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Celebrating 21 Years A NATIONALIST SUPPLEMENT | November � �� 1993 2014 Celebrating 21 Years Message from Turlough O’Brien, contents CEO of Tinteán PAGE 2 MESSAGE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Tinteán was established in 1993 and is now associations TURLOUGH O’BRIEN an important provider of social housing within have provided a the county. We take pride in the standard of quarter of all new housing we provide for our tenants. We are also social housing. PAGE 3 TINTEÁN’S HISTORY, FUNDING AND HOUSING proud of the relationships we have developed Social housing POLICIES with our partners, our tenants and the wider makes up 10% community including Carlow local authorities, of all housing Delta, Irish Council for Social Housing and the in Ireland. 500 PAGE 4 TINTEÁN TENANT PROFILES Department of Environment, Community and housing associations provide 27,000 housing Local Government. tenancies. PAGE 5 “TINTEÁN GIVES HELP TO THOSE WHO NEED Beginning with one scheme for the elderly We operate as efficiently and effectively as IT MOST” - TINTEÁN CHAIRPERSON - EILEEN in our community, Tinteán has addressed the possible and aim to ensure that our financial housing needs of those in most need and those stewardship is of the highest standard. BROPHY with special needs to a very high standard. We work with partners who share a similar The provision of a large number of homes for mission and apply corporate instruments such PAGE 6 TINTEÁN MILESTONES people with special needs is a particular source as private finance to respond creatively and of pride. Tinteán effectively to the huge demand for provides afford- Looking ahead, social housing in Ireland. PAGE 7 OFFICIAL OPENING OF TINTEÁN EALA, OAK PARK able homes for low It is highly significant that Tinteán ON 12TH MAY 2012 income families Tinteán’s aims will be is the fifth organisation to obtain in which rents are to work in partnership Certified Borrower Status from the PAGE 8-9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF TINTEÁN linked to income Housing Finance Agency and positions while maintaining with stakeholders and Tinteán to continue to address the all the homes to the need for social housing in the changed PAGE 10 MESSAGE FROM DONAL MCMANUS EXECUTIVE highest standard. communities to offer financial landscape affecting housing DIRECTOR OF THE IRISH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL Housing associa- people an opportunity provision in Ireland today and into the HOUSING (ICSH) tions like Tinteán are future. We are constantly looking for independent, not-for- to find a good home viable opportunities that address the profit charities that evident social need and that make PAGE 11 “TINTEÁN WELL POSITIONED FOR BRIGHT provide affordable they can afford. financial sense for Tinteán. FUTURE” FRANK COMERFORD, TINTEÁN high quality housing for people who cannot Looking ahead, Tinteán’s aims will be to work HONORARY TREASURER FRANK COMERFORD afford to buy their own home or pay for private in partnership with stakeholders and commu- rented housing. nities to offer people an opportunity to find a There are currently nearly 90,000 house- good home they can afford. PAGE 12 TINTEÁN 21ST ANNIVERSARY DINNER holds on local authority waiting lists for social We want to create neighbourhoods of choice, housing. In recent years Government funding where people want to live and settle in. In doing PAGE 13 MESSAGE FROM TOM BARRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE has been greatly reduced. At a time of a this we want to get more for less in everything growing need for social housing, Tinteán’s we do by securing best value. CARLOW COUNTY COUNCIL work has never been more important. That is We see ourselves playing our part in innova- the challenge facing Tinteán and one we look tive ways to help create new, balanced, vibrant PAGE 14 THE PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN APPROACH TO forward to addressing in the new environment and popular places. TINTEÁN CARRAIG - MEME ARCHITECTURE where the voluntary housing sector is being Tinteán will conduct our not for profit business asked to play a greater part in the provision of in a socially responsible way with the goal of social housing. changing housing for the better. PAGE 15 DONALD AND SYLVIA SULLIVAN, NEW MEMBERS In the past, local authorities provided nearly We look forward, after our first 21 years, with OF THE TINTEÁN COMMUNITY all social housing. However in recent years, even more enthusiasm and determination to housing association provision has increased continuing to enhance the communities in ��greatly, and during the last ten years, housing which we operate. Tintean's Mission �� ‘A not for profit organisation helping �� to build homes for people’. This reflects Tinteán’s core mission and ethos, helping to provide housing Carlow Voluntary Housing Association�� Ltd to people who are vulnerable or are on low incomes. Tinteán provide Tinteán Coille Community Centre, the housing and the tenants provide the sense of community in all the Tinteán Coille, Pollerton, Carlow �� schemes. The high quality of accommodation that Tinteán provides can Tel. 059 9135934 Fax. 059 9135944 be evidenced in the accommodation provided over the last twenty one �� years.

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�� 1993 Celebrating 21 Years 2014 ‘From little acorns mighty oak trees grow’

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TINTEÁN In a small group of volunteers from St Catherine’s Community Centre in Carlow attended a Community Development course in conjunction with St Patrick’s College Maynooth. During the course a number of needs were identifi ed for the Carlow area, with housing identifi ed as one of the key needs. The following year, with support from the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), Respond Housing Asso- ciation and Carlow Local Authority Off icials, the group worked to create Carlow Voluntary Housing Associa- tion Ltd., a voluntary housing body which would subsequently trade under the name of Tinteán. Since it’s establishment twenty one years ago Tinteán has developed housing for low income families, single people, older people and people with disabilities in Carlow Town and County. Delta Local TD Pat Deering off icially opening Tinteán Eala on th May Photo: Karl McDonnagh provides the care and support services to people with disabil- Óg draw in / . This successful Tinteán is aff iliated to the Irish Council occupiers, may be considered if the ities living in Tinteán accommodation draw enabled Tintean to raise £ ,, for Social Housing and the County applicants or their families cover the in the community. which helped the idea of homes for Carlow Community Network. local contribution of the cost, provided Tinteán comes from the Irish seanf- people become a reality. In the light of that the applicant would otherwise hocail or saying, ‘níl aon tinteán mar do today’s costs this amount seems small, qualify under above. thinteán féin’ which means ‘ there’s no but it was the starting point for what HOUSING POLICY . The need for proper housing will fi reside like your own fi reside’ – there Tinteán is today. OF TINTEÁN be the over-riding factor in Tintean’s is no place like home! The fi reside The funding for Tinteán up to now assessment. are at the heart of the Irish home and has come via Carlow County Council Applicants are assessed according to . The ability of the applicant to live Tinteán recognises that quality housing from two schemes administered by the any or all of the following indicators: harmoniously with other tenants will be is at the heart of creating sustain- Department of Environment, Heritage . Applicants who are homeless or a factor in assessing the application. able communities. Tinteán currently and Local Government. shelter less. ‘A not for profi t organisation helping provide ninety nine units of accommo- They are: . Applicants whose names are on the to build homes for people’. dation with further proposed projects . Capital Assistance Scheme Local Authority Housing Lists, or who This refl ects Tinteán’s core mission at various stages from construction to . Capital Loan and Subsidy Scheme have statutory rights to be housed. and ethos, helping to provide housing feasibility. . Applicants who because of age, to people who are vulnerable or are Through these schemes and support infi rmity, ill-health, overcrowding, unfi t on low incomes. Tinteán provide the from the local community Tintean housing conditions, or other irremedi- housing and the tenants provide the HOW IS TINTEÁN continues to assist in the provision of able causes, fi nd their present living sense of community in all the schemes. FUNDED? social housing in County Carlow. circumstances particularly distressing. The high quality of accommodation This funding model has now changed . Applicants who are householders, that Tinteán provides can be evidenced Tinteán raised seed capital for the and we will operate in a much more or whose families own the houses in the accommodation provided over organisation by participating in the Éire challenging environment. in which the applicants are the sole the last twenty one years.

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A NATIONALIST SUPPLEMENT | November 3 �� 1993� �� 2014 Celebrating 21 Years ‘Home’ From A Tinteán Tenant’s Perspective Tinteán bours that could not be improved upon and who No place like are there if needed. Without Tinteán, Carmel said: “I wouldn’t like to think where I’d gives help to be, I would not. I would home for Carmel be very fearful where I’d be.” The name of Tinteán comes from the Irish own, the first time in years but Radharc Tinteán has always saying ‘níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán Oisín quickly became home. been “very, very helpful” féin’ or ‘there’s no fire place like your own “As time went on it was very easy to according to Carmel. those who fire place’. call here home. I’m still very blessed Recently her house was Carmel Stenson is one resident who to have my children come frequently upgraded with new can testify to that expression. Carmel but they don’t feel they have to come doors and insulation. was one of the first residents in Tinteán’s everyday, I wouldn’t want that. My inde- A Tinteán representa- maiden development in Radharc Oisín pendence mattered to me a lot in tive visited the estate to when it opened in 1995. Carmel’s everyway. In that way I am independent.” fully explain the work to need it most husband had passed away and she had During the week, Carmel would have be done and there was reared her eight children. visits from friends and family, do her minimum fuss. She saw the homes were being built errands and have dinner in St Fiacc’s “If we want any help and thought they may suit her. Her inde- House. Carmel lauded the staff in St we know who to ring and pendence was of keen importance to her. Fiacc’s House. if we are in any doubt “I thought how lucky I’d be if I got one, In the evenings, she’d read the paper or whatsoever we can ring I’d continue to be independent. I’d be watches the news. She is free and inde- the office. There always near the church, St Fiacc’s House and the pendent to do what she wants when she there for us. I could shops. I was extremely lucky to get one.” wants. not say enough in their It was initially strange moving in on her Carmel said she has good neigh- favour, I really couldn’t.” Q & A with Claire & Eugene Malone How did you hear about Tinteán? Does your new home and community provide for your The first we heard of Tinteán was when Claire seen family’s needs? an advertisement for a vacant property that had been Yes our new home has given us everything we need, advertised in the newspaper by Tinteán. We had never before this we were very isolated in the country. heard of Tinteán before this. How have you found Tinteán in dealing with mainte- How did you find the application process? nance or other issues that have arisen in your time as We found the application process easy, the appli- a Tinteán tenant? cation form was easy to complete and the cover We have had no problems with Tinteán dealing with any letter explained where and when the form was to be issues that has arisen in our time as tenants. submitted. Would you recommend Tinteán as a housing provider How did you find the interview process? if asked? We had no problems with the interview process, the Yes, definitely. interview panel were very nice and informative and answered any questions that we had in relation to the Explain what benefits getting a Tinteán House has property and what steps would be taken in letting the meant to you and your family? property. Getting a Tinteán house has given us the security of Congratulations to Congratulations to Congratulations to St. Joseph’s National SchoolSt. Joseph’s NationalSt. SchoolJoseph’s National School having a permanent home to call our own and peace of on their 50th anniversary��on their 50th anniversaryon their 50th anniversary How have you and your family settled in to your new mind to be part of a community and not isolated in the home and community? country. We have settled in great, it’s been magic, we love our N urney�� NNurneyurney new home and are getting on very well with our new How would you defineC your move to Tinteánontract Phadraig �� Cleaners�C��Contractontract�� Cleaners�� Cleaners neighbours, we all look out for each other and we feel in one sentence? Industrial�� & CommercialIndustrialIndustrial & Commercial & Commercial right at home. I suppose we would define our move as coming home. �� Phone: 059 9146246Phone: 059Phone: 9146246 059 9146246

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house was no good to her. She had two rooms she lived in and that was it,” explained Eileen. In another case an elderly woman had no running gives help to water and had to rely on family members or walk two miles laden with buckets to collect water. Again Tinteán were able to assist the woman. The tri-part partnership Tinteán has developed with the HSE, Carlow Co Council and Delta Centre has been vital over the last 21 years. In this respect those who Eileen acknowledges the partnership has been instrumental in providing new homes to 34 of Delta Centre residents in recent years. Tinteán can home people referred from the council’s housing list while also providing homes to people that the council cannot. need it most The capital funding Tinteán accesses also comes via Carlow Co Council through the Department of Tinteán Chairperson - Eileen Brophy Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The HSE provides funding for care for residents with he difference Tinteán has made to the lives special needs which is then carried out by the Delta of its tenants is both profound and very “We can be the catalyst for them to move forward Centre. real over the last 21 years. It has provid- onto home ownership and then we can bring Of course Tinteán works with other groups like ed homes to people who simply would not somebody else in and start them off again. It what MABS. Recently, Tinteán also worked with the St have them. These include low income fami- keeps us going as directors really.” Vincent de Paul Hospice to home two elderly men. Tlies, the elderly and people with special needs. There There are no honorariums for directors; the board “That was a brave step; we were prepared to put are around 100 men, women and children in Carlow is completely voluntary and the management was the supports there and St Vincent de Paul were that call a Tinteán property their home. too until prepared to the Tinteán Chairperson Eileen Brophy is known Tinteán Coille put the supports throughout Carlow with her work for people with opened in We can be the catalyst for them to there to enable special needs. She explained: “The driving force 2005 and move forward onto home ownership those people to behind Tinteán would be the housing need that’s it became have at long last there. For me personally, the focus is that we necessary to and then we can bring somebody a home of their have 35 people in accommodation with learning create a paid own.” disabilities in Carlow now which would not have position. else in and start them off again. It what Tenants are been thought of before. Some of them are living Tinteán also eager to show semi-independently and will move on in the next few assists people keeps us going as directors really their appreciation years for independent living.” who may not to Tinteán. One Tinteán has also supported people to progress be able to elderly man from social housing. If a low income tenant’s avail of social housing through the local authority’s was eager to pay his rent paid a full 12 months in situation improves to the point where they can afford social housing list. advance. In the first development, Radharc Oisin in a mortgage, Tinteán offer encouragement and even In some cases, elderly people can live alone in Graiguecullen, Eileen said there was always an open contribute a “pay-back” to the tenant from the rent their family and may not qualify for the housing list. invitation for a cup of tea and a chat. they have paid. Years ago Tinteán dealt with a case of an elderly The service Tinteán provides is priceless to its “We recently gave over €12,000 for a family to go woman in Graiguecullen who lived in unsuitable tenants – the security of having their own place. towards a mortgage and deposit for a new home,” conditions in the family home. The woman hadn’t “Your home is your castle,” said Eileen. “Once you she said. “We had a house then for someone on the been upstairs in the four-bed property for years and close that door it’s yours. It’s really good that people lower step starting out. That is the beauty of what used a bucket for a toilet. are secure in the knowledge once they’re in there, we have. ” “It was great for us to be able to assist her. The it’s theirs.”

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Tinteán Dara, Oak Park, Carlow Tinteán Dara, Oak Park, Carlow came on stream in to cater for tenants with special needs. Tinteán Dara provides accommodation for tenants and a House Parent

Tinteán Coille, Pollerton Big Carlow was completed in . It comprises two units for seven tenants with special needs and a House Parent, twenty units ( x bed semis and x bed one story semis) for families plus one unit for seven tenants with special needs plus two House Parents. Tinteán Radharc Oisín, Graiguecullen Community Centre completes the development. Radharc Oisín, Graiguecullen was completed in and off icially opened in October to cater for the elderly and is a unit scheme consisting of one bedroom units and two bedroom units. Tinteán Phádraig, Chapel Street, Tullow Tinteán Phádraig, Chapel Street, Tullow was completed in to cater for the elderly and is an unit scheme consisting of one Tinteán Eala, Oak Park, Carlow bedroom units and This adapted and re-furbished house, which opened in two bedroom units. , provides a high standard of accommodation in It was extended in Teach Tinteán, Blackbog Grove, Carlow the community for four people with intellectual disabil- / with the Is the most recent development by Carlow Voluntary ities, plus a house parent from Delta. Each resident has addition of an extra Housing Association and it has just been off icially their own bedroom and there are excellent communal x bed units for the elderly. opened. This magnifi cent residence houses special facilities plus landscaped gardens. needs tenants and a House Parent.

Tinteán Risigh, Dublin Road, Carlow Tinteán Rua, Browneshill Walk Carlow Tinteán Carraig, Ballinacarrig, Carlow Opened in . It was achieved by the purchase of Tinteán Risigh, Dublin Road, Carlow was also was completed in to cater for tenants with special the four bedroom detached residence formally known completed in to cater for families and is a needs. Tinteán Carraig provides accommodation for six as “Delmara” and It was fully upgraded and renovated unit scheme consisting of three bedroom houses. tenants with special needs and a House Parent. to accommodate its three tenants and a House Parent.

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Eileen Brophy, Bernard Jordan and Frank Comerford at Tinteán Eala Ann Somers and Jeanne Mc Donough having opening Photos: Karl McDonough a chat at Tinteán Eala

Enjoying themselves at the Tinteán Eala opeing in Oak Park Carlow, Ann Somers, Danny Pender and Rhona Sheil Official opening of Tinteán Eala, Oak Park on 12th May 2012

Margaret Hughes, Ann Somers, Aileen Broderick and Eileen Brophy at the opening of Tinteán Eala

Fr Brendan Howard, Fr. Rory Nolan and Rev. Helen Oxley at Tinteán Eala Then Council Chairman Tom O’Neill, Mairead Ronan and Aileen Broderick at the opening in Tinteán Eala

�� Bernard Jordan �� and � �� COLLEGE STREET, CARLOW, Charlotte Egan A NATIONALIST SUPPLEMENT | November 7 � �� 1993 2014 Celebrating 21 Years The Board of Directors An organisation such as Tinteán simply could not happen without the voluntary efforts of a dedicated and selfless Board. The Board of Directors of Tinteán are all motivated by a simple desire to provide homes for people in need. Incredibly five of the current Board have served on the Board since it’s inception.

CHAIRPERSON: EILEEN BROPHY Management and Administration, Eileen Brophy is a founder member of Tinteán and is Charities and employment legis- currently the Chairperson of the lation, and holds qualifications Board and in 2007 was the National in Counselling, Canon Law and Winner of the ICSH Board Member Theology. Award. She is also a member of the Mary has a background in Board of Management of Oaklee banking, education, local authori- Housing Trust, representing the ties and charitable foundations. Disability sector. She is a graduate In addition to her involvement of the Irish Management Institute in Tinteán, she has served on the and is a NUI Trainer of Trainers. Board of Management of St. Cath- Eileen is the founder and Director erine’s Community Services Centre in Carlow and has of Services of Delta Centre Ltd., which provides a range been a Director of Assumption Parish Services Ltd. of services to people with intellectual disabilities in She has also served in a voluntary capacity as consul- Carlow. She also lectures nationally and internationally tant to a charity in regard to its financial systems. on Sensory Development for people with special needs. Eileen has had extensive involvement in the adminis- COMPANY SECRETARY – RICHARD tration and project management of many community HOOLAN initiatives. She is a member of Rotary International. Richard is a Civil Servant currently with the Department of Jobs, Enter- HONORARY TREASURER: FRANK prise and Innovation and previously COMERFORD with Department of Agriculture, As a founder member of Tinteán Food and Forestry. Prior to joining Frank has served on the Board of the Civil Service in 1995, he worked becoming a member of Carlow Town Management since 1993 and he has in a number of companies in roles Council in 1984 and he focused much of served as Honorary Treasurer since ranging through Office Manager, his public work in the area of housing. 1995. He was the County Repre- Credit Controller, and Assistant He was also a member of Carlow County sentative on the Board on the Irish Accountant. Council since 1999. He has served as Council for Social Housing for many Within the voluntary sector, Richard was a member of Chairman of the Traveller Accommo- years. He is responsible on behalf the Irish Red Cross for over 20 years, working his way dation Committee and as a member of of the Board for the day to day line management of the through the ranks to finally serve as Area Director of the Housing SPC. Michael has served on the Board of organisation. In 2014 he was the National Winner of the Units before retiring in 2006. Richard also served for a management of Tinteán since 1994 along with other ICSH Board Member Award. number of years on the Carlow Branch Committee of voluntary organisations in the Carlow area. Frank has significant management experience from the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Board of St. his time in the now Department of Social Protec- Catherine’s Community Services Centre. FR. BRENDAN HOWARD tion, managing the area of Carlow/Kilkenny for a long Fr. Brendan spent 40 years with the number of years prior to retirement in 2009 at Assistant ADRIAN DUNLEVY Christian Brothers as Principal of Principal level. Adrian Dunlevy, FCCA, served as secondary schools in Bray, Portlaoise, Frank is extremely active in the Carlow community Financial Controller/Co. Secretary Athy, Cork and Kilkenny. and has been involved with a significant number of for the Nationalist & Leinster Times During this time he gained valuable Voluntary/Community organisations for many years and Newspaper for 23 years having worked experience in the management and held the position of Hon. Treasurer with most of them. previously as accountant in a range of development of secondary school facil- He is currently a director of four voluntary companies, national and multi-national companies . ities. After leaving the Christian Brothers in 1996, he Tinteán, Carlow MABS and Carlow Volunteer Centre As well as serving on the Board of became Deacon in the Diocese of Kildare and Carlow (as Honorary Treasurer) and St Catherine’s Community Tinteán, Adrian is also Chairman of the Board of St and was ordained the following year. After working in Services Centre (Company Secretary). Catherine’s Community Services Centre in Carlow and Carlow Cathedral he became Parish Priest in the Parish was Chairman of Carlow Town Hurling Club. of Ballon & Rathoe, County Carlow up to the present VICE-CHAIRPERSON: MARY SHEEHY day. Mary has been on the Board of Directors of Tinteán MICHAEL ABBEY Fr. Brendan joined the Board of Tinteán in 1996, at the since its inception, and has served as Company Michael is a trained primary School teacher and worked time of its first development, Radharc Oisín in Graiguec- Secretary. in teaching for forty years before retiring in 2001. He ullen. She has extensive experience and training in Financial has also worked as an elected representative since

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Head of Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office within Carlow County Council. In his role he works with hundreds of start-up and developing Enterprises and co-ordinates a wide variety of local, national and international events. Kieran is a Director of Enterprise House which is a Social Enterprise based on the O’Brien Road in Carlow which provides Incubation space for start-up and developing enterprises. The Centre has been developed over the past 9 years with the support of a voluntary board of 8 directors all of whom share a common vision for supporting start up and developing companies. He is a graduate of UCD & IT Carlow and is currently studying in UCC.

The CEO and Tinteán Staff

Tinteán currently has two full-time employees, their CEO and their Project Administrator, who report on a day-to-day basis to the Honorary Treasurer and on a monthly basis to the Board of Directors.

TURLOUGH O’BRIEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Turlough is the most recent addition to the Tinteán team having just joined in September. He served as CEO of County Carlow Chamber for the past two years. Previously he has worked with AIB Bank, Sugar Distributors, Éire Óg CLG and Irish Nationwide Building Society. He has been a member of the Board of Carlow County Development Partnership and Carlow Volunteer Centre. Turlough is currently Manager of Carlow Voluntary Housing Tinteain Board front ltor; Michael Abbey,Mary Sheehy, Eileen Brophy, Frank Comerford, at the Carlow Senior Footballers. back ltor; Kieran Comerford, Rody Kelly,Adrian Dunleavy, Richard Hoolan, Dave O’Flaherty and Turlough O’Brien. Missing from picture Adrian Dunlevy, Fr Brendan Howard and Jim Townsend. BRIAN O’CONNOR PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR RODY KELLY Kildare Leader Project. Brian joined the organisation in Rody, another founder member of As well as serving on the Board of Tinteán for 10 August 2013 as Office Adminis- Tinteán, was formerly the Principal at years, David is also currently on the Board of St Lazeri- trator. St. Joseph’s Boy’s National School in an’s Special Needs School in Carlow. In the past he has Prior to taking up the position Carlow, until his retirement in 2006. served on the Board of Bishop Foley Primary School, in Tinteán, Brian was a Business/ A long-standing member of Carlow Carlow and was Chair of the Carlow Regional Youth Construction Manager with Town Council, Rody served as Cathao- Service. Picsaw Construction, a local irleach between and 1997 to 1998. He based Construction Development Contractor. was also an elected member of Carlow County Council JIM TOWNSEND Brian has six years’ experience working in the between 1999 and 2009. Rody has also served on the Jim is a farmer in Tinryland, Carlow and residential housing sector in Ireland. His main Carlow VEC, the South Eastern Health Board, the Health has more than 30 years’ experience as responsibilities were to manage all aspects of the Forum South and the Visual Centre for Contemporary an elected representative. He is a former company and to take projects from an early design Arts and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre in Carlow. member of Carlow County Council stage to successful completion. His role enabled He was also a member of the Carlow County Council having served as Cathaoirleach on 3 him build up strong relationships with the statutory Environmental SPC and the Board of the Carlow County occasions and also as the Carlow Town authorities, specifically local authorities. Museum. Rody graduated with an Honours Degree in Council Cathaoirleach. In 1993 Jim was Law from Carlow IT in 2013. appointed as Senator in Seanad Éireann for 5 years, on TONY LAWLOR GENERAL the nomination of the Taoiseach. MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE DAVID O’FLAHERTY Tony’s whose role is General David is currently the Principal of KIERAN COMERFORD Maintenance Operative. His Muine Bheag Vocational School in Kieran has been a Board Member of role consists of undertaking all Bagenalstown, County Carlow and Tinteán for over ten years. A native of general maintenance matters was previously a teacher at the Carlow Carlow, he has been involved in a variety with the Organisations housing Vocational School. Prior to working in of voluntary organizations involving portfolio. the education sector, David was the youth, community services and housing CEO of CANDO (Carlow Area Network at Local & National Level. Development Organisation) and the Manager of the In his professional life Kieran is the

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ver the last 21 years, Tinteán that emerged over the last 20 years growing model that has Carlow Voluntary Housing and Tinteán have contributed signifi- been emerging in the Association has significantly cantly on a national level to the devel- voluntary housing sector Oexpanded their range of opment of an active voluntary housing is that of the county housing and related services to people movement in Ireland providing new or regionally focused in housing need in Carlow. types of housing options. housing associations, The people of Carlow should be The Tinteán board such rightly proud of the work that the have been active in the as Tinteán in the with disabilities. This has been often a housing association has undertaken wider housing sector southeast. concern of many families on what will to improve the lives of people and with Tinteán Board What is evident in be the supported options of their love communities in the county in both Members, particularly the development of ones into the future. Again, Tinteán, urban and rural areas. Eileen Brophy and Frank voluntary housing asso- in partnership with Delta decided to It is a fine example of a housing asso- Comerford, who have ciations has been the address this real need. ciation working in strong partnership been recognised in the leadership role of the One thing we at the ICSH can say with a range of statutory and voluntary sectors National Board various boards in under- is that Tinteán have built on a strong organisations to collectively meet the Member awards in taking new innovations foundation on the initial vision and housing needs of the people of Carlow recent years. in providing new types can do approach of the Board from including families, older people, In 1995, the voluntary of housing. 1993. The fact that Tinteán have now people with disabilities and homeless housing sector managed around 9,000 This can been seen in the appetite received certified status in 2014 from persons. Tinteán has grown as a part homes for families, older people, and initiative the then Board of Tinteán the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) of growing voluntary housing sector, people with disabilities and formerly showed in the mid-1990s with the use for lending purposes is a testament homeless households. By 2014, of a new and quite complicated capital to how strongly that the association is housing associations collec- funding scheme for housing families, governed. Tinteán is the first non-large tively managed around 27,000 then known as the rental subsidy housing association to achieve this About ICSH homes throughout the country scheme. status and the HFA have a rigorous The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) in both urban and rural areas. due diligence was formed in 1982 by housing and hostel Housing associations who assessment. organisations in Ireland to act as a national are members of the Irish The people of Carlow should be The representative, promotional, information Council for Social Housing successful and advisory federation. (ICSH) are now active in every rightly proud of the work that the expansion of The ICSH seeks to encourage and assist local authority in the country. the associa- the development of a range of social Many housing associations are housing association has undertaken tion has also housing services which complements the locally based housing associ- to improve the lives of people and allowed it to role of the Local Housing Authorities and ations that may have provided employ skilled meet the different and changing needs of one-off projects to meet a communities in the county in both staff to assist various groups of the population such as local or parish need. However, the board to the elderly, homeless, people with disabili- Tinteán have now emerged, urban and rural areas meet its objec- ties or families on low incomes. since their establishment, to tives. Tinteán provide a range of projects For a voluntary board, this was a have seen the good times with Govern- The main objectives of the ICSH are: throughout the county often significant administrative challenge. ment capital funding schemes, and 1. Promotion of non-profit/Voluntary as part of mixed and thriving However, Tinteán were one of the then real challenges over the past 6 Housing for the relief of housing need and communities. first locally based housing associa- years, no doubt in the next 21 years homelessness. There are only a small tions to successfully use this scheme the funding environment will change 2. Acting as a representative body for number of larger housing asso- to provide necessary housing to the further, especially with increased use affiliated members. ciations who operate on a families on Carlow local authority of loan finance and associated regu- 3. Facilitating the exchange of infor- nationwide basis in Ireland. waiting lists. lation. mation amongst members in relation to Whilst larger housing asso- Tinteán also pioneered, in part- With support of local authorities planning, provision and management of ciations provide over 300 nership with Delta, the provision of and the people of Carlow and the social housing. homes, a few housing associ- supported housing for people with southeast, Tinteán Carlow Voluntary 4. Provision of information, advice, ations manage a few thousand disabilities. It was an often over- Housing association can continue the guidance, education, training and research. homes. looked housing need, but a real lifeline can do approach to address essential However, another steady to the parents and friends of people housing needs.

The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), Irish Council for Social Housing The National Federation of Non-Profit/Voluntary HousingAssociations, 50 Merrion Sq. East, congratulates Tinteán - Carlow Voluntary Housing Association for their Dublin 2 provision and management of good quality and affordable social housing in t. 01 6618 334 Carlow over the past 21 years. www.icsh.ie

10 A NATIONALIST SUPPLEMENT | 18 November 2014 �� 1993 Celebrating 21 Years 2014 Tinteán well positioned for In one instance, a family bright future was in a three bed house. A parent sus- The provision of also only the fi fth change and more social housing in group to secure emphasis is put on tained a serious injury Ireland has never an Approved loans from the HFA been more crucial Borrower Status or other loans to and the house was no and Tinteán are under the Housing fund new develop- longer suitable. Tinteán well positioned to Finance Agency ments. continue to aff ect (HFA). To date, it’s Prudent fi nancial were able to purchase people’s lives for also the only small management has the better. housing group been essential for a bungalow, convert Tinteán is in the country to Tinteán and how renowned in the achieve this status. it started out it to his needs. It was sector for the This resulted years with focus management from a rigorous on the fi rst devel- done quickly by Tinteán structures, such assessment of the opment, Radharc with the family able to that its directors group’s fi nances. Oisín in Graiguec- Tinteán honorary treasurer Frank Comerford are often asked to It’s an endorse- ullen. pick up the keys of the give talks to other ment for the way Honorary similar groups and Tinteán is run but Treasurer Frank not put the cart secured through a we were just new house the week bodies around the it’s also crucial as Comerford recalls before the horse government loan into manage- country. Tinteán is funding streams how the group did when it launched and % has to ment. That’s before Christmas with its fi rst scheme be raised privately where HFA years ago. or through a approval the support of Carlow �� “It was a commercial loan came in. Co Council but it was question of let’s do or the HFA. Nobody is one and see how It’s a dramatic going to loan something that the local it goes. Once you change from to you unless got one up and Capital Loan and you are a authority could not have running, and our Subsidy Scheme bloody good income stream which it replaced company,” done outright.” that gave you more which provided said Frank. capital to go for a % funding The fi nancial incarrig is being It was done two and then for grant as long as prudence does designed as quickly by Tinteán three.” homes went to not come at the energy neutral. with the family It’s this prudence people on local expense of quality Despite the able to pick up the that now sees authority house homes and there changes in keys of the new Tinteán with a lists. is a focus on funding streams, house the week housing stock of Another having the homes Tinteán still before Christmas �� seven million euro challenge has as energy eff icient retain their fl exi- with the support �� and a capital of been the reduction as possible bility to address of Carlow Co �� one million euro. in another grant including existing urgent issues in a Council but it was �� Capital Advance scheme the housing stock. dynamic fashion. something that �� Leasing Facility Capital Assistance Tinteán Padraig “In one instance, the local authority (CALF) is a Scheme which is a and Radharc a family was in a could not have recently intro- targeted scheme Oisín have seen three bed house. A done outright.” duced funding to specifi c catego- upgrades recently parent sustained a The ability to model with a ries of need. in the form of new serious injury and respond and adapt maximum of % “It’s a big change attic insulation, the house was no to changes both in for the voluntary heating upgrades, longer suitable. funding streams housing sector new windows Tinteán were able and to its tenants’ in terms of risk and doors. A new to purchase a needs augurs well management Tinteán devel- bungalow, convert for a bright future whereas before opment in Ball- it to his needs. for Tinteán. �� ie ��

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The Board of Directors of Tinteán held a Tinteán 21st Anniversary Dinner celebration Dinner in the Seven Oaks Hotel recently to mark 21 years of Tinteán. Chairperson of the Board Eileen Brophy at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Friday 31st October 2014 acknowledged the tremendous support of past and present Board members, the residents of Tinteán, the wider Community, Carlow Local Authorities, ICSH and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. She recalled how the idea of Tinteán developed from a group of enthusiastic volunteers who attended a Community Development Course back in 1991 when none of the participants could have imagined how successful Tinteán would become and the contribution Tinteán would make to social housing in Carlow. Eileen concluded her address by looking Julie Hoolan, David O’Flaherty, Maria O’Rourke forward to Tinteán responding to the Aileen and Ciaran Comerford Patricia and Ivor Bowe changing environment in the sector and continuing to provide for future social housing in Carlow in the years ahead. The original Board of Tinteán consisted of Eileen Brophy, Michael Byrne, Frank Comerford, Noreen Duggan, Richard Hoolan, Rody Kelly, Joe McDonald, Martin Meagher, Tom Mooney, Martin O Neill, Philip Sharkey and Mary Sheehy. Five of the original Board are still very active Board members – Eileen Brophy, Frank Comerford, Richard Hoolan, Rody Kelly and Mary Sheehy while Martin O Neill has been very involved over the years, making a significant contribution to the success of Tinteán. They are joined by Carmel Lyons and Rody Kelly at Kieran Comerford, Adrian Dunlevy, Michael the Tinteán annivarsary dinner in Abbey, Fr. Brendan Howard, David O’Fla- Mary and Turlough O’ Brien The Seven Oaks Hotel Adrian and Mary Dunlevy herty and Jim Townsend.

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�� 1993�� Celebrating 21 Years 2014 Carlow County Council is delighted to be associated with the 21st Anniversary of Tinteán, Carlow Voluntary Housing Association Since its inception in , Tinteán has reviewing this proposal should fi nance be (including Council and Tinteán) to been instrumental in providing accom- available in the coming years. improve energy eff iciency for occupants. modation for the most vulnerable in our Being a local Voluntary Associa- Proposed works included roof insu- society in County Carlow. tion, Tinteán, is in touch with the needs lation, wall insulation, high eff iciency Funding for Voluntary Schemes has of Communities in Carlow and this is boilers, Window and door replacement been provided via the Council from evident in the high level of occupancy in as necessary and CFL bulbs. Works the Department of the Environment, all their schemes. Tinteán further have have now been completed to a very high Community and Local Government for policies and procedures in relation to standard and will result in substantial the following: management and maintenance of their energy savings to the tenants. (a) General housing need, and, tenancies. In relation to maintenance, Tinteán has a long association with the (b) Those with special needs. they specify call-out times depending on Delta Centre, Strawhall, Carlow and has Tinteán are required to fund raise for the nature of repair required – adherence provided supported accommodation for special needs accommodation and have to these procedures is evident in the high many service users over the years. The always been able to meet this require- standards which they maintain in their Council is particularly happy to support ment. To date in excess of €.m has homes. funding for such schemes, which allow been expended on projects by Tinteán Another example of the positive individuals to develop independence in which includes units accommodating working relationship between the Council their day to day lives. It also provides in excess of people. and Tinteán is in the Area Based / Energy security for their accommodation for The range of accommodation provided Tom Barry, Chief Executive, includes general social housing, housing Carlow County Council for the elderly, special needs and I would like to congratulate Tinteán on community homes. Tinteán has a very Voluntary Groups and prioritised in accor- strong community ethos and the design their achievements to date and look dance with the Department’s criteria. of schemes (usually – homes) The Council received funding for one lends itself to building strong inclusive forward to collaboration on many project, a group home - Tinteán Carrig communities. This brings security and Phase II, located in Ballinacarrig, Wexford stability to the lives of those who reside schemes into the future Road, Carlow. I understand budget there. approval to proceed to tender has just Tinteán has schemes located in both Poor Homes Scheme funded by Sustain- future years as their own families mature. now been received and I look forward Carlow Town & Tullow. They also had able Energy Ireland for energy upgrades This year a limited amount of voluntary to the commencement of the project in a proposal for a scheme in Tinryland to Local Authority and Voluntary Housing housing funding was made available early . which, due to the economic downturn, stock. Following consultation with by the Department of the Environment In conclusion, I would like to congrat- was put on hold. The proposal included Tinteán and other voluntary housing Community & Local Government for ulate Tinteán on their achievements to a mixture of social, special need, elderly associations, a joint application was voluntary construction projects. Appli- date and look forward to collaboration on and private housing. We look forward to submitted for works on housing units cations were received from a number of many schemes into the future. ��

�� 1993 2014 Celebrating 21 Years The Passive Architectual model for Tinteán Carraig House design approach to Tinteán Carraig

Consulting Architect Emma Geoghegan MRIAI ARB from MEME Architecture outlines the low energy and environmentally Emma Geoghegan sustainable brief for this development MRIAI ARB

Tinteán currently provide residen- energy and environmentally sustainable Tinteán to adopt this approach allowed the tial accommodation for four adults in as possible and the decision was made design team to determine the optimum an existing bungalow on a site in Balli- that the new Ballinacarrig building should design for the building which would meet nacarrig on the Wexford Road. In a be designed and built to achieve a Passive both the requirements of the residents and second phase of development is planned House standard. also comply with the exacting standards of for the site which will encompass a new This standard is an internationally Passive House design. purpose built house built to Passive House accepted best practice approach to low Over the last number of years the Passive standards providing a home for additional energy design and requires a building to House design approach has become very residents. Planning permission was granted be super insulated and airtight to reduce popular for individual houses in Ireland. for the development by Carlow County space heating demands to such a low However there are so far few examples of Council in and is currently at detailed level that a conventional heating system social housing developments adopting this design stage. may not be required. The key criteria in the rigorous design standard. The concept behind In fact the fi rst certifi ed the proposed devel- Passive House social opment is to create a housing development on the landscaped courtyard island was only completed For more information between the existing In deciding to take this approach for in Dungannon, Co Tyrone in about the opportunities house and the new . In deciding to take this and benefits of low energy house which will their newest housing unit, Tinteán are approach for their newest provide a private area housing unit, Tinteán are design based on the Passive for the residents. demonstrating that they are at the demonstrating that they House Principles contact the As the surrounding are at the forefront of social Passive House Association context is generally housing provision. large scale retail or forefront of social housing provision ‘The project was designed Ireland industrial buildings with the assistance of Inte- 10 Mount Pleasant Parade it was important to grated Energy Passive Ranelagh, Dublin 6 create a new visual amenity space which design of a Passive House are maximis- House Design Consultants. Twitter: @phaireland the new house could relate to and the ation of solar gains, high levels of insula- The project team comprises Meme courtyard garden will provide this. tion and airtightness and use of an eff icient Architecture, Bowe Consulting Engineers, Tel: 083 343 4407 From the outset Tinteán were keen to MVHR (mechanical ventilation and heat Galileo Energy and Brennan Associates Web http://www.phai.ie/ ensure that the new house would be as low recovery) system. The early decision by Cost Consultants.’

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�� 1993 Celebrating 21 Years 2014 Donald and Sylvia Sullivan, new members of the Tinteán community

Donald and Sylvia Sullivan recently Having lived abroad in the United became tenants QUANTITY of Tinteán SURVEYING and now States CONSTRUCTION and Spain, COST the CONSULTANCY Sullivans are reside in Radharc Oisín, Graiguecullen, delighted to be living in the tight-knit Carlow. PROJECT MANAGEMENT community PUBLIC PROCUREMENT of the residents CONSULTANCY of our Having spotted the Tinteán advertise- homes for the elderly in Radharc Oisín. ment in the Carlow Nationalist calling “Our neighbours have certainly for applicants for the vacant house in made us feel very at home in Radharc Radharc Oisín, they applied and waited Oisín and it’s lovely to be part of a with fi ngers crossed in the hope of community where we all look out for being selected. each other” Sylvia explained as she Donald and Sylvia found the whole explained how much living here means application process to be very fair to her and Donald. and transparent and they appreci- Recent upgrades under the Better ated the thorough application process. Energy Communities has brought real They were delighted when word came benefi ts to the Sullivans in reducing through that their application was heating costs and providing them with successful and Donald explained that a well heated and comfortable home. “these are beautiful homes, we are so All theBest homes Wishes had newto Tinteán doors and fortunate to have been selected and windows fi tted and attics and walls the house is the most comfortable we insulatedcelebrating ensuring 21 lower years energy from costs have lived in. andall warmer at Brennan homes Associatesfor the Sullivans Tinteán take care of the proper- and their neighbours. ties very well and are very attentive to dealing with any issues we have”.

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�� eight, the majority of whom are reporting that up to 30 households part-timers. a day are being cut off by the ESB, THE recession is hitting Carlow “We have found a substantial a spokesperson for the organisation families hard. There is now a two increase in the number of people refused to divulge how many homes to three week waiting list for peo- coming to us in the last year,” in Carlow are affected. “We don’t ple who want help from the local revealed Maura. “People are hugely analyse data on that basis,” said a Money Advice and Budgeting Serv- challenged when it comes to paying spokesperson. “At the end of the ice (MABS). for electricity, heating and food.” day, we treat all customers equally A spokesperson for MABS said Maura revealed that the vast and if we released data like that 059-9170138 the service is “prioritising people majority of Carlow people coming we would create black lists who are in danger of imminent to MABS are having trouble with where counties would be compared disconnection from the ESB or Bord paying utility bills. “There is a big against each other. The big issue we Gáis”. However, due to government problem with meters not being have is getting people to talk to us. cutbacks, staff resources in the local read; people are fi nding that their From our point of view, customers branch are limited. bill is underestimated, then, all of a who don’t engage with us end up “We do the best we can, but ��sudden, they are hit with a massive getting cut off.” resources to develop our staffi ng bill. We would really encourage If you’re at risk of having your Email levels aren’t there,” explained people to read their meter as utilities cut off, Maura advises: Maura Dowling from MABS. soon as they get a bill and ring it “Don’t ignore the problem. Often �� The local branch covers County in to the ESB. Make sure it is not if you talk to Bord Gáis or the ESB, �� Carlow, Carlow town, Athy and underestimated.” and make some effort to pay bills off �� Castledermot�� with a staff of just Despite national fi gures weekly, it is easier to deal with.” Brennan Associates Ltd. �� [email protected] �� Grove House, Athy Road, Carlow �� Sign�� up online�� at� Manor Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois www.carlow-nationalist.ie�� T: (+353 59) 9130722 E: [email protected] Phone /Fax (057) 8644867 Mobile 086 8325974 �� A NATIONALIST SUPPLEMENT | November 15 1993 2014 Celebrating 21 Years

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