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Tallaght Stone Centre LUCAN’S CHILDREN WILL BE headstones crafted for all cemeteries Tel: (01) 462 6200 Fax: (01) 462 6209 EDUCATED IN LUCAN email: [email protected] web: tallaghtstonecentre.ie - “Griffeen Community College to remain on current site” - Upon news emerging Rachel and her team put together, to have that a solution has last week, Cllr. Emer are doing for the the school temporarily been found. Instead of Higgins had stated students there, in spite relocated to prefabs busing these children that Lucan’s children of their accommodation in the grounds of the to Kingswood, which should be educated in situation. There’s a Carline Centre while in my view was Lucan and not bused hundred and thirty- they wait for their never appropriate or to Kingswood to get to eight students in permanent school to be practical, children school. Her statement Griffeen Community built, the Department will continue to be came in response to College and they are made a unilateral accommodated on the the Department of operating out of the decision to bus the kids grounds of Kishogue Our Comprehensive Services Include: Education’s proposal top floor of Kishogue to Kingswood. This was Community College. ♦ headstones ♦ inscriptions ♦ renovations ♦ chippings to relocate Griffeen Community College. It’s not a viable or practical Community College to not good enough; and I solution explained Cllr. Prefabs will be installed ♦ re-lettering ♦ counter tops ♦ house names ♦ granite estate signs Kingswood until the wanted the Minister to . on their site to cater school’s permanent site see that first-hand,” for five mainstream Belgard Road, Tallaght, 24. is built. said Cllr. Emer Higgins. After a hugely stressful classrooms and classes week for the parents, will be time-tabled “I brought the Minister “Last week, things had children and staff of so that both schools for Education out to turned an even worse Griffeen Community will share access to Griffeen Community corner, and instead College a solution specialist classrooms VOTE NO. 1 College, in November, of going with the plan has been reached, such as science labs. to see for himself the which parents and the Higgins added “I’m Griffeen Community fantastic work that Bord of Management delighted to announce College students will not be bused outside of our community.

“These children will, rightly, be able to go to school locally until their new building is provided in 2022. Well done to the parents, especially Mary, Trish and Andy, the fabulous principal Rachel and Bord of Management chaired Your Green Voice in by Liona O’Toole, the Department and ETB , Rathcoole, who I worked with to Saggart and Newcastle resolve this issue” Cllr. Higgins concluded. PETER SEE OUR EDUCATION KAVANAGH FEATURE ON People, Planet, Prosperity PAGES 22 - 27 peterkavanagh.ie

DO YOU HAVE A QUERY WHICH RELATES TO: LITIGATION FAMILY LAW ● Personal Injury Claims / ● Divorce ● P.I.A.B. ● Judicial Seperation ● Debt Collection ● Seperation Agreements / ● Medical Negligence ● Maintenance Applications Ballyowen Castle, Ballyowen Shopping Centre, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Call 01 - 6105 185 or 01 6760 555 2 TALLAGHT DISAPPOINTS IN IBAL 2019 LITTER RANKINGS The final litter survey for on behalf of IBAL, made Village and Sean Walsh manufacturers to cover proper disposal”. NoButts. companies sharing a belief 2019 Irish Business Against the following comments Memorial Park.” Sweet the cost of cigarette butt ie is turning butts into that continued economic Litter (IBAL) has shown in relation to the Tallaght wrappers, chewing gum collection. cellulose acetate for re- prosperity - notably in the Tallaght has tumbled area; “After making big and cigarette butts remain “Alongside regulation, we use in sunglasses and areas of tourism, food and down the rankings. The strides over the last number the most common forms would like to see active other products. Set up in direct foreign investment past decade has brought of years in the League it was of litter. From 2021, an EU recycling of butts, which 1996, Irish Business Against - is contingent on a clean, a 13% reduction in litter disappointing to see two directive will force tobacco would encourage their Litter is an alliance of litter-free environment. levels in city centres, litter blackspots and one while litter in towns has seriously littered site take remained constant over the Tallaght down the rankings. 2,927 DRIVERS CLAMPED AT LUAS RED COW PARK & RIDE same period. “We’ve seen Investigation needed into to the difficulties people correct car registration payment. These machines the fruits of the greater Pedestrian Access to Luas Red Cow Park and were having with the ticket numbers but is accepting are not fit for purpose. attention given to keeping Cheeverstown Road, from Ride with approx. 10 cars machines the Red Cow Luas full payment. People are paying, and it is our city centres clean,” Kilmartin Drive has suffered clamped per day. Park & Ride and to find unfair to cause this fine and explains Conor Horgan of from prolonged and their cars clamped at the On return to their cars inconvenience because of IBAL, “to the point where serious abuse and neglect. John Curran T.D. has called end of their working day however a clamp has been faulty machines. The TII and they are now almost as Courthouse Square Car on Transport Infrastructure causing a huge cost and applied with the cost of Luas must come together clean as our towns. In Park wasn’t just casually Ireland to carry out an inconvenience. “People €80 for clamp removal. immediately to come up 2019, for the first time, littered but a variety of investigation into the ticket have complained that the “This is unfair, and people with a solution at Red Cow all were deemed clean.” items had been discarded, machines and payment machines appear to not be have reported to me that Park & Ride”, concluded “Unfortunately, the gap in including pallets and bags system at Luas Red Cow allowing them to input their they have shown proof of Deputy Curran. cleanliness between these of rubbish. However, half Park and Ride facility. neglected areas and the of the sites surveyed did Deputy Curran was speaking high-profile city centres get the top litter grade - after receiving figures from is not closing.” An Taisce, some worth noting were the the TII in relation to the Councillor Carly who conduct the surveys Tallaght Luas Stop, Tallaght number of drivers that have been clamped at the facility Published by: Newsgroup, Unit 3 Floor 2 St. Dominics Shopping Centre, St. Dominics Road, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 in the space of one year, he HK49. said; “From 1 January 2019 Bailey Titles: Tallaght News, Clondalkin News, Lucan News and to 3 November 2019, 2,927 Your General Election Candidate Rathcoole & Saggart News drivers were clamped at Distributed by: Local Post Co. Printed by: Meath Chronicle the facility. 1,218 drivers appealed and 525 of these Contact Details: Website www.newsgroup.ie Email: [email protected] drivers were successful in their appeal. Founder: John Russell Vote Advertising: Anthony Russell [email protected] Administration: Sarah Brooks [email protected] “I had received many calls to my constituency office NO.1 in Clondalkin in relation

MENTION NEWSGROUP FOR A DISCOUNT 3 4 RIGHT TO REPLY FOR HELLFIRE CAMPAIGNERS Local Councillor Alan Edge in relation to the proposed ‘It’s a fallacy to think that without resorting to such a more detailed surveys and wildlife and expressed the has called for a right to reply Dublin Mountain Visitor you need a €15 million large-scale development. monitoring of biodiversity fervent hope that the right for the Save the Hellfire Centre had now been development in order to in the surrounding area. to reply would be given to campaigners after South received. enjoy the beauty of nature’, Following an oral hearing in them. Dublin Co Co confirmed that adding that improvements in 2018, the board found that The full contents of the ‘They have worked the additional information Stating his opposition to parking facilities and other the assessments carried new information have not tirelessly and in difficult sought by An Bord Pleanala the project, Cllr Edge said, amenities could be made out on behalf of Coillte yet been made available circumstances which and South Dublin County but Cllr Edge welcomed the included a gross misuse Council were inappropriate Council’s indication that of the powers of the in a number of respects. they would be published as Standards in Public Ó BROIN AND WARD WILL CONTEST TWO Specifically, they were soon as An Board Pleanala Office Commission’. He tasked to carry out a direct them to do so, supported calls from fellow SEATS IN DUBLIN MID WEST fuller survey of merlin, a hopefully by mid January. councillors from across the migratory bird; to provide political spectrum for a full The Dublin Mid West Sinn been an honour to represent campaign together to bring greater detail about the Cllr Edge praised the discussion of this issue in Féin election directorate the constituency of Dublin out the maximum Sinn Féin impact of increased visitor campaign mounted by Save the Chamber and a rethink has agreed that both Eoin Mid West for the last four vote and do everything in numbers on vegetation and the Hellfire born out of love of the drastic scale of the Ó Broin TD and Mark Ward years and to have been the our power to return two habitats and to prepare for the landscape and its proposal. TD will contest the Dublin party’s spokesperson on Sinn Féin TDs for Dublin Mid Mid West constituency for Housing, Planning and Local West. the part in the up-coming government in the Dáil. general election. Ó Broin Deputy Ward said: “While topped the poll in the Retaining two seats in the I have only been a TD for 2016 general election and constituency is a challenge just over a month it has Ward topped the poll in the but one that both Mark given me the opportunity November bye-election. and I are up for. “We have to raise important issues been friends and colleagues and pieces of legislation Deputy Ó Broin said: “It has for some years and will affecting people across North Clondalkin. “I would be honoured to have the opportunity to continue this important work and to be part of a strong and vibrant Sinn Féin team with Eoin Ó Broin TD here in Mid West and with the rest of our team in the Dáil.” 5 6 CASSERLY WELCOMES THE CALLING OF GENERAL ELECTION 2020 Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Mayor Mid-West constituency in Dublin County Council I energetic campaign”. Newcastle, Saggart and seat in Dublin Mid-West for South Dublin County recent weeks. now want to represent the Brittas on these issues. I am previously held by Frances Council, has welcomed people of Dublin Mid-West “I am a mother, carer, excited to run a vibrant and Fitzgerald MEP.” Mayor the announcement of An Commenting on the in Dáil Éireann. I hope to feminist and an advocate engaging campaign over the Casserly looks forward to Taoiseach to announcement, Mayor build on my success in the for disability rights. I want next few weeks. working with Cllr. Emer dissolve the 32nd Dáil. The Casserly said: “I am looking local elections last year to be a strong voice for the Higgins to secure two seats announcement makes way forward to canvassing and and in 2014 by running a people of Lucan, Clondalkin, I will work tirelessly to for in the Dublin for the upcoming General listening to the people respectful, inclusive and , Rathcoole, reclaim the Fine Gael Mid-West constituency. Election. Mayor Casserly is of Dublin Mid-West in the a new, young and energetic days and weeks ahead. candidate who was added to After representing the the General Election ticket people of Lucan for the HUNDREDS OF ELDERLY PATIENTS FORCED TO WAIT for Fine Gael in the Dublin past six years on South OVER 24 HOURS IN TALLAGHT HOSPITAL’S ED Seán Crowe T.D. has said released to Sinn Féin accompany aging. Being fixed overnight, but they the lack of planning for the have shown that between treated urgently prevents have had eight years to health service throughout January and November of escalation of injury and make the necessary changes 2019 has consistently put last year 15,344 patients ensures safety and swift and yet they have just made the health of older patients over the age of 75 had treatment. things worse. at risk. The TD commented to wait over 24 hours for after figures released by treatment in Emergency “I have spoken to many “For over a decade now Sinn the HSE showed that 467 Departments around the staff members in Tallaght Féin have been saying the patients over 75 years of State. “In Tallaght hospital hospital and they are at solution is more capacity age had to wait more than there were a staggering 467 boiling point. The doctors, and more staff for Tallaght 24 hours for care in Tallaght patients aged 75 years or nurses, and all the staff hospital - however, the University Hospital’s older left waiting more than in Tallaght hospital do an government are damaging Emergency Departments 24 hours on a trolley. amazing job but they are capital projects across the between January and having to do more with less State due to the children’s November 2019. “It is unacceptable on resources; they are treating hospital overspend, every level that many of more patients than ever they have effectively Deputy Seán Crowe said: our older citizens were left before even though there is implemented a recruitment “All throughout 2019 languishing on a trolley for a recruitment and retention ban in the health service, Fine Gael have displayed two days. “Older patients crisis across all areas of the they have consistently failed disregard for all aspects are often among the most health service. to properly implement of the health service and vulnerable citizens in our a health service Winter have no real plan to address hospitals due to their age “Fine Gael say the Plan, and they now appear the overcrowding crisis in and the additional medical overcrowding issue at to have no interest in Tallaght hospital. “Figures needs that can sometimes Tallaght hospital can’t be implementing Sláintecare.” 7 8 LOCAL SLIMMING WORLD CONSULTANTS CELEBRATE IN STYLE A group of Slimming comedian, Alan Carr. Alan, opened her first group in on and boosting each other Alan was left in awe of the meant to them. Every one World Consultants from a well-loved TV personality, 1969 and over the last to face any challenges. difference Slimming World of them spoke passionately Clondalkin, Tallaght, co-hosted the annual 50 years Slimming World “Watching people grow in makes to people’s lives about how they couldn’t Bohernabreena and Slimming World Awards with has become the nation’s confidence each week and too.” Alan, who presented have made those changes Templeogue celebrated the organisation’s founder favourite way to lose take on things that they comedy chat show Chatty to eat more healthily their groups’ successes by and chair Margaret Miles- weight, supporting almost didn’t think possible before Man on Channel 4, said it and become more active meeting chat show host and Bramwell OBE. Margaret one million slimmers. The losing weight absolutely was great to be invited to without the support of their team, who run Slimming amazes me. the event, which was held at Consultants and group every World groups in Dublin, Birmingham’s International week. I left the awards Cllr. Charlie O’Connor PC were delighted to get a I feel proud of the small part Convention Centre. feeling so uplifted and chance to meet Alan. I play in supporting people positive, I wish I could’ve Living in Tallaght ...Working for Tallaght to achieve their dreams He said: “I met so many bottled that Slimming World Noeleen Herbage said it and to celebrate alongside people who had transformed feeling. was the perfect end to a them when they do, so we their lives and it was clear fantastic year for the Dublin were honoured to represent how much the support For more information or to Slimming World groups. the Dublin groups at the they received from their find your nearest group see “The members at our group Slimming World Awards. ‘Slimming World family’ www.slimmingworld.ie. make me burst with pride, not only have they seen big VOTE changes on the scales, many have improved their health and completely changed their lives too. “For many NO. 1 people, taking that first step into a Slimming World group takes a huge amount of courage. 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Tel: 087 286 5570 Email: [email protected] Vote Duff Twitter: @cllrMickDuff Facebook: @ cllrmickDuff No 1 9 10 O’CONNOR CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CENTRES Local Councillor, Charlie about the future of their supports on offer from a groups are being put under that we must ensure that and called on the Council to O’Connor, has called on Community Centres. The broad range of sources enormous pressure because the future of our Community pay particular attention to the Chief Executive of the CEO told Charlie O’Connor from the Council and also of insurance costs. He said Centres is not jeopardised the challenges faced. Council to ensure strong that “Community Centres in some central government support for Community the County are managed by departments to supplement Centres in our area who independent local voluntary locally generated funds in IRISH WATER CRITICISED FOR FAILURE are facing challenges with management companies and order to meet the running regard to rising insurance are legal companies in their costs of the facilities. TO ACT costs. own right, independent of David Gardiner (Workers’ Party) has summer to complete. This is why we had the Council and established Boards of Management of criticised Irish Water for its “failure to to boil our water before drinking it across He raised the matter at as Companies Limited by Community Centres are act” on information it received which a period in October and November 2019.” the January meeting of Guarantee. also encouraged to take led to the country’s largest-scale water He continued, stating; “The neglect shown the Council and stressed part and apply for funding contamination warning. Gardiner said; “In here by Irish Water to citizens is alarming. the concern of many who The management companies assistance to help with the 2014, it became apparent to Irish Water Their failure to act on what they knew five are contacting him in the utilise a wide range of delivery of a variety of local that failing filters in their Leixlip treatment years ago could have led to people ingesting matter and who are worried funding opportunities and community events.” facility, which serves over 600,000 people, water not fit for human consumption. They The Council’s Community were at risk of allowing bacteria and refused to lift a finger until it was too late.” Services Department parasites into our water supply.” “Despite “Irish Water has always struggled with its SITUATIONS VACANT is available to advise, this, replacing the filters began only in public image, and this failure is just another assist and support the July 2019 and is expected to take until this reason why.” Gardiner concluded. management companies of all centres in the County TALLAGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY as well as recognising the commendable efforts and EXHIBITION TANG Garden volunteerism in managing community centres to On the 4th of February at 6.30pm Tallaght support delivery of a Photographic Society Exhibition’s will CHINESE CHEF wide range of community go on display in County Library, Tallaght activities and services for and it will run for 2 weeks. It will local residents.” officially be opened by Tallaght person EXPERIENCE NECESSARY of the year Lee Moroney. It’s open to the €30K PER ANNUM PLUS BONUS In his representations to the public and there is no admission fee. As IN WHITECHURCH, BALLYBODEN, Council, Charlie O’Connor a club they meet every Tuesday at the stressed the importance of Maldron Hotel in Tallaght from 8-10pm. DUBLIN 16 Community Centre in the Anyone 18+ interested in photography or life of communities which looking to join are more than welcome CV TO [email protected] they serve and said that to come down, see facebook.com/ local voluntary management tallaghtphotographicsociety 11 12 BILL TO STOP PENSION AGE INCREASE TO 67 YEARS Local Dublin Mid-West T.D. workers and especially those to retire at 65 years are hard and paid their taxes, in Féin have consistently would look at pension age Mark Ward has said that his approaching retirement forced on to a jobseekers some cases, for a lifetime. called on the Government and make recommendations party’s Bill to stop upcoming may not access their State payment for one year “This will see Ireland have to suspend these pension based on evidence rather pension age increases will Pension at 66 years, as is before accessing their State a pension age that is well age increases. They were than cost saving measures. be debated in the Dáil in the situation currently. Pension at 66 years. From ahead of the majority of our agreed behind closed doors This Bill will be debated the coming weeks. Deputy next year, retirees will be EU counterparts. without any debate or vote in the Dáil in the coming Ward said: “The plan to These increases will see forced on to a jobseekers and therefore, they should weeks. “Nobody due to increase the pension age Ireland have one of the payment for two years. Our nearest neighbours not go ahead. retire should be forced on to 67 years in January 2021 highest pension ages in the England do not plan to move to a jobseekers payment. and further to 68 years in world. “At the moment This is a ridiculous and their pension age to 68 “Our Bill calling on the I hope that all parties and 2028 meaning that today’s those obliged by contract unacceptable situation for years until 2046, eighteen Government to establish none will support this Sinn people who have worked years after Ireland. “Sinn a Pension Age Task Force Féin Bill.” ANGER AS VULTURE FUND BUYS WHOLE ESTATE IN LUCAN NEW YEAR AND ANOTHER DODDER CLEAN UP People Before Profit TD the market against expressed families who are looking anger over the decision to buy a home in the area. by Cairn Homes to sell a The rents charged by the whole estate in Lucan to a fund will more than likely vulture, or cuckoo, fund. It be well above what most was revealed recently that families can afford and a so called vulture fund those moving in will more is buying 229 homes in than likely rely on HAP Shackleton Park in Lucan. payments to subsidise the rent. The special purpose “Rents in Lucan are vehicle is owned by the well above the national Wall Street finance giant average and we need the Angelo Gordon. Gino government to provide Kenny commented: “This funding for social housing move is yet another step and real affordable in the wrong direction homes. What we don’t for the housing market in need is more vulture funds A great start to the New Year with more than 20 volunteers collecting 40 bags of rubbish and pulling a couch, mattress, the area. The wholesale charging extortionate bathtub, umbrella, 3 bikes, 3 scooters, 3 heaters, an obligatory shopping trolley and garden umbrella along with loads purchasing of estates by rents and paying pittance of other interesting larger items not for bagging. Well done to all volunteers new and old! For more information see vulture funds is skewing in taxes.” www.facebook.com/DodderMugs.

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Phone: 01 451 3822 Speaking on her role, Kerri, Bride Ambassador Email: [email protected] for the Bride of the Year show commented: “I really 16 17 18 AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION REGIME FOR HOMELESS ACCOMMODATION Eoin Ó Broin T.D. echoes NGO inspection regime to be hostels ran by the NGOs are Local Government and the “We need to do better. accommodation deserve calls for an independent introduced for all emergency fine, however as Fr. Peter Department of Justice. People using emergency good quality standards.” inspection regime for homeless accommodation. McVerry stated this morning, homeless accommodation Deputy Ó Broin said: “The there are a number of cases and an end dormitories. government has committed where people who are clean HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR SAVE OUR to rolling out more are sharing confined spaces Sinn Féin Housing emergency accommodation with drug users. “Homeless spokesperson Eoin Ó to cater for the growing people themselves have CONVENT MARCH Broin TD has echoed calls number of homeless people stated that they prefer to Hundreds of Clondalkin all about,” explained online to generate funding from Fr. Peter McVerry needing shelter due to stay in tents because they residents turned out Cllr. Emer Higgins. The for expert advice to assist and campaigner Anthony rising rents and long waiting feel safer, then in dormitory to attend the ‘Save Save Clondalkin Convent them to build their planning Flynn for an independent lists. “The majority of the type accommodation. Clondalkin Convent March’ campaign is fundraising case further. in Clondalkin village “We need to ensure recently. The event was that these hostels are the second such march to SITUATIONS VACANT safe spaces. “We also rally support for those who must see the end of the are campaigning against use of dormitory style the development of a 155 accommodation. bedroom four-storey nursing “We also need a fully home on the grounds of the independent inspection Convent, right in the heart LY Garden regime for all emergency of Clondalkin village. accommodation conducted by HIQA or a body with “The Save Our Convent HEAD CHEF REQUIRED similar powers. “In June campaign is a real example Ly Garden Take Away 2018 I published my own Bill of people power. The in Tallaght, Dublin 24. to this effect. convent is an historic site that means an awful lot Head Chef managing the kitchen, cooking “The Emergency Homeless to local residents. It’s and preparing Thai & Malaysian Cuisine. Accommodation and Direct important that their voice Provision Independent is heard when it comes €30,000 pa. 39 hrs/ week. Inspection Bill granted to deciding on it’s future. Chinese speaking is desired. HIQA the power to inspect The plans need to change all emergency homeless if we’re to preserve the Please contact: accommodation and direct heritage of the area and 01 4590820 or provision centres funded keep the natural amenity email: [email protected] by the Department of of the green space, that’s Housing, Planning and what the campaign is 19 NEW THREE-YEAR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S PLAN FOR SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY South Dublin Children and Tallaght, in the heart of information was also CYPSC that through working and prevention, and cultivate leadership Young People’s Services my own Constituency. “I collected from a range of together in partnership particularly within areas through ‘joined up working’ Committee (CYPSC) has wish to acknowledge the sources including socio- they can achieve better of disadvantage. In order and ‘joined up thinking’ launched their three-year commitment of this CYPSC demographic statistics and outcomes for children and to achieve this South both locally and nationally. Children and Young People’s and the collaborative effort service mapping. Despite a young people in South Dublin CYPSC will aim to Plan. The new plan was with all the local partners high number of services and Dublin County, with a consolidate and build upon The Plan can be viewed at officially launched by the across the County who were resources in the South Dublin focus on early intervention the positive work to date www.cypsc.ie. Minister for Children & involved in producing this area, CYPSC consultations Youth Affairs, Katherine plan. noted a number of gaps in Zappone T.D. at an event service provision including: in the Russell Centre in I am very impressed with addiction services for under Tallaght. the diversity and creativity 18s, mental health services of all the work being for young people, education The South Dublin CYPSC undertaken by South Dublin and employment supports includes members from CYPSC and indeed the CYPSC for lone parents, early Tusla, South Dublin Country family around the country. school leavers and minority Council, An Garda Síochána, “South Dublin CYPSC was groups, and the need to the HSE, Foróige, Jigsaw one of the first CYPSC to respond to the impact of and Barnardos, amongst be established in 2007 and homelessness on children other local organisations. has been working tirelessly and young people. In developing this plan, in this community working South Dublin CYPSC carried with local organisations and South Dublin County has the out an audit of services partners in delivering for fourth-highest population available to children, young children and young people. in the country and is people and families in the “It is an excellent plan home to over ninety-eight South Dublin County area, moving this CYPSC towards a thousand children and and a consultation process more strategic approach to young people. The area was also undertaken with planning and co-ordination. is characterised by wide various stakeholders. It is comprehensive, ranging contrasts of poverty The strategic three-year coherent, detailed and well and affluence. In 2016, a plan aims to improve the thought through and I know total of 52,946 individuals outcomes for children and a huge amount of work has lived in Small Areas of Pictured Audrey Warren, Chairperson South Dublin CYPSC and Area Manager for Kildare/ young people. gone into it. Population classified as West Wicklow/Dublin South West Tusla, Katherine Zappone T.D Minister for Childre & being ‘disadvantaged’, Youth Affairs and Patricia Finlay, Service Director, Dublin Mid Leinster Tusla. Speaking about the launch “There are emerging issues ‘very disadvantaged ‘or of the new plan, Katherine that need to be addressed ‘extremely disadvantaged’, Zappone T.D, Minister for as identified in the plan and and this accounts for 19% Children & Youth Affairs I have every confidence that of the total population of said, “I am delighted South Dublin CYPSC will rise South Dublin County. to have launched the to this challenge, and I fully new South Dublin CYPSC support all involved in their 25% (or 20,549) were aged Children and Young People’s efforts in implementing under 24 years. It is the three-year plan here in the plan.“ Evidence and vision of the South Dublin O’CONNOR MAKES CALL ON OPEN SPACES Local Councillor, Charlie O’Connor, has recorded in 2019 is 226, which is down again called on the Council to ensure that from the number recorded in 2018. A adequate resources are made available total of 585 tonnes of waste has been to deal with damage to Open Spaces collected this year and 237 tonnes of that in our Estates following the Bonfire was captured pre Halloween and before Season. He again raised the matter at the it was set on fire. The total cost to date January meeting of the County Council stands at €102,566 and this is expected and initiated a discussion to which most to rise to around €150,000 when all costs members of the Council contributed. have been included. Reinstatement of bonfire sites will not take place until the Charlie O’Connor was presented with the Spring, when ground conditions will have following report from the County Manager: improved.” “All available resources have been deployed to remove bonfire materials According to Charlie O’Connor this remains prior to this Halloween, crews have an important issue in many areas and he been assigned to this task as necessary confirmed that he continues to receive during normal working hours but also at many calls in respect of the matter. He weekends and on the run up to October added that other colleagues had similar 31st itself. stories and he said that he pointed out Early contact was made with the Gardai to Council Management that the Council to ensure that information was exchanged must find new ways of getting a positive between SDCC and AGS and that assistance message across to communities in respect was provided as necessary in the effort to of Bonfire Season activities. locate and remove the threat associated He also undertook to continue to represent with bonfires and the storage of bonfire these concerns being regularly brought to materials. The number of bonfires his attention. 20 SALE NOW ON IRELAND’S LARGEST KIDS BED STORE STELLA OUR BEAUTIFUL 3FT MIDSLEEPER WITH HEART BED PACK INC. DESK & STORAGE MATTRESS INC. MATTRESS NOW ONLY €639 NOW ONLY 4FT SMALL DOUBLE €209 GARDA OTTOMAN PACK IN 20 COLOURS ASLAN NOW ONLY €749 DESIGNER MULTI WHITE MOOZY HIGH BUNK BUNK SET INC. SLEEPER WITH SET INC. 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Newsgroup is Pick your novena and place Centre, St. Dominic’s Rd, everyday heroes who helped supporters, donors, hopeless, some days can delighted to support Laura your initials on the prayer. Tallaght, Dublin 24. Ireland’s only dedicated volunteers and employees be good and then there are Lynn Children’s Hospice 2. Make a cheque or postal children’s hospice to to fundraise on our behalf LauraLynn days. Then we with the help of our order out to LauraLynn for We would like to take this deliver essential services every year and I want them know there is hope” readers. We ask readers a minimum donation of opportunity to thank all to children with life- to know that their efforts who wish to place a Novena €10 per prayer. And 3. 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Social Care Worker/Supervisor 24 BCFE FANTASTIC FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES - YOUR TIME TO CHOOSE BCFE is a creative, innovative and out’, ‘Nurture your Mind’; and then Music Performance (Rock School) student-centred college. From created illustrations to represent and Traditional Music (Ceoltóir) Animation, Art and Business to VFX, each of these concepts visually. First continue to provide cutting-edge Music, Media and Social Care BCFE year students Susan Sweeney won the creative education providing an “NOW IS THE TIME offers a wide range of top class one and highly prestigious Future Illustrator environment where musicians and two year, level 5 and 6, programmes. 2019, a partnership between OFFSET, singers can develop their composition In addition, BCFE has three top- The and Chemistry to and performance skills. Ceoltóir TO MAKE YOUR CAO up degree programmes in Media give budding illustrators a chance to introduced a new Instrument Making Production, Animation and Computer get their work seen at OFFSET and strand in 2018 in response to the skills Games. BCFE graduates are recognised published in a national newspaper. shortage within the traditional music DECISIONS” both nationally and internationally as Entrants had to develop an illustration community in terms of instrument leaders in animation, design, music, which could be used as part of an making. Performance is at the heart It’s fair to say that our educational system places an film, media, art, business, social care editorial feature in the Irish Examiner. of both courses and students regularly amount of pressure on our youth. and tourism. The feature was about Brexit. perform in college and city centre Leaving Cert students are encouraged to make a list venues. of courses they wish to pursue, leading them into For students who have just received A great job this time next year Level 5 their future career. Pending their Leaving Cert results. their Leaving Certificate results and courses can lead to an interesting and Music Production is a high level technical Imagine the pressure! for adults thinking about returning to fulfilling job in just one year. BCFE’s course involving the operation of education BCFE offers a real choice – Early Childhood Care and Education modern sound equipment and music Choosing your number 1 Level 7 or Level 8 course is the fantastic courses which lead directly course has an outstanding record of technology. Successful students can first tough part but my advice is to know everything to work or which are the foundation success. Students regularly go straight expect to find employment in the about the college that you can find out by digging for further study and creative into employment at the end of course. media, entertainment and music through their website, watching video testimonials or development in BCFE or in another According to Bernadette Keegan, Head industries as sound engineers, music talking to someone studying there. college. Choose graphic design, of Childcare in BCFE, “the course is producers, editors, midi production animation, music, work with children ideal for anyone who is interested in programmers, technicians, and pro- Ask yourself, is this for me? Taking this decision or television Begin your journey in working with children. It is a good mix audio sales. Management students seriously is important as you don’t want to become BCFE. of theory and practice. Students learn specialize in the business side, another statistic of people who’ve dropped out of about child development, well-being learning all aspects of staging events, college in the first 6 weeks because the course isn’t for Art and Design – creative, technological and the importance of play. The sector managing artists, negotiating with you. and award-winning If Art is your is growing and becoming increasingly venues and promoters. Students from Choose a course that plays to your skills and talents. If choice BCFE invites you to a place professionalized. The level 5 course is all courses collaborate to produce you can’t get enough of movies and directors choose of creativity, hard-work, fun, ideas, the entry level for work in the sector BCFEST, a day long music festival in Film and TV or media studies. In the new era of design and artmaking where you and it is also the foundation for further BCFE in December, a highlight of the technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics can explore your creativity. The art study and professional development in first term for all students. Computer Science is now a popular choice. Griffith department has excellent resources: the future.” College offers a level 7 and a level 8 Computer Science art studios, a darkroom and state-of- Media, Film, Animation, Computer degree, with work placement options and exposure to a the-art Mac Room. Most importantly, Other course in Social Care, such as Games & More BCFE has great courses wide range of highly qualified lecturers. as Brian Walsh, Head of Art, Design and Care of the Person with Special Needs in Media, Film, Television, Radio, Three Dimensional Studies explains, leads to a dual qualification and work Animation, Social Care, Business, The second tough part is preference. Choosing one “Art in BCFE offers all the challenges as a Health Care Assistant or a Special Media and Television departments. course over another. If you’re confused here, look and excitement of Art College in a Needs Assistant and the Community All courses are open to Leaving at the module descriptor of the course and see what supportive learning environment with and Health Services course similarly Certificate students and to mature modules you would enjoy studying. The third tough part small classes. We are committed to lead to employment or to further applicants. Cecilia Munro, principal is sitting the exams, but once your CAO application is nurturing the creative and artistic study. Business and Travel and Tourism of BCFE, says “BCFE has an excellent completed and submitted you’ll feel more confident development of our students. Students are also excellent career choices. reputation of providing quality heading into the exams! have the opportunity to develop According to Diane McGill, Business first choice courses which prepare strong dynamic portfolios based on Coordinator, “Business is a great area students for employment or further Do you have CAO questions? Join Griffith College’s their personal interests.” to study. Our two year course is an or higher education progression within Sinead O’Callaghan and Computing student Chloe excellent foundation for further study their chosen career area. Students O’Loughlin on Monday 20 January at 7pm at Griffith’s Graphic Design is a two year and many of our students progress are educated and trained by highly Facebook and Instagram page where they will be live professionally-focussed course to Business degree programmes in qualified staff who have relevant streaming a Q&A. which enables students to develop IT Tallaght. The course, as a general industry experience. Class sizes are industry-standard portfolios across Business course, opens up avenues small and students are supported a range of design specialisms. This within all areas of business. Graduates through their educational journey in highly regarded courses regularly of business from BCFE can start careers BCFE with specific guidance, learning, produces award-winning students in accounts, HR, sales and marketing pastrol care and ICT supports. and graduates. Recent award winners and management.” Students from Graduates of BCFE are highly sought include second year students, Helen the Business and Travel & Tourism after by employers both nationally O’Higgins and Chiara Tallarini, who won travel abroad for work experience in and internationally. Students the Childline Campaign category in the Finland, Malta and Portugal supported attending BCFE can uniquely avail of ‘New Now’ YCN design competition by Erasmus+. courses from level 4 to level 8 all of 2019. Helen and Chiara produced a which are fully quality assured and series of illustrations whose aim was Music: Contemporary & Traditional, recognised on the National Framework to brighten up the mood of teenagers. Performance, Production & of Qualifications.” They came up with a series of positive Management Long establishing tag lines such as ‘Be Active’, ‘Reach pioneering courses, Contemporary See www.bcfe.ie for more information Pictured Sinéad O’ Callaghan TO ADVERTISE IN OUR EDUCATION School Liaison Officer FEATURE, CONTACT SIOBHAN TODAY! Phone: 01 451 9000 or Email: [email protected] 25 26 GREENHILLS COLLEGE LIMEKILN AVENUE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12. FURTHER EDUCATION OPEN DAY Monday 27th January 2020 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Full-time and Part-time day courses starting September 2020 CHILDCARE & HEALTHCARE • Healthcare Assistant (Level 5) • Social Care with Psychology (Level 5) • Childcare with Special Needs Assistant (Level 5) • Childcare Management with Special Needs Assistant (Level 6)

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Buses: 9, 15A, 27, 54A, 77A, 150. Convenient to the M50 and N81 routes. Extensive free parking. 27 LOCAL STUDENTS EXCEL AT BY YOUNG SCIENTIST TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION 2020 Pictured below Kirstin Ni Ghamhna from Colaiste Chillian Clondalkin Dublin and her project ‘Ar Cheart go Mbeadh Suichain aghaidh ar chul eigeantach’

Pictured above Ronak Pothak from Lucan Community College Dublin and his project ‘Heat Power’ at the BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition 2020. Pictured left is Eoin Whelan and MJ Moore from Moyle Park College Clondalkin Dublin with their project ‘Can we control algae growth? An LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL investigation into algae blooms and Transition year students from Firhouse Community College will perform their light exposure in a domestic fish tank’ musical Legally Blonde on the 29th, 30th & 31st of January. It is a huge part of the school’s Transition Year experience and in the past has sold out! Newsgroup has two tickets for the opening night to give away! To enter just simply email your name, address and phone number to [email protected] by Monday the 27th of January.

Pictured above is Oscar Gomez Keenan and Marcin Witowski from Kishogue Community College Lucan Co Dublin with their project ‘Creating an intuitive simulation for modelling laws of light’. The duo received the Irish Science Teachers Association (ISTA) Award.

Pictured above Eoghan Halpin and Mathew McKenna from Moyle Park College Clondalkin Dublin and their project ‘To investigate the lung capacity of different age groups based on their activity levels’ Pic credit: Chris Bellew and Iain White 28 MOTORING LIFE WITH NEW RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

– ABOVE & BEYOND By Breda Corrigan The Range Rover Evoque transformed the with up to 1,383-litres available when the Land Rover range when it first launched 40:20:40 rear seat backs are folded. The in 2011, and now the dynamic SUV has new architecture has been developed for undergone a breathtaking redesign to electrification, with a 48-volt mild-hybrid include a refreshed exterior, and superior available now, and a plug-in hybrid model levels of capability. The stylish Evoque has due in 2020. The mild-hybrid powertrain won the hearts of drivers across the world is a first for Land Rover, and works by thanks to its unique blend of luxurious harvesting energy normally lost during design and off-road capability. Careful to deceleration and storing it in the under- retain its distinctive character, the New floor battery. At speeds below 17km/h, the Range Rover Evoque holds its eye-catching engine will shut off while the driver applies shape and proportions, but sees the the brakes. When pulling away, the stored introduction of a striking reductive design energy is redeployed to assist the engine language embodied by a more streamlined under acceleration, thereby reducing fuel silhouette and attractive clean lines along consumption in the process. the body, for a more contemporary and premium feel. Sumptuous Interior;

Sophisticated Evolution; The new Range Rover Evoque’s dramatic, confident and sophisticated design is in Having pioneered the luxury compact complete harmony with the simplicity of SUV market (now with more than 217 its intuitive technologies, and supreme international awards), the new Range levels of functionality. Sophistication Rover Evoque is a sophisticated evolution and space are abundantly apparent in of the original. Combining unrivalled its beautifully appointed interior. Taking Range Rover heritage with cutting-edge inspiration from larger models in the technology, and with prices starting from Range Rover line-up, the new Evoque’s fuel economy. A 2.0-litre petrol engine is Test Car; €42,845, it meets the needs of today’s cabin majors on quality materials, clean available in three states of tune – 200, SUV buyers. Rivals to the new Range Rover design, and modern infotainment. Overall 250 or 300bhp (badged P200, P250 and My test car was a new Range Rover Evoque Evoque include the Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, interior quality has taken a welcome step P300 respectively), with All-Wheel- D150 ‘S’ AWD Automatic, which was finished Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and forward, and is a sumptuous place in which Drive (AWD) and a nine-speed automatic in striking Kaikoura Stone metallic paint the Lexus NX. to spend time, while a suite of interior gearbox coming as standard. Diesel for maximum impact. The award-winning personalisation options allow for supreme options consist of a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine produces More Spacious Than Ever; individualisation. engine with power outputs of 150, 180 150bhp, and a healthy 380Nm of torque or 240bhp (badged D150, D180 and D240 for swift acceleration. The 0-100km/h The new Range Rover Evoque is built on Choice of ‘Ingenium’ Engines; respectively), with AWD and a nine-speed sprint can be completed in 11.2-seconds Land Rover’s new ‘Premium Transverse automatic gearbox across the engine range. (10.5-seconds in manual guise), and can Architecture’, which allows for more From power and sheer driving pleasure, A six-speed manual gearbox is exclusively reach a top speed of 196km/h where interior space than before. A longer to fuel economy and refinement, there is available with the D150 model for drivers legally permitted. Fule consumption as low wheelbase yields 20mm extra rear knee- a range of Ingenium engines available for who prefer a manual transmission. as 5.6l/100km is possible on a combined room, while the larger glove box and the new Range Rover Evoque, and each driving cycle (NEDC rating), enabling up centre cubby can now fit tablets, handbags has been optimised for specific attributes Specification Levels; to 1,160km’s from a full tank (65-litres) and bottles with ease. The luggage space to cater for all needs. All engines are of diesel. With closely spaced ratios, is 10% larger (now 591-litres with the rear equipped with Stop/Start technology and There are three generously equipped trim the Evoque’s technologically-advanced seats in place), as well as much wider, smart regenerative charging for ultimate levels to choose from – S, SE and range- 9-speed automatic gearbox provides topping HSE, with all levels available in seamless gearchanging ability, while a standard Range Rover Evoque, or Range shift schedule intelligently adapts to the Rover Evoque R-Dynamic guises – leading driving style of the driver. On the road, to a choice of 6 models in total. the new Evoque is impressively refined and tackles road imperfections with R-Dynamic models bring a sportier look, ease, while its driving dynamics ensure adding black and burnished copper that every journey is testament to the detailing, plus a body-coloured front great lengths that Land Rover engineers bumper. Standard features across the have gone to in order to ensure supreme range include stylish split-spoke alloy driving pleasure. With an approach angle, wheels (from 18” to 20” depending on the departure angle, and ramp angle of 22.2, model chosen), LED headlamps with auto 30.6, and 20.7-degrees respectively, the function, automatic wipers, perforated new Evoque is now more capable than ever grained leather seats, 10-way electric front off-road too. seats, 10” Touch Pro infotainment system with satellite navigation, Android Auto™ Verdict; & Apple CarPlay™, traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter, approach Overall, the new Range Rover Evoque illuminations, 2-zone climate control with possesses terrific levels of luxury, style, rear air vents, twin sliding front armrests, technology, refinement and capability. push button start, reverse camera, front In 2011, the original Range Rover Evoque & rear parking aid, lane keep assist, set a precedent in the niche compact and a driver condition monitor, along luxury SUV market, and the new Evoque with a whole host of additional comfort, has certainly gone ‘above and beyond’ in convenience, and safety features. every way. 29 SEAT CONCLUDES A RECORD 2019 2019 proved to be another sales success of the brand for both split pretty even. their custom and business SEAT retailer network in Sligo and these strong exceptional year for the is down to the ever-growing Through Volkswagen in 2019 and we welcome increased in 2019 with the appointments will make SEAT brand in Ireland. In SEAT SUV range, which Financial Services, of even more customers to appointment of Aherns SEAT sure that 2020 remains a a market that faced many grew in 2019 with the all new SEAT cars now the brand in 2020. The in Kerry and Connolly’s SEAT strong year for the brand. challenges, SEAT managed arrival of the Tarraco that purchased on finance, 80% to return remarkable was recently awarded Irish of these finance cases performance, with a record Large SUV of the Year 2020 were purchased on PCP, 201 TEST DRIVE EVENT AT AIRTON FORD market share of 3.5%, up at the Continental Irish Car guaranteeing extremely The car market is always the comfort of knowing that acclaimed as one of the best from 2.9% the previous year. of the Year Awards. low competitive rates and a abuzz at this time of year 7 years’ roadside assist is small cars ever to hit the SEAT sold 4,120 cars in minimum future value. and the showrooms at at hand if anything does go road here. In the form of 2019, and this was an 11.4% The SUV range accounts for Airton Ford on Airton Road wrong, as well, of course, the new 2020 Fiesta Trend increase on 2018. just over 60% of SEAT’s sales In addition, with the in Tallaght reflect that this as the reassurance of Ford’s Connected, now available in Ireland, and the Arona increase in the brands week as they host their 201 7-year warranty. at Airton Ford, the Fiesta Surpassing 4,000 units is the is now SEAT’s number one product portfolio, there has Test Drive event. There are package is more appealing first time in 19 years this has car, accounting for 28% of been a significant increase deals across the range but For its style, performance, than ever. been achieved and reaching total sales. And while 2020 in the number of fleet and foremost among the offers technology and space, the For a test drive call 01 3.5% is the highest market will see further news on corporate customers seeing is the 2020 Fiesta Trend Fiesta has rightly been 4004444. See airton.ie share in the brands history SEAT’s electrification, 2019 the impressive product and Connected. in Ireland. A significant remained a year of Diesel value offered by SEAT. reason for the excellent and Petrol, with demand This special value model Commenting on the 2019 boasts a very generous results, SEAT Ireland Brand specification with smart 16” Director Niall Phillips said; alloy wheels, rear privacy “We are delighted with glass and mesh design the brand’s results in 2019 front grille with chrome in what was a challenging surround. Inside too there’s year, and it is a credit to lots to enjoy, not least air our retailers and to our conditioning, the clever team that we achieved so Ford SYNC system with 8” many milestones last year. touchscreen and FordPass, And the early signs for the app to make sure you’re 2020 are positive based on always connected. current demand with the total market expected to be The special value model is stronger than 2019. all the more affordable with Ford’s 3.9% APR finance I’d like to thank our package and 2 years FREE customers and retailers for motor tax. You also have 30 PERMANENT TSB’S NEWLY LAUNCHED COMMUNITY FUND Permanent TSB recently Dublin partner and one of the Country. The Permanent part of Permanent TSB’s Community Fund was built Mayo-Roscommon Hospice announced the results five winners. Announcing TSB Community Fund will commitment to Responsible with the involvement of and Millford Care Centre as of the vote to select the the five winners, support local communities Business, we are focused on our 2,500 colleagues from our 2020 Community Fund charities that will benefit Courtnee Kyle, Corporate by providing funding to supporting our communities right across the Bank, partners. from the 2020 Permanent Social Responsibility & community organisations by having a positive and supported by 20,000 votes TSB Community Fund. Communications Manager, that are having a positive meaningful impact. The from customers and we It is the intention of the Permanent TSB, said, and meaningful impact on Permanent TSB Community are delighted to announce Bank to run this campaign An astonishing 20,000 Votes “20,000 votes is an the ground and who are Fund will play a key role that The Jack and Jill annually to support the were cast across Ireland incredible number and far working hard to make a in the delivery of that Foundation, Mallow Search work of well deserving throughout the month of exceeded our expectations. difference. It will operate ambition.” and Rescue, Arch Club, community organisations December following a call in each of our five regions Ms Kyle continued, “The Aoife’s Clown Doctors and across the Country. by the Bank for the public I would like to thank across Ireland and provide to get involved. Jack & Jill everyone who took the time €100,000 in funding to Foundation emerged as the to vote from every corner of five local charities. As NEW CLONDALKIN COUNCILLOR APPOINTED Sinn Féin have co-opted Lisa Colman into hard work for communities. “Housing the vacant council seat of by-election is hugely important to me. I am the vice winner Mark Ward TD. Speaking at her first chair of co-operative housing Ireland’s council meeting with South Dublin CoCo, South County board. I work tirelessly to Cllr Colman said; “I am hugely honoured keep rents at an affordable price for all and humbled to be selected to be co-opted member tenants. “For the people who are as a Sinn Fein County Councillor for the not lucky enough to have a home, I set up North Clondalkin/Palmerstown/Lucan LEA. the Clondalkin Weekend Soup Run almost a year and a half ago. “Taking on this role will be extremely challenging, considering this particular Sinn In that time, I have been out every single Féin seat has been held by both Deputies weekend and bank holiday Mondays bringing Mark Ward and Eoin Ó Broin in the past. It people essentials they may need. “I, along is no coincidence that they both are now with my Sinn Féin colleagues, will work to TDs as they were the hardest working give families and workers a break. We will Councillors in the Clondalkin/Lucan area. continue to be the voice of opposition to “Replacing Mark will be difficult. the ruling group of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, He topped the poll in the local elections and some independents. “I am and then was a poll topper in the recent by- up for this challenge and look forward to election. All the spin in the world by other working alongside my Sinn Fein Comrades candidates cannot replace on the ground on South Dublin County Council.” Our recent sales success means we have buyers looking for family homes NOW for immediate occupation! Are you thinking of selling but not sure of the value of your property?

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