Reminder to General Election Candidates Regarding Siting of Posters

With the General Election imminent, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reminding candidates and their election workers of the need to take care when positioning election posters.

Election posters should not be placed in a manner which obscures road signs, particularly those that relate to safety. These would include speed limit, junction warning and road works signs as well as those giving directions.

It is an offence to erect any sign or notice that makes a traffic sign less visible to road users (Road Traffic Act 1961, Section 95, Subsection 14)

“The signage on our roads, whether put there by the National Roads Authority, Local Authorities or the Gardaí or construction and road repair teams, are there to help motorists stay safe,” explained Noel Brett, Chief Executive, RSA. “So it is vital that no action is taken that either obscures them or distracts road users from their content.”

Local Authorities are advised under the Traffic Signs Manual from the Department of Transport that steps should be taken to deal with obstructions to the clear visibility of signs.

Host Families for Spanish Students sought

"Hi willie,

"Good morning. This is Ana from Spain. Hope you are doing fine.

"Once again I wonder if you would be so kind to place an ad in the South West blog.

"We need a young person over 21 year old to work with Spanish school organised in Tallaght next month of July. A person full of energy and initiative who will be working together with other Spanish leaders is required. People interested can contact me by e-mail. I will be in the area soon to interview possible applicants.

"Irish homes as well still required for July. I enclose an ad if it would be possible to place it somewhere.

"Many thanks in advance for your collaboration

"With kindest regards,

"ana"

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Thomas Davis granted Rovers Stadium judicial review

Thomas Davis granted judicial review in Tallaght case
March 30, 2007
Irish Soccer website
Dublin GAA club Thomas Davis has been granted a judicial review to challenge the development of the proposed Tallaght Stadium as a soccer-only stadium at the High Court on Friday morning.
Thomas Davis had protested against the decision of Sports Minister John O’Donoghue and South Dublin County Council to construct the stadium as a home for eircom League club Shamrock Rovers. The restricted dimensions of the playing surface at the stadium are not amenable to Gaelic games – but Justice Iarfhlaith O’Neill decreed on Friday morning that the club deserved a judicial review of the stadium process. Another hearing will take place on April 20th to decide upon the timeframe for the judicial review. The only certainty at this stage is that work on the new stadium will once more be delayed, with apparently no end to the dispute in sight.

And a timetable of events from the Irish Independent website:

Feb 1997: South Dublin County Council (SDCC) assigns 13 acres, later increased to 18 acres, in Tallaght to Shamrock Rovers to enable the club build a stadium.
Oct 2000: Works finally begins after planning delays. Over next 12 months works to value of €3.6m undertaken.
Nov 2001: Work grinds to a halt. Contractor owed substantial debts. No work carried out since then.
2003: Thomas Davis GAA club and SDCC negotiate a non-binding agreement with Shamrock Rovers to jointly develop the stadium. This eventually collapses.
2004: Due to lack of progress SDCC refuses to extend planning and repossesses site with view to completing project as a municipal stadium. Cost put at €17.5m.
2005: Thomas Davis and Dublin County Board seek to be accommodated given that the stadium is being financed totally by Government funds. Local councilors unanimously back this proposal, supported also by Shamrock Rovers.
Feb 2006: Minister O'Doboghue writes to SDCC to insist funding will only be available for a soccer facility. Local council reverses original decision.
March 2007: Thomas Davis take High Court action seeking permission to appeal SDCC decision.

Arts Grants from South Dublin County Council

Applications are invited for the following Arts Grants and Awards.

1) Bursaries for Individual Artists 2007

South Dublin County Council allocates bursaries annually to support individual artists in pursuing original projects, to develop a body of work or for participation in various events or courses for the further development of their careers. Five bursaries of 2,500 will be awarded across all artforms in both creative and interpretive disciplines. Closing date for applications: Friday, 27th April 2007

2) Bursary for Certificate in Youth Arts 2007
One award will be made to an artist to participate in the part-time NUI Certificate in Youth Arts, commencing in October 2007. The course provides participants with an understanding of youth arts as well as offering a contextual and practice-based approach to using the arts with young people. Closing date for applications: Friday, 4th May 2007

3) Project Award 2008 - Amateur, Voluntary and Community Arts
An annual award of 5,000 is available to a group working in amateur, voluntary or community arts to pursue an innovative or developmental project in 2008. Closing date for applications: Friday, 4th May 2007

4) Arts Grants - Amateur, Voluntary and Community 2007
Grants are available to amateur, voluntary and community arts organisations towards event subsidy, professional support, materials, project completion and training. The purpose of the grant is to stimulate interest and participation in arts activities in the county.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis (subject to availability of resources). Artists must be resident or working in the South Dublin County administrative area, which includes areas of Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole.

For application forms and further details contact:

The Arts Office,
South Dublin County Council,
County Hall,
Dublin 24.
Tel: 414 9000 ext. 3314
Email: cryan@sdublincoco.ie
Website: www.sdcc.ie

Easter Bin Collection South Dublin County

From www.sdcc.ie

Refuse Collection
Easter Arrangements
The following are the Easter Refuse Collection Arrangements for South Dublin County:

Service as normal on Good Friday 6th April 2007

There will be no refuse collection service on Easter Monday 9th April 2007. This collection will take place instead on the previous Saturday 7th April 2007.

Please refer to your Oxigen Calendar for your Easter Green Bin collection dates.

Refuse should be left out for collection before 7.30am on collection day.

Please ensure that the roadway is kept clear of parked cars on refuse collection day so that the refuse freighters can gain access.

Please also ensure that bin lids are fully closed and that bins are not overloaded. Bins must have a purple authorisation label and either an €8 or €4 bin tag attached.

The Council has received complaints of bin tags being stolen in some areas. Therefore the tag should not be placed on your bin before 7.30 on the morning of your collection and your address should at least be filled in on the tag.