking service comes to Tallaght
A new, independent, mobile phone unlocking and repair service has opened. Based in Tallaght Enterprise Centre and run by local man, Patrick Murphy, Phonexpo claims to be an affordable alternative to the major mobile operators for customers having problems using their mobile handsets.
Set up originally on the Internet as an online help forum for Irish mobile phone users, the Web-based business has already grown and expanded outside the Dublin region. Patrick Murphy says:
“It is badly needed as many Irish consumers feel they are being overcharged by our current four networks with regards to mobile phone repair and unlocking.
“For example, the standard charge to have your phone unlocked by the network is €127 and currently on one particular network if you require your unlock code you have to end your contract immediately. Phonexpo offer the same service from €15-€30 depending on the make and model of the phone.”
Unlocking codes are needed when customers forget their phone’s security number or wish to change to another service provider while keeping the original handset. Over 3,000 people have registered in the past year on the http://www.phonexpo.ie/ forum to enquire about fixes for mobile phone problems.
The new local office is run in person by Patrick Murphy who says:
“We can have most phones repaired or unlocked within 5 working days. Repairs can include fixing keyboard damage, broken screens, even fixing the software that runs the phone.
“A popular ‘repair’ is changing the phone’s language. There has been a lot of interest in this from Spanish, Polish, Romanian customers.”
According to Patrick, Phonexpo is a business to fill a growing need for a structured service for mobile phone users. He says he offers a professional service but on a straightforward, friendly level. There is a “no fix, no fee” policy, and all services come with a 30-day guarantee. In addition, Phonexpo offers free return postage to its Irish & UK clients.
Patrick is optimistic that the business will continue to flourish.
“With the growing amount of mobile phone users and the ever growing population of Tallaght, Phonexpo as an independent business will do quite well in the community.
“Over the last four to five years, Tallaght has become nearly its own city. I see Phonexpo alongside the growing popularity of mobile phones and the even bigger growing population of Tallaght doing quite well in the future for many a year. It will be Phonexpo’s objective to offer this service to the community of Tallaght and adjoining communities.”
For more details, contact: Phonexpo, Unit 28, Tallaght Enterprise Centre, Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland. Ph: (01) 461 0444 Mobile: 087 205 70 96 Web: http://phonexpo.ie/ Forum: http://www.phonexpo.ie/ Email: info@phonexpo.ie
Christmas opening hours:
Friday 22nd December: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 23rd to Tuesday 26th December: CLOSED – Happy Christmas!
Wednesday 27th December: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Thursday 28th December: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 29th December: 10.00am to 5.00pm
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Set up originally on the Internet as an online help forum for Irish mobile phone users, the Web-based business has already grown and expanded outside the Dublin region. Patrick Murphy says:
“It is badly needed as many Irish consumers feel they are being overcharged by our current four networks with regards to mobile phone repair and unlocking.
“For example, the standard charge to have your phone unlocked by the network is €127 and currently on one particular network if you require your unlock code you have to end your contract immediately. Phonexpo offer the same service from €15-€30 depending on the make and model of the phone.”
Unlocking codes are needed when customers forget their phone’s security number or wish to change to another service provider while keeping the original handset. Over 3,000 people have registered in the past year on the http://www.phonexpo.ie/ forum to enquire about fixes for mobile phone problems.
The new local office is run in person by Patrick Murphy who says:
“We can have most phones repaired or unlocked within 5 working days. Repairs can include fixing keyboard damage, broken screens, even fixing the software that runs the phone.
“A popular ‘repair’ is changing the phone’s language. There has been a lot of interest in this from Spanish, Polish, Romanian customers.”
According to Patrick, Phonexpo is a business to fill a growing need for a structured service for mobile phone users. He says he offers a professional service but on a straightforward, friendly level. There is a “no fix, no fee” policy, and all services come with a 30-day guarantee. In addition, Phonexpo offers free return postage to its Irish & UK clients.
Patrick is optimistic that the business will continue to flourish.
“With the growing amount of mobile phone users and the ever growing population of Tallaght, Phonexpo as an independent business will do quite well in the community.
“Over the last four to five years, Tallaght has become nearly its own city. I see Phonexpo alongside the growing popularity of mobile phones and the even bigger growing population of Tallaght doing quite well in the future for many a year. It will be Phonexpo’s objective to offer this service to the community of Tallaght and adjoining communities.”
For more details, contact: Phonexpo, Unit 28, Tallaght Enterprise Centre, Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland. Ph: (01) 461 0444 Mobile: 087 205 70 96 Web: http://phonexpo.ie/ Forum: http://www.phonexpo.ie/ Email: info@phonexpo.ie
Christmas opening hours:
Friday 22nd December: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 23rd to Tuesday 26th December: CLOSED – Happy Christmas!
Wednesday 27th December: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Thursday 28th December: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 29th December: 10.00am to 5.00pm
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Millbrook Lawns Health Centre: Works begin May 2007
According to a reply received by Cllr Joe Neville (FF) to a Councillor's question, South Dublin County Council expects construction work on the Millbrook Lawns Health Centre to begin in May 2007.
The centre, which was damaged by fire in 1998, has had both planning permission and HSE funding passed. In its bulletin to Cllr Neville, the Council stated:
"Funding has been made available in the HSE National Capital Plan 2006 – 2010 for the refurbishment of Millbrook Lawns Health Centre. The plan was formally approved by the Department of Health and Children in May 2006.
"Approval was received to seek tenders for re-instatement of and improvement works at the Health Centre and tenders will be sought on 31/01/07. These improvements will reflect the modern standards that are inherent in the Primary Care Strategy that is currently being rolled out nationally by the HSE.
"Some final issues need to be agreed with the local Parish Council before work can commence. Architects for both sides are meeting to resolve these matters.
"The target construction programme for this development, subject to consideration of tenders and finalisation of all outstanding matters is as follows:
- Return of Tenders 28/02/07
- Award of tenders 21/03/07
- Commencement of work on site May ‘07
- Completion of work in 3 phases to be fully completed by 30/05/’08."
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The centre, which was damaged by fire in 1998, has had both planning permission and HSE funding passed. In its bulletin to Cllr Neville, the Council stated:
"Funding has been made available in the HSE National Capital Plan 2006 – 2010 for the refurbishment of Millbrook Lawns Health Centre. The plan was formally approved by the Department of Health and Children in May 2006.
"Approval was received to seek tenders for re-instatement of and improvement works at the Health Centre and tenders will be sought on 31/01/07. These improvements will reflect the modern standards that are inherent in the Primary Care Strategy that is currently being rolled out nationally by the HSE.
"Some final issues need to be agreed with the local Parish Council before work can commence. Architects for both sides are meeting to resolve these matters.
"The target construction programme for this development, subject to consideration of tenders and finalisation of all outstanding matters is as follows:
- Return of Tenders 28/02/07
- Award of tenders 21/03/07
- Commencement of work on site May ‘07
- Completion of work in 3 phases to be fully completed by 30/05/’08."
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Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Tallaght Residents' and Community Umbrella
"A voluntary, non-profit making, group of active citizens who are interested in Tallaght. This group is not affiliated to any political party. Our mission is to promote better community based planning practice in the Tallaght area.
"We are not anti-development, but unashamedly pro-community."
Link: http://groups.google.ie/group/TRCU/
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"We are not anti-development, but unashamedly pro-community."
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Monday, December 18, 2006
FAI to "support" Shamrock Rovers court case: Website
The Football Association of Ireland has pledged financial assistance for the Shamrock Rovers High Court case involving Tallaght GAA club Thomas Davis, according to the soccer club's website.
The Thomas Davis Club is seeking a Judicial Review of the South Dublin County Council decision last February to proceed with the completion of the Stadium in Tallaght as a football only facility.
According to the report, FAI Chief Executive, John Delaney, is quoted as saying:
“This week, the Board of the Association pledged significant funds to [Shamrock Rovers] in order to aid them in the most practical manner as they continue to pursue the goal of completion of Tallaght. These funds will be offset against the legal fees Rovers face as the High Court case continues. Obviously, we wish the club every success in this matter.”
On 14th December, the High Court determined that the hearing of the case would take place on March 16th next.
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The Thomas Davis Club is seeking a Judicial Review of the South Dublin County Council decision last February to proceed with the completion of the Stadium in Tallaght as a football only facility.
According to the report, FAI Chief Executive, John Delaney, is quoted as saying:
“This week, the Board of the Association pledged significant funds to [Shamrock Rovers] in order to aid them in the most practical manner as they continue to pursue the goal of completion of Tallaght. These funds will be offset against the legal fees Rovers face as the High Court case continues. Obviously, we wish the club every success in this matter.”
On 14th December, the High Court determined that the hearing of the case would take place on March 16th next.
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Dublin Bus Christmas and New Year Arrangements
Friday 22nd December 2006
Normal services will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Saturday 23rd December 2006
Normal services will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour services will not operate.
Sunday 24th December 2006 – Christmas Eve
Normal services will operate on all routes. Note: Last buses to and from the city will operate up to 2100 hours, excluding buses from Heuston Station, Dublin Airport and Ferry Port which will operate later than 2100 hours. Nitelink services, Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Monday 25th December 2006 – Christmas Day
NO BUS SERVICES
Tuesday 26th December 2006 – St. Stephen’s Day
A Sunday service will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Xpresso Services, Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Wednesday 27th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Xpresso services will not operate. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate
Thursday 28th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Xpresso services will not operate. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate
Friday 29th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Xpresso services will not operate. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate
Saturday 30th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Sunday 31st December 2006 – New Year’s Eve
A normal service will operate on all routes. Note: Last buses to and from the city will operate up to 2200 hours, excluding buses from Heuston Station, Dublin Airport and Ferry Port which will operate later than 2200 hours. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Monday 1st January 2007 – New Year’s Day
A Sunday service will operate on all routes. Xpresso services, Nitelink services will not operate. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Tuesday 2nd January 2007
Normal services will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate.
For details of timetables and opening hours of Dublin Bus offices, visit www.dublinbus.ie
[For details of LUAS Christmas arrangements, please visit this post.]
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Normal services will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Saturday 23rd December 2006
Normal services will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour services will not operate.
Sunday 24th December 2006 – Christmas Eve
Normal services will operate on all routes. Note: Last buses to and from the city will operate up to 2100 hours, excluding buses from Heuston Station, Dublin Airport and Ferry Port which will operate later than 2100 hours. Nitelink services, Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Monday 25th December 2006 – Christmas Day
NO BUS SERVICES
Tuesday 26th December 2006 – St. Stephen’s Day
A Sunday service will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Xpresso Services, Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Wednesday 27th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Xpresso services will not operate. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate
Thursday 28th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Xpresso services will not operate. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate
Friday 29th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Xpresso services will not operate. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate
Saturday 30th December 2006
A normal service will operate on all routes. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Sunday 31st December 2006 – New Year’s Eve
A normal service will operate on all routes. Note: Last buses to and from the city will operate up to 2200 hours, excluding buses from Heuston Station, Dublin Airport and Ferry Port which will operate later than 2200 hours. All Nitelink services will operate with most buses running until 0430 hours. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Monday 1st January 2007 – New Year’s Day
A Sunday service will operate on all routes. Xpresso services, Nitelink services will not operate. Dublin City Tour and Coastal Tours will operate. Ghostbus Tour will not operate.
Tuesday 2nd January 2007
Normal services will operate on all routes. Most Nitelink services will operate at 0030 and 0200 hours. Dublin City Tour, Coastal Tours and Ghostbus Tour will operate.
For details of timetables and opening hours of Dublin Bus offices, visit www.dublinbus.ie
[For details of LUAS Christmas arrangements, please visit this post.]
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Recycling in South Dublin County area Christmas & New year
Green Bins
Additional dry recyclable material may be left beside the Green Bin from 18th December to 27th January 2007 only provided
- It is clean and bound securely
- It is left in a safe manner for collection
- It contains material that normally goes into the Green Bin only.
- The material should not be put in a plastic bag. Large cardboard boxes and sheets of cardboard should be cut into smaller pieces or brought to the nearest Civic Amenity Centre.
Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre
South Dublin County Councils Civic Amenity Facility at Ballymount will be closed on Christmas Day, St. Stephens Day and New Years Day.
For further information on opening hours at the Civic Amenity Centre, see website http://www.southdublin.ie/ or phone directly on 01-4621251
Information on recycling in the four Dublin Local Authorities can be viewed at www.dublinwaste.ie
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Man, 37, arrested in connection with Ipswich murders
The BBC is reporting this morning that a man, aged 37, has been arrested in connection with the murder of five prostitutes in the English town of Ipswich.
The man was arrested at his home address at Trimley, near Felixstowe.
Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Tania Nicol, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls, were murdered over the past number of weeks and their bodies dumped in the Ipswich area.
Link: www.bbc.co.uk/news
The man was arrested at his home address at Trimley, near Felixstowe.
Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Tania Nicol, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls, were murdered over the past number of weeks and their bodies dumped in the Ipswich area.
Link: www.bbc.co.uk/news
Friday, December 15, 2006
No new bin labels in 2007: Council
South Dublin County Council has confirmed that customers using their domestic refuse collection service will not be receiving a new authorisation label in early 2007.
Instead, the purple "Jan-07" label, supplied in 2006, will continue to be valid into 2007 past the January expiry. Bin tags will still be in use in 2007.
See Press Release
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Instead, the purple "Jan-07" label, supplied in 2006, will continue to be valid into 2007 past the January expiry. Bin tags will still be in use in 2007.
See Press Release
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Council will come to you for Christmas Tree
South Dublin County Council is introducing a new pilot scheme for the recycling of Christmas trees from houses in urban areas in the County, according to a press relase published on the Council's Website.
The pilot scheme will operate from Monday 8th January to Friday 12th January only. Householders should place their Christmas tree outside their house on the morning of their normal refuse bin collection and the Parks Department staff will collect the trees on that day. (Not necessarily at the same time as the bin collection.) The trees will be shredded and the material will be used in local parks as a mulch and soil conditioner.
Householders who are unable to avail of this service may bring their tree to the Council’s Green Waste Recycling Centre at Esker, Lucan where it can be left for recycling free of charge. The Centre operates from Tuesday to Saturday and the opening hours are as follows:-
Tuesday Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Saturday 8.30am – 2.30pm
Telephone 01 6283407
The Council warns that Christmas trees should not be brought to a park or open space, as was done in previous years when the Council provided central collection points. Instead, anyone found dumping trees or other materials on open spaces may be liable to prosecution under the Litter Act.
Update 18/12/2006: The Council has clarified that this service applies to organic trees only, and does not inlcude artificial trees.
To view arrangements of the other Dublin Local Authorities in respect of Christmas Trees, please visit www.dublinwaste.ie
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The pilot scheme will operate from Monday 8th January to Friday 12th January only. Householders should place their Christmas tree outside their house on the morning of their normal refuse bin collection and the Parks Department staff will collect the trees on that day. (Not necessarily at the same time as the bin collection.) The trees will be shredded and the material will be used in local parks as a mulch and soil conditioner.
Householders who are unable to avail of this service may bring their tree to the Council’s Green Waste Recycling Centre at Esker, Lucan where it can be left for recycling free of charge. The Centre operates from Tuesday to Saturday and the opening hours are as follows:-
Tuesday Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Saturday 8.30am – 2.30pm
Telephone 01 6283407
The Council warns that Christmas trees should not be brought to a park or open space, as was done in previous years when the Council provided central collection points. Instead, anyone found dumping trees or other materials on open spaces may be liable to prosecution under the Litter Act.
Update 18/12/2006: The Council has clarified that this service applies to organic trees only, and does not inlcude artificial trees.
To view arrangements of the other Dublin Local Authorities in respect of Christmas Trees, please visit www.dublinwaste.ie
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Christmas & New Year Refuse Collection, SDCC area
Refuse Collection Service arrangements for Christmas and New Year
Over the Christmas/New Year holiday period special arrangements have been put in place by South Dublin County Council to ensure a refuse collection for householders in the County.
The refuse collection service in South Dublin County will operate as usual except for the following dates:
Collections due on Monday 25th December 2006 will take place on Saturday 23rd December.
Collections due on Tuesday 26th December will take place on Saturday 30th December.
Collections due on Monday 1st January will take place on Saturday 6th January.
[Related posts: Council will come to you for Christmas Tree and Recycling in South Dublin County Area Christmas & New Years and No new bin labels in 2007: Council]
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Over the Christmas/New Year holiday period special arrangements have been put in place by South Dublin County Council to ensure a refuse collection for householders in the County.
The refuse collection service in South Dublin County will operate as usual except for the following dates:
Collections due on Monday 25th December 2006 will take place on Saturday 23rd December.
Collections due on Tuesday 26th December will take place on Saturday 30th December.
Collections due on Monday 1st January will take place on Saturday 6th January.
[Related posts: Council will come to you for Christmas Tree and Recycling in South Dublin County Area Christmas & New Years and No new bin labels in 2007: Council]
[More info from SDCC]
Information relating to waste collection in each of the Dublin Local authorities can be viewed at www.dublinwaste.ie
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The Dodder Valley 125 years ago
Press Release: On Wednesday 20th December at 8.00pm, the Local Studies Section of the County Library in Tallaght in association with Tallaght Historical Society will host a slide show The Dodder from Glenasmole to Ringsend in 1881 - An illustrated Lecture using slides taken by Charles Russell. The slide show will be given by Peter Healy, a nephew of the photographer using old glass plate slides. Peter is a brother of the late Paddy Healy, archaeologist and local historian whose books, “All Roads Lead to Tallaght”, “Rathfarnham Roads”, “Glenasmole Roads” and “Archaeology, Early Christian Remains and Local Histories” have been published by South Dublin Libraries.
This is an opportunity not to be missed, a chance to view some remarkable photographic material using a forgotten technology.
Light refreshments will be served.
For further information, please contact Kieran Swords, Local Studies Librarian by phone at 01 4620073 or by e-mail to localstudies@sdublincoco.ie
This is an opportunity not to be missed, a chance to view some remarkable photographic material using a forgotten technology.
Light refreshments will be served.
For further information, please contact Kieran Swords, Local Studies Librarian by phone at 01 4620073 or by e-mail to localstudies@sdublincoco.ie
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Migrants' website to increase to 10 languages: Indo
The Independent reports today that vaveeva.com, a website with information aimed at helping migrants settle in Ireland, is to be extended to include a total of 10 languages.
"...available in Polish, English and Chinese... from February [it] will be extended to include Czech, Lithuanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Bulgarian and Romanian.
"The service is provided free to migrants and will include information on accommodation, work, tourism, travel, education, health issues, social welfare, taxation and banking and other aspects of Irish life."
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"...available in Polish, English and Chinese... from February [it] will be extended to include Czech, Lithuanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Bulgarian and Romanian.
"The service is provided free to migrants and will include information on accommodation, work, tourism, travel, education, health issues, social welfare, taxation and banking and other aspects of Irish life."
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Joe Neville on the roads
Councillor Joe Neville (FF) has received several replies from the South Dublin County Council's Roads Department to questions about the DSW area:
- In regard to his request for the provision of a pedestrian crossing at the top of the opposite side (south bound) off ramp on the Knocklyon/M50 Interchange, Cllr Neville has been informed that a traffic count is being carried out at the location.
- Regarding Tallaght Village, it has been reported that traffic flows will be returned to their original configuration once works underway there have been completed. However, the traffic lights sequence on the N81/Old Bawn junction will be examined, especially the evening right-turn onto the Old Bawn Road from the N81.
- There are no plans to erect “No Parking of HGV’s" signs in Glenview Park Estate, as this matter was already dealt with by the erection of signage on all roads entering and exiting the County.
- The Bus-only exit adjacent to The Square cannot be modified to allow taxis to also use the exit. The mechanism which changes the traffic lights at this location to allow buses through cannot differentiate between taxis and private cars.
- The roundabout at Tallaght Hospital will be provided with new road markings once building works in the area are completed. It has been determined that the pedestrian lights in that vicinity are in the optimum position and will not be moved.
- Pedestrian light phasing at the Belgard Road/Embankment Road junction will be part of the 2007 works.
- The turn from Ballymount Road, Kingswood onto Belgard Road cannot be provided with a left filter lane due to insufficent room to create a left-turning lane in the road.
- Following problems with all-day parking by passengers on the nearby LUAS, Belgard Heights, the Heath and the View may get double-yellow lines subject to formal consultation with the Garda Commissioners Office. A yellow box is to be provided on the road at Kingswood View and the Old Belgard Road. There are no plans to change the existing island at Embankment Road/Kingswood, Luas Station, which is considered to be adequate.
Christmas events in Dublin City
Fine list of things to do in the city over the Christmas period on the excellent Dublin Community Blog. Follow this link for more details.
Capella Choir, Marlay House, 21st December
The Capella Choir will be at Marlay House, Rathfarnham, on 21st December at 8.00pm. The concert will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Tickets are €15.00 and available from the Pavilion Theatre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. Co.Dublin. Telephone: 353 1 231 2929 Fax: 353 1 663 6328 Email: info@paviliontheatre.ie
Tickets are €15.00 and available from the Pavilion Theatre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. Co.Dublin. Telephone: 353 1 231 2929 Fax: 353 1 663 6328 Email: info@paviliontheatre.ie
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
"A Loan Is Not Just for Christmas": Regulator
Press Release: The Financial Regulator today (Tuesday, 5 December) warned people to consider their choices when borrowing money this Christmas and to look for the most suitable loan for their needs, taking the overall cost of any loan into account before signing up.
Consumer Director, Mary O’Dea said, “Borrowing money at this time of year may be the only way for some people to meet Christmas expenses. But remember that once Christmas is over, the money is spent and you will have to make repayments long after the Christmas holiday. There are many ways of borrowing money, such as using an overdraft, taking out a personal loan, or spending on your credit card and while it might seem handy to use your credit card or in-store credit to pay for many of your Christmas expenses, these can end up costing you more in the long term. You will generally pay more for the convenience of in-store loans, using your credit card or availing of door to door credit collection. Think first what type of credit suits you best and how much it costs”.
"Once you have decided what type of loan you want, look beyond what the repayments will cost you every week or every month until the loan is repaid and ask the provider what the total cost of the loan is. This is what you will have to pay back to the lender in addition to the money you have borrowed. The cost of credit will vary depending on the amount you borrow, where you get your loan and how long you take to pay it back. The quicker you pay it back, the less interest you will pay. It can seem attractive to go for lower monthly repayments by taking longer to repay the loan but this will cost more because you will pay more interest. So weigh up what suits you best and how much you can really afford to borrow,” she added.
How much does borrowing money actually cost?*
· Jacqui borrows €1,000 from her bank for Christmas. Her loan is to be repaid over 12 months, paying back €89 per month**. In total she pays back €1,068 meaning the total cost of credit is €68.
· Pat borrows €500 from a moneylender to pay for Christmas presents. He pays back €20 a week for 32 weeks. The total cost of this loan is €140.***
· Claire borrows €700 from her local credit union where she has been saving for some time and has had loans in the past. She pays back €61.50 a month over the next year. The total cost of her credit union loan is €38.****
· Jim uses his credit card***** to pay for a few nights out running up to Christmas and presents for his family. When Jim gets his bill after Christmas, he owes €1,200. He pays €200 every month for six months, paying back a total of €1,200. At the end of the six months, he still owes €39 on his card due to interest.
The Financial Regulator provides free, independent information to help consumers make financial decisions. Cost surveys on credit cards and personal loans help people to shop around for the credit by showing the costs for products with the main providers in the market. A Guide to Personal Loans and Credit outlines the options for people who want to borrow money this Christmas, including loans from banks and credit unions, overdrafts and credit cards and the ‘Managing your money’ guide helps with planning and budgeting for the new year. All the Financial Regulator’s publications are available, free of charge, by calling the consumer help-line on 1890 77 77 77, logging on to www.itsyourmoney.ie or dropping into the Consumer Information Centre at 6-8 College Green, Dublin 2.
*The examples shown are based on typical rates for each product
** Sample bank loan APR 13.04%
***Sample moneylender loan APR 124.92%
****Sample credit union loan APR 10.33%
*****Sample credit card APR 14.9%
Consumer Director, Mary O’Dea said, “Borrowing money at this time of year may be the only way for some people to meet Christmas expenses. But remember that once Christmas is over, the money is spent and you will have to make repayments long after the Christmas holiday. There are many ways of borrowing money, such as using an overdraft, taking out a personal loan, or spending on your credit card and while it might seem handy to use your credit card or in-store credit to pay for many of your Christmas expenses, these can end up costing you more in the long term. You will generally pay more for the convenience of in-store loans, using your credit card or availing of door to door credit collection. Think first what type of credit suits you best and how much it costs”.
"Once you have decided what type of loan you want, look beyond what the repayments will cost you every week or every month until the loan is repaid and ask the provider what the total cost of the loan is. This is what you will have to pay back to the lender in addition to the money you have borrowed. The cost of credit will vary depending on the amount you borrow, where you get your loan and how long you take to pay it back. The quicker you pay it back, the less interest you will pay. It can seem attractive to go for lower monthly repayments by taking longer to repay the loan but this will cost more because you will pay more interest. So weigh up what suits you best and how much you can really afford to borrow,” she added.
How much does borrowing money actually cost?*
· Jacqui borrows €1,000 from her bank for Christmas. Her loan is to be repaid over 12 months, paying back €89 per month**. In total she pays back €1,068 meaning the total cost of credit is €68.
· Pat borrows €500 from a moneylender to pay for Christmas presents. He pays back €20 a week for 32 weeks. The total cost of this loan is €140.***
· Claire borrows €700 from her local credit union where she has been saving for some time and has had loans in the past. She pays back €61.50 a month over the next year. The total cost of her credit union loan is €38.****
· Jim uses his credit card***** to pay for a few nights out running up to Christmas and presents for his family. When Jim gets his bill after Christmas, he owes €1,200. He pays €200 every month for six months, paying back a total of €1,200. At the end of the six months, he still owes €39 on his card due to interest.
The Financial Regulator provides free, independent information to help consumers make financial decisions. Cost surveys on credit cards and personal loans help people to shop around for the credit by showing the costs for products with the main providers in the market. A Guide to Personal Loans and Credit outlines the options for people who want to borrow money this Christmas, including loans from banks and credit unions, overdrafts and credit cards and the ‘Managing your money’ guide helps with planning and budgeting for the new year. All the Financial Regulator’s publications are available, free of charge, by calling the consumer help-line on 1890 77 77 77, logging on to www.itsyourmoney.ie or dropping into the Consumer Information Centre at 6-8 College Green, Dublin 2.
*The examples shown are based on typical rates for each product
** Sample bank loan APR 13.04%
***Sample moneylender loan APR 124.92%
****Sample credit union loan APR 10.33%
*****Sample credit card APR 14.9%
Monday, December 11, 2006
You're dead, now here's your bill
The Government has announced that elderly patients of long-term nursing homes will be billed both before and after they die. Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, has set a new scheme for the long term care of the elderly in motion which will commence in January 2008.
Under the scheme, all nursing home patients must contribute towards the cost of their care. According to the RTE website:
"Elderly people will contribute 80% of their disposable income and a charge of up to 15% on the value of their residence will apply, which can be paid after their death.
"Only elderly people assessed to be high dependency will be eligible for nursing home bed support from next year and there will be a cap on the scheme.
"Those who are assessed to be low or medium dependency will be eligible for community care with support through home care packages.
"Ms Harney has described the scheme as fair, accessible, and affordable."
Related links:
- RTE
- Department of Health and Children
Under the scheme, all nursing home patients must contribute towards the cost of their care. According to the RTE website:
"Elderly people will contribute 80% of their disposable income and a charge of up to 15% on the value of their residence will apply, which can be paid after their death.
"Only elderly people assessed to be high dependency will be eligible for nursing home bed support from next year and there will be a cap on the scheme.
"Those who are assessed to be low or medium dependency will be eligible for community care with support through home care packages.
"Ms Harney has described the scheme as fair, accessible, and affordable."
Related links:
- RTE
- Department of Health and Children
You can only buy cigs in 20s
Mr Sean Power TD, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children announced yesterday evening (7th December) that it will be illegal to sell cigarettes in packs of less than 20 from 31 May 2007. The sale of confectioneries that resemble tobacco products will also be banned from that date.
Speaking at the official opening of the Office of Tobacco Control offices in Naas, Mr Power said “a recent report “Children, Youth and Tobacco” tells us that 76% of young people purchase 10 packs of cigarettes. The preference for 10 packs has been shown internationally to be linked to price – which is also an important factor in young people deciding not to smoke. I believe that the removal of packs of 10 will be a clear disincentive to young people to start the habit and continue smoking.”
Department of Health and Children website
Speaking at the official opening of the Office of Tobacco Control offices in Naas, Mr Power said “a recent report “Children, Youth and Tobacco” tells us that 76% of young people purchase 10 packs of cigarettes. The preference for 10 packs has been shown internationally to be linked to price – which is also an important factor in young people deciding not to smoke. I believe that the removal of packs of 10 will be a clear disincentive to young people to start the habit and continue smoking.”
Department of Health and Children website
Prisoners' Families Infoline to be launched, now seeking operators
"Prisoners' Families Infoline Ltd - a unique new telephone information line supporting the families and friends of prisoners and ex-prisoners who are at present marginalised and without a voice.
"It will offer a range of information, non-judgemental support and a listening ear. It will be based in Tallaght Village.
"We are currently recruiting 2 part-time telephone operators to launch and run the Infoline.
Prisoners' Families Helpline is a voluntary organisation established to help meet the needs of families and friends of prisoners.
"Skills required: Experience on a voluntary helpline preferred. Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative, knowledge of wide range of social issues necessary. Computer skills required for administrative and record-keeping purposes.
"Training in telephone helpline skills will be offered.
"The successful applicants will be offered a one-year fixed-term contract of 9 hours per week. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
"Closing dates for applications is 20th December 2006 at 6.00 p.m.Interviews will be conducted in early January 2007.
"Applications enclosing CV to be sent to
Veronica McCabe
1 Silchester Wood,
Glenageary, Co. Dublin.
Or: email on vmccabe@eircom.net "
From: Community Exchange
"It will offer a range of information, non-judgemental support and a listening ear. It will be based in Tallaght Village.
"We are currently recruiting 2 part-time telephone operators to launch and run the Infoline.
Prisoners' Families Helpline is a voluntary organisation established to help meet the needs of families and friends of prisoners.
"Skills required: Experience on a voluntary helpline preferred. Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative, knowledge of wide range of social issues necessary. Computer skills required for administrative and record-keeping purposes.
"Training in telephone helpline skills will be offered.
"The successful applicants will be offered a one-year fixed-term contract of 9 hours per week. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
"Closing dates for applications is 20th December 2006 at 6.00 p.m.Interviews will be conducted in early January 2007.
"Applications enclosing CV to be sent to
Veronica McCabe
1 Silchester Wood,
Glenageary, Co. Dublin.
Or: email on vmccabe@eircom.net "
From: Community Exchange
Central Bank warns on counterfeit notes
As the use of cash hits its peak at this time of year, the Central Bank warned that there is a corresponding increase in the opportunities for counterfeiters to pass off counterfeit banknotes to unsuspecting consumers. The Central Bank urged shoppers and those celebrating the Christmas season to be extra vigilant for counterfeit notes in the coming days and weeks, as this is an ideal time of the year for counterfeits to enter circulation.A spokesperson for the Central Bank said: "Anyone who suspects they have a counterfeit banknote should pass it over to their local Gardai. Euro banknotes are produced to the highest standards and contain security features which are hard to counterfeit. It should be relatively easy to spot counterfeits and we would remind people to stay alert over the Christmas period.”
The Central Bank is advising consumers to check any suspect banknote by using the simple FEEL-LOOK-TILT test. This includes:
· Feel – the printing processes give banknotes their unique feel, which includes raised print.
· Look –when the banknote is held up to the light a picture and the value of the banknote become visible as a watermark, while the security thread can also be seen as a dark line.
· Tilt – on the lower denomination notes (EUR 5, 10, 20), a hologram appears on the foil stripe on the front of the banknote. On the higher value notes (EUR 50,100, 200, 500) a hologram appears on the foil patch on the front of the banknote.
In order to help shopkeepers maintain sufficient change in their tills, the Central Bank also reminded the public to use their coins and low value banknotes when paying for purchases.
Over 3 billion euro coins have been put into circulation in Ireland since 2002, and these are especially important at Christmas time, when the use of cash increases. Further information on the banknote security features is available on the Central Bank’s website: www.centralbank.ie.
Public information leaflets are available in the Central Bank, Dame Street, Dublin 2, or by phoning (01) 295 5666.
Wokmen cook up a storm
The Tallaght Echo reports this week on its front page how an army of Wokmen made life hell for a Tallaght resident when they entered his garden on the advice of a builder and cooked Chinese food non-stop until he agreed to pay a long-standing takeaway bill...The story, which was the main feature in the local newspaper of Thursday, December 7th, was actually about a builder who, with "an army of workmen" trespassed on a property on which he had been building an extension and removed windows without the client's permission. He had been in dispute with the owner over a payment which the client refused to make as he was dissatisfied with the quality of work. Convicting him of trespass, the judge fined the builder €1,250, plus costs, with a six-months suspended sentence.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Tallaght Domino's Pizza strike for better pay
According to a report at IOL.IE:
Tallaght Domino's Pizza drivers strike over pay
09/12/2006 - 14:16:10 iol.ie
Fifty Domino's Pizza drivers have begun protest action at the franchise's Tallaght outlet in a row over pay. The drivers say they are paid €4 per hour, with an additional payment to them of €1.50 per delivery. They are looking for their pay to be increased to €5 per hour and the per-delivery payment to €2, which they say would be in line with other outlets in the franchise.
"When we try to speak to the company about this issue, they won't discuss it," said driver Uzair Ahmad, who is spokesman for the drivers.
The drivers started their protest action last night when they downed tools and refused to do any deliveries for the night. They are planning to picket the Tallaght outlet again today at 5pm and say they will again refuse to do any deliveries. [Read rest of report]
Tallaght Domino's Pizza drivers strike over pay
09/12/2006 - 14:16:10 iol.ie
Fifty Domino's Pizza drivers have begun protest action at the franchise's Tallaght outlet in a row over pay. The drivers say they are paid €4 per hour, with an additional payment to them of €1.50 per delivery. They are looking for their pay to be increased to €5 per hour and the per-delivery payment to €2, which they say would be in line with other outlets in the franchise.
"When we try to speak to the company about this issue, they won't discuss it," said driver Uzair Ahmad, who is spokesman for the drivers.
The drivers started their protest action last night when they downed tools and refused to do any deliveries for the night. They are planning to picket the Tallaght outlet again today at 5pm and say they will again refuse to do any deliveries. [Read rest of report]
Tallaght Choral Society joins RTE Concert Orchestra
Tues 12 Dec 06
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
National Concert Hall, 8pm
Joy to the World
Colette Delahunt soprano
RTÉ Cór na nÓg
Tallaght Choral Society
Gareth Hudson conductor
A traditional Christmas celebration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and guests.
A sack-full of Christmas goodies including
Joy to The World,
Silent Night,
O Holy Night,
Adeste Fideles,
excerpts from the Nutcracker,
and hosts of other seasonal favourites.
And if the Christmas spirit takes you, feel free to join in the festivities with our 'Carols for All'.
What more do you need to get your Christmas off to a festive start?
Tickets: €20, €25, €30, €35 (conc. €16, €20, €24, €31.50)
Booking: 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
National Concert Hall, 8pm
Joy to the World
Colette Delahunt soprano
RTÉ Cór na nÓg
Tallaght Choral Society
Gareth Hudson conductor
A traditional Christmas celebration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and guests.
A sack-full of Christmas goodies including
Joy to The World,
Silent Night,
O Holy Night,
Adeste Fideles,
excerpts from the Nutcracker,
and hosts of other seasonal favourites.
And if the Christmas spirit takes you, feel free to join in the festivities with our 'Carols for All'.
What more do you need to get your Christmas off to a festive start?
Tickets: €20, €25, €30, €35 (conc. €16, €20, €24, €31.50)
Booking: 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie
Thursday, December 07, 2006
The Christmas Show, with Susannah de Wrixon
"A festive evening of romantic song and story that guarantees great music, humour and lots of Christmas cheer."
Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Thursday 14th December 2006 @ 8.00pm. Tickets €18. Tel: 462 7477.
Gilbert & Sullivan @ The Civic, for one night only!
Innocent Merriment! A christmas Entertainment with Gilbert & Sullivan will be in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, on 19th December 2006 at 8.00pm.
The show, which runs for approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including interval, will feature songs from all 14 of G&S's shows and is suitable for all the family.
Booking 01-462 7460.
Dublin Gospel Choir @ The Civic
Dublin Gospel Choir visit the Civic Theatre, Tallaght on Friday 15th & Saturday 16th December, 8.00pm. Tickets €22 / €18. Box Office Tel: 01 462 7477.
For more details on the tour, visit www.karmaproductions.ie For full information on the Dublin Gospel Choir see www.dublingospelchoir.com
Jack & The Beanstalk @ The Civic, Tallaght
An Grianán Productions presents Jack & the Beanstalk, a show suitable for all the family, at The Civic Theatre, Tallaght. The show runs from Thursday 28th December 2006 to Friday 19th January 2007. Admission €20 & €14 concessions. Family ticket €58 (4 persons). School performances available. Booking 01-4627477. For more info: www.angrianan.com/jack
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
How do you reinstate a demolished convent?
STATEMENT BY MARY UPTON TD
Labour Party Deputy for Dublin South Central,
Tuesday, December 5th 2006
OWNER OF ILLEGALLY DEMOLISHED CONVENT MUST REINSTATE BUILDING
Labour Party Deputy for Dublin South Central, Dr Mary Upton TD, has welcomed last night’s confirmation by Dublin City Council that the owner of Presentation Convent in Terenure that was recently illegally demolished must reinstate the building.
Deputy Upton commented, "I am absolutely delighted that Council planning enforcement officers are grasping the nettle and demanding reinstatement of the building.
"This charming, historic building was being actively considered for listing on the Record of Protected Structures prior to demolition. Much of the demolished building dated to the 1830's. It was one of the last intact mansions in Terenure.
"I will follow this case very closely, as indeed will the large number of local people who have been in touch with me to protest against its demolition.
"I am very much in favour of development. But taking the law into your own hands and breaching the planning laws like this developer appears to have done gives all developers a bad name."
www.labour.ie/press/
*Question from Labour Cllr John Gallagher and City Manager’s reply
enclosed
Q89. COUNCILLOR JOHN GALLAGHER
To ask the City Manager to investigate the conditions surrounding the
demolition of a structure, (details supplied), and report on (a) the
procedures that should have been observed (b) outlines what sanctions,
if any, may be apply to the person responsible for the demolition; and
if he will make a statement on the matter.
Details: Presentation Convent, Terenure.
CITY MANAGER’S REPLY:
(A) Planning Permission should have been obtained prior to the
demolition of the building in question.
(B) An Enforcement Notice under Section 154 of the Planning and
Development Act 2000-2006 has been served on the owner of the property
requiring:
1. The cessation of the unauthorised work on site;
2. The Property to be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning
Department of Dublin City Council.
A prosecution under section 151 of the planning and Development Act
2000-2006 has been initiated against the developer of this property in
connection with the unauthorised demolition of, (details supplied).
Labour Party Deputy for Dublin South Central,
Tuesday, December 5th 2006
OWNER OF ILLEGALLY DEMOLISHED CONVENT MUST REINSTATE BUILDING
Labour Party Deputy for Dublin South Central, Dr Mary Upton TD, has welcomed last night’s confirmation by Dublin City Council that the owner of Presentation Convent in Terenure that was recently illegally demolished must reinstate the building.
Deputy Upton commented, "I am absolutely delighted that Council planning enforcement officers are grasping the nettle and demanding reinstatement of the building.
"This charming, historic building was being actively considered for listing on the Record of Protected Structures prior to demolition. Much of the demolished building dated to the 1830's. It was one of the last intact mansions in Terenure.
"I will follow this case very closely, as indeed will the large number of local people who have been in touch with me to protest against its demolition.
"I am very much in favour of development. But taking the law into your own hands and breaching the planning laws like this developer appears to have done gives all developers a bad name."
www.labour.ie/press/
*Question from Labour Cllr John Gallagher and City Manager’s reply
enclosed
Q89. COUNCILLOR JOHN GALLAGHER
To ask the City Manager to investigate the conditions surrounding the
demolition of a structure, (details supplied), and report on (a) the
procedures that should have been observed (b) outlines what sanctions,
if any, may be apply to the person responsible for the demolition; and
if he will make a statement on the matter.
Details: Presentation Convent, Terenure.
CITY MANAGER’S REPLY:
(A) Planning Permission should have been obtained prior to the
demolition of the building in question.
(B) An Enforcement Notice under Section 154 of the Planning and
Development Act 2000-2006 has been served on the owner of the property
requiring:
1. The cessation of the unauthorised work on site;
2. The Property to be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning
Department of Dublin City Council.
A prosecution under section 151 of the planning and Development Act
2000-2006 has been initiated against the developer of this property in
connection with the unauthorised demolition of, (details supplied).
Monday, December 04, 2006
Plaza developer loses 1st round of Planning battle
An order has just been signed making a decision to refuse permission for the Plaza Hotel application... [by The KPL Partnership, Belgard Road for a Proposed Development:
(a) The construction of an additional two recessed floors above the existing recessed fifth floor of Plaza Hotel Complex increasing the height from 6 to 8 storeys above ground level with roof-top plant rooms and roof gardens over providing 18 no. residential units on sixth floor and 16 no. residential units on seventh floor with roof gardens;
(b) the construction of an 8 storey extension to the north/west (over existing surface car park) providing an additional 1,578sq.m. of retail floor space at ground floor; an additional 375sq.m. of offices at first floor; an additional 1,555sq.m. of offices at second floor; an additional 1 no. hotel bedroom and 18 no. suites and 3 no. apartments at third floor level; an additional 1,282sq.m. and change of use of office space at fourth floor to provide an additional 76 no. hotel bedrooms and 18 no. suites and 3 no. apartments; an additional 937sq.m. and change of use offices at fifth floor to 13 no. apartments and 18 no. apartments over existing hotel floor area; 13 no. apartments and (18 no. apartments over existing hotel floor area) at sixth floor; 13 no. apartments and (16 no. apartments over existing hotel floor area) at seventh floor;
(c) change of use of 1,136sq.m. of existing offices on first floor to 702sq.m. spa and leisure centre for the hotel and 434sq.m. creche; and use of existing 155sq.m. atrium as creche play area;
(d) the creation of a new ramp to the basement car park and re-configuration of the existing basement carpark(s);
(e) the re-location of the vehicular access to the north/west boundary to the north/east boundary (Belgard Road) restricting the use to a 'left turn out only';
(f) landscaping works to existing footpaths and resident's roof gardens including re-configuration of surface car parking;
(g) all site development works above and below ground required to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed development will reduce the existing office floor area by 2,713sq.m.; increase the retail area by 1,578sq.m. and the hotel floor area by 5,013sq.m.; provide an additional 77 no. hotel bedrooms and 36 no. 1 bedroom hotel suites, and 97 no. apartments including social/affordable accommodation comprising 5 no. 1-bedroom units, 6 no. bedroom + study units, 54 no. 2 bedroom units, 6 no. 2 bedroom + study units and 26 no. 3-bedroom units. Overall the floor area is increased by 14,246sq.m.]
...for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development would materially contravene the Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan by reason of the proposed building height, plot ratio, provision of open space and provision of residential accommodation above the 5th floor (6 storeys). The development would therefore contravene the zoning objective for the area 'to protect, improve and provide for the future development of the County Town of Tallaght' and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
2. The proposed development by reason of its building height, plot ratio, and provision of open space would result in over-development of the site and would set an undesirable precedent for other similar developments which would in themselves and cumulatively be harmful to the residential amenity of the area and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
3. The generation of traffic movements created as a result of the proposed egress onto the Belgard Road would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard and would reduce the traffic capacity of this section of the Belgard Road thereby creating traffic congestion.
Info courtesy of Councillor Joe Neville's emailing list and the South Dublin County Council Website.
To view the application, visit http://www.sdublincoco.ie/index.aspx?pageid=144 and Search for application SD06A/0864 in the Reg Ref Search.
(a) The construction of an additional two recessed floors above the existing recessed fifth floor of Plaza Hotel Complex increasing the height from 6 to 8 storeys above ground level with roof-top plant rooms and roof gardens over providing 18 no. residential units on sixth floor and 16 no. residential units on seventh floor with roof gardens;
(b) the construction of an 8 storey extension to the north/west (over existing surface car park) providing an additional 1,578sq.m. of retail floor space at ground floor; an additional 375sq.m. of offices at first floor; an additional 1,555sq.m. of offices at second floor; an additional 1 no. hotel bedroom and 18 no. suites and 3 no. apartments at third floor level; an additional 1,282sq.m. and change of use of office space at fourth floor to provide an additional 76 no. hotel bedrooms and 18 no. suites and 3 no. apartments; an additional 937sq.m. and change of use offices at fifth floor to 13 no. apartments and 18 no. apartments over existing hotel floor area; 13 no. apartments and (18 no. apartments over existing hotel floor area) at sixth floor; 13 no. apartments and (16 no. apartments over existing hotel floor area) at seventh floor;
(c) change of use of 1,136sq.m. of existing offices on first floor to 702sq.m. spa and leisure centre for the hotel and 434sq.m. creche; and use of existing 155sq.m. atrium as creche play area;
(d) the creation of a new ramp to the basement car park and re-configuration of the existing basement carpark(s);
(e) the re-location of the vehicular access to the north/west boundary to the north/east boundary (Belgard Road) restricting the use to a 'left turn out only';
(f) landscaping works to existing footpaths and resident's roof gardens including re-configuration of surface car parking;
(g) all site development works above and below ground required to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed development will reduce the existing office floor area by 2,713sq.m.; increase the retail area by 1,578sq.m. and the hotel floor area by 5,013sq.m.; provide an additional 77 no. hotel bedrooms and 36 no. 1 bedroom hotel suites, and 97 no. apartments including social/affordable accommodation comprising 5 no. 1-bedroom units, 6 no. bedroom + study units, 54 no. 2 bedroom units, 6 no. 2 bedroom + study units and 26 no. 3-bedroom units. Overall the floor area is increased by 14,246sq.m.]
...for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development would materially contravene the Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan by reason of the proposed building height, plot ratio, provision of open space and provision of residential accommodation above the 5th floor (6 storeys). The development would therefore contravene the zoning objective for the area 'to protect, improve and provide for the future development of the County Town of Tallaght' and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
2. The proposed development by reason of its building height, plot ratio, and provision of open space would result in over-development of the site and would set an undesirable precedent for other similar developments which would in themselves and cumulatively be harmful to the residential amenity of the area and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
3. The generation of traffic movements created as a result of the proposed egress onto the Belgard Road would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard and would reduce the traffic capacity of this section of the Belgard Road thereby creating traffic congestion.
Info courtesy of Councillor Joe Neville's emailing list and the South Dublin County Council Website.
To view the application, visit http://www.sdublincoco.ie/index.aspx?pageid=144 and Search for application SD06A/0864 in the Reg Ref Search.
Fossett's Circus, Kilmainham
Fossett's circus take the brave step of pitching a Circus tent in the Christmas period, a time notoriously difficult to draw a crowd. The shows go on between 24th November and 7th January, inclusive, in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham. Support your national circuses!
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