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LOCAL CANDIDATES BRAY BLUE FLAG FISHERMEN PROTEST page 4 Page 15 page 16 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, , , Tuesday 21st May 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] LOCAL SOLUTIONS NEEDED "LET'S BE CLEAR, A HOUSE IS A HOME, IT IS A PLACE TO LIVE" The problem of homelessness, soaring rents and unaffordable house prices calls for a new approach according to Malachaí Duddy, Independent local election candidate for Bray East, "The housing crisis and homelessness represent a failure of government policy but there are local solutions which must be implemented in order to improve the lives of people. “At a time of crisis, or availing of the charity facing huge challenges, as homes cannot be allowed of friends are not counted. Duddy explains, "Take the to be treated as mere Duddy highlights anoth- example of a couple with commodities. There is an er anomaly, "The 2011 a young family who want attitude among some that census revealed a total to escape exorbitant a house is primarily an housing stock of 54,351 monthly rents. They find investment. Let's be clear, for with themselves needing a a house is a home, it is a 5,377 properties standing deposit in the region of place to live." empty, which is a vacancy €40,000 for a family Official figures for rate of almost 10%. home in Bray. That is county Wicklow show a Homes should not be beyond the reach of many 20% increase in the lying empty when people working families. People number of people in emer- are sleeping on the streets are being forced to move gency accommodation. or living in emergency further and further away "These statistics mask the accommodation." from family, friends and real numbers because Those looking to buy their wider social network, those staying with family their own home are also adding hours to their daily Cllr. Gerry

Walsh The Cobbe family Declan, Carole, Emily and Kate, with Cayla O'Sullivan at the finish line at Local Election Candidate | Greystones Municipal District the Hell & Back Fittest Family Challenge fundraiser in aid of St. Patrick's and St. Cronan's schools in Kilruddery estate. Pic: Joe McQuillan Sensible Politics with Practical Solutions commute just to be able to ple based here in Bray. afford a home, never mind There is also a local the added stress on cou- Employees Housing Co- ples." operative in the town. Ó Ian According to Malachaí Cualann has current pro- Duddy, there are solutions jects in , Cork, at a local level, "The lack Limerick, Kilkenny, of social housing being Waterford and Tipperary built over the past number but none in Wicklow of years is well document- because the land is not ed. If the government is McGahon being made available.” not in a position to allow Another area of poten- A HARD local authorities build tial investment is the credit social housing, the answer union sector. As Duddy is to facilitate housing says, "The Irish League of WORKING VOICE associations or coopera- Credit Unions is on record tives to build on local saying that the credit authority owned land.” € OF INTEGRITY Duddy explains, union sector has 700 "Housing cooperatives million available now and and housing associations it is waiting to invest in FOR are Approved Housing sociable and affordable Bodies which means they housing, with the social can assist local authorities housing income being BRAY in the provision of hous- effectively guaranteed by ing. They are voluntary local authorities as an not-for-profit organisa- assured source of repay- WEST Please vote #1 tions that build housing ment. This figure would Sheila Nunan for VOTE for a specific purpose. The provide 5,000 homes Ireland South MEP Ó Cualann Co-housing without exposing credit No.1 Alliance (named after the union member funds to mcgahonlabour ianmcgahon Sugarloaf) is a local exam- undue risk.” WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 What’s Happening... Connecting people and Bray guided meditation session Learn and practice advanced guided meditation nature this summer techniques to help enhance physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reduce stress and feel calm Summer is a wonderful time for getting outdoors and and in control of your thoughts and emotions. experiencing wildlife and nature first-hand and there is no Open to all over the age of 18. May session will take place in Ballywaltrim Community Centre, better place to do so than county Wicklow. Boghall Road, Bray, 7-8 PM on the last Tuesday This is the message village and in Deputy's Workshop; Sunday 8th of the month, Tuesday 28th. No fee to attend from the Heritage Office Pass Nature Reserve for September - Spectacle (donation box available to cover renting the of Wicklow County Crinniu na nÓg on of Migration - Swifts, premises). For details ring/text Shideh on Council as it announced Saturday, June 15th. 0876710903 or Audra on 0879418941". Swallows and Martins; a programme of free There will also be a Sunday 13th October - activities - "Connecting series of monthly Birds on Feeders - Soup and sandwiches lunch People + Nature in themed family friendly Garden Bird Workshop; Wicklow 2019" - which events at Birdwatch Sunday 17th November There will be a lunch of soup and sandwiches provides opportunities Ireland's East Coast - Winter Migrants - served up on Tuesday, 21st May in the Swann for everyone to learn Nature Reserve in Hall, St. Patrick's Church, Greystones from 12.30 Waterfowl; Sunday 15th more about the county's Newcastle exploring dif- until 2.00. Suggested donation of €5 for local December - Festive biodiversity and to get charities. Everyone welcome to enjoy the home- ferent aspects of nature Wildlife Walk & Wreath involved in hands-on through the seasons at cooked food and the chat. If you haven't tried it, Making Workshop. conservation. this jewel- in-the-crown now's your chance as this is the last one until The full "Connecting Among the highlights of Wicklow wetlands. September. People and Nature in of the upcoming pro- Starting on June 15th gramme include a talk in with the special chil- Wicklow 2019" pro- Shankill Library Bealtaine Talk the Brockagh Resource dren's event Sounds , gramme is available Centre, Laragh, on Sights & Sunprints of online at www.wick- James Scannell will present a Bealtaine Talk Wednesday, . 22nd May the Woodland, and con- low.ie/heritage or on 'Captain Hermann Goertz, a German WW2 at 7pm titled "Dippers, tinuing each month with Wicklow' online com- Intelligence Gatherer who stayed in Shankill and munity heritage archive other locations in Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown' at Fishers and Wags" by the following themes 7pm on Thursday May 23rd in Shankill Library, Oran O Sullivan on and dates: Sunday 14th www.countywick- wildlife to be found July - Nocturnal Visitors lowheritage.org where Library Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin. Admission Pictured: Molly Staunton celebrates her 100th birthday with Ian Walsh, along the Avonmore - Bats & Moths; Sunday your stories, accounts free but booking required. To reserve a place for Amanda Vickers, Tara McKenna, and Louise Moran at Blainroe Lodge the talk call 01-2827801 or email: River catchment; 11th August - Discover and photos of Wicklow's nursing home. [email protected]. "Forest Schools" for the Reserve - Butterfly wildlife heritage are children at Hollywood Walk & Seed Bomb always welcome. County Wicklow Older Climate Change meeting Celebrate World MS Day in Person's AGM As most of us know by now, we are facing a climate-change crisis of The County Wicklow Older Person's Council unimaginable proportions if we don't dramatically reduce our An event will be taking place in the Arklow Bay Hotel on Thursday AGM takes place on the 31st May in the greenhouse gas emissions in the next 10 to 12 years. 30th May to mark World MS Day. Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Registration A public meeting will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 7 pm on followed by tea and coffee from 9.45 to 10.30am. People with MS are invited to come along with a friend for an informal Thursday 23rd May to raise awareness of the threats posed by climate change and Opening from Chairperson Mai Quaid with guess lunch and and to hear talks by speakers about the numerous supports available to discuss and consider options for reducing our impacts both as a community and speakers are Minister Andrew Doyle, Patricia locally for people with MS. The event will begin at 12pm and will finish at at an individual level. The meeting will be participatory (a workshop) to gather our Rikkard-Clarke. Lunch and a raffle, continuing in about 3pm. Those interested in attending must book in advance - call Linda on collective ideas and thoughts so that we, as a community, can start moving towards the afternoon with music by Liam Garrett (01) 490 5933. a brighter, more sustainable future. at the tea dance. No admission fee. LARGE RANGE OF IRISH MADE CBD/HEMP PRODUCTS: Laragh and ANNE FERRIS CBD Oil & Capsules up to 25% BRAY Visitor Access Plans Serving the Community CBD Hemp Tea & Coffee CBD for Pets Vevay Rd, Bray Proposed plans are available to view in the lobby CBD Cream/Salve & much more! of the Brockagh Resource Centre. Following the Hemp Organic Vegan Clothing & VOTE accessories : Socks, Jeans, Tops, recent public meeting an extension to submit any South Quay, Wicklow Town Open Daily: Dresses, Scarves, Hats, Bags • Free Fitting concerns from the community may now be & Wallets. emailed to [email protected] before June No.1 10.30am - 5.30pm • Free Measuring 15th. 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Tuesday 21st May 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 'POOR GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS' AT SUNBEAM RESPITE CENTRE An inspection of a centre operated by Sunbeam House Services (SHS) found poor governance, leadership and management arrangements which were impacting on the care and support provided to residents, HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) have said. HIQA said that significant improvement was required to ensure residents' needs were appropriately met with regard to their assessed needs. JoeJoe YOUR A HIQA inspection report published last week for Suaimhneas Respite Centre in faction with the service Voice Locally Bray found that "The provider's governance, leadership and management arrange- and felt it was not meeting ments had not ensured a good quality service". their assessed needs". "In response to the findings of this inspection, the Office of the Chief Inspector The report further notes wrote formally to the registered provider representative requiring the provider to that "the provider had submit assurances as to how they planned to address issues of non-compliance and failed to adhere to transi- ineffective governance arrangements. The provider submitted a response to the tion date time-lines" Office of the Chief Inspector within one week of the inspection setting out a number which resulted in "a resi- of actions that had been undertaken to improve the overall quality of service provid- dent living in respite ser- ed to residents." vice provision, on a full- Behan The centre commenced operation last September in order for the transition of the time basis, for over a Behan respite service from another designated centre within Sunbeam House Services. It year." supports men and women with an intellectual disability who require low to medium "The provider's ineffec- Independent support, and can care for four residents at any one time. tive transition processes The inspection was carried out in January of this year. It noted that "some residents and systems had impacted said they were happy with the service they received, while others expressed dissatis- on the quality of service provision for the resident. Your Suaimhneas Respite service was not set out to meet the needs of residents requiring full- INDEPENDENT time residential services and therefore the provider was failing to meet the assessed needs of some Candidate residents and also failing to adhere to the matters as set out in their statement in Bray West of purpose." SHS CEO Hugh Kane recently tendered his resignation as CEO, a TEL: position he's held for 19 months after initially being appointed for a six- month period. He told 086 8375602 I Wicklow Times recently The Plunkett family were the winners of 'Fittest Family' at the Hell & that the Board would Back Fittest Family Challenge fundraiser in aid of St. Patrick's and begin the process to EMAIL: [email protected] St. Cronan's schools in Kilruddery estate. Pic: Joe McQuillan appoint a new CEO. WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 THE YOUTH VOTE! It's a significant week for Aisling McLaughlin from as this Friday, May 24th, she will turn 18 and will exercise her right to vote for the first time. Speaking to Wicklow people have to use their Times ahead of the elec- voice to effect change. tion, Aisling, a student in Aisling says she is now Loreto Bray, said she was eager to use her voice excited about voting for again in the voting booth. the first time. Aisling would not give Inspired and politicised away who she will be by the recent marriage voting for this Friday, but equality and Repeal the says she would be look- 8th campaigns, Aisling ing at the policies of the says if was frustrating to individual candidates be able to take part in rather than tying herself political activism on down to one party or these issues only to have another. to then remain on the One aspect of the cam- sidelines when it came paign that's inspired Pictured is Senator and European election candidate Grace O'Sullivan with Green Party time to vote on them. Aisling has been the Councillor and local election candidate Steven Matthews during a recent walkabout in Bray, where Aisling says that the number of young candi- Pictured: Aisling McLaughlin they highlighted the '3 For the Sea' plaque recently installed on Bray beach as part of a joint project recent 'Strike for Climate' dates and female candi- between Councillor Matthews, Bray Sailing Club and Bray Tidy Towns, with the support of Bray protests and the declara- dates in the race: "to have in the race who we can Society as a Leaving Municipal District, to encourage visitors to remove plastic waste from the beach. tion of a climate emer- a younger demographic relate to and who under- Certificate subject in her gency which followed involved has been really stand the issues of young school has also meant them also influenced her good to see, it's been people." that her and her class- in terms of demonstrating inspiring for me and my Aisling says that the mates have been very Bray retains Blue Flag the power that young classmates to see people teaching of Politics & engaged in the election. Bray has successfully retained its Blue Flag award for up plastic initiative. I'm LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATE: the Seafront at the annual An Taisce awards ceremony at hoping to have a public Eamonn Moran water fountain in place Social Democrats - Bray East Spanish Point in County Clare. soon and to commence the restoration of the Councillor Steven Matthews, who initiated the push for the Blue Flag status said, Originally from Avoca Drive on the Boghall Road, and now living on the Victorian shelters as the O'Byrne Road, Eamonn has been a Bray resident his whole life. An IT "After a 30 year absence, in 2017 I requested that Bray apply for a Blue Flag. I had next big project. been monitoring water quality results for a number of years and noted that we were sales professional, he is a prominent local activist, and was heavily "This is a good news involved in the campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment in the Bray achieving consistent excellent results and that year we won the coveted excellence story and places Bray on award for water quality and beach management. area, where he conceived and helped implement the extremely successful a worldwide map of Repeal Aid fundraiser for Together for Yes. “We have now successfully retained it for three years running. Huge credit for beaches of excellent stan- this needs to go to our Council outdoor staff and engineer, our Bray Tidy Towns, dard. Many thanks too, to Coastcare, Common Ground, Bray Sailing Club and Sealife Aquarium for contin- Eamonn is passionate in the areas of housing and homelessness, volunteer- An Taisce who organise ing with Bray Area Rough Sleepers Support, and attending the recent hous- ued work, innovation, environmental protection and good old fashioned beach and manage the awards clean ups. Also to the majority of Bray councillors who supported me in pursuit of ing rallies. Previously he worked as a volunteer for Marino Clinic summer as part of their environ- camps, participated in local amateur dramatics, and has a keen interest in winning this award back. Our Seafront is one of the busiest locations in the town mental management and draws a huge amount of locals and visitors. Everyone can lend a hand in its Bray's local history. Having a Brother with a Physical disability means he programme,” concluded is keenly aware of the issues affecting those with disabilities in the area. upkeep by binning litter, picking up after dogs and joining our 3 For the Sea pick Cllr Matthews. INDEPENDENT YOUR INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR BRAY

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 school extension a step closer with design team visit Advertising for a design team for the extension to Blessington Community College has taken place. Design teams visited the site last week and the selection will be made shortly. It is expected that the extension will take three years to complete.

Welcoming the latest Kildare & Wicklow and all ancillary site step, Cllr Edward Education & Training works to include a canopy Timmins said that the Board submitted an appli- connection between this extension is much needed cation in February. proposal and the existing as it will "extend the The development con- prefabricated classroom College to over 15,000 sists of "four additional block." square feet with a capaci- prefabricated school The Council granted ty for 650 students". classrooms to include an permission in April for Wicklow County art room, three general four additional prefabri- Council granted planning classrooms, toilet facili- cated school classrooms permission for the exten- ties, boiler room, connec- which would include an sion last month, after tion to existing drainage Cllr Edward Timmins art room. ‘Transport chaos’ in Greystones Pictured: Matthew, Rachel, and David Burke at the recent Coillte Green Ribbon Walk in Avondale without transport improvements Forest, Rathdrum Cllr Derek Mitchell said he will be voting against any further rezoning in Greystones or Kilcoole in the next Development Plan. Concerns with green area plan "They are building everywhere but the road and transport improvements have not happened," he explained. "In 2015 I proposed, at a Council meeting on the Development Plan, that this expansion should be depen- Residents of Waverly, a new housing estate in Blacklion, Greystones, are very dent on the N11 and Public Transport being improved. concerned that a proposed green area was to be left over two metres high off the "This was heavily defeated and only Cllr Grainne McLoughlin (FG) of the six local councillors supported roadside, according to Anne Waithira Burke, Labour candidate for the Greystones this. The transport chaos that is happening is a direct result. Electoral Arrea. "Most Councillors don't seem to understand the difficulties faced by commuters, they just seem to want to Anne recently met with the residents of Waverly and says she was horrified at such a proposal as it would maximise rezoning. Since then I have worked hard to get the N11 and DART improved but the building is endanger the safety of the local children playing on such a high green area. outpacing transport. It would be far, far better if this condition had been imposed," concluded Cllr Mitchell. "The residents require a green area that is consistent with the level of the adjacent roads," she said. Anne said Seperately, Cllr Mitchell is calling on to produce a plan for the Greenroute along she understands the developers are reconsidering their proposal and she hopes they will come to a sensible solu- the Three Trout Stream from the sea to Delgany. tion with the residents." Cllr Mitchell said "This should form an attractive walk and has been an objective for decades. There are Given that the Council and NAMA have a duty to care, I am lending my support to these residents and have various suggestions that individual developments will produce sections of it. An overall plan dealing with written to the County Council and to Nama in support of their objections," said Anne. lighting, security, biodiversity etc. is needed so that it joins up in a coherent way. I am asking the Council to produce this plan so that each section which is developed fits in to a plan." 'No Public Access' sign removed VÓTÁIL 1 from Enniskerry Garda station The "No Public THORNHILL Brendan Access" Sign has been removed from BRAY EAST the front window of Enniskerry Garda Station. O’BRIEN Oliver Over 200 locals in Enniskerry signed a peti- BRAY WEST tion, set up by Independent local elec- tion candidate Rory Wicklow’s Premier Travel Agency O'Connor, urging the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan TD to ARE give the public access to Enniskerry Garda sta- tion. The petition opened YOU on April 1st and quickly gathered pace, becoming an election issue in the FED UP village. Rory O'Connor said: "It's very apparent that SEARCHING ONLINE? the people of Enniskerry recognise the lack of ser- Let us take the stress away! vices in the village is a real issue. It's simply not GET THE BEST ADVICE, PRICE AND SERVICE good enough to say that there are Gardai there www.thetravelboutique.ie Brendan Thornhill Oliver O’Brien and you have to go around the back and The Travel Boutique Call us on knock on the window. THE POLITICAL SYSTEM We need our local Garda 2 Killarney Villas, T: 01 276 8114 station open and deliver- Main Street, Bray, E: [email protected] IS BROKEN, LET’S FIX IT ing state services when Co. Wicklow. Licensed and bonded TA5035 they're paid to be there." WICKLOW

Tuesday 21st May 2019 TimesLOCAL 7 VOTE Edward No.1 WHELAN Dear Bray East Resident, “Over the past six months I have attempted to visit every house in the Bray East area, and have discussed with you the issues that you are concerned about. I want to sincerely thank you for the courtesy you have shown me on my canvass. “In my professional life I worked for over time Councillor, I retired early from the IPS so forty years in The Irish Prison Service (IPS) if elected this will be my full time job. and was appointed as the first campus Governor to The Midlands Prison and then to “Bray is a fantastic town, perfectly placed Mountjoy Prison. for business outside Dublin, on the train line, bus routes and by the sea. This is a perfect “I have seen the effects of substance place to work, live or visit but it must be abuse, violence and crime, both on ready for the challenges that modern society victims, their families and the families of the brings, I am qualified to bring those changes offenders. I have sat in the Courts hearing on Wicklow County Council. these cases and I have sat in the rooms Minister Simon Harris where these issues have been “I don’t want every issue side lined by discussed by experts in the prison service. I special interest groups, I want the businesses working closely with believe I am qualified to discuss and tackle in the town to flourish, employment to these issues for Bray East. increase and everyone seeing and benefiting Edward Whelan and from the improvements. “My wife and I have lived in Rathclaren Aoife Flynn since 1985, we raised our family in Bray and “It is only if you lend me your support next we love Bray, but Bray has a number of issue Friday, May 24th, and Vote No. 1 that I can Kennedy that need attention and over the next term of get to work for you! I would also ask you to the Council:- continue your support for my colleague Aoife Flynn Kennedy. • Save our Main Street • Renewed efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour • Supports for the elderly • Improvements to Bray Dart service • Congestion on Main Street

“I don’t want to just tell you what is wrong with Bray, that’s too easy, I want to tell you how those issues can be resolved with a modern approach, showing compassion and understanding to all. I don’t want to be a part WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 'Giving you a say in how your money is spent’

Alice O'Donnell, local election candidate in Greystones, would like to see the introduction of participatory budgeting in County Wicklow.

O'Donnell said ing of the process. groups were involved in O'Donnell explained "Participatory Budgeting Residents develop project the decision making pro- "Increased participation by is a process in which the proposals for their local cess. communities in local deci- public can participate area and vote on shortlist- "An approach like this, sion-making is a great way directly in how local bud- ed proposals in order to results in people becoming to see democracy in action gets are spent. It involves select winning projects to more engaged and con- at local level and it is an people in making deci- be implemented in the nected in their communi- approach that I would like The Donnelly family Jonathan, Liz, Sadie, and Isabell at the Hell & Back Fittest Family sions on the spending pri- area. South Dublin County ties. Some of the ideas to see implemented in the Challenge fundraiser in aid of St. Patrick's and St. Cronan's schools in Kilruddery estate. orities for a defined public council ran a successful suggested in South Dublin Greystones Municipal Pic: Joe McQuillan budget in their local area. pilot of this scheme in County Council included District. Anything that "This means engaging 2017. the development of a leads to better engage- residents and community “The results of the eval- Youth Space, planting ment, more transparency groups in discussing uation were very encour- native apples trees in and better decision-mak- 'Make Wicklow train spending priorities, agingwith 94% of those Lucan and the provision of ing is to be welcomed. It encouraging them to make surveyed stating that the community allotments. 17 also provides an opportu- spending proposals, and project should be contin- projects were shortlised nity for councillors to vote on them, as well giv- ued. I particularly like the and the public voted to work with communities on station fit for purpose' ing local people a role in fact that children and select 8 projects to be a cross-party basis, the scrutiny and monitor- young people and minority funded." concluded O’Donnell. Labour candidate for the Wicklow Electoral Area Paul O'Brien has called on Iarnród Éireann to make the station in Wicklow Town fit for purpose. Mullen calls for West Wicklow tourism strategy "I was speaking to a toilets I hear are in a dis- example of how the resi- senior citizen on the graceful state and passen- dents of Wicklow, nearby Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate for the Electoral Area, John Mullen, has campaign trail during the gers cannot use their leap towns and villages are called for a West Wicklow tourism strategy to boost tourism and focus on West Wicklow's week and she went on to cards. We are trying to just being taken for grant- reputation as a top hiking and cycling destination. say how she has had to encourage people to use ed. We hear all the time give up traveling by train public transport yet these about the congestion on Mr Mullen, who has experience in marketing walking trails in , said that walking trails and green- ways are the way forward and are crucial to the development of villages and towns. because she can no longer companies don't even the N11, but who can He explained, "I have long supported the development of greenways and walking trails across the county. make it up and over onto provide the basic require- blame people for driving ments to do so". to work given the poor As a board member of County Wicklow Partnership, I supported the initial funding of the Blessington Lakes platform two," O'Brien Greenway and I am a member of the Arklow- Greenway. claimed. Speaking about Bus public transport service Éireann O'Brien claimed that is on offer" said "Tourism is at the heart of Wicklow and I believe that increasing our tourism figures will depend on our O'Brien went onto say, that he has been inundat- O'Brien ability to provide new and interesting greenway's and trails. "There is no lift in the ed with complaints from He concluded by say- "I am convinced that the next steps we must take are to link the walking trails in Tinahely to Blessington station for people with angry passengers claim- Paul O’Brien ing "If I'm elected on the via the villages and towns of West Wicklow such as Knockanana, , Baltinglass, Stratford, disabilities, mothers with ing the 133 is not reliable 24th of May, I will work , and . We already have an impressive 45 km of integrated walking tourism in South West young children and of and often late: “the com- Wicklow are expected to as hard as I can to ensure Wicklow and this needs to be built upon. course senior citizens, yet pany does not put on pay a premium for this the people of Wicklow "Recent CSO data shows that the number of overseas visits to Ireland for the first quarter of 2019 other stations seem to be enough buses during rush service. get the service and facili- increased by 5.5% compared to the same period in 2018. West Wicklow needs to get its fair share of these well looked after, the hour, yet passengers in "This is yet another ties they deserve" visitors", he concluded.

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10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 'Urgent overhaul needed 300 PEOPLE TAKE PART of outdated and unfair IN GREEN RIBBON WALK council funding' Local election candidate Cllr Jennifer Whitmore has called for a complete overhaul of the method of funding Councils, saying it is unfair and discriminatory on Wicklow. Whitmore's call came areas, youth centres, following the publication libraries and community of the Social Democrat's halls, services I have policy 'Fairer Funding for been campaigning for in Local Authorities' and she my five years as said that Wicklow resi- Councillor. dents would benefit huge- "The problem with the ly from the proposals if current system is that the adopted by the Local Property Tax isn't Over 300 people visited Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum recently for the Green Ribbon - "Let's Talk & Government. Walk" event. The event was hosted by Coillte in association with See Change, the IFA, and Mental Health local. Income generated "As a Social Democrats from each County goes to Ireland. Councillor I welcome the the Central Exchequer Just like the pink ribbon became a symbol for breast cancer awareness the Green Ribbon has been established as the international Party's proposal for a fund before it is divided symbol for mental health awareness and has been introduced to Ireland by See Change. complete overhaul of up. Unfortunately the cur- The aim of the Green Ribbon campaign is to make the month of May, every year, synonymous with promoting open conversation how Local Property Tax rent way of distributing (LPT) is distributed to about mental health and challenging the stigma of mental health issues. Cllr Jennifer Whitmore the LPT is based on an The health benefits to both our physical and mental wellness from contact with forests and nature is well established and our aim is ensure that councils like out-of-date way of redis- Wicklow County Council to encourage everyone to get outdoors into natural green environment to improve mental wellness, a challenge we all face in this tribution and one which can properly meet the local spending per capita increasingly fast paced and hectic world. was determined over 20 needs of their residents. according to 2018 fig- The aim of last Sunday's event was to was to further interest in walking and to bring to the fore the more social element of this - years ago when we did talking - so that the two can be enjoyed together. "The current model is ures. We are also fairly outdated and deeply low in the pecking order not have the same popu- lation changes as we do Pictured: Martha Mitchell and Elliot Radford officially cut the ribbon to start the Coillte Green Ribbon Walk in Avondale unfair particularly in of the amount of money areas with rapidly grow- we receive from now. Forest, Rathdrum ing populations as is the Government Council "Our proposal calls on experience in Wicklow. Grants: the 6th lowest in the Government to go Residents in Wicklow are the country based on back to the drawing board at a serious disadvantage 2017 figures.” and establish transparent € as population increase Cllr Whitmore said funding procedures. 15,000 secured for public WiFi means more pressure on "Everyone can see clearly These must be updated at services requiring the demands that every census and take Wicklow has been awarded a €15,000 voucher to install free public WiFi hotspots under the increased funding to meet increased developments into consideration a wide those needs. in Greystones, Kilcoole variety of needs and WiFi4EU initiative. "However, there is var- and Newtown are having deficits with much more ied spending power emphasis on population Each Local Authority in Ireland can apply through a competitive process for a maximum of 4 vouchers, each Wicklow County on road infrastructure, across different councils worth €15,000, over the lifetime of the scheme. The overall budget for the WiFi4EU scheme is €120 million Council now has 18 school places and the changes as we are experi- in Ireland with Wicklow between 2018 and 2020. €42 million was allocated to the first call and €51m to the second call. months to select locations continued need for encing in Wicklow" con- faring the third lowest in Two further calls for applications under WiFi4EU will take place between now and the end of the initiative in for the WiFi4EU hotspots increased recreational cluded Whitmore. 2020. €27 million of the overall scheme budget will be allocated during this period. and complete their instal- lation to be ready for pub- lic use. These locations need to be 'centres of pub- lic life' where no other CHARLIE KEDDY free WiFi service is already available. The service will be free of charge, free of advertising and free from commercial VOTE 1 re-use of data. 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Tuesday 21st May 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 11 Melanie Corrigan visits Festina Lente Melanie Corrigan, local election candidate for Bray West had an enjoyable morning visiting Festina Lente last week. Melanie was joined by Minister Andrew Doyle and her fellow running mate in Bray West, David Miller, along with family, friends and Festina Lente Board members. They were shown around the equestrian centre and horticultural centre that provides therapy and training for people with intellectual, physical, and mental challenges. Melanie acknowledged the excellent work carried out by the team at Festina Lente and thanked William Micklem and the Board members for their kind invitation on the day. Melanie finished her visit by stating “Festina Lente are a valuable asset to our community and I pledge my full support to them as they search for a new home”.

Pictured at Festina Lente are John Greene, Melanie Corrigan, Harry Williams, Sabrina Tierney, 'Ballywaltrim needs a fair share of investment' Minister Andrew Doyle, John Doyle, David Miller, and John Leeson Councillor Oliver O Brien says if re-elected to Wicklow County Council he will be putting emphasis on the Ballywalltrim area. This is the area where he has for the last 25 years been working with the youth helping to improve sporting skills and assisting them to fulfill their potential as students. Cllr O Brien feels the ing about an irregular bus Ballywalltrim area has service, this is not good not received its fair finan- enough for this rural area. cial investment. He says The new proposed he has had in the past got housing development in discretionary money to Enniskerry will require spend in the St Fergals proper supervision. GAA pitch but work done People are worried about on it is very slow. He this development and would like to see work what impact it will have prioritised in this area to on the area going include playground facili- forward. ties, changing facilities, Killmacanogue will also seats for the the elderly, be in Cllr O Brien's an awareness regarding sights, he says, emphasis- dogs in the area causing a nuisance and also build- ing the importance of the ing a better community N11 and future improve- spirit between sporting ments such as the third bodies using the lane and the entrances Ballywalltrim area. and exits to the garages. Another area needing "There has been too attention, says Cllr much talk about this O'Brien, is the Enniskerry problem and not enough area where the bus ser- action. I will endeavour vices are going to be sev- to see progress made in erly affected. "People in the very near future," he Enniskerry are complain- said. WICKLOW

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Tuesday 21st May 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 13 'Emergency action needed on homlessness' Councillor Brendan Thornhill has called for emergency action on homelessness in Bray and its environs. “Last Thursday the this in Bray I think the services have been ness. body of Krysztof time has come for a warned by officials that "We all have to take a Rudnicki, a Polish serious conversation on it could close any day collective responsibility national was found in this matter. There are soon. I know people in a for this blight in our the Ravenswell area of many great voluntary homeless situation are towns and help eradi- Bray. This person had organisations like The prone to many prob- cate this scourge. passed away in tragic Five Loaves and lems, psychological and Housing is a basic circumstances. Words BARSS, who provide physical challenges. human need and we cannot express the sad- excellent support to Out of Krysztof's death have to face up to it,” Pictured: Amanda Vickers, Nina Mooney, and Louise Moran of FirstCare, Blainroe, make a ness of an event like people in these circum- might come a greater concluded Cllr donation to Pauline Leonard and Anne McCarthy of Wicklow Cancer Support at Blainroe Lodge this,” said Cllr stances but the winter awareness of homeless- Thornhill. Thornhill. It is happen- initiate which had been ing too often and con- extended by WCC is sidering that there has now in danger of clos- been similar cases like ing. Clients of the Charity walk from Wicklow to Dublin John Hunt from Wicklow Town will walk from Wicklow to Dublin on May 26th to raise money for the charity Shine, as part of the Green Ribbon campaign. The Green Ribbon capmpaign takes place every May, and aims to get people talking openly about common mental health problems while Shine offers support to people affected by mental ill health. John's walk will commence at 7am from Lidl carpark in Wicklow and will take 10-11 hours to com- plete. It will end at St Patrick's Mental Health Services in Dublin. The finishing point is particularly poignant as it was chosen by John to pay tribute to his mother in law Anna who is battling Alzheimer's and has used their services for a number of years. John told Wicklow Times, "I am a nurse and have been affected by mental health issues and so have a number of peope close to me. 1 in 4 people are affect- ed and suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45. I have enjoyed my traaining for this 50km walk around OPEN beautiful Wicklow and would like to invite people to join me on the day. The walk will go through , Newcastle, Greystones, Bray and Shankill so anybody EVENING interested can join me for a portion of it or the whole things if they like." Thurs 23rd May Anybody wishing to donate can do so online by searching for Johnny Hunt's fundraising page on ww.idonate.ie 7pm - 9pm

Over 300 groups benefit from ART & DESIGN SOCIAL COMMUNITY & BUSINESS, TOURISM & Council community grants DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPORT DEPARTMENT € Art Portfolio Preparation Beauty & Body Therapy Diploma Business Management & Administration Community grants totaling over 142,000 Art, Craft & Design NEW Beauty Sales Consultant NEW Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing have been allocated by Wicklow County Fine Art – Higher National Diploma Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up – Diploma Business Management – Advanced Certificate Council to groups throughout the county. NEW Animation and Motion Graphics Nail Technician Accounting Technician Architectural Design & Technology Holistic & Wellbeing Studies (mornings only) Accounting Technician Apprenticeship In total, 319 grants Then there are those NEW Architectural Technology HNC Level 6 Hairdressing - Junior Stylist Tourism, Reception & Event Management Hairdressing - Senior Stylist Business Tourism – Advanced Certificate were awarded: 91 in groups who focus specifi- NEW Construction Technology with Sustainable Energy Graphic Design – HND Barbering Pharmacy & Retail Selling Baltinglass Municipal cally on people most at Fashion Design Nursing / Midwifery Studies NEW Pharmacy Technician - Level 6 District; 89 in Arklow risk of being marginalised Fashion Textiles Advanced – HND Early Childhood Care & Education - Level NEW Estate Agency Practice & Auctioneering MD; 65 in Wicklow MD; in society such as anti- Furniture Design & Cabinet Making Social Studies & Community Care Security Studies 43 in Bray MD and 31 in racism initiatives and vul- Furniture Making and Restoration Supervision in Early Childhood Care - Level 6 Sport, Exercise and Fitness Greystones Municipal nerable young people. Horticulture - Level 5 Health Care Assistant Personal Trainer Strength & Conditioning - Level 6 District. Sporting and recreation Applied Psychology Soccer Studies & Fitness Instruction Applied Health & Social Care - HND Law Pre University The grants are awarded activities are also includ- MEDIA & PERFORMING Office Administration as part of the Council's ed. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Medical Administration (mornings only) commitment to support- An additional €35,000 ARTS DEPARTMENT NEW Restaurant & Bar Management ing local community in grants has been award- DEPARTMENT development with funds ed to 11 groups under the TV & Film Production ADULT LEAVING CERTIFICATE being provided to groups Community Pride catego- TV & Film Production – Advanced - HND Animal Care Film FX: Special Effects in Film Animal Care & Management DEPARTMENT and organisations under- ry. These range from 3D Game Design Animal Science Industry - Level 6 taking community pro- €2,500 to €5,000 and Games Development – Advanced Cert Science - Pre University Adult Leaving Certificate jects in their area. they are awarded to Sound Engineering Forensics Applied Science The Community groups undertaking a Music Production - HND Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science DEGREE, Awards cover a wide particular project that Music Performance - HND Engineering Pre University DIPLOMA AND range of activities to makes a significant differ- DJ Techniques Professional Cookery - Level 5 Acting for Film, TV and Theatre CERTIFICATE ensure that all forms of ence to their community. Professional Cookery - Advanced - Level 6 Acting Advanced for Film, TV and Theatre - HND Computer Science - Level 5 PROGRAMMES voluntary effort in the The of Dance Technique, Performance & Choreography Computer Software Development FOR 2019 - county are recognised. Wicklow County Council, Dance Technique, Performance & Computer Networks & Cyber Security - Level 6 These include general Cllr Pat Vance, offered his Choreography – HND NEW Return to Work & IT Skills 2020 community activities like congratulations to all the NEW Mobile Technology and App Design NEW Smart Building Technologies scouting associations, successful grant recipients first responders, women's and praised the outstand- and men's groups, active ing community effort retirement, and those run- which is evidenced across ning community centres. the county. WICKLOW

14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 Tinahely's new Slimming World consultant In the past year I lost 5 stone with the help of my consultant in Slimming World and the food optimising plan. This was my second time attending Slimming World, on my first attempt I lost 3 stone.

On my first attempt I the plan. "7 days on plan By Tony McCann any time. When I go on had stopped going to became my motto inside holidays I can walk group, I just weighed in my head" ing diet what diet. I find around and explore places and left so I missed out I was very shy when I myself eating a lot more not just sit on a bus and on all the support that I first went to group but the food than I used to but it's look from afar while would have gotten in consultant was so sup- all fresh food and it's a everyone else experiences group, so it didn't take portive and he helped me balanced diet. One the place we are visiting. long before I gave up and to understand the plan a favourite in our house is Travelling on a plane, bus left despite having lost bit better and after that I taco fries and we would or train is now a delight nearly 3 stone. It didn't was off. I was able to pick have taco fries for dinner instead of feeling take long to put back on 2 my own target weight and at least once a week and cramped and claustropho- stone, at this point I was I have hit that target twice love it. bic. suffering from Gout, and I am about to hit the So now after losing 5 Since I started my extremely high blood target weight for the third stone, thanks to the food Slimming World journey pressure, diabetes and time. My weight has optimising plan from I have since taken over anxiety all which I was never been disclosed and Slimming World, I am my own Slimming World on medication for. My is always kept confiden- now off all medication Group in Enniscorthy and doctor gave me a stern tial with no judgment. and I feel fantastic! One this May 20th I shall start and frightening warning The ideas that I got in of the biggest and best the next step in my on one visit he said, "tony group made such a huge benefits to losing 5 stone Slimming World journey if you don't lose at least 2 difference I lost 5lbs in with Slimming World is in the parochial hall in stone by this time next the first week - I was that I have managed to Tinahely. I will be there Edward Whelan, Cllr Derek Mitchell, Minister Simon Harris, Aoife Flynn Kennedy, Maeve Flynn year you will have a heart shocked! reverse diabetes. I can run every Monday at 530pm Kennedy, and Mary Mitchell O'Connor TD are pictured at the launch of the 'E Doc' GP Out of Hours attack or a stroke". I was I had noticed that my 10k and last summer I did and 730pm to welcome Swervice at Loughlinstown Hospital in my 40's and this fright- taste was changing I was 3 10k races in 3 weeks anyone who would love ened me, I was having able to eat spicy food and something I never to start their own journey panic attacks and even I liked it. It always thought I could ever even with Slimming World. collapsed at one stage due amazes me with the dream about before. I Joining Slimming GP Out of Hours Service to stress and anxiety. amount of food that I eat have not been out sick World has changed my I decided to go back to daily that I have been from work at all this year life for the better and for- Slimming World, but this able to lose so much which is very unusual for ever & If you choose to time I was going to do it weight. Most mornings I me. join me, you too can officially launched right and stay for group eat a full fry up for break- I have the energy to do change YOUR Life for every week and follow fast and I find myself say- whatever I want to do at the better. Minister for Health, Simon Harris, TD last Thursday officially launchesd E Doc, the new and enhanced GP Out of Hours service covering North County Wicklow and South Dublin.

The Minister cohort of local GPs. I East, thanked the setting up this service welcomed the news and want to thank our GP Minister for officially and for all their hard said "The new service is community for their hard launching the service work and commitment. operating from St. work and commitment to and added "This project E Doc will ensure that a Columcille's Hospital the plan." reflects a good example comprehensive GP Out and St. Vincent's E Doc will include of partnership between of Hours service is now University Hospital, and Nurse Led Triage, Nurse the HSE, Department of available to all people in early June will be and GP consultation at Health and GPs, where living in Wicklow and extended to include the each treatment centre the real winners are South Dublin." current service provided and also home visits patients. In particular, l Dr Marie Hogan, GP by DL Doc at St. where appropriate. It would like to thank the Lead for North Wicklow Michael's Hospital. I will operate from 6pm to Minister and Department have worked to secure 8am on weekdays and 24 of Health for providing said "Patients in North this much needed service hours at weekends and the necessary funding Wicklow can now for the area for a number on public holidays. for this new service. I access a local family of years now and was Martina Queally, Chief would also like to thank doctor if they have an lucky to work with an Officer, HSE the GPs and HSE senior urgent medical illness in incredibly dedicated Community Healthcare managers involved in the evenings, nights and at weekends. Patients in South Dublin will have the excellent level of care provided by East Doc and DL Doc extended through the night also. This will pro- Before and After: Pictured is Slimming World Tinahely’s new leader, Tony McCann vide an enhanced level Cllr of urgent care to patients outside of routine surgery hours and is a much needed service Reused posters explain Irene which is being provided by local family doctors in collaboration with the Doyle's 'Dorian Gray' effect HSE.' Dr Mel Bates, Fine Gael MEP candidate, Andrew Doyle says he has been re-using old posters Winters Medical Director, from previous campaigns to demonstrate his commitment to a greener, more Northdoc, said "We are sustainable environment this election. for a Positive very pleased to have won the tender for the "To demonstrate my passion and values surrounding the environment, I am putting my plans into action by reusing 1000 posters from previous elections. I have a responsibility to show that I am committed to Hard Working provision of this service. sustainability in order to address climate change," said the Wicklow TD and Minister of State at the We have had excellent Department of Agriculture, with responsibility for Food, Forestry, and Horticulture. Community Voice local support from GPs "My delivery of Ireland's national statement to the High Level Political Forum for Sustainable in North East Wicklow Development has informed by views on climate change. Having become aware of Ireland's responsibility and GP members of the in this area some years ago, I took steps to reduce my own carbon footprint at election time some years DL Doc and East Doc ago. To update them for the EU elections, new labels and stickers will be used, combating harmful single Co-ops, and have been use plastics. fully supported by the "I'm fortunate to have space in my shed on my farm at home - and that is where I've been storing my HSE in getting this ser- posters. Some might say the shed has had its own Dorian Gray effect!" vice up and running." WICKLOW

Tuesday 21st May 2019 TimesLOCAL ELECTION 15 EUROPEAN ELECTION CANDIDATES MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT IN THE EUROPEAN ELECTIONS ON MAY 24TH needs a MEP but will it be one from Wicklow? County Wicklow voters in the EU election will again be voting MINISTER ANDREW DOYLE SENATOR GRACE O'SULLIVAN in a constituency labelled 'South'. Fine Gael Green Party

South elects 5 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) using proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote It was created in 2004 with the same area as the old Munster constituency, except for County Clare which was then in North-West. For the 2019 European Parliament election, a re-apportionment following Brexit and the loss of 73 MEPs from the United Kingdom gave two additional seats to Ireland. Following a recommendation of the Constituency Commission, South gained territory and an additional seat, from 4 to 5.However, the last candidate elected will not take their seat until after the United Kingdom has with- drawn from the European Union. 74.1% of the constituency's popula- tion live in Munster, while the southern Leinster counties account for Minister Andrew Doyle is the Fine Gael MEP candidate for the Ireland South Green Party Senator Grace O'Sullivan is a mother of three, an ecologist and 25.9%.The main urban areas (by popu- constituency in the upcoming European elections. He is currently the Minister with an environmental specialist. She is a former Greenpeace activist, a former surf lation size) are Cork, Limerick, responsibility for Food, Forestry and Horticulture. His long political career has champion and a green entrepreneur. Waterford, Bray, Kilkenny, Ennis, resulted in extensive experience and knowledge at a national, European and global level - across a variety of key topics such as agriculture, food, fisheries, marine, Carlow, Tralee, Tullamore, Port Laoise Since being elected to Seanad Éireann Grace has worked in a number of key and Wexford. tourism and business. A member of Fine Gael since 1983, Andrew has served the party at every level areas with an ecological and human dimension to them, tackling environmental The political parties have divided up and social issues head on. the territory amongst their candidates from constituency chair to County Councillor, to serving as a TD, front bench spokesperson on agriculture, Chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, and with the likes of sitting MEPs Sean now as Minister. Her number 1 priority is people and the wellbeing of society in general. Kelly and Deirdre Clune not even can- “The European Union is pivotal to Ireland and it is vital for Ireland to remain in vassing in Leinster. There is a drive on Human health and the health of the environment underpin the ability to survive the heart of Europe. Ireland needs a strong and effective voice in Europe,” says and are a priority for Grace. to elect a Leinster MEP and County Andrew Doyle. Minister Doyle has five key priorities in this campaign: Ensure Wicklow hasn't had an MEP since Ireland and Leinster remain in the heart of Europe; Protect the environment and Greystones based Green Party Nuala promote climate friendly food production; Support the farming community, ensure She wants to see housing policy and property development that puts the Ahern was successful. CAP is retained and promote the Agri-Food and Drink sector; Cut red-tape and needs of people first, a core principle in providing a decent quality of life. We profile here the candidates that bureaucracy for SMEs and Businesses; Support EU overseas Grace also wants to prioritise the protection of that natural world, air, sea and have canvassed County Wicklow for development aid. land, while helping create sustainable green jobs for life. your support. CLLR. LIADH NÍ RIADA MEP SHEILA NUNAN Fianna Fail Sinn Fein Labour

An elected public representative for 20 years, Wexford councillor Sheila Nunan is the only Labour candidate running in the Ireland Malcolm Byrne is a Fianna Fail candidate in the Ireland South con- South constituency. Ms Nunan is General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation and President of the Irish Congress stituency. From Gorey, Malcolm is a graduate in Law and From West Cork's Mœscra' Gaeltacht, Liadh Ní Riada has been of Trade Unions. She is also former president of the Irish National Arbitration from UCD and is a former Vice-President of the National the Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South since 2014. Living in Baile Teachers Organisation (INTO). Youth Council of Ireland. Malcolm works as Head of Mhœirne with her husband Nicky and three daughters Cáit, Ailsa, A resident of Glencullen, on the Wicklow-Dublin border, Ms Communications with the Higher Education Authority, and was and Neans, Liadh is a native Irish speaker. Nunan is a former teacher and principal at St. Kieran's National named one of the European Union's European Young Leaders in A member of the European Parliament's committees on Budgets, school in Bray. 2014. on Fisheries, on Culture and Education, Liadh has powerfully Ms Nunan is campaigning on the issues of creating a socially Malcolm says his priorities are investment in communities, advocated for a more socially responsible approach to the EU inclusive Europe, improving transport, tackling climate change, and investment in people, and investment in the planet. budgets, a fairer deal for Irish fishermen and measures to reduce improving the housing crisis. Malcolm says he wants to protect towns and communities and plastic pollution in our oceans. Ms Nunan says the "spheres of influence" which exist in the ensure there is balanced and sustainable regional development: "We Is duine Liadh a thugann lán taca'ocht dhon Ghaeilge agus a mhol European Parliament make it necessary to belong to a major must create a model of economic prosperity that unlocks the poten- go mbeadh Ombudsman Teanga san Aontas Eorpach. grouping in order to achieve anything. tial of the entire country. Ireland exists beyond the M50." A prominent advocate of Irish Unity, Liadh ensured that in March Ms Nunan says immigration is an issue that should be dealt with Malcolm says he wants all citizens "to avail of education and 2018, the EU parliament passed a key resolution to support the Good humanely: "Integration in Ireland has been good and immigration training to deal with the challenges and capitalise on the opportuni- Friday Agreement in the face of Brexit. has brought a lot of enrichment. I hope Ireland can be at the fore- ties of technological change. I want support for research and innova- Liadh is fighting for Ireland and a radically transformed EU which front in having a humane response to immigration." Nunan has also tion and also for mobility programmes, especially for our young works for the people, abandons an economic model of winners and been vocal about the need the maintain Irish neutrality. people.” losers, and returns powers to member States. WICKLOW

16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 Greystones DIARY ‘Fish landing’ protest at harbour Greystones fishing crews staged a ‘fish landing’ protest at Greystones Harbour on Saturday Minister Harris welcomed Cllr Derek Mitchell and Alice O’Donnell to Government 11th May, in response to what they claim are broken promises that are ‘putting livelihoods at buildings to meet Minister McHugh regarding secondary school places in Greystones. risk’ with regards to access to the home port. Three boats, owned by access to their moorings ing boats by preventing Greystones or elswehere local fishermen, landed but were promised that them landing any catch to sell. ‘Positive meeting’ about their catch at the harbour berths would again be pro- and imposing impossibly Cllr Tom Fortune said in a deliberate breach of vided to them once the high fees.” “there is only one word to the by-laws - the first new harbour opened. This The fishing crews com- describe how the fisher action of their fresh cam- promise was broken, plain that they currently Greystones school places men are been treated - paign for the right to despite talks between the have to berth as far away ‘unfair’. I am in full sup- return to their home port fishers and representatives as Dun Laoghaire, motor port of the fishermen and Minister Simon Harris, Cllr Derek Mitchell and Alice O’Donnell Greystones Election and carry on their business from Sisk in July 2014 at to their traditional fishing have been since the start Candidate recently met with Minister for Education Joe McHugh TD to highlight their locally. which Sisk promised to grounds off Bray Head of all this crazy and unfair concerns regarding a possible 2020 pinch point for secondary school places in Greystones. The fishing crews state provide the berths. The and Greystones to fish, situation. There was great that “when work on the subsequent harbour by- then return to south support for them on Speaking after the relevant site be zoned for mitted to getting the for an extension and new harbour began in laws drafted by Wicklow Dublin to land the catch, Saturday and I am con- meeting, Minister education over 15 years online patronage process refurbishment of St Harris said “We were 2008, the local fishing County Council officials which they may then have vinced with proper ago now in preparation open as quickly as possi- David’s and now boats were deprived of effectively excluded fish- to drive by land to engagement and a mind- really pleased to receive for the expansion of our ble.” approval for the develop- set to deliver what was an commitment from town. I am really delight- There has been exten- ment of a new, third promised in the begin- Minister McHugh that ed that the Department of sive investment in ning, the tradition of fish- his Department will Education is now recog- Education in Greystones school in the Charlesland examine the numbers ing can return to nising the need to expand oer recent years with a area. Five new schools for 2020 and an assur- Greystones harbour. the education options in large new school in have been delivered in However what I wit- ance that no child will our town and are com- Temple Carrig, approval the last 10 years. nessed on Monday morn- be left without a space. ing puts this scandalous Minister McHugh lis- situation in context. The tened to our concerns fishermen arrived at 6am and took away the doc- and had to scale a fence to ument we presented get to their fishing boats outlining the current Cllr. Derek and start their day’s work. waiting list positions of My God what a challenge students. He also com- it was for these men to go mitted to providing an to work, they could have update on the opening been seriously injured in of the Online Patronage the process. I am calling Process for the new on the council to immedi- school as soon as possi- MITCHELL ately redress this harbour ble - this will really operation. This requires help the situation as it action now.” will make it clear to Cllr Derek Mitchell has each parent what said that the fishermen options are available for should be compensated if their child.” facilities cannot be pro- Alice O’Donnell, VOTE vided. He explained “The local election candidate harbour was supposed to and teacher and former have a place for commer- chairperson of the cial fishermen. When autism support group Bord Pleanala refused the (Triple A Alliance) first design, the redesign raised the issue of ASD NO.1 eliminated that space but classes for the town nobody noticed even with Minister McHugh. Working for Greystones, among the 3,000 people After the meeting, Alice Kilcoole, Delgany, Charlesland Park, who made submissions. said: ”I was really “I felt some arrange- delighted to receive Newcastle, Killadreenan. ment should be made, a such a positive response Charlesland Nursery, number were tried includ- from the Minister on ing laying special moor- the need for additional www.derekmitchell.ie Orahova Montessori, ings but these were not ASD classes at sec- used. The Council’s ondary school level in Project Manager had a Greystones. He con- Shoreline, Greystones number of meetings with firmed to me that our Ages 10 Months to 12 Years fishermen and spoke to new school will have an Est over 25 years the Fisheries Board but ASD class and be prop- the fishermen did not erly fitted out. The respond.” said Cllr Minister also confirmed Limited E.C.C.E places for Sept 2019 Mitchell. that the new school will According to the be built to the highest Contact Rita Byrne: Council’s project manager environmental and for Greystones Harbour, energy efficiencies 01 287 0719 / 086 864 4145 the last discussions with standard - as a town the fishermen’s represen- taking leadership on E: [email protected] tative were in 2017: “A Climate Change, I • Babies • Toddlers • Montessori • Breakfast & potential landing site was know this will be Afterschool Club • Large Enclosed Gardens • TUSLA identified and the fisher- really a very (Greystones Electoral Area) men were to pursue the welcome progress.” Approved & Insured • Trained & Caring Staff installation of a hoist with Cllr Derek Mitchell Limited Availability BIM. This wasn’t done as spoke to Minister far as I know. I’m not sure McHugh about the why this issue has re- importance of getting emerged at this time with- works under way at the out any communication selected site as soon as from any of the fisher- possible: ”I insisted the men.” WICKLOW

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18 NEWS / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 21st May 2019 National Theatre Wales bring ‘Cotton Fingers’ to Bray National Theatre Wales has announced a tour of Cotton the stark differences trio of talented women." between women's rights Tickets are now on sale Fingers, written by award-winning writer Rachel Trezise on either side of the bor- for this timely, politically- and starring Northern Irish actor, Amy Molloy. der. It's a fantastic work of charged show made by an snappy Welsh writing, exceptionally talented, This politically-charged As Aoife's boredom and birthday. made by an extraordinary female-led creative team. production, written during hunger are satisfied by National Theatre Wales the referendum to repeal half an hour in Cillian's is a multi-award-winning the 8th amendment, will bed, her life changes for- theatre company that has tour to venues inclusing ever. Smart and funny, been making English-lan- Toddlers Run Wild the Mermaid in Bray on Aoife knows there's more guage productions in loca- 1st June. out there for her. She just tions all over Wales, the Barnardos was joined by Ireland's Set in Belfast, Cotton doesn't know what it is UK, internationally and littlest fundraisers to launch the Big Fingers tells the story of a yet. As social and political online since March 2010. Toddle for Barnardos sponsored by young woman making the upheaval grips the country This is its first time tour- journey to Wales to access she loves, can Aoife regain ing to the island of Ireland. Danone - a half-mile sponsored walk free NHS abortion care. control over her future? Announcing the tour, for children under five. Amy Molloy will perform Cotton Fingers was orig- National Theatre Wales' in this bold, one-woman inally performed in west Artistic Director, Kully Since it began nearly half a million toddlers - show about the cycles of Wales, in venues close to Thiarai said: "We are very including 1,161 in Wicklow - have toddled secrecy and the power the port town of excited to be making our 250,000 miles to raise vital funds for vulnerable young women hold over Fishguard, where Irish fer- debut across the Irish Sea, children their own age. their futures, directed by ries dock, in July 2018. It bringing this funny, Whether you're a crèche, a parent or a child- National Theatre Wales' was one of five mono- poignant but important minder you can organise your own Big Toddle Associate Director, Julia logues or Love Letters to production to audiences in anytime in May or June by registering at Thomas. the National Health the www.barnardos.ie/bigtoddle - your support Aoife is hungry and in Service that formed part of and Northern Ireland. ensures that some of the youngest and most vul- need of something to do. National Theatre Wale's Marking a year since the nerable children Barnardos works with are given Cillian makes a mean NHS70 Festival, celebrat- historic referendum, Cotton Fingers comes to The Mermaid on 1st June the best possible start in life. cheese toastie. ing the Service's 70th Cotton Fingers highlights

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Tuesday 21st May 2019 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 19 CLASSIFIEDS WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Due to continued growth & expansion we have vacancies for the following positions: We Mr & Mrs D & E • Planning • Notices Scullion intend to apply for outline permission for Full time Telesales & Full time field sales staff dormer dwelling on site at Ideally, we are seeking candidates with previous experience of advertising sales. Candidates will rear of 15 Applewood be considered with no sales experience, that have transferable skills. Full training provided. • Recruitment heights Greystones with • Candidates should be hard working, conscientious and have the ability to work well in access from Grattan Park. a team environment. The planning application • An attractive basic salary , together with a rewarding commission structure, and where may be inspected, or relevant, a mileage allowance is on offer. Full driving licence and own car required for field purchased at a fee not sales position. • Working from our office in Bray. DUE TO THE SALE OF OUR 2 Positions for exceeding the reasonable • Wicklow Times is a Local weekly Newspaper delivered directly to homes and cost of making a copy, at businesses and has been going strong for over 30 years. CURRENT RENTED the offices of the planning WICKLOW authority during its public Please send your CV and a cover letter to: APARTMENT, YOUNG Chef De Partie opening hours and a [email protected] TimesLOCAL HARDWORKING COUPLE submission or observation WE DELIVER! specialising in Indian in relation to the WITH A TODDLER application may be made WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL URGENTLY REQUIRE & Pakistani cuisine to the authority in writing ESB hereby give notice of their on payment of the Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 2 BEDROOM RENTAL prescribed fee within the 2461269, Email: eugene intention to dispose of a number of (Minimum 2 years experience required) period of 5 weeks @alphaplandesign.com) Seeks planning permission boats which were abandoned with Must be on Public Transport for beginning on the date of for a dwelling, waste Commute to Work. On HAP Scheme, Daata Tandoori, Broadway, receipt by the authority of water treatment system to expired or no boating permits Strand Road, Bray, Co. 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ON 089 7060501 create two entrances, removal exceeding the reasonable of existing septic tank and 01 286 3006 install two wastewater systems cost of making a copy, at the Owners have until the 7th June to OR NICOLE ON 083 3516095 and polishing filters, one to offices of the planning serve existing dwelling, one to authority during its public remove their property and should IF YOU CAN HELP! or Emai: [email protected] serve new dwelling, new site opening hours and a boundaries for existing submission or observation in contact ESB on 016189695 to arrange. dwelling, demolition of existing relation to the application garage, new garage, new well may be made to the and associate works at Boats not removed from Pollaphuca Carrigeenshinnagh, authority in writing on Large Civil Engineering Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. 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