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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS...... Male Volunteers volunteers (aged 18 or over) are needed needed for the newly Question established Tower Youth Project. Garda vetting is a must and I earn the minimum wage. From 1 February the minimum training will be provided. Your role will be working with children wage has been reduced from €8.65 to € 7.65. Does this so if you are interested please contact Orla @ 085 1476614. mean that my wages for February will be reduced by 1an Are you from Tower, Shournagh, Kerry Road, Cloghroe, hour? Ballyanly, Kerry Pike and Vicarstown? Every young person from these areas from the age of 12 up is Answer welcome to Tower Youth Club. Meetings take place in Blarney It depends on your contract of employment. Even if you don’t have a full Soccer Club Riverview Estate, Tower every Saturday 6.30pm-8pm. written contract of employment, under the Terms of Employment For updates on times etc follow Tower Blog on facebook. (Information) Acts 1994 and 2001, you should have a written statement of terms of employment which should include your rate of pay or how your pay is calculated. If your contract or terms of employment state that you are paid according to the "prevailing national minimum wage hourly rate" your pay can be reduced without your agreement. Your contract could also include a clause that says that your pay can be reduced (in line with minimum wage rates or for other reasons). However, if your contract states specifically that you are paid € 8.65 an hour, your employer cannot reduce this without your agreement. This is because any change to the terms and conditions of your employment must be agreed between your employer and yourself. This requirement for both the employer and the employee to consent to changes in the terms of the contract is part of contract law. Your employer may tell you that the only alternative to a reduction in your wage is reduced hours or redundancy. If this happens you should get more information and advice about your options. Woodview House Restaurant and Garden Center has opened for You can get more information on the changes to the minimum wage from business at the Phelans site in Tweedmount. With lots to see, and the National Employment Rights Authority (Lo-call 1890 80 80 90 or plenty of things for the kids to enjoy, it's well worth a visit. www.employmentrights.ie. pic courtesy Mark McGloughlin, Blarney Blog You can also contact the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ FairWage Helpline at 0818 300 900 for information and advice. Further Information to the Further information on these and other matters is available in complete Letters Editor.... confidence from your nearest Citizens Information Centre (CIC) including: 19th February, 2011 Hollyhill CIC (Tel: 4302 301): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 4pm. Dear Sir/Madam, Blackpool CIC (Tel: 455 9807): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm. General Election 2011 arrived and the air began to resonate with and Tuesday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm. talk of Political Reform. But will this actually come to pass in any Mayfield CIC (Tel: 450 8300): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm, meaningful manner once Election frenzy subsides and an Tuesday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm and Wednesday Evening 7.30pm – 9pm. alternative Government has assumed power? Or will it turn out to Information is also available from the Cork City (North) Citizens Information be a case of empty promises not backed by subsequent action? Service at 021-4302 301, the Citizens Information Phone Service 1890-777 121 or online at www.citizensinformation.ie Take the area of Local Government, whereby the Electorate are afforded an opportunity to periodically elect Councillors for their Local Authority area and who are to be representative of the people. Yet we have TDs involved in issues, which are to all intensive purposes, of local concern and which should remain Mike English within the ambit of Councillors. VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY Councillors for Local Issues, real and devolved power for Local Government, TDs for National Issues and a final end to the Parish Weddings Pump mentality which pervades this land to the collective detriment of all. Then there may be some hope of progress. Yours faithfully, A Speciality Doug Lucey Coachford, Co. Cork CASEY MOTORS Photo / Video Package ALDERLAND • WATERLOO • BLARNEY Service & Repair of Discreet Coverage Cars • Vans • Light Commercials e: [email protected] Liam Casey www.sandymountproductions.com Phone 021 • 4383456 021 4544700 Mobile 087 • 2096018 Only three minutes from Blarney village.... 087 2643035 Take the bridge after the Waterloo Inn, follow the road for 800yds, Casey Motors in behind the first house on your left after the turn up onto the Mallow Road. Muskerry News a uskerrynews e r o ne Page 3 Bl rne) "ool omet%ing7s o Motoring 6a#oot7 in • Professional Qualified Instructor (arne4 • Dual Control Car or your own car • Beginners - Pre-test • Available anytime
Co tact ark which will be the Gentle Sleeping Giant which has been crafted in a ‘Macnas’ style by the young people of Blarney, Kerrypike and Whitechurch with the generous help of Ian McDonagh, Arts Office Cork County Council and William Frode de la Foret, Cork Community Arts Link. Blarney’s 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade will feature more than Residents and visitors are invited to come and celebrate 500 participants, and will be the biggest to date in the history of St. Patrick's Day 2011 in Blarney, where they will have a this small village. wide variety of attractions planned for this very special The fun kicks off in the village at 10.30am when the regular day. This year's Festival will provide visitors and locals Blarney Farmers and Craft Market sets up their stalls. Traditional the opportunity to enjoy Blarney's rich history and its storytelling will also be taking place at locations in the village, or traditional St. Patrick's Day celebrations. With an why not make a wish with one of Blarney’s unique wishing emphasis on showcasing local food, music, dance and balloons that will be sent heavenwards after the parade? The full crafts, the event represents a St. Patrick's Day experience list of attractions represents a diverse range of entertainment and that is completely unique to Blarney. celebration which includes story tellers, a photographic exhibition, street performers, artistic displays, food markets and live, outdoor The annual parade will serve as the centrepiece of St. Patrick's musical performances including the fabulous seanos dancing. Day in Blarney and the theme for this year's parade is ‘Myths and This year, the Parade Grand Marshal is none other than popular Legends’. local lady Sheila Barrett, the Blarney Person of the Year winner You can expect to see some wonderful sights, the highlight of 2010.