Pay & Allowances for Student Nurses And

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PAY & ALLOWANCES FOR STUDENT Tallaght Stone Centre headstones crafted for all cemeteries NURSES AND MIDWIVES NEEDS TO Tel: (01) 462 6200 Fax: (01) 462 6209 email: [email protected] web: tallaghtstonecentre.ie BE ADDRESSED Dublin South West TD “The government’s issue is about fairness for 4th year graduates Seán Crowe has called delay and refusal to and respect and and allowances for all on the Government to put in place a fair pay needs to be urgently 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years. address the issue of and allowances system addressed. The TD continuted “By pay and allowances for student nurses and delivering on this, we for Student Nurses and midwives doesn’t stand The Tallaght TD added will be moving beyond Midwives. up to scrutiny and “We need to send out worthless clapping and is insulting to these a clear message to back slapping. We need Teachta Sean Crowe workers. graduate nurses and to send out a positive commented that the midwives that while and real message to Our Comprehensive Services Include: important role and We all know the we understand and student nurses and ♦ headstones ♦ inscriptions ♦ renovations ♦ chippings work of student nurses important role and seek to maintain the midwives that we value and midwife trainees work of student nurses education element the work that they do ♦ re-lettering ♦ counter tops ♦ house names ♦ granite estate signs had been highlighted and midwife trainees of their training, we and we want them to time and time again during the last twn equally acknowledge eventually work full Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. during the COVID months of COVID the vital work that they time in Irish health care Pandemic where they Pandemic and while the have carried out and and service settings. continuously fill gaps pandemic continues particularly in the last and go beyond the currently where they ten months during this The local Tallaght training element of continuously fill gaps COVID Pandemic. TD concluded “The their contracts. and go beyond the Minister set up a review training element of “Sinn Féin supports the which he promised The Sinn Féin TD said: their contracts. This INMO’s call for fair pay would be completed by the end of December. We need to see real movement on this issue and the Government We are NO longer on need to understand this crucial pay issue will not go away for the student nurses and midwives who are currently training and working during the COVID Pandemic.” See pages 7 to 15 for Telephone: Newsgroup Education 01 459 0820 01 459 0850 & Training Feature 02 www.newsgroup.ie

GHOSTING WILL COST CLIMATE CHANGE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT South Dublin releases first actions of the CCAP. The 2020 update GHG emissions by 2030. Achieving this Climate Change Annual Progress gave an indication on the progress milestone, is a significant feat, and is LIVES Report and announces significant being made on the 130 actions a result of a sustained effort across all New trend of ghosting also be an opportunity achievement in energy efficiency. described in the CCAP. Of the 130 departments within SDCC to manage will cost lives and must for a discussion on road #SDCCClimateAction. Climate change actions, 7 have been completed, 111 energy and reduce waste. be stopped. Emer Higgins safety in the classroom. remained high on the agenda in South are ongoing, 11 have not yet started Our new energy improvement target TD said: “The latest social “We know how good young Dublin County Council when the Mayor and 1 action has been postponed is set at a 50% improvement (over the media challenge called people are these days at of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Ed due to Covid-19 safety operating baseline figure) by 2030. Our progress ghosting is on the rise and communicating, raising O’Brien launched the Annual Progress procedures. towards this target is underway, and has Gardaí concerned. awareness of the issues that Report (2020) of the Councils Climate we will realise it through continued “Make no mistake - this affect them and listening Action Plan and the 2019 Energy The Energy Review 2019 was also efficiency improvements to our challenge will cost lives. to each other. Please talk Review. recently published. main achievement buildings, our fleet and public lighting I implore young people to to your friends about this presented was that SDCC surpassed upgrades. think twice before ghosting and discourage them if you The publication of the Progress Report its improvement in energy efficiency cars and cyclists. As well as see anyone attempting to marks one year since South Dublin target of 33% by 2020, one year ahead A full copy of the report can be leaving themselves at risk engage in this. You could launched their Climate Action Plan of schedule, and that we are well downloaded on www.sdcc.ie/en/ they could cause a car to hit save the life of a friend. which has 4 key objectives and 130 placed to meet our 40% reduction in news/2019-sdcc-energy-review.pdf another car or vulnerable “Parents, who might not road user. “Already we have have been aware of the seen one young Irish social trend to date, need to also media user hospitalised sit up and take notice. Talk over this. “I hope young to your teenagers; educate people can learn from this them about road safety and and give up this dangerous the dangers of challenges challenge. “There may like this.”

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Pictured Cllr Ed O’Brien Mayor of South Dublin with Fionnuala Ryan, Darby Mullen and Chris Galvin. Picture credit: Ben Ryan www.newsgroup.ie 03 DRIVER THEORY TEST SHOULD BE DEEMED ESSENTIAL A Clondalkin Councillor has waiting for up to six months people especially, as they to employment and for “my grandson applied for because of this pandemic”. called for the driver theory already for an appointment are setting out on their many it is often as important his test last July (2019) and We need to ensure that tests to be deemed an and further delay like this working life and careers. as passing their leaving Jan 2020 was the earliest young people see their “essential service” by the will only lead to further certificate”. “We have he was offered which has futures progressing in front government. Some of those backlogs in the system. The Cllr William Carey added, set a very high standard now been cancelled, young of them, and receiving their who have had their theory cancellation of the driver for many, “obtaining a in this this country for people cannot be expected permit for driving is an test cancelled have been theory test affects younger driving licence is their route obtaining a driving licence to put their life on hold essential part of that. and it is an essential tool for many people seeking employment. This delay in LOCAL TD CALLS FOR STRICTER the process may not seem much, but my fear is that it will have knock on effects PLANNING ENFORCEMENT further in the process that Dublin Mid West TD Gino Kenny has called 2019. It’s completely unacceptable that will lead to further delays on the government to introduce stricter developers and land owners are allowed in driver testing. “I find it planning enforcement measures to tackle to breach planning regulations without astonishing that the theory planning breaches. The comments were any consequences. I’m calling on the test, which is the first step made following new revelations in relation government to introduce stricter planning for all people wishing to to planning breaches at former Liffey Valley enforcement measures to tackle the obtain a driving licence Fitness, now known as Larkfield House. complete disregard by certain developers should be omitted from the for planning regulations.” chain of procedures. The In early 2019 it was reported that the owner theory test takes place in had constructed a number of apartments on Cllr Madeleine Johansson added: “There a controlled environment, the site without planning permission. At the should be some regard to previous breaches sitting in front of a last Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin of planning regulations by individuals when computer screen and it is area committee a reply to a question from a new application is received. The owner ludicrous to think that this Cllr Madeleine Johansson revealed that the of Larkfield House, Vincent Cosgrave, cannot be provided safely”. owner once again had sought retention for recently applied for planning permission on the additional units without rectifying prior a site at Watery Lane in Clondalkin Village Cllr. Carey was speaking breaches. where the council has requested additional after learning that the driver information. Any individual who has been theory test has not been Gino Kenny TD commented: “The situation in breach of planning regulation should included as an “essential in former Liffey Valley Fitness has been automatically be rejected when seeking service” in the list of ongoing for almost two years. As of yet planning permission. There needs to be services provided by the the only enforcement measure has been a serious consequences for any developer/ Road Safety Authority. Cllr Pictured Corey Carey (17) who received notification of his warning letter issued by the council in July land owner who builds without permission.” Carey concluded by saying cancelled test recently. 04 www.newsgroup.ie TECHNOLOGY ENABLES UNIQUE MUSICAL COLLABORATION WITH VISUALLY IMPAIRED SINGER/SONGWRITER Recently Tallaght recording friends. Like a lot of people she didn’t feel like she artist Laura Dempsey with disabilities who are had a disability. Laura is launched two new songs. cocooning at home, Laura currently learning to play Laura is a visually impaired found lockdown this year a the keyboard and attends singer and songwriter who very difficult experience. Enable Ireland Adult recorded the two songs “I was looking at other Services in Crumlin. during lockdown. Laura people, like my sister, originally wrote the lyrics fulfilling their dreams and I Peter Fitzpatrick, Group to her first song ‘This is wanted something positive Manager at Microsoft Ireland my family’ a few years ago for myself that I could do. and electronic music artist, with fellow musician Alan aka Circuit3, commented: Kavanagh and wrote her So I decided to write these “Laura has an innate song second song ‘Me and my two songs and it has been a writing ability, is bursting friends’ this year. really positive experience with musicality and is for me. I got to work with a incredibly determined to During lockdown she finally really great bunch of people. produce and record her had an opportunity to It wouldn’t have happened songs. produce and record the without the support of my As I worked with her to final tracks in collaboration friends in Enable Ireland. achieve her goal, I saw with Peter Fitzpatrick, I’m so delighted with the first-hand the many ways in Fiach Ó Muircheartaigh positive reaction that my which Assistive Technology and Alan Kavanagh. As songs are getting. It sounds can create a more inclusive Laura is visually impaired strange but lockdown has environment, one that she uses JAWS, a computer really changed my life for empowers people to screen reader program the good.” achieve more. I really for Microsoft Windows to hope that Laura’s story will write the lyrics. The whole Laura is passionate about inspire others to pursue project was completed music and has even their ambitions.” virtually with the musicians performed on stage with meeting once a week using Frances Black, one of her Because of Covid-19 Microsoft Teams technology. favourite artists. Laura says restriction, Laura and her while she has struggled fellow musician have never in person in 2021 and download the two new songs my friends’ from any digital Laura’s inspiration for the with her disability in the met face to face and are working on further musical from Laura Dempsey ‘This music platform, including songs is her family and her past, being on stage meant looking forward to meeting collaborations. You can is my Family’ and ‘Me and Spotify and iTunes. www.newsgroup.ie 05 TALLAGHT GROUP AWARDED FUNDING THROUGH MUSIC CAPITAL SCHEME Music Network recently programming arts events Capital Scheme has was established in 2008 excel in the performance performance across Ireland. announced the results of for the community since enabled many thousands and 413 awards have and creation of music. the Music Capital Scheme its establishment in of musicians across Ireland been made to date. Music The range of instruments We greatly appreciate the 2020. A total of €248,200 1982. The Music Capital to develop their musical Network’s mission is to provided through the continued support of the in funding from the Scheme established in potential and participate make high quality live music scheme continues to make Department of Tourism, Department of Tourism, 2008 is supported by the in the performance of live accessible to communities a significant impact on the Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Department of Tourism, music. throughout Ireland, as well quality of, and access to, Sport and Media in funding Sport and Media has been Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, as to support musicians to music making and live music this valuable Scheme.” awarded to 29 performing Sport and Media and Commenting on the groups and 21 individual managed by Music Network. initiative, Minister for musicians across Ireland. The Scheme provides Tourism, Culture, Arts, Tallaght music organisation funding for the purchase Gaeltacht, Sport and CRAB APPLE TREES POSING A Alternative Entertainments of musical instruments in Media Catherine Martin TD was one of the awardees two discrete categories said: “I am delighted to receiving €3,857. of support, to both non- have provided support to DANGER professional performing The Music Capital Scheme Local Councillor Charlie O’Conor recently falling fruit, berries, nuts or blossom are Alternative Entertainments groups and individual this year. It is important asked the following at the South Dublin natural and seasonal occurrences and not are based in Rua Red in professional performing to enable musicians to County Council (SDCC) area committee something the Irish legal system recognises Tallaght and have been musicians. The Music develop their craft and by meeting “To ask the Chief Executive if he as a ‘legal nuisance’. Whilst they are helping them to buy their is aware of the concerns being expressed judged a relatively minor inconvenience instruments we are ensuring regarding the problems being created by when considering the many benefits of TO ADVERTISE IN THIS they continue to grow and Crab Apple Trees particularly when the having trees within an urban environment. develop their skills. This fallen apples pose danger especially for Fruit trees such as apple, cherry and pear scheme supports a very pedestrians; will he detail actions he will are welcomed in many locations for having NEWSPAPER wide range of musicians take and make a statement?” the double benefit of spring blossom and including youth bands, autumn fruit. ensembles, orchestras, SDCC confirmed the following; “The This makes fruit trees good for wildlife CALL 01 451 9000 community initiatives and Council’s Tree Management Policy – Living and a source of free food. However, where resource organisations in with Trees states that the Council will not fallen fruit is leading to a significant anti- email [email protected] every corner of the State.” fell or prune Council owned trees solely social behaviour problems the Council will to alleviate problems caused by natural consider measures to reduce the problem Music Network’s CEO and/or seasonal phenomena such as fruit / including whether a phased removal and visit at newsgroup.ie Sharon Rollston said: “The berries, nuts or blossom which are legally replacement with alternative species is Music Capital Scheme outside their control. Problems caused by reasonable”. 06 www.newsgroup.ie DECISION BY DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION AGAINST TWITTER A decision by the Data systems in place to ensure as the Irish Supervisory Seery-Kearney said, “The is not for the breach itself, breaches occur on a Protect Commission compliance with GDPR, a Authority or privacy breach centres on a bug but instead for the failure Thursday evening and by the against Twitter recently Fine Gael Senator has said. watchdog, imposed a fine that publicly exposed the to report it in accordance time internal investigations sends a serious message of €450,000 on Twitter for tweets of private restricted with GDPR obligations that can occur and the matter to all businesses and Senator Mary Seery-Kearney a breach of Article 33(1) accounts on android require a reporting of a is dealt with it can be up data controllers to have was speaking after the DPC, and 33(5) #GDPR. Senator devices. The fine however breach to the DPC within to a week later before the 72 hours of its detection. report is made. The second element was for COST OF CANCER CARE NEEDS TO BE TACKLED the failure to adequately “I have always encouraged TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe minimum of €5 is place in St James, cost post-diagnosis is €756 per month. document the breach. companies to make a has said that more needs to be done but if you are in the hospital every day This is a staggering amount of money. precautionary notification to alleviate the financial burden on for treatment for weeks at a time, it No one should have to bear the “The timeline for the to the DPC once a breach cancer patients saying that there can quickly mount up into hundreds of equivalent of a mortgage payment breach is that the bug is suspected, it can be are a great deal of costs that fall euro. Other options like bus or LUAS while coping with cancer. was detected on 26 Dec withdrawn later if found outside of direct treatment that can runs at a similar daily rate and one can “Some very simple changes can help 2018, its seriousness to be over zealous, but put a strain on households at a very only imagine the pressure on people relieve this burden. Inpatient fees for wasn’t appreciated until it is much better to be difficult time. Teachta Crowe said: travelling outside of the Capital. cancer patients and hospital parking 3rd January 2019 due to wrong about the breach, “Being in treatment for cancer is an charges should be eliminated. The what the company cites as than to fail to notify it enormously difficult time for anyone. “I have come across people sleeping automatic medical card for terminally Christmas holiday staffing within the legal timeframe. The treatments can have debilitating cars in hospital car parks not having ill and cancer patients should be levels. The breach was “Businesses who fail to effects on the body and mind and, in the money for a hotel room waiting for fully implemented and streamlined eventually reported to prepare for a breach may many cases, the patient is unable to an early appointment for themselves to ensure that patients receive the DPC 8th January 2018, find their failure to be very work. While many of everyday costs or loved ones. “Simple things like their card as soon as possible after outside the mandatory 72 costly. This is especially of hospital treatments may be taken special shampoo, creams, wipes, diagnosis. Prescription charges should hour notice period. The important while employees care of, there are a huge number of pads, lunches, and refreshments be removed and the Drug Payment administrative fine is for are working from home. additional expenses that are incurred all cost additional money. “Having Scheme amended to take into account a failure to adequately because of personal care items or to heat your home more is a very the long-term nature of a cancer document the breach and “The decision by the DPC lifestyle changes that have to be common side effect of chemo battle. a failure to report it within also illustrates that how made. treatment. This again can rack up the the requisite time frame. a breach is handled is just cost of running your household at a “Tackling and dealing with living with as important as the fact “These additional expenses do not time one can least afford it. Childcare cancer is hard enough without these “I think all businesses that it occurred, so being fall under health insurance or medical might become more necessary due added financial challenges. Surely, we need to give urgent and prepared for the breach, card cover and more needs to be to hospital visits. Everyone in Ireland shouldn’t be forcing those who are serious consideration to even during holidays with done to combat the debt that can be knows the outrageous costs of the struggling with this life changing and, their systems of reporting depleted staffing numbers, incurred following a cancer diagnosis. childcare industry due to government in some cases, life ending disease to breaches to the DPC. and the administration of “This includes sometimes very simple, negligence. “The Irish Cancer Society be snowed under with mounting and Invariably, in my experience that breach process is vital but essential, things. Most hospitals in their ‘Real Cost of Cancer’ report astronomical bills at such a difficult as a Data Protection Officer for all businesses,” Senator have a package in place for parking a estimated that the average additional time in their lives.” for several organisations, Seery-Kearney concluded. www.newsgroup.ie 07 Newsgroup Education & Training Feature I Wish 2021 Launch I Wish 2021 was launched world through STEM. to Junior Cert and could be opening their eyes to an recently and will take as much as 32% more likely education and career in place virtually on 4th March To launch the 2021 event to have studied Junior Cert STEM is to be commended 2021. I Wish is designed I Wish organised a special science. Furthermore, the and I look forward to to raise awareness of and audience with Minister for survey showed that girls learning more about the build excitement amongst Education, Norma Foley TD, who play more than two very exciting virtual event teenage girls on the myriad students from The Teresian hours of organised sport I Wish are planning for in of opportunities that a STEM School, to consider the per week were more likely March and to learning more career can offer women. findings of the I Wish 2020 to agree that they would from the girls through the The 2021 event will see Survey. Also playing a key pursue a career in a male- survey results.” over 10,000 female second- role in the event are key dominated area - and I Wish level students, industry partners and stakeholders would like to see this link Caroline O’Driscoll, partner leaders and stakeholders including Arts and Creativity being explored further. with Deloitte Ireland LLP tuning in live to an event partner Rethink Ireland and and one of the founders of which promises to be like digital partner Deloitte Minister Foley stated I Wish stated “The post- no other virtual event. The Ireland. Over 2,500 second- “It’s important for us in Covid environment has event will combine a Main level girls participated in government and for industry accelerated the pace of Stage with “Ted Talk” style this survey, the largest of to hear directly from girls technology and scientific that the next generation and career pathways. 2021 key notes, including some its kind of secondary school on what influences them discovery and we have of girls are fully enabled to will mark the first I Wish international speakers, girls and their attitudes on their subject and career all experienced the rate engage with STEM. If we do online experience, ensuring plus special “day in the towards STEM in Ireland. choices. Being a teacher at which science and nothing there is a significant that we are continuing to life” videos, interactive in an all-girls school for technology can change all risk that girls will be left positively engage with the showcases from industry A key discovery in this year’s many years, I understand our lives for the better. behind in the economy of girls and their teachers so partners including Arup, survey is the potential link how formative this time We have also seen however the future. that girls are excited about Dell, Johnson & Johnson, between girls who play is for young girls and we how whole sections of our the future and see STEM as and a Social Media Hub sport and their pursuit of all have a responsibility - communities have been We are excited to discover a way to secure their place where students and industry STEM. With a trend showing parents, teachers, industry, more exposed to the worst the potential link between in that future.” partners can engage directly that a girl who plays more and government to foster of what the pandemic threw sport and STEM choices with the event. There will than four hours of sport a a sense of inclusion and at us. We must learn from and how this connection To register your school or also feature interviews week could be as much as opportunity for all. The the inequities the pandemic could unlock one of the to learn more about this with some of the amazing 89% more likely to have impact of the I Wish events, has exposed and work impediments to girls virtual STEM showcase, women shaping a better studied higher level maths nurturing young girls and harder than ever to ensure choosing STEM subjects please visit www.iwish.ie. 08 www.newsgroup.ie AGRI AWARE LAUNCHES UPDATED EDUCATION PROGRAMME A primary school education Agriculture, Food and sent to all of Ireland’s 3,240 animal welfare to healthy that Irish children are learning how animals programme has been the Marine has launched primary schools, contains eating guidelines. becoming more and more are reared and crops are relaunched aiming to its revitalised Dig In! innovative modules that disconnected to how the grown, to understanding reconnect Irish children Learning About Life on the cover all aspects of Irish Agri Aware redeveloped and food that ends up on their water pollution and how to their farming and food Countryside resource aimed farming and food origin, updated its Dig In! resource, dinner plates is produced farmers can reduce their roots. Agri Aware, supported at primary school students. from biodiversity friendly first published in 2013, as from farm to fork. carbon footprint. The by the Department of The resource, which is being farming methods and it increasingly observed revitalised resource also Dig In!, which also comes as contains a first of its kind a digital resource, is divided Irish Organic Farming Pull- EU PROJECT TO REVISE FOOD SECURITY PROCEDURES into four modules according Out Poster which highlights The restaurant and catering industries Food Delivery segment in the EU has tampering seals’ system, will also to levels of ability for Junior the growing involvement of have been negatively affected by projected revenues amounting to over provide enhanced HACCP protocols to and Senior Infants; 1st and Irish farmers in the sector in the restrictions put in place to €19,000m in 2020, and the market is manage and control risks concerning 2nd class; 3rd and 4th class recent years. manage COVID-19, requiring new expected to show an annual growth potential human factors and delivery and 5th and 6th class. Each guidance for food companies on rate of 8.2% by 2024. However, it is conditions. At the same time, an module contains 20 ready- To learn more about Dig how to demonstrate that effective important to address some concerns enhanced training package will to-go lesson plans and In!, teachers and families controls are in place to mitigate risks raised for consumers as a result of the be created for food handlers and corresponding activities. can follow @Agriaware on associated with COVID-19. A new EU impact of the current situation. deliverers. The solutions are aimed Furthermore, each lesson social media where it will project called SAFELIVERY, funded by at providing quality assurance for plan is linked to strands be explaining the benefits the COVID-19 Rapid Response Call for Dr Maria Chiara Leva, Dissemination consumer food deliveries, in addition of the English, Maths, Art, of using the resource. Innovation, will address safety gaps Manager for SAFELIVERY at TU Dublin, to collecting information on food Drama, Science, Geography in food delivery services. The project says that the Tecnoalimenti was the and diet choices during and after and SPHE curriculum. To access a digital will provide ready to use solutions and initiator of this team effort thanks to the pandemic, that has led to more version of the resource will revise the Hazard Analysis and their patent for an anti-tampering box catering and food delivery operators Children will gain a real teachers can visit: Critical Control Point (HACCP) scheme and seal system for food deliveries. using digital and web applications.” insight into all aspects https://www.agriaware. to better suit the food delivery and “From then on, the proposal took its of Irish farming, from ie/digin.html. catering sectors ensuring that human first steps, thanks to the University As part of the EIT’s Crisis Response factors and equipment risks associated of Bologna’s coordination, which Initiative, this activity directly with deliveries are included. widened the scope to include other contributes to the European Union’s food services and ready-to-eat foods. response to the COVID19 pandemic. SAFELIVERY has received funding of The project now aims to develop over €545,000 from Europe’s leading protocols to reduce the risk of food Under the leadership of EIT, EIT Food food innovation initiative – EIT Food. surfaces and packaging contamination and its other Knowledge Innovation It is coordinated by the University of by microorganisms such as bacteria Communities (KICs) have deployed Bologna working with Tecnoalimenti and viruses.” these COVID19 Response Calls at an S.C.p.A, Technological University unprecedented speed, ensuring that Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast Continuing Dr Maria Chiara Leva, industries across Europe are being and Italian SME Aria. The Online said, “SAFELIVERY alongside the anti- supported in their time of need. www.newsgroup.ie 09 10 www.newsgroup.ie

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Its Women’s Rights Siobhán McGee, CEO of (BIFE). “Over recent years many new wide range of programmes, opening up a national speech writing Programme, funded by Irish ActionAid Ireland said: avenues have opened up to students to myriad of career opportunities from graphic competition organised by Aid, works to eliminate “Each year we get great enable them pursue their dream career via design to performing arts to psychology. ActionAid. The competition, violence against women feedback from participants a different route.” which opened for entries on and girls through innovative to say that the competition This year BIFE will offer Higher National 14th October, is aimed at community-led approaches. led them to research and He added, “Further Education offers a Diplomas in the following: secondary school students Now in its seventh year, learn about new issues. This learner, who may not have achieved the • Fine Art - Art Practice aged 14 to 17. ActionAid has this year the competition year young people entering required CAO points, the opportunity to • Acting already had a lot of interest will focus on how the the competition will have gain advanced entry onto honours degree • Dance from students across the coronavirus pandemic has themselves dealt with a programmes, both in Ireland and abroad.” • TV & Film (Moving Image) country and hopes for more impacted on women’s rights very challenging year due to • Music Production entrants from Dublin before and how we can create a the coronavirus pandemic. The huge range of courses available at BIFE • Music Performance Friday 15th January 2021. more equal world post- offers learners fabulous opportunities, not • Applied Social Studies Finalists from around the pandemic. We hope that this only for those looking for additional skills • Graphic Design country will be invited to competition will offer or hoping to go directly into employment, • Fashion Design deliver their speech to a ActionAid is asking students young people a chance to panel of esteemed judges to write a speech on one reflect on this experience at a Zoom event on 24th of three topics. The choice while also considering what February 2021. This year of topics for the 2021 it would be like to live the prize is a €500 voucher competition are: 1. The through a pandemic under for the winner and a €500 coronavirus pandemic is an different circumstances, voucher for their teacher. opportunity to imagine a and also think about what more equal and sustainable kind of future they would Only one previous winner world, but we must act now. like in a post-pandemic has come from Dublin, 2. With a shocking increase world.” Sooad Saleh, a student in violence against women at Jesus & Mary College, and girls, the coronavirus To enter, students can ask Goatstown, was joint winner pandemic has shown their teacher for details of the 2017 competition. us that the struggle for or visit https://actionaid. ActionAid provides long gender equality is far from ie/speech-writing- BIFE staff and students visiting IT Tallaght. (BIFE have signed a formal “Access to Higher Education” agreement with IT Tallaght and a number of other IT’s). term support to the poorest over. 3. The coronavirus competition/ for more and most marginalised pandemic has reminded us information. 16 www.newsgroup.ie 41,000 CHILDREN WAITING ON SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY Mark Ward T.D. has called said: “Since I was elected and a staggering 17,402 Clondalkin, Lucan and figures, they could be 10 or failures by successive on the immediate plan for to represent the people children waiting on further Palmerstown there 3,371 11 before they receive the governments. “In some children to access speech of Dublin Mid-West, I therapy. “The figures are children waiting over a year vital further treatment that areas, physiotherapists, and language therapy after have been inundated with particularly worrying in with 904 of these children they need “This is absolutely occupational and speech figures he received from calls from parents who CHO7 which includes my waiting over two years. unacceptable. “Children and language therapists the HSE that show 41,055 are literally at their wits constituency area of “Early intervention is critical are being moved from list were redeployed as Covid children waiting on some end with frustration in Dublin Mid-West which has to a child’s development. to list and not getting the swabbers and contact form of treatment . 14,288 trying to get treatment 6,219 children waiting on “For example, a young appropriate treatment at tracers, resulting in a children are waiting on an for their children. “One treatment with 3,371 of 6-year-old child could be the appropriate time. This complete loss in services. initial assessment Further area of treatment that these children waiting over waiting 2 years to get an is having a severe impact figures show another 9,365 arises constantly is speech a year. initial assessment . The on their development and “It would have made more children waiting on initial and language therapy. I then 8-year-old child could is curtailing children’s sense to use non-frontline therapy and a staggering contacted the Minister for “Nationally there are almost they be waiting a further future growth. “Covid staff or one of the more 17,402 children waiting on Health and the report that 2,000 children waiting over 2 2 years to just get some cannot not be used as an than 60,000 people who further therapy. I received is shocking. years on either assessment, initial speech and language excuse for the Government volunteered for “Ireland’s initial treatment or further therapy. abandonment of children’s Call” to work as Covid figures are particularly “The latest figures from treatment. In my own needs. These lists are swabbers and contact worrying in CHO7 which the department shows that CHO area, which includes Finally, according to the the result of systemic tracers, includes Deputy Ward’s 41,055 children are waiting area of Clondalkin, Lucan on some form of treatment. and Palmerstown which “14,288 children are waiting has 6,219 children waiting on initial assessment DUBLIN FOOTBALLER MACAULEY on treatment with 3,371 nationally. “Other figures of these children waiting show another 9,365 children over a year. Deputy Ward waiting on initial therapy RECEIVES CONCERN MEDAL Dublin footballer Michael can going forward.” profile to help Concern raise funds that enable Darragh Macauley has raise awareness of our Concern to continue to 2020 COUNCIL HOUSING received his first non- Concern’s Chief Executive, work- whether it’s through alleviate poverty and hunger sports related medal for Dominic MacSorley, praised conversations with children – which last year alone his work as an ambassador the organisation’s many in Iraq forced to flee their saw 28.6 million people ALLOCATION NUMBERS with Irish humanitarian volunteers and thanked home in Syria because of reached in 24 countries. organisation Concern Michael Darragh for helping relentless warfare, or in Its volunteers also include Worldwide. The seven-time them raise awareness of the schools of Nairobi, 500 people from towns who DEEPLY CONCERNING All-Ireland medal winner their work in the world’s Kenya where he channelled adjudicate at Concern’s was presented with his new poorest countries. “As messages from his own national primary and Recently co-opted Sinn this represents a 41% piece of silverware for his we face into a winter like pupils at Scoil Maelruain secondary school debating Féin Councillor Derren Ó decrease compared to “outstanding commitment” no other, I’d like to take Junior in Tallaght. “Michael competitions when students Brádaigh has expressed 2019. If this trend is at Concern’s Dublin this opportunity to thank Darragh is a remarkable debate topical global serious concern at what he allowed to continue, we office ahead of its annual Michael Darragh Macauley activist and we applaud him issues. Concern was formed described as stark figures, would be looking at over volunteer awards, which for his outstanding for all his charitable work in 1968 as part of a major following a recent report an astonishing 19 years! was hosted virtually on commitment to Concern,” both here in Ireland and humanitarian response delivered to councillors. And this is before even Saturday (December 5). he said. overseas with Concern.” to the Biafran famine in Cllr Ó Brádaigh made considering the influx of Nigeria. the remarks following new entrants to the list. Michael Darragh was one “People know Michael as Concern’s Volunteer his first attendance at of 32 people from all over a remarkable footballer, Awards began in 2013 More information about its the final meeting of the ‘The allocations were Ireland to be awarded but he is also a committed to celebrate the vital work or how to support the year in December for the made up of primarily CBL by Concern for their humanitarian. “He contribution made by aid agency can be found local area committee for (Choice Based Lettings) volunteering efforts. The has creatively and the organisation’s 1,700 on its website at www. Lucan-Palmerstown-North but included homeless / Ballyboden St. Enda’s player compassionately used his volunteers in Ireland. Many concern.net. Clondalkin. medical and OAP priority. – who has visited Syrian The number of those refugees in Iraq and children Cllr Ó Brádaigh said: successfully securing living in slums in Kenya in ‘Although I am very transfers to more suitable his Concern ambassador aware of the housing accommodation is also role – said: “This was very and homeless crisis and significantly down for unexpected, but I am the enormous numbers the year to date by 53%. delighted with it. “I am not on the housing waiting ‘Even if the indicated sure how much I deserve list, I was shocked on year end total target of it, but I’ll take whatever further inspection of the approximately a further medals I can get these days! figures. A report for 2020 100 allocations were met, Seriously though, I’ve had allocations taken at the following my question huge grá for what Concern end of September showed during the meeting, this Worldwide do around the a South Dublin County still represents a 25% full world. Council wide total of only year on year reduction and 369 allocations made. an equally still worrying “I was an admirer before ‘Last year there were a trajectory toward a 16 they asked me to get total of 619 allocations. years waiting period on involved, and since being With the numbers on the the housing list should this on board I have even more waiting list standing at trend become the norm. respect for the work they do approximately 7,200, with those less fortunate. this was already taking This is an unacceptable “The experiences I have had an incredible 12 years statistic and clearly with the people of Kenya to address the numbers. evidences the need for and Iraq will be with me However, based upon a dramatic and urgent for a long time and I look the figures provided social housing build.’ forward to staying involved with Concern in any way I www.newsgroup.ie 17 18 www.newsgroup.ie TIME TO DELIVER FOR TAKEAWAY CYCLISTS CYCLISTS and delivery roads for the last number during the pandemic,” lends itself to flexibility, of considering them self- would be considered as workers for Deliveroo of years, they became a Senator Seery-Kearney said. which can be particularly employed and paid only per direct employees and not and Just Eat need to be lifeline for many during attractive for students, it drop lends itself to taking self-employed if we were made direct employees lockdown and at various Deliveroo fleet of cyclists could also be deemed as shortcuts in safeguarding to apply the reasoning of with guaranteed minimum stages of Covid restrictions. are deemed to be self- exploitative. themselves in traffic in the uber decision made by working hours to ensure “Cyclists for Deliveroo and employed individual order to earn sufficient the courts in London which they have more certainty Just Eat became essential contractors, rather than “They are delivery income during their shift. “I found that taxi drivers and entitlements, a Fine workers, providing round employees with guaranteed personnel, without them was shocked to hear that as were employees. “In the Gael Senator has said. the clock takeaway meals hours and full entitlements. the companies that engage well as the usual hazards, UK last month, Just Eat for people confined to their “It is important to note that them would not exist, these delivery cyclists also have said they will put their Mary Seery-Kearney, has homes or locality. “The the cyclists who cycle in yet they argue that they spoke earlier this year of delivery drivers on hourly called for more protections companies who they are every manner of weather are not employees and how they often face anti- wages instead of having for young workers in the so- working for must do more and traffic conditions to so the companies don’t social behaviour when to compete for delivery called gig economy. “While to recognise the invaluable provide us with that tasty have to worry about the delivering meals. jobs. They need to follow food delivery cyclists have work they have done for curry or that appetizing entitlements of the people suit here in Ireland with been a feature on our city’s many years but especially burrito aren’t even earning working for them. “There is “This is completely guaranteed minimum a fixed wage. “Like all a significant element of risk unacceptable, and we must working hours.” “It is time workers in the gig economy, involved in cycling in city do more to ensure these the companies making large they are classified as self- traffic – under time pressure workers are adequately sales, literally on the back NOVENAS FOR LAURA LYNN employed and are paid – especially during rush hour protected and entitled to a of these delivery workers, per delivery, which can be and in inclement weather. fair wage,” Senator Seery- gave them full employment as little as €3 per drop. Kearney said. and the protections they MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart United Hearts of Jesus and “While this arrangement This system of remuneration “It is not unreasonable they deserve,” she said. of Jesus in the past I have Mary for great favour witness asked for many favours. This received. R.R time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart CALL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO BE INCLUDED Heart of Jesus, and place it of Jesus in the past I have within your own broken heart asked for many favours. This where your Father sees it. time I ask you for a very Then in His merciful eyes it special one. Take it, dear IN ENERGY TEMPORARY SUPPLY SUSPENSION will become your favour and Heart of Jesus, and place it not mine. Amen. Say this within your own broken heart prayer for three days. Promise where your Father sees it. 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Home cooking and baking Kachilla INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN CURRY Method: by Bal Krishna Shrestha Ingredients: Kachilla is the Nepalese way steak tartare is made with freshly chopped - 2 chicken breasts In blender/ food processor blitz the cashew nuts, then add coconut milk, tin tomatoes buffalo or lamb meat and Himalayan spices. - 1 onion - 1 yellow bell pepper and greek yoghurt and blitz again. Ingredients: Method: - 50g unsalted cashew nuts In pan fry chopped onion, chopped bell - 1 tin coconut milk - 600 gm raw tender buffalo/lamb meat 1. Chop fresh tender buffalo or lamb meat pepper, garlic and chopped ginger in olive - 1 tin chopped tomatoes - 1 teaspoon chopped garlic very finely and put into a mixing bowl. oil. Once softened add the garam masala, - 4 tablespoons of Greek yoghurt chilli powder, curry powder and turmeric - 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 2. Add ginger, garlic, coriander, ground - 1 tablespoon olive oil and turn to a medium heat. - 1 teaspoon ground chillies chilli, cumin, salt, shallot/red onion, green - 2 garlic cloves crushed - 1 teaspoon ground cumin chillies and half of the oil into the meat and - Thumb size piece of ginger chopped In second pan fry the chopped chicken - 1 tablespoon shallot/red onion mix it well. - 1 chicken stockpot breasts until cooked. Once cooked add the - 200 ml mustard/olive oil - 1 tsp garam masala chicken to the other pan and mix well. - 1 teaspoon fenugreek 3. Heat the rest of oil in a frying pan, add - 1 tsp chilli powder - Salt to taste fenugreek seeds and cook until dark brown. Add the mix from the blender/ food processor - 1 tsp curry powder - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric into the pan. - 1 tsp tumeric - 1 teaspoon chopped green chillies 4. Add ground turmeric into the heated - Handful of fresh coriander chopped Give the mixture a good stir and leave on a - 1 tablespoon chopped coriander oil and immediately pour over the meat mixture. low heat for 10 minutes. Add fresh Coriander. 5. Mix well until all the spices are combined. Serve with rice or 6. Transfer to a clean bowl, Keep in the fridge for 30 minutes before eating naan bread.

7. Serve with beaten rice or puff rice or any green salads.

Boiled Fruit Cake Homemade Leek and Potato Ingredients: Soup - 500g Packet Mixed Fruit - 170g Soft Light Brown Sugar - 170g Butter - 1/2 Pint Water Start off your January with - 2 Eggs a fresh, quick and healthy - 340g Self Raising Flour homemade leek and potato soup. Enjoy with a crusty roll or a toasty or just on its own.

Ingredients you need: Method:

- 1 large leek In a large saucepan place the oil and butter with the chopped onion and - 1 large onion leek, cook till the vegetables are softened. - 4 medium potatoes Method: - 1 vegetable stock pot / stock Then add the chopped potatoes and cook for three minutes. After three minutes, add the parsley, salt, pepper and the stock pot/ - cube stock cube. Put fruit, sugar, butter and water into a pot and - 1 knob of butter simmer slowly for 20 Minutes. Allow to cool. - 1 tablespoon of oil Cover the pot contents with water and bring to the boil. Grease and line 8 inch tin and heat oven to 150c. - 2 teaspoons of parsley (fresh Lightly beat the eggs and add to the fruit, stir Once the pot is boiling, turn down to a medium heat for 20 minutes or - / dried) in the flour. Transfer mixture into the prepared until the vegetables are soft. - Salt & Pepper to taste tin and bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours depending on your oven. - 2 tablespoons of cream Use a hand blender to blitz until smooth. Add the cream to the pot and - Water stir through. 20 www.newsgroup.ie

MOTORING LIFE WITH All-New Opel Corsa-e is Simply Electric By Breda Corrigan

There has never been a better time to EV dashboard cluster design in the Corsa-e completing the task in just 12 minutes. is an all-electric single-speed drive unit, discover the all-new Opel Corsa – the comes complete with transparent and With the new Corsa-e, simply plug and play which is extremely user friendly in its award-winning, and future-ready, German easy-to-understand vehicle data monitors for an electrifying, noise-free experience. functionality, while the driver can choose city car. Blending everyday driving fun with that provide the driver with the best a driving mode (Normal, Eco and Sport) to exciting big-car technology, the new Corsa possible overview in order to easily achieve Test Car; suit their own driving style. is now available with a choice of petrol, efficiency, and ensure maximum range. diesel or 100% electric power plants. My Opel Corsa-e SC test car looked Cabin & Boot Space; Regenerative Braking; stunning in its Power Orange two-coat Elegant Electric Mobility; premium paint, which – along with Voltaic Cabin space within the new Corsa-e The regenerative braking system in the Blue two-coat metallic – is exclusively is identical to that on offer in its The new Opel Corsa-e offers state-of-the- Corsa-e enables the passive recovery of reserved for the Corsa-e. Key standard SC conventionally-powered siblings, while a art electric mobility in its most elegant energy when in motion. The energy created features include LED headlights with high standard 60:40 split-folding rear seat back form. With subtle design touches and by the resistance of the brakes against beam assist, 16” bi-colour alloy wheels, allows the 309-litre boot space to expand badging, and a range of 337km (according the drivetrain is utilised through the aircon, cruise control with speed limiter, to 1,118-litres when folded flat. Material to the latest, strictest WLTP protocol), regenerative system and converted into DC adjustable height driver’s seat, remote quality throught the Corsa’s cabin is the all-new Corsa-e benefits from a whole voltage to partially recharge the battery. central locking, speed sign recognition, excellent, while comfortable seats provide host of technology features to ensure even The car’s flow display shows the driver how lane departure warning with lane assist just the right amount of support in all of more driving comfort and enjoyment, much of the battery has been used up, and functionality, driver drowsiness system, the important areas. while producing no harmful emission in the how and when, it is being charged from the ABS, automatic emergency city braking, flat process. regenerative braking system. bottom steering wheel wrapped in leather, Verdict, Pricing & Warranty; From its expressive front end to its striking rear parking sensors, electric parking rear design, the new Corsa’s big personality Two Trims, One Power Unit; brake, keyless start, 7” colour touchscreen Overall, the all-new Opel Corsa-e is a emphasises the precision of outstanding navigation, 7” digital driver information hugely significant principal entrant into German engineering. Possessing a dynamic The new Opel Corsa-e is available in a screen, and a Multimedia Infotainment Opel’s electrification process, and is a car character, bold exterior design and an eye- choice of SC or Elite trim levels, with power system. On the road, the new Corsa-e that Opel’s designers and engineers can catching silhouette, the new Corsa has supplied by a synchronous electric motor possesses excellent body control and be very proud of. The car is packed with all the right ingredients to replicate the with a permanent magnet and a 50kWh driving dynamics, while a specially tuned clever technology, is engaging to drive, massive sales success of its predecessors lithium-ion battery for smooth, serene suspension (engineered to cope with the simple to charge, and has a decent battery throughout the years, while the option of progress on the move. With 280Nm of extra weight of the car’s batteries) ensures range. With the SC model priced at just adding a stylish black or white roof to your instant torque, and 136bhp available, the a comfortable ride quality every time. The €26,814 (inclusive of a VRT rebate and SEAI chosen exterior colour provides ultimate Corsa-e can complete the 0-100km/h sprint cars steering has also been tweaked to cope grant), it represents outstanding value for exclusivity. in 8.1-seconds, on the way to a claimed with the extra weight, while the level of money too. The top-spec Elite model costs top speed of 150km/h (where permitted). braking regeneration can be altered on the an additional €3,335 and offers exquisite Integrated Battery; The 50 kWh battery can be fast-charged to move via the drive selector. luxury, with added features and technology 80 per cent of its capacity in 30 minutes, on board. All Opel passenger cars come The battery is integrated into the chassis which means that the new Corsa-e is the An instant rush of torque from the electric with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, of the Corsa-e and sits below the front and fastest charging car in its market segment. motor provides an air of confidence when while the Corsa-e also benefits from an rear seat rows in order to ensure a maximum overtaking slower moving traffic, while a 8-year/160,000km battery warranty (70% amount of boot space. The battery pack A domestic 11kW wall box can add 100km strong brake pedal feel (especially with capacity). is protected by special crash guards of range in 90 minutes, while a 50kW public brake regeneration engaged) ensures The amazing new Opel Corsa-e is on sale and is housed in a secure and fireproof charger can provide the same range in stopping distances are easily controlled. now, with stock ready for immediate encasing that is additionally cooled. The 19 minutes, with a 100kW public charger The automatic transmission in the Corsa-e delivery. www.newsgroup.ie 21 LOTTIE RYAN TEAMS UP WITH TOYOTA LONG MILE Toyota Long Mile is a Toyota Yaris 2001 1.0, first smoothest drive, I feel like delighted to announce generation, my dad bought I’m in a spaceship compared Lottie Ryan as their newest it for me when I first passed to the car I had. All the Brand Ambassador. The my driving test. technology, how far things talented radio presenter, have come since my last car Ryan captured the hearts of It was a little blue Yaris just blows my mind. Being the Irish public earlier this and I’ve been driving it for able to take a phonecall year with some dazzling more than 15 years now with the bluetooth on performances on RTE as and I could just never get Apple CarPlay safely and Lottie won the fourth rid of her cause she was being able to see where I’m season of the Irish edition the perfect car. I even had reversing with the camera of Dancing with the Stars in an emotional connection on screen all make such a 2020. with that car, I don’t difference.” know how I’m going to say Lottie Ryan said, “I could goodbye!” She continued Toyota Long Mile Managing not be happier to be a by describing how much Director, Alex Burns said, chance for us to team up Lottie’s first car, we think career go from strength to brand ambassador for she loves the All-New 4th “We couldn’t have been with such a talented young she is much better suited to strength.” Toyota Long Mile because Generation Yaris, “Driving happier when we found woman. We all know Toyotas the All-New 4th Generation for me the partnership just the new 4th Generation out Lottie was looking to are renowned for their Yaris. We look forward to Lottie Ryan is driving the could not be a better fit. My Toyota Yaris is like being on upgrade her 2001 Yaris and reliability and longevity but partnering with Lottie for All New 4th Generation first car and my only car was a magic carpet! It is just the it seemed like the perfect nearly two decades on from many years as we watch her Toyota Yaris. BEST BUY CAR OF EUROPE 2021 The all-new SEAT Leon has been voted The all-new SEAT Leon has an amazing The advances to the all-new SEAT Leon most prestigious in Europe and has run “AUTOBEST 2021”, the European accolade track record, across all generations of the in terms of connectivity, efficiency, consecutively since their inception in 2001. for the “Best Buy Car of Europe 2021”. segment-defining vehicle, with more that performance and safety, recently proven by The AUTOBEST jury is a panel of 31 judges 2.3 million units sold. The SEAT Leon has the five stars accomplished in the 2020 Euro The 31 journalists who make up the made up of some of the most recognised been a bestseller in Spain since 2014 and NCAP, have been achieved, in part, thanks awarding panel had the possibility to test automotive journalists from all over the introduction of the fourth-generation to the vehicle’s MQB Evo architecture, drive the range of SEAT Leon powertrains – Europe. It’s the second time in SEAT’s 70 vehicle brought the best Leon ever to the providing the toolkit required to develop including the plug-in hybrid version - during years of history that the company has taken market. The SEAT Leon’s success has been a vehicle that meets the many and varied the final, celebrated in Austria at the the honour; in 2017 the SEAT Ateca took the built on a €1.1 billion investment to help take needs of SEAT’s customers. beginning of November. same award. It highlights the dedication it to the next level in terms of connectivity, to developing vehicles that go beyond efficiency, dynamism and safety, but also to The AUTOBEST Award is among the Visit seat.ie for more information. the ordinary and offer something truly prepare the vehicle’s production facilities, exceptional in the market. as for the very first time, it is available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, in addition to “We are proud that our new SEAT Leon the other energies. 2020 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS was elected “AUTOBEST 2021”, the best possible recognition for the team that was The all-new SEAT Leon was designed and involved in the launch of the best Leon ever. developed in Barcelona, to maintain its DOWN 25% A car designed, developed and produced standing as not only a core pillar in the The Society of the Irish Motor Industry The hatchback remains Ireland’s top in Barcelona, this award gives us renewed brand’s vehicle line-up, but also a standout SIMI recently released their official new selling car body type of 2020. While grey strength to look confidently into the future. vehicle in the segment. Greater levels of vehicle registrations statistics for 2020. is the top selling colour and has continued The SEAT Leon has proven generation connectivity, making it truly part of our to keep that title for the past five years. after generation that it’s an important digital lives and the first fully connected Total new car registrations for 2020, pillar of the segment, and the award car of the brand, a suite of new powertrain finished at 88,324 -25% down on 2019 Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General from the AUTOBEST judges reinforces the technologies; petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI), (117,109). New Light Commercial Vehicle commenting: “Like many other sectors, significance the Leon has in the market,” mild-hybrid (eTSI), and plug-in hybrid (LCV) registrations in 2020 saw a decrease 2020 proved to be a very difficult year said Wayne Griffiths, President of SEAT and (e-HYBRID), giving drivers a vehicle that of 14.2% (21,732) compared to 2019 for the Irish Motor Industry. New car CUPRA. “It has brought the segment to a most closely matches their lifestyle and (25,336). While New Heavy Commercial sales, already hampered in recent years whole new level, mixing impressive design needs, and the integration of the most Vehicle registrations (HGV) saw a decrease due to Brexit, were down a further 25% with technological advances to create a advanced driver assistance systems of 22.3% (2,066) in comparison to 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and vehicle that provides everything customers available, make the SEAT Leon one of the (2,659). are now at recession levels. Looking need.” best in its category. to January, the key month for new car Imported Used Cars saw 79,969 sales, the dramatic deterioration in the registrations in 2020 a decrease of 29.8% public health situation over the last few on 2019 (113,926). 4,013 new electric cars weeks and the implementation of Level 5 were registered in 2020 in comparison to restrictions will make it another difficult 3,444 in 2019. period for the sector. Dealerships remain open for service, repair and testing, which Other stats of note show a changing are essential services, and the Industry market place in 2020. Diesel accounted will continue to play an important role in for 43.29%, Petrol 36.91%, Hybrid 11.86%, assisting emergency and essential services. Electric 4.54%, and Plug-In Hybrid 2.78%. 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