Tel: 01 8621611. www.dublinpeople.com Vol.19. No.5 04 Feb - 10 Feb ‘15 WeST Campaigners defend Finglas school protest Jack Gleeson LOCAL campaigners who took part in the recent anti-water charges protest at Coláiste Eoin in Finglas have said there was no intention to impinge on the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations. ▪ Campainger Bernie Hughes expresses her anger at gardai during the protest. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLA. President Higgins, who was visiting the school to mark the anniversary, was subjected to a tirade of abuse from protesters who were angry that he signed the bill into law for the controversial charges. On his way into the school, protesters stood on the road shouting and chanting while gardaí observed the situation. However, some protesters became agitated when gardaí began to push back some demonstrators who had moved towards the school gates. Later, when President Higgins was leaving the school, some protestors rushed his car, standing in front of it in an apparent effort to stop the vehicle. A heated altercation then took place after gardaí forced some protesters from the middle of the road. The protest hit the headlines last week when footage of the incident was posted on Facebook and YouTube, sparking criticism from several political figures. However, speaking to Northside People, local activist Bernie Hughes defended the protest and described the school as “one of the best in the area”. “There was no intention to impinge on what was happening in the school or discredit it in any way,” she said. “We did not want to bring bad press to the school. Two of us went to the school after and asked could we speak to the principal to convey that it wasn’t our intention by any manner or means to impinge but she wasn’t there. “I left my details but I can understand if they can’t get back to me, and I appreciate that, but I’ll email her myself.” Protestors believe the President is a legitimate political target for demonstrations, pointing to his public comments on austerity, and feel he could have made a stand against the water charges bill. “The whole purpose of the protest was to let the President know how dissatisfied the people are,” stated Hughes. “I don’t condone bad language or anything like that but I do understand how it happened. All people wanted to do was to vent their anger.” Hughes also believes critics have made too much of the bad language and insults hurled at the President. 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It’s not right but it’s a storm in a teacup. Some people have a very colourful vocabulary. It’s just a bad habit. “Not one local person has come to me and said we were wrong. They’ve commented on the choice of language but the underlying message is that we weren’t wrong.” Despite the unwelcome media attention over the protest outside its gates, Coláiste Eoin was delighted with what happened inside the school that day. “The students in Coláiste Eoin had a wonderful day celebrating our 50th Anniversary,” a spokesperson said. “The celebration was honoured by the presence of President Higgins and Mrs Higgins spending over an hour visiting the school. “The students wowed the President with poetry, a rap on inclusion, a Samba drumming performance and champion Irish dancing. “Two first year boys surprised the President and Mrs Higgins with a gift of hand-turned pens made from Irish oak and walnut. It was a fantastic celebration and was thoroughly enjoyed by all our students, parents and guests. “Our sister college, Coláiste Ide, supported the event by hosting a canapé reception that was both impressive and intricate in presentation. “It was great success for all our students and a testimony to the wonderful school that Coláiste Eoin continues to be.” Anti-water charges protestors slammed by local politicians Jack Gleeson LEADING local political figures, including Tánaiste and Dublin West TD Joan Burton, last week strongly criticised the anti-water charges protest outside Coláiste Eoin. The Tánaiste was targeted by anti-water charges protestors herself last November when she attended a graduation ceremony in Tallaght and was trapped in her car for over two hours. However, she feels that targeting the head of State is a step too far. “People are fully entitled to make their views known on any public issue, but this kind of behaviour towards our President is entirely unacceptable,” she said. “In our Constitution, the office of President is above day to day politics, and I’m sure the overwhelming majority of Irish people would deplore this conduct.” Dublin North West TD, John Lyons (Lab), who attended the presidential event at Coláiste Eoin, also condemned the protest, which he described as “aggressive”. “I attended the event along with a large number of former students, staff and public representatives,” he said. “The actions of the protestors were completely out of kilter with the very positive event being held in the school. The President was speaking at a celebration of 50 years of Coláiste Eoin and highlighted the positive contribution of the school to the local community. “The protestors, I believe, do not have the support of the vast majority of people in Finglas, who are disgusted by the abusive and aggressive behaviour shown to our President in the community. “The President is above politics and there is nothing to be achieved by hurling abusive comments and targeting the many community events and celebrations he attends. “All too often Finglas is unfairly or negatively portrayed. On a day when there was an opportunity to celebrate the positives in the com- munity, it is disappointing that a very small number of protestors have taken away from that.” Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF) condemned the protest as “ill-judged” and claimed it caused offence to the school and its community. “The protest at Coláiste Eoin was in marked contrast to those marches that took place before Christmas when thousands of people protested peacefully against the unfair scheme of charges and the super quango Irish Water,” he added. “Whatever your views, personalised name calling to anyone is offensive and borders on bullying. It has no place in a democracy. I accept the absolute right to protest but that comes with a responsibility to act respectfully to local people and their invited guests.” "'MZFST QSJOUFEGPSPOMZŎWBU "áZFSTQSJOUFEBOE EFMJWFSFEUPIPNFTGPSŎ "'VMM$PMPVSTJEFTHTNHMPTT ."/:.03&015*0/4"7"*-"#-& ▪ Anti Water Charges protesters outside Colaiste Eoin as President Michael D Higgins leaves following the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLA. Chinese New Year Festival celebrations in Dublin City LORD Mayor Christy Burke had his hands full last week at the launch of this year’s Chinese New Year Festival, which takes place from February14-28 at various locations around the city. The Lord Mayor was joined by a colourful, ceremonial lion and sheep Socks, Stockings and Lin- coln. 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NORTHSIDE PEOPLE wEST • 04 FEb 2015 February SpecialS ▪ Demise Hyland and Millie now have a roof over their heads. thanks to Simon and Dogs Trust Homeless Millie is now welcome at Simon shelter Jack Gleeson A NEW pilot scheme launched by the Dublin Simon Community and Finglas based Dogs Trust is helping homeless dog owners stay with their four legged friends. There are a number of homeless dog owners in Dublin who choose to sleep on the streets rather than take up an offer of sheltered accommodation without their pooch, who is often their best friend and companion. Demise Hyland is one of them. He had lived on the streets of Dublin for a number of months with his dog Millie because he wasn’t allowed keep her with him overnight in sheltered accommodation. However, both dog and owner now have beds to sleep in thanks to the pilot scheme that was launched last December. The scheme is the first of its kind in Ireland and sees Dogs Trust providing free preventative treatments for Millie such as vaccinations, kennel cough immunisation, flea and worming treat- ments and microchipping so that the Dublin Simon Community can allow her to stay overnight alongside Demise. “Dogs Trust feel allowances need to be made for people who have dogs and find themselves homeless,” said head of communications, Kathrina Bentley. “Sadly most accommodation providers in Ireland operate a ‘no dogs’ policy meaning that many homeless people are denied access to shelter and support, simply because they have a dog.” Dogs Trust and Dublin Simon Community planned the scheme for over a year before rolling it out in December and they’re delighted that it’s now starting to pay dividends. “We were so thrilled to see all our hard work paying off last December when we saw our first service user, Demise, settling in to his room safely with his gorgeous dog Millie, just in time for Christmas,” Kathrina said. “Millie has been a great talking point amongst the residents and staff, which helped create a really homely atmosphere in the centre over the Christmas period. “Everybody is making her [Millie] feel very welcome indeed. 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Lowry was back in the headlines last week for all the wrong reasons when he passed the Taoiseach a note in the Dáil seeking the reappointment of a former PR advisor to the board of the National Roads Authority – a grubby little gesture in itself that led to accusations of cronyism. But the fact that the note was infused with such nod-nod, wink-wink ‘sexist’ language made it worse. Lowry’s flippant comment that the woman – who by all accounts is an intelligent and capable candidate for the position – was “not bad looking either” could have come straight from the lovely girls’ contest in ‘Father Ted’. An unrepentant Lowry denied accusations of cronyism and sexism. His remarks, he said, were “unnecessary and lighthearted”. Naturally, it’s all the fault of the politically correct media. Can’t a politician compliment a woman on a nice dress or a pair of shoes? Lowry is not the only TD to have been accused of sexism in politics. Padraig Flynn damaged Brian Lenihan’s Presidential election campaign in 1990 by making unfortunate comments about Mary Robinson’s “new-found emphasis on her family”. The late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds didn’t cover ▪ A not bad looking Michael Lowry pictured in the 1990s. PHOTO: DUBLIN PEOPLE FILES himself in glory either with his “that’s women for you” put down of Nora Owen in the Dáil in the early ‘90s. There are more recent examples, too. It wasn’t so long ago that Mick Wallace landed himself in trouble with mna na hEireann when he was overheard referring to Fine Gael TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor as “Miss Piggy”, leading to much sniggering at the back of the classroom by his buddies in the manner of Beavis and Butthead. We also had the embarrassing spectacle of Fine Gael TD Tom Barry pulling a female colleague, Áine Collins, onto his lap during a late night Dáil debate on abortion in 2013. Even that champion of equality, Senator David Norris, came under fire for using inappropriate language when he accused Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty of speaking “out of her fanny”. Despite there being a handful of women in senior Government positions - such as Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald and Tánaiste Joan Burton - the fact remains that Irish politics is still largely a boys’ club dominated by a macho culture. It would be a pity if women were deterred from entering political life because of the behaviour of a minority of TDs as they can make a valuable contribution. Whether you agree with her or not, Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald is one of the best performers in the Dáil. And rising star Averil Power brings some much-needed energy to the Seanad, not to mention Fianna Fáil. Michael Lowry may only have been speaking for himself but it was a telling insight into how women are still often judged on their looks rather than (or in addition to) their abilities. In the next general election, at least 30 per cent of candidates will have to be women or parties will face State funding cuts. It remains up to the electorate to decide if the imbalance should be redressed in the next Dáil. While there is still an argument for voting for candidates on the basis of their credentials rather than their gender, there will be some formidable women on the ballot paper who will deserve to be elected on merit alone. The Dáil should be an inclusive workplace for women, not some political version of Jurassic Park where species we once thought were extinct still roam free. ONE BRAND 3 EASY WAYS to read all your local news & sports... ONLINE ON MOBILE IN PAPER P r e w s e i c v h k o r ol Pa Parkview Preschool Blanchardstown - 086 783 6160 / 085 761 5407 Parkview Creche Castleknock - 01 812 8943 / 085 761 5407 ENROLLNG NOW FOR SEPTEMBER CLASSES !! 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Local councillor Noel Rock (FG) said he was “delighted” that text alerts are to be rolled out in Ballymun and Glasnevin. “As a Peace Commissioner, I constantly liaise with local Gardaí on a variety of issues and have been pushing for an expansion of crime prevention text alerts for over a year now,” he said. “It is my understanding that it is now open for residents to apply right across the Ballymun and Glasnevin areas and that, if they wish to do so, residents can email [email protected] or ring Community Garda Anita on 01-6664420 to sign up.” Local urban text alert schemes were originally piloted in Santry and Beaumont. Cllr Rock said his own local residents’ association had established one. “I know their value first hand,” he added. “I hope that this will contribute to diminish crime locally, as I fully believe we need to be vigilant, tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime locally.” Ballymun councillor Noeleen Reilly (SF) described the text alert scheme as a “modern day approach to crime prevention”. “More often than not burglaries can occur in clusters, so If a member of the public contacts the Gardaí about a particular incident, this information will then be verified and an email or text sent out for further circulation,” she said. “Every week I am contacted by someone who has had their property broken into. 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The meetings chaired by Finglas Safety Forum are attended by An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council who address Issues raised and give feedback at the next gathering. Topics presented by the public last month included anti social behaviour from younger members of the community, parking problems and speeding issues. Gardai detailed recent drug seizures in the area and gave statistics on crime figures for the area over the last four months. The Finglas Safety Forum is funded by the Finglas Cabra Local Drug Task Force and coordinated by its community development worker, Louise Butler. The Finglas Safety Forum or- Energy boost for Ballymun senior citizens By Ken Phelan ELDERLY residents at a Ballymun apartment complex have benefited from over €380,000 worth of free energy upgrades over the past year thanks to the generosity of Irish retailers. ▪ Attendees at the recent Finglas Safety Forum at St Canice’s School including local gardai, Cllr Noel Rock (FG), Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF), Cllr Andrew Montegue (Lab) and Dublin North West TD, Róisínn Shortall (Ind). ganises meetings in three areas of Finglas, East, West and South, and aims to build community capacity, develop links and enhance communication between Finglas residents, An Garda Síochána, Dublin City Council and other statutory and voluntary agencies. The forum is designed to find solutions to problems on issues identified by residents who attend the meetings. Anybody aware of issues affecting community safety in their neighbourhood can contact Louise on 0864115783 (within office hours) or at [email protected] The next Safety Forum meeting for Finglas East will be at 7pm on May 5 in St Canice’s Boys School. The Finglas West meeting will take place on February 10 at 7pm in Finglas Celtic Football Club and the Finglas South meeting will take place on February 24 at 7pm in St Helena’s Family Resource Centre. Donations from Centra and Supervalu stores coupled with a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant has allowed the upgrade work to be carried out at Dublin City Council’s 36 unit Sandyhill Gardens residential housing complex. The upgrade scheme is part of a nationwide programme that has seen Centra and SuperValu stores invest €1.8 million in the reduction of energy consumption. This has allowed them to pass on over €800,000 in savings to local community energy projects this year. Work carried out at Sandyhill Gardens included external wall insulation, new windows and doors, new gas boilers and heating controls, attic insulation and new CFL bulbs. Speaking on behalf of its retail partners in SuperValu and Centra, Martin Keleher, Managing Director of Musgrave said: “Our retail partners were delighted to be able to support Ballymun housing. “They not only work hard to provide a top class shopping experience to their shoppers but also strive towards creating greener and vibrant local communities.” Celine Reilly from Dublin City Council said: “Dublin City Council was delighted to partner with Musgrave and SEAI on this scheme. All our tenants are delighted with the upgrade works completed and look forward to a warmer winter this year.” 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West New night café will help rough sleepers HOMELESS services in Dublin received a boost last month with the opening of a new night café for people rough sleeping. In December, the Government endorsed a 20-point action plan to respond to the key concerns of homelessness, particularly in Dublin. Dublin City Council, as the lead authority for homelessness in the region, is playing a central role in the implementation of these actions. This is being achieved in conjunction with the other Dublin local authorities, the Health Service Executive and state-funded homeless services. One of the core actions outlined in the action plan was the setting-up of a new night café to support persons who are rough sleeping. The service duly opened on Wednesday, January 21, at Merchants Quay, and will operate seven nights a week from 11pm until 7.30am. The night café will be managed and operated by Merchants Quay Ireland, who provide a range of services to people experiencing homelessness and drug use. Every effort is being made to accommodate those who are rough sleeping in the Dublin region in the first instance. The night café provides a service for persons, who cannot or will not access emergency homeless accommodation. The service includes tea/coffee and a light meal; information and advice; showers and clothing; brief interventions on addiction and mental health; and referral to support services for accommodation, treatment, health and social services. Independent TD for Dublin Bay North, Terence Flanagan, welcomed the café’s opening. “It will provide much-needed support and services to the city’s homeless,” said Deputy Flanagan. “There have been some bit- terly cold nights this winter and I am relieved that people who are sleeping rough will have a warm and welcoming place to spend their nights if they so wish. “Although the opening of the cafe is a positive step, much more needs to be done and tackling homelessness needs to remain a priority for Government.” Dublin Central TD Joe Costello (Lab) also welcomed the new facility. “This opening is part of a host of new measures spearheaded by my colleague, the Minister for Environment and Local Government, Alan Kelly to tackle homelessness in Dublin,” said Deputy Costello. Paul Kimmage signs up for Irish Hospice Foundation challenge SPORTS journalist and former professional cyclist Paul Kimmage will be saying ‘Ciao’ to Italy this summer as he gets in the saddle to support the Irish Hospice Foundation’s 10th Cycle Challenge. Kimmage will be pulling on his jersey and retracing some of the miles he covered in the iconic Giro d’Italia he raced as a professional on the Genoa to Rome cycle. Registration for the event closes on March 13. The Kingspan sponsored cycle, which has raised €1.3 million for the IHF since it started in 2009, will take place from June 21-27 with a stunning Italian backdrop. Beginning at the coast, the cyclists will challenge themselves to cycle 600km in five days, wheeling from Genoa to Rome and taking in famous Tuscany landscapes, medieval villages and breathtaking coastal views along the way. 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PHOTO: PAUL SHERWOOD Finglas Safety Forum Meeting Dates A chance for the community to come along and raise any concerns about crime, anti social behaviour, estate management and other community safety issues with Dublin City Council, An Garda Síochána and the Finglas-Cabra Local Drugs Task Force Finglas East Forum Meeting St Canice’s Boys School, Finglas Tuesday May 5th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday Sept 22nd @ 7pm to 8.30pm Finglas West Forum Meeting Finglas Celtic Football Club Hall Tuesday Feb 10th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday May 26th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday Sept 15th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Finglas South Forum Meeting St Helena’s Family Resource Centre Tuesday Feb 24th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday June 9th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday Oct 6th @ 7pm to 8.30pm Finglas East, West and South Forum meeting Finglas Garda Station Tuesday Dec 1st @ 7pm to 8.30pm Review, Burglary Crime Prevention, light refreshments Everyone is welcome to attend For further contact Louise Butler Tel: 086 4115783 email [email protected] NORTHSIDE PEOPLE wEST • 04 FEb 2015 Local taxi firm gets optimised A LOCAL taxi firm in Ballymun is backing a call for small Irish companies to apply for a programme that helps them get online. Many smaller companies have either a weak or no internet presence as creating and maintaining a website can be costly and time consuming. However, Ballymun based Dublin Taxi Transfers, an agency that allows customers book a taxi from Dublin airport to destinations all around Ireland, has found that needn’t be the case. The company even provides a full meet and greet in arrivals at Dublin Airport so a good website is essential for generating business and allowing customers to book their journey in advance. Last year, Dublin Taxi Transfers successfully applied for the OPTIMISE e-Commerce Website Development programme, a scheme that provides consultation, training and e-commerce development support. The programme helped them develop their online strategy and its the now open again for applications from other small businesses looking to optimise their existing online presence and grow their business via the Internet. It’s organized by the IE Domain Registry (IEDR), which is responsible for Ireland’s official Internet address .ie. This year its OPTIMISE eCommerce programme will help a further 15 small firms to improve their e-commerce capabilities or get online in 2015. Research shows that thousands of Irish small businesses still remain offline and their absence from the Internet means ▪ Angela Butler of IEDR, pictured congratulating Terry Rodden, owner of Dublin Taxi Transfers in Ballymun, one of the SMEs to graduate from last year’s Optimise programme. PHOTO BY SHANE O’NEILL/FENNELL PHOTOGRAPHY. they’re missing out on a share of the €6 billion spent online by Irish consumers annually, over 60% of which goes to businesses abroad. IEDR believes that its model of working shoulder-to-shoulder with business owners and service providers through a dedicated programme such as OPTIMISE addresses the issue more effectively than merely cheerleading from the sidelines. And it’s a belief that Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White shares. “Our return to economic growth, renewed consumer confidence, and the extra money – albeit modest – that is now finding its way into people’s pay packets all provide opportunities for Irish business,” he said. “The growth rate of the digital part of the economy is about 20 per cent each year. That’s why the Statement of Government Priorities put an emphasis on the digital economy, because it has huge potential to help sustain and accelerate the recovery in jobs and incomes that is now underway.” David Curtin, Chief Executive of the IE Domain Registry, is urging businesses to apply for this year’s OPTIMISE programme. “IEDR is proud to have helped 60 small firms to embrace ecommerce and find their niche online,” he said. “Now in its fifth year, OPTIMISE is evolving too and we are excited to extend our support to offline businesses for the first time. I’d strongly encourage SMEs to take a leap of faith, apply for a place and let IEDR help them to realise their online potential this year.” Traffic back to boom time levels Ken Phelan ENVIRONMENTAL agency An Taisce has urged immediate action on Dublin’s congestion problem, which it says has returned to 2008 levels. An Taisce warns the consequences of traffic congestion include negative impacts on economic productivity, public transport and air quality. According to the agency, greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.1 per cent in 2013 over 2012 levels, which jeopardises EU 2020 Climate targets that Ireland has committed to. An Taisce has submitted measures to be taken to help combat the crisis including a review of future transport investment, suspension of the M7 Co Kildare lane widening scheme and urgent short-term action on congestion. While it welcomed proposals for major public transport infrastructure put forward in the North Dublin Transport Study, An Taisce called for an urgent review of transport planning for the remainder of the greater Dublin area. In particular it called for Dart Underground to be made a priority, as it integrates services 10 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West Dublin Airport is flying high as it celebrates 75th birthday DUBLIN Airport celebrated its 75th birthday on January 19, with 435 million passengers having being welcomed through its doors since the first day it opened. The airport commenced business on Friday, January 19, 1940 with a single flight to Liverpool’s Speke Airport. Shortly after 9am, an Aer Lingus Lockheed 14 aircraft took off from the grass runway close to the original passenger terminal, which was still being built at that time. With war raging throughout Europe, the airport was effectively mothballed for the next five years. Dublin Airport’s only service was to Liverpool or occasionally to Manchester’s Barton Aerodrome. Aer Lingus had been operating from Baldonnel from 1936 and had moved its operations to the new Dublin Airport in January 1940. Dublin Airport’s first scheduled service to London commenced in November 1945, with a two and a half hour direct flight to Croydon Airport and airmail services were added in 1946. Connections to other British cities and continental European destinations were added and in April 1958, Dublin Airport got its first scheduled transatlantic service to New York. Dublin Airport managing director Vincent Harrison said: “Dublin Airport was established to connect Ireland with the world and 75 years on it is still fulfilling that original goal. “In the 75 years since that inaugural flight, Dublin Airport has welcomed 435 million passengers, boosting Irish trade, tourism and investment and bringing together generations of families and friends.” Dublin Airport’s route network has grown substantially in recent years and now offers customers direct services to Britain, North America, Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “This year, as we celebrate Dublin Airport’s 75 birthday, we continue to expand and improve the operation to offer our customers more destinations and additional choice and flexibility, with 14 new services already announced for 2015,” Mr Harrison said. To mark its 75th birthday, Dublin Airport, provided musical entertainment from the 1940s and 1950s in both terminals during its special day. An exhibition charting the airport’s 75 years has also been installed in Terminal 1 and will ▪ Turf sods are laid for the grass runway at Dublin Airport in 1936 ▪ Construction work takes place at the new airport be open to the public throughout the year. Dublin Airport will also be celebrating its birthday on social media throughout 2015, sharing photographs, memories and facts under the DUB75 hashtag. Work at Dublin Airport, which was originally known as Collinstown Airport, began in 1937 after the site was selected as the location for the capital’s new civilian airport. Collinstown had been a base for the British Royal Air Force before the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922, but the old military airfield had fallen into disrepair by the late 1930s. The centrepiece of the new airport was its passenger terminal, which was designed by Desmond FitzGerald and a team of young architects. The original terminal, which was designed to cater for up to 100,000 passengers per year, won several architectural awards. Its tiered design, viewing decks and balconies are reminiscent of an ocean liner, which was a common theme for airports of the 1930s. FitzGerald’s terminal was the key passenger facility at Dublin Airport until the early 1970s and part of the original terminal is still used today as a boarding gate area. “The designers of the old terminal should be praised for creating a wonderful modern facility that passengers enjoyed for many decades and that remains an icon of the early days of Irish commercial aviation,” Mr Harri- ▪ The viewing area at Dublin Airport circa 1960 son added. Initially, air travel was the preserve of the wealthy. But with growing incomes and additional routes, passenger numbers increased and by 1963, Dublin Airport’s passenger numbers had exceeded one million in a single year for the first time. In the 1950s and 1960s the airport was a destination in its own right, as people travelled out to Collinstown to see the planes and to dine in its restaurant, which was said to be one of the best in the country. Guided tours of the airport were popular and Dublin Airport featured regularly in postcards of the time. Dublin Airport timeline 1936 – Irish Government announces plans for civilian airport at Collinstown 1938 – Work begins on the new terminal building 1940 – Dublin Airport opens with one flight per day to Liverpool 1945 – First Dublin Airport-London service begins to Croydon 1947 – KLM starts Dublin-Manchester-Amsterdam service 1948 – Completion of concrete runways 1949 – Passenger numbers reach 200,000 per year 1958 – First scheduled transatlantic service as passenger numbers top 500,000 per year 1959 – North Terminal opens 1963 – Welcomes more than one million passengers 1972 – Terminal 1 opens 1989 – Passenger numbers reach five million 1990 – Celebrates 50th birthday 1997 – Welcomes more than 10 million passengers 2008 – Passenger numbers reach a record 23.5 million 2010 – Terminal 2 opens 2014 – Welcomes 21.7 million passengers 2015 – Celebrates 75th birthday 11 NORTHSIDE PEOPLE wEST • 04 FEb 2015 North DubliN’s best AsiAN tAkeAwAy Brighten up your Home •••TRY US TODAY! ••• Delicious Asian Food Straight to your Door this Spring 100% authentic, natural,fresh & healthy Just arrived • Unique Open Kitchen concept • Brand New Range of Blackout Roller Fabrics Lin kee is very proud of it’s clean unique open kitchen, where your healthy, delicious food is freshly cooked at the time you place your order! 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A committed Marxist, he was convinced that the outbreak of the European War provided a perfect opportunity to strike a blow for Irish freedom and he was determined to ensure that the opportunity was not lost. On assuming command of the Irish Citizen Army in 1914, Connolly, a former British soldier, set about turning the workers’ defence force into a disciplined republican army that was prepared to fight alone if necessary. As the war waged on, Connolly became concerned that the larger nationalist and republican organisations had failed to realise the significance of the opportu- ▪ James Connolly nity presented to republicans. He began to use the pages of his radical newspaper, ‘The Workers Republic’, to popularise his ideas and openly call for an armed uprising in Ireland. Connolly set an Irish insurrection in the context of what he hoped would be a series of revolutions by the European working class against the war and Imperialism. Using ‘The Workers Republic’, he set out his platform and began to win support in wider republican circles, particularly amongst rank and file members of the IRB and the Irish Volunteers. Connolly’s open calls for revolution began to worry the Military Council of the IRB who had been secretly planning a rebellion. The Military Council feared that the Citizen Army would strike alone and would bring the might of the British Empire down on nationalist Ireland before they were ready to stage a rebellion. Following a meeting of the IRB’s Supreme Council on January 16 in Clontarf Town Hall, which definitively decided to stage a rising, the Military Council decided to make contact with Connolly, take him into their confidence and ask him to take part in the rebellion. Connolly was invited to a meeting with the Military Council which took place in Dolphin’s Barn. Due to the nature of the meeting many of the details are still shrouded in mystery. Connolly told no one where he was going which led to his comrades believing he had disappeared or had been arrested. This uncertainly gave rise to the idea that Connolly had been kidnapped by the IRB. A unit of volunteers, under the command of Ned Daly, had been mobilised to arrest Connolly if he refused to meet with the council. However, it was never called into action. It is now widely agreed that Connolly willingly met the IRB and talk of a kidnap are dramatic rumours. The length of the meeting shows it was an honest and frank discussion between the two sides. The IRB outlined their plans to Connolly and he committed the ICA to take part. By the conclu- sion of the three-day meeting, Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916, had been set for the Rising. James Connolly had been coopted onto the Military Council and Ireland’s most advanced revolutionary forces in Ireland, the IRB and ICA, agreed to work together to secure Irish freedom. This alliance, more than any other event, ensured that the 1916 Rising would take place and it changed the course of Irish history. 13 NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST • 04 FEb 2015 Sport ▪ Pictured at the launch of the Tesco HomeGrown Ladies’ Football National League Leinster launch in the Phoenix Park were Division 1 players Lyndsey Davey (left), Dublin and Sharon Courtney, Monaghan. PHOTO: BRENDAN MORAN/SPORTSFILE • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 ▪ Karl Keogh (left) and Gerard Dunne (right), FAI, present the Player of the Match Award to Rodrigo Teixeira Aguair, Dublin Business School, after the final of the FAI Colleges National Futsal Finals. PHOTO: PAUL MOHAN/SPORTSFILE ▪ Griffith College Dublin players celebrate after beating Athlone Institute of Technology on penalties in the quarter-finals of the FAI Colleges National Futsal Finals. PHOTO: PAUL MOHAN/SPORTSFILE ▪ Jan Bischoff, Dublin Business School, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal against Cork Institute of Technology in the semi-finals of the FAI Colleges National Futsal Finals in Sligo. PHOTO: PAUL MOHAN/ SPORTSFILE ▪ Pictured is the Dublin Business School team that took part in the FAI Colleges National Futsal Finals. PHOTO: PAUL MOHAN/SPORTSFILE ▪ Mr Green, the award-winning online casino, has renewed its successful sponsorship of Bohemian FC, as the club celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. Pictured at the launch was Bohemian FC squad members, from left, Dean Kelly, Derek Pender and Jason Byrne. PHOTO: DAVID MAHER/ SPORTSFILE 14 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West travel • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 travel industry gather for awards THE top travel operators, agencies and journalists gathered together in the elegant surrounds of the Mansion House for the recently held Irish Travel Industry Awards (ITIA). Amongst the winners were Dublin 15 based Blue Insurances, who won ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ for the fourth year running. The award follows success for the company’s Multitrip.com brand, which picked up a similar accolade at the Travel Media Awards last November. Managing director, Ciaran Mulligan, said: “We are thrilled to receive this fantastic award for the fourth year in a row and are extremely grateful to the Irish travel trade for their support over the past number of years. “We also would like to thank the Irish Travel Agents’ Association for hosting a wonderful event. A great evening was had by all.” The ITIA awards were hosted by RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan. Other winners on the night included Crystal Ski Holidays whose MD, Ray Scully, said he was delighted to accept the award for ‘Best Ski Tour Operator’ on behalf of the company for the second year running. “We at Crystal will continue to increase our range of products to meet the needs of our customers and I’m delighted to accept this award on behalf of my team,” he said. Sunway Holidays were big winners at the award, picking up prizes for Best Sun Tour Operator, Best Long-Haul Tour Operator and Best Specialists Tour Operator. “We have a very strong team here at Sunway, so it’s fantastic for everyone to be recognized by the travel trade in such a prestigious way,” said Tanya Airey, Sunway MD. “This is the second time in the last three months that we have won best sun, long-haul and specialist awards, so that is an amaz- ▪ There were over 50,000 visitors to the Holiday World Show Holiday World Show hailed a big success THE holiday market is booming again if the 50,000 visitors to the RDS for Ireland’s biggest travel show is anything to go by. ▪ SUCCESS: Declan Mescall (Travel Biz), Ciaran Mulligan and Jackie Coughlan (both Blue Insurances) and Mark Skelly (ITAA President) with the ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ award. ing achievement. We will continue to service and support the travel agents of Ireland, which is a very valuable area of our business.” Over 50,000 made their way to the Holiday World Show over the last weekend in January to check out this summer’s hotspots, snap up bargain breaks and listen to expert advice. Organisers say the increase in numbers compared to last year shows a continued appetite for budget-conscious holiday options. Exhibitors this year reported a surge in holiday bookings, as was also evidenced by the Irish Travel Agents’ Association last week who reported a 10 per cent increase in business at travel agents across the country. Holiday World Show Dublin organiser, Edmund Hourican, said this year’s event has been the best yet. “There were huge numbers attending, not just to make enquiries, but to actually book their holidays,” he said. “Exhibitors have seen increases in business as people feel more confident when it comes to booking holidays for the year ahead. The increased attendance figure reflects the new buoyancy the travel trade is seeing in business.” Spectacular Stockholm is the perfect short-stay destination Q A I am planning to visit Stockholm in spring with a few friends. Any recommendations for my short stay? Offering everything from Viking ruins and medieval forts to majestic architecture and romantic waterways, Stockholm is one of the prettiest and most pristine capitals in the world. It’s built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges so naturally there are fantastic views over the water. There are many sightseeing boat tours to choose from which concentrate on central Stockholm and take from 50 minutes to two hours. A must-do on any trip is a visit to the idyllic Archipelago. This magnificent maritime landscape consists of 30,000 islands, inlets and skerries. The inner Archipelago is composed of charming green islands, with the outer rim forming flat, barren rocks with open skylines. Its sheer beauty makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Stockholm offers the perfect blend of city life combined with natural scenery. You won’t be stuck for things to see or do as it offers a wide selection of worldclass museums and attractions. Most of Stockholm’s attractions can be Lizann Peppard reached on foot, so you can cram lots in to a short space of time. Your first priority when it comes to sightseeing should be a visit to Stockholm City Hall where you can climb its tower for a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the city. At the City Hall you can also admire the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held annually, and the Golden Hall, which features more than 18 million glass and gold mosaic pieces. Try a pleasant excursion to Drottningholm Palace, which is home to the Swedish royal family. Built in the late 1600s, this fantastically designed fortress is known as the Versailles of the North. See the Royal Apartments, the Treasury and the Tre Kronor Museum where you can get up close to an amazing array of crowns, royal costume jewellery and regal paraphernalia. The famous Royal National City Park, also known as the Eco Park, is where you can spot heron, deer and foxes right in the centre of the city. Gamla Stan is Stockholm’s oldest attraction and one of the best preserved medieval city centres in the world. Walk through small winding streets lined with stores full of handcrafts, antiques, art galleries and cafés. During the warmer months, from April to October, renting a bicycle in Stockholm is a really enjoyable way to get around and see the designer shops or take in the city’s café scene. For an unforgettable evening, make your way to the amazing ‘Ice Bar’, situated in the Nordic Sea Hotel, near Central Station. The price of admission includes use of capes, mitts and slippers to keep you warm inside the below-freezing bar and an Absolut cocktail (or lingonberry juice) served in glasses made from 100 per cent pure, clear ice from the Torne River in Swedish Lapland. a fitness facility. Dining options at this modern Stockholm hotel include Restaurant Ming, which offers Asian-style lunches and dinners, and The Little Corner Café, which is open from morning until late evening offering lighter meals, pastries and alcoholic beverages. ▪ Gamla Stan, the old part of Stockholm In fact, the whole interior of the bar is built from the ice, making it an ideal winter wonderland experience. WHERE To STAy: The following hotels can be booked on Hotels.com CRySTAl PlAzA HoTEl (***) Located in the centre of Stockholm, Crystal Plaza Hotel is close to Humlegarden Park, Royal Swedish Opera and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm. Also nearby are the National Museum and Stockholm Royal Palace. Crystal Plaza Hotel has a sauna and ElITE HoTEl SToCkHolM PlAzA (****) The Elite Hotel Stockholm Plaza is a beautiful hotel that was built in 1884. It is located only 100 meters from Stureplan in central Stockholm. Here, you will stay at a relaxing oasis in a lively part of Stockholm with the best shopping streets, restaurants and attractions steps away, including the Royal Swedish Opera and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm. This four-star hotel offers fine dining in the Vassa Eggen Steak House restaurant which has high ambitions in food and service. The bar and lounge is very popular and is frequently visited by locals as well as guests. A complimentary breakfast is available and all bedrooms have city or courtyard views. For more information and travel tips on planning your holiday visit www. hotels.com or call 1800-553338 15 NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST • 04 FEb 2015 PetS Rosanna’s wedding gift to ISPCA will benefit animals TOP model and ISPCA Ambassador Rosanna Davison recently brought along her prized Pomeranian pooches, Ted and Leo, to the ISPCA National Animal Centre to officially open the new ISPCA Pampered Pooches Dog Grooming Room. Rosanna and husband, Wesley, decided that in lieu of wedding gifts at their nuptials, they wanted to make a difference to help cruelly treated, neglected and abused dogs and donated a fantastic €3,320 to the ISPCA to help animals in their care. Rosanna said: “As huge animal lovers, Wes and I were delighted to raise much-needed money for the ISPCA through our wedding fund. “Rather than buying us gifts, we requested that our friends and family donate any amount, big or small. “They all loved the idea as they know how passionate we are about dogs. We couldn’t be happier that the €3,320 raised is going straight into a brand new grooming facility to help keep the centre’s rescued dogs clean and healthy.” ISPCA centre manager Eva Ellis said the centre was delighted with the couple’s generosity. “We’re very happy to put the funds raised towards a fully kitted out grooming room, helping many neglected dogs admitted by ISPCA Inspectors suffering from skin ailments and grooming neglect,” she added. “This dedicated space will provide a suitable area to treat the animals in our care assisting in their rehabilitation before being responsibly rehomed. We are extremely grateful to Rosanna and Wesley for their continued support.” Rosanna’s own dogs, Ted and Leo, enjoyed a wash and blow dry to test out the new grooming equipment. ISPCA staff and volunteers were kept busy grooming many pooches from the kennels so they could enjoy some extra TLC. The IPDGA and Mullinahone Co-op also helped by donating some grooming equipment. ▪ ISPCA Ambassador Rosanna Davison pictured with her Pomeranian pooches, Ted and Leo, at the ISPCA National Animal Centre to officially open the new ISPCA Pampered Pooches Dog Grooming Room. D • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 Leftover food is vital for birds in the winter FEEDING birds is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to see wildlife really close up. In winter, birds may have difficulty finding natural foods such as berries, insects, seeds, worms and fruit, so any food you put out during these cold months will help birds survive until the spring. Most kitchen leftovers can be used to feed birds. Bread can be crumbled up and scattered - moisten very dry bread first as it could cause dehydration. Biscuits provide a rich source of fat and cooked rice, pasta and pastry are packed with starch. Potatoes can be boiled, baked, roasted or mashed, and cheese - crumbled or grated - will be very popular with robins and wrens. Fat is a wonderful source of energy so cut bacon rinds, fat from chops or blocks of suet into cubes. Fruit, such as windfalls or bruised apples and pears, go down a treat with blackbirds and thrushes. It may also attract winter visitors from Scandinavia such as fieldfares and redwings. Grapes, sultanas, raisins and some artificial sweeteners can be very toxic to dogs and some other wild/domestic animals so these foods should be put on a raised bird table and never scattered on the ground. Fresh coconut in the shell is a great favourite with tits. Drill two holes in one end and drain off the milk. Saw the coconut in half and hang outside. Never put out dissected coconut as it swells up inside a bird’s stomach. Peanuts are rich in fat and attract nuthatches, siskins, great spotted woodpeckers, tits, greenfinches and house sparrows. Peanuts may be naturally contaminated with an invisible toxin so make sure you buy peanuts of guaranteed quality. Use a darning needle to thread nuts in their shells onto string. the f o og k e e w Bruno Dublin People Newspaper Group has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. The Dog of the Week is Bruno, a seven-year-old crossbreed. Poor Bruno has had a horrific time of late. His devoted owner passed away and he stayed by his side for days before anyone came to find them. He is a scared little man, understandably, and we would just love to find him a loving, devoted home because that’s all he is used to. Bruno gets on fine with other dogs, but would need to go to an adult only home. If you think you can offer Bruno a loving home call 01-8791000 or pop in to the Dogs Trust centre. With winter well underway, Dogs Trust are happy to accept any old bedding, towels or duvets that you may be looking to get rid of. Treats and toys are always welcome too! Give a Dog a Home Today! Phone us on 01 8791000 Dogs Trust is based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website at www.dogstrust.ie. You can also pop up for a visit. Dogs Trust is open six days a week from 12-4pm. The centre is closed all day Tuesday. You can also find Dogs Trust on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. 16 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West Books • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 BOOK OF THE WEEK: ‘Masterpiece’ by John Joyce ABOUT THE AUTHOR AWARD-WINNING Dundrum writer John Joyce is the author of the thrillers ‘Virtually Maria’, ‘A Matter of Time and Yesterday’, ‘Today & Tomorrow’, the Cuban Missile Crisis thriller ‘Fire & Ice’ and the ‘Captain Cockle and Black John the Bogus Pirate Cartoon Workbook of Marine Beasts’ for children. He was presented with the Glaxo EU Fellowship for Science Writers by Taoiseach Jack Lynch in 1978 and his first published novel, ‘Virtually Maria’, was Book of the Month at Easons. It was subsequently published in Russian and reprinted in two editions. A STOLEN Soviet nuclear warhead has been hidden in the Louvre Museum in Paris and the detonator is ticking. The ransom - $100 billion in aid for the suffering millions in Africa. While Paris is evacuated, crack police officer Gabrielle Arnault, terrorist turned academic Damien Flynn and art thief Jean-Jacques Sabaut – the second man to ever steal ‘The Mona Lisa’ – take to the sewers to defuse the bomb and save the world’s ultimate masterpiece. The result is a rollercoaster ride into the worlds of nuclear smuggling, stolen art and global energy politics stretching from Brussels to Barcelona and from Dublin to the Caspian Sea. “The book was incredibly good fun to research,” says Joyce. “I explored the sewers of Paris, hung about the Louvre behaving suspiciously and lurked around one of the police stations in Barcelona looking for hidden places a sniper could fire from - all to give the reader as accurate an experience as possible.” While the fast-paced plot, detailed background information and exotic locations are key ingredients of ‘Masterpiece’, Joyce places great emphasis on the evolving and volatile relationship between his central characters - Gabrielle, New book offers advice for carers MORE than 50,000 people in Ireland are caregivers for elderly parents and relatives - almost one third of the adult population. The caregiving role can be rewarding, but it’s also one of high stress, low recognition and family strain. ‘The 2015 Family Carer and Senior Citizen Guidebook’ brings together practical advice and information to encourage and support those men and women who give so much for their ageing loved ones. Produced by Home Instead Senior Care with the support of Age Action, Nursing Homes Ireland and Age and Opportunity, the guidebook provides a comprehensive overview of ageing issues and support available in Ireland. The information and advice available is for family carers and older people, making it easier to navigate the caring and ageing terrain in Ireland. The guidebook also includes real life stories and case studies from people who age “successfully” – these are the people who have prepared for their senior years or who have cared for ageing loved ones and taken steps to safeguard their health, safety, social and family needs. “While ageing and caring for loved ones may present many challenges, it also presents an opportunity to continue to live a happy, healthy and independent life at home,” said Hugh McGauran of Home Instead Senior Care. Call 01 424 1945 to order a free copy of ‘The 2015 Family Carer and Senior Citizen Guidebook’. the perfectionist French policewoman desperate to realise her dead fiancée’s dream of COMETT - a specialist European police unit to combat hi-tech terrorism - and Flynn, the former terrorist with a wide network of friends in low places. “At the end of the day, a good book is about people,” says Joyce. “Both Flynn and Gabrielle have been deeply wounded by terrorism – Gabrielle through the death of her fiancée in the terrorist attack on Atocha railway station in Madrid; Flynn by a bomb blast that led to his brother’s death during an attack on British troops. “Yet both of them become united by an infinitely greater threat – that of a nuclear attack on a major European city. The evolution of this partnership, from mutual loathing, to grudging collaboration and mutual respect, is the main driving force behind ‘Masterpiece’.” Written in the style of an action thriller, ‘Masterpiece’ is also backed up by a bibliography of further reading on subjects ranging from nuclear smuggling, the Russian mafia and digital crime to art forgery, energy politics and the history of ‘The Mona Lisa’. “I hope readers will have as much fun reading ‘Masterpiece’ as I had writing it,” adds Joyce. “I look forward now to working on the sequel –‘Mastermind’ – which will be published by Spindrift Press in 2016.” ‘Masterpiece’ is available in paperback and ebook from Amazon and in paperback direct from Spindrift Press at www.spindriftpress.com Book of THE WEEk Tina’s guide is brilliant for busy people AN EASY guide to a healthier lifestyle for busy people, from the woman behind the ‘Run with Tina’ and ‘Slim with Tina’ courses, has been published by Mercier Press. ‘Slim with Tina’ is a complete lifestyle guide by Tina Murphy, founder and creator of the popular ‘Run with Tina’ and ‘Slim with Tina’ programmes that have helped thousands of people to transform their lives. Tina’s easy-to-follow plan will teach you everything you need to know about nutrition and healthy eating. It will show you how to see food and your health in a new way so that you can lose weight easily, without actually needing to go on a diet. Included are 80 sugar-free, simple, tasty recipes, plenty of lifestyle advice, a beginners’ exercise programme and the eating plan itself. This plan is for real people with real lives, so whether you have family to feed, work long hours or are on a tight budget, this programme is suitable for you. Tina Murphy first developed her running programme for a friend, but when she realised how many others wanted a similar course she created an eight-week ‘Running Made Easy’ programme, which soon attracted long waiting lists. Since then she has helped thousands of couch potatoes to become runners and added a range of other programmes to her business. Tina is a qualified personal trainer and continues to study fitness, nutrition and health. She has appeared regularly on RTÉ, Newstalk and Dublin City FM and in various print media to give health and lifestyle advice. ‘Slim with Tina: The Easy Way to Lose Weight and Keep it Off’ is published in paperback at €14.99 and is available in all good bookstores and in eBook format. Want to see your literary masterpiece on our Books page? Are you an author? Published, unpublished or self-published? Send Neil a 500-word synopsis of your book, a 100-word author biog, a scan of the cover of the book and an author photo (both MUST be jpegs) to this email address - [email protected] - and we will do our best to feature your book in an upcoming edition. 17 NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST • 04 FEb 2015 puzzles PANEL ONE • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8162902 crossworD the shaded squares spell out an area in Dublin By Robin Blackmore ▪ Email: [email protected] eAsy MeDiuM hArD suDoku Across 1. Type of eel. (6) 5. Pause uncertainly, speak haltingly. (6) 10. 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I was getting panic attacks every day and my life was a battleground trying to control anxious feelings. “After the first session a big change happened and I never had an attack since. I am feeling a great sense of freedom. “I highly recommend you go and see Stephen as the results are amazing.” - Rory Brady, Drogheda Thanks to Stephen’s ‘Think Yourself Thin’ programme I easily lost five stone, two pounds. I am so delighted. Thank you so much.” - Rosie Bingham Higgins, Dublin Visit www.stravershypnosis. com for more information. For a free consultation, please call 01-4847834 or 0861786809. Stephen is Ireland’s bestknown clinical hypnotherapist, for the excellent results he quickly achieves for his clients. Would you like to ‘Stop Smoking in One Session’ that comes with a 100 per cent lifetime guarantee? Would you like to achieve your ideal weight and regain optimum health? Would you like to overcome your anxieties, panic attacks, addictions, insomnia, depression, stress or phobias? Would you like to feel more confident and happier within yourself? Here are some of Stephen’s success stories: “I went for the hypnotherapy because I was smoking over 50 cigarettes a day and was having problems breathing. “I completely quit smoking after the one session and that was over two years ago. Now my breathing has dramatically improved and overall I have a much better quality of life. “I have referred several of my family members to the clinic and they have had the same success too. I highly recommend doing this quit smoking session as it changed my life.” - Noel McNamee, Dorset Street, Dublin 1 “Before I came to see Stephen Truth about dental implants ACCORD provides local relationship advice and support MANY people would like to have implants but are apprehensive about the surgical procedure involved. This is a shame because it is definitely the ultimate procedure available for not only replacing missing teeth but for also retaining the jawbone and therefore the shape of one’s face. They are, of course, through the various clip-on systems, invaluable for securely retaining dentures and make loose lower dentures a thing of the past. The good news for those apprehensive patients who may be a little squeamish about the surgery involved is that a new modality for the Memory Invasive Implantation Insertion (MIMI) is available with the Champion Implant System from Germany (www.mimi-info.com). Using this technique, the scalpel stays in the drawer and no sutures are required. Obviously the implant is still inserted into the bone but unlike teeth there are very few nerves in it. For further expert information, contact dental surgeon Liam O Droma, who is based on Harbour Road, Howth. Phone 01-8395254, email lodroma@orthocosmetics. ie or visit www.orthocosmetics.ie ACCORD Dublin offers local support to marriage and relationships Q: How long have you been offering marriage and relationship counseling? A: ACCORD is a well known, respected and experienced agency that has in excess of 50 years’ experience working with couples and individuals, supporting them in their marriages and relationships. Q: What is your approach to relationship counselling? A: ACCORD counsellors are trained in the person centred approach which is based on the belief that clients have the capacity to find solutions to their difficulties with the support of an empathic counsellor. Once couples or individuals have explored their problems, they can learn to manage them in the most appropriate way for themselves and their relationship. ACCORD counsellors are trained to a professional standard and have an empathic, genuine, supportive and nonjudgemental approach to working with clients. Your counsellor works to ensure a confidential, safe and calm environment where both of you can talk, listen and learn to understand the difficulties at hand from both sides. Q: How do I make an appointment and what should I expect? A: Counselling can be arranged by contacting www. accord.ie Q: Does ACCORD offer any other service? A: All 57 ACCORD centres nationwide offer marriage and relationship counselling. Other services offered by ACCORD include a marriage preparation course and a relationship and sexuality programme in primary and secondary schools. Q: How much does counseling cost? A: ACCORD’s counselling service is based on clients’ needs and not on their ability to pay. It asks clients to make a donation based on their ability to pay. FOR further information, visit www.accord.ie ▪ Cork Senior Camogie captain Anna Geary and Dublin star Paul Flynn are calling on employers and employees across Ireland to line out for Ireland’s first Workplace Wellbeing Day on Friday, March 27. The nationwide campaign aims to help improve employee health through promoting better nutrition and physical activity in workplaces. Full details on how to get involved are available at www.nhfireland. ie/wellbeing. PHOTO: NAOISE CULHANE 20 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West entertainment Celeb Spy Xtra with Rebecca Lee I was delighted to see Eddie Redmayne scoop yet another award. The 32-year-old won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for his role as Stephen Hawking in ‘The Theory of Everything’. He beat off stiff competition from Benedict Cumberbatch, Steve Carell and Jake Gyllenhaal for best male actor in a leading role at the ceremony in LA. Meanwhile, Michael Keaton accepted the outstanding cast in a motion picture award for ‘Birdman’. I can’t wait to see that one! It was a good week for Irish film as two new movies went head to head at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in the US. The event, which took place in Utah, saw ‘Brooklyn’, starring Saoirse Ronan, and ‘Grassland’, with Jack Reynor, in competition with some leading movies. The Sundance Festival is the largest independent celebration Popstar turned superstar Adam Levine is set to perform at next month’s Oscars. The Maroon 5 frontman will sing ‘Lost Stars’ from his hit movie ‘Begin Again’. It’s been nominated for Best Original Song. In the film, Adam stars as a successful musician who breaks the heart of an aspiring songwriter. It’s a great movie - you should watch it if you get a chance! It seems that ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ is here to stay. Jennifer Gibney, who stars in the TV series, has dismissed rumours that the programme is coming to an end. In an interview with Jennifer (who is married to creator Brendan O’Carroll), she told me the show is set to continue for a long time yet and that her hubbie has already started working on some new material. And finally, ‘The Jetsons’ are flying to the big screen. It’s been revealed Warner Brothers are planning an animated film based on the classic cartoon. The script for ‘The Jetsons’ has not yet been written. That’s it from me. That’s it from me. Until next week Rebecca • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 Bill’s in Limboland at Olympia theatre THE brilliant Bill Bailey is bringing his brand new live show ‘Limboland’ to the home of comedy in Dublin, The Olympia Theatre, on October 1. The show has been polished to a high state of hilarity on a 30date Australian tour. Bill is looking forward to returning to the Olympia, the scene of some very memorable shows on past tours. This will be the first opportunity for his Irish fans to see him live on stage in over three years, since his sold out multiple dates in the O2. The tour kicks off in the Olympia, so Dublin fans will be the first to see his brand new stage set, props, new-found instruments and hilarious new material. “I always have a great time in Dublin and had to bring my new ‘Limboland’ show to the Olympia Theatre,” he said. “It’s one of the best comedy rooms in the world and seems to draw some of the best hecklers and nutters to it. See you in October.” The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. From his countless global travels, he recounts the memorable saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights. He rails against a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness. And no Bill Bailey show would be complete ▪ Bill Bailey without music, so we have Bill’s version of the protest song; a heart-rending country and western ballad played on a Bible; and a fabulously downbeat version of ‘Happy Birthday’. Bill recently returned from Hong Kong and Singapore where he performed to sell-out crowds. This was preceded by a hit tour of Australia and New Zealand which saw packed houses and the critics raving. The Herald Sun in Melbourne described the show as “a solid new effort from a genuine marvel... Pretty much unmissable”. Looks like we’re in for a treat. Josie Long is winging her way here THE three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Josie Long, is back on the road with her most personal show to date about love, family and being as outdoorsy as a bear. She makes her Dublin appearance at the Workman’s Club on Friday, February 13. In her seventh nationwide tour and with a new niece in the picture, Josie reflects on her own childhood and the resilience of an older sister. She had never really truly known heartbreak until now, and she is using this experience to change her ways - to be more patient; to work out what she really wants; and to become a bet- ter person. This is truly her most heartfelt, honest and revealing material. But don’t fret - Nigel Farage and Nick Clegg still get a mention. In her last Fringe appearance in 2012, Josie received her third Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination, and at this year’s festival she collected more stars and was officially cited the best reviewed comedy show. Throwing aside the whimsical reputation that she had become known for, a new, more politically aware and socially conscious comedian emerged who captivated the comedy industry in a totally different way. Josie is renowned for writing about what she cares about and, ▪ Josie Long although there has more recently been a political dimenstion to her material, she always has the ability to make her shows friendly and silly. As many reviewers point out, you cannot help but come away from her shows hoping to become her best friend. Worth checking out. 21 NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST • 04 FEb 2015 Motoring • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 Your car finance options explained WITH the New Year here, many of you are looking to upgrade your car and acquire one of those alluring new ‘151’ or ‘152’ plates. The number of new private cars registered reached 96,344 in 2014, which was the highest since 2008 and showed an increase of 29.5% over 2013. Early indications are that the positive trend will continue in 2015, with new car sales set to pass 115,000. Buying a car is regarded as the second most important purchasing decision in our lives after our home. Individual car brand websites will show you the features of each model and specialist car magazines or websites are also a good source of information. However, customers should be very aware that they are not protected by industry regulations by going privately - either person to person, via classified adverts in magazines or online. Dealerships are an excellent source of information and offer test drives - vital in ensuring that the car is right for you. They all offer very competitive finance options and can arrange a trade-in of your current vehicle. Carla Delaney, Area Manager for Bank of Ireland, explained: “There are two main types of car finance available when purchasing a car: dealership finance such as hire purchase and personal contract plans or an unsecured personal car loan. “We offer customers a secured hire purchase option at a competitive fixed rate, giving you peace of mind knowing your repayments will not change throughout the term of your agreement. “At the end of your agreement and on payment of a small purchase fee, the car belongs to you. “Secured finance is suitable for cars priced over €7,000 from a recognised dealer in the Republic of Ireland. This is becoming an increasingly popular option for new car purchases with Irish consumers and in recent years we have seen increased competition and great value emerge on the forecourts. “In most cases a minimum deposit (cash or trade-in) is required and there may be documentation fees. With this finance option customers don’t own the car until the end of the agreement. She added: “Car loans are more suited to people buying used cars or when purchasing privately and Bank of Ireland offers a choice of fixed or variable rates and there are no hidden fees. “By choosing this type of finance you would own the car from the outset, allowing you the option to sell the car whenever you like.” Bank of Ireland Finance (BIF) is the leading provider of funding to the Irish Motor Industry and for car buyers who would like to drive a new car every two to three years. BIF, through their franchise partners, offers a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) on both new and pre-owned vehicles up to 18months-old. PCP is becoming more popular in the Irish market and the product is now the fastest growing way to purchase a new car. At its simplest, this product is a hire purchase agreement, but from the outset the dealer puts a price on what the car will be worth at the end of the agreement. This is called the Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV subject to overall kilometre conditions and a wear-and-tear policy that the customer must adhere to). This amount, together with the customer deposit, which can be as low as 10 per cent, is deducted from the cash price of the car and the monthly payments are calculated on the balance plus interest on the GMFV, which results in lower monthly payments for the customer. At the end of the agreement, the customer then has three options: to hand back the car to the dealer with nothing further to pay; trade-in and use the equity for a new car; or pay off the GMFV and hold on to the car. Bank of Ireland Finance has established relationships with 14 motor franchises and offers a variety of options from low APR programmes to specific Personal Contract Plans (PCP). If you would like to enquire about a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) or a low APR offer, please speak to your local franchise dealer. Bank of Ireland Finance provides motor finance to the following motor distributors: Toyota, Ford, Lexus, Hyundai, Opel, Kia, Peugeot, MercedesBenz, Honda, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Suzuki and Mitsubishi. Big news from Jaguar JAGUAR has confirmed it will introduce an all-new model to the Jaguar line-up to go on sale in 2016. Named the Jaguar F-PACE, it couples class-leading interior space and exceptional on-road dynamics with five-seat usability to produce a true performance crossover. It will encapsulate everything that Jaguar stands for - beautiful design, precise handling, a supple ride, luxurious interior finishes and cutting-edge technology. Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, stated: “We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to the C-X17 concept car last year that we just had to make it a reality. “The Jaguar F-PACE, inspired by the F-TYPE, represents a perfectly judged balance of performance, style and practicality. It offers a unique combination of Jaguar sports car inspired exteri- ▪ Further details of Jaguar’s all-new F-PACE will be revealed later this year. or design, fused beautifully with a thoroughly practical and spacious luxury interior. The F-PACE is our family sports car.” Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Global Sales Director, added: “In 2015 we will celebrate Jaguar’s 80th year. “We have started it by announcing our first performance crossover which we consider to be the ultimate practical sports car a car that builds on the marque’s founding ideals of Grace, Pace and Space to become one of the most innovative Jaguars we’ve ever developed. “The F-PACE has now begun its engineering and development testing programme ahead of the new model going on sale in 2016.” The F-PACE will be manufactured in Solihull in the UK. Great start to 2015 for Honda HR-V THE Honda HR-V has won the coveted What Car? Reader Award and has been named as the most eagerly anticipated car launch of 2015. Claiming a massive 25 per cent of the 10,000 votes, the Honda HR-V clinched the top spot in the poll compiled by What Car? experts and voted for by the readers. A valuable indication of sentiment towards cars being brought to market in the next 12 months, more than 10,000 readers cast their vote last year. First unveiled at the Paris Motor Show at the start of October 2014, the HR-V is Honda’s new entry into Europe’s fast-growing small SUV segment. Set to go on sale this summer, the HR-V uses a centre fuel tank location to maximise cabin roominess and has a unique exterior design which echoes that of a coupé, with sharp, dynamic lines that link the sleek upper body with the stable and planted lower body. Emmet Kavanagh, marketing manager at Universal Honda Ltd, said: “Honda is back with a bang in 2015. We have a pivotal 12 months ahead of us and kicking off the year with an award at a prestigious automotive award ceremony is a fantastic achievement. “Being voted for by readers has a deeper significance for the brand and demonstrates the connection, belief and trust we have with our customers. “We’d like to thank all of the readers who voted for the HR-V and invite them to join us as we refresh the range and take the brand to even greater heights in the next 12 months.” Jim Holder, editor at What Car? added: “The coming year will be an important one for Honda – and the fact that our readers have acknowledged it by naming the new HR-V as the most eagerly anticipated launch of the year is a huge boost to its chances of re-energising the brand.” ▪ First unveiled at the Paris Motor Show at the start of October last year, the HR-V is Honda’s new entry into Europe’s fast-growing small SUV segment. The New face of Ford in Dublin, Now open Sundays 12pm - 4pm Canavan Ford, East Wall Rd, Dublin 3 Tel: 353 1 8364433 E-mail: [email protected] 22 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West House & Home • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 Grow it Yourself: tips for the garden By Michael Kelly of Grow it Yourself (GIY) Ireland I WENT for my seed order this week, which is always an enjoyable experience for me since it marks the official start of the growing year. I am not a naturally acquisitive person and I only go shopping for clothes and things when I absolutely have to (and I will be grumpy for the entire time I’m there), but I absolutely love ordering seeds. In fact, I love it so much that pretty much every year I go dramatically OTT, ordering way more than I need. How could you not, what with visions of exciting food growing projects swirling around in your head? So many possibilities! Such wonderful names! A friend of GIY’s, Bill King, put up a cartoon recently on twitter that seemed to neatly sum up my problem, saying that the short dark winter days cause me to suffer from SAD – not seasonal affective disorder, but Seed Acquisition Disorder! You might recall that last year around this time, the roof blew off my potting shed – my seed collection was collateral damage from that incident and so I literally had to start from scratch, ordering seeds of every vegetable and herb that I grow. The order came to an eyewatering €300 – ouch! In my defence it’s important to look on these things as a good investment, which of course it is. I’ve never accurately worked out the value of produce coming from the veg patch in a year, but some research I found a few years back indicated an approximate tenfold return. So by that rule of thumb, €300 worth of seeds could yield €3,000 worth of food. And if that seems fanciful, bear in mind that a single courgette plant yields over 40 courgettes (worth €40) from a seed worth about 30 cent - that equates to produce worth 130 times the value of the seed! And of course, that doesn’t take into account the incredible investment that food growing is in your health and wellbeing (and that of your family). Anyway, given that I had loads of seeds left over from last year, my recent order was a more conservative affair – about 30 packets of seeds coming to about €60. So that’s not bad. A word on tomatoes, which will be among the first seeds sown The ideal bed width is considered to be 42 inches with a 32 inch permanent path. tomatoes. We’ve a full selection of seeds on the GIY website: www.giyireland.com/shop - all proceeds from the shop go towards the work of GIY, inspiring and supporting people to grow their own food. Also check out www. brownenvelopeseeds.com and www.irishseedsavers.ie. ThINgs To do ThIs WEEk – sorT Through your sEEds next month – I always like to try a couple of new varieties each year to mix things up a bit. So this year on top of some tried and tested varieties from last year (Rosada, oval shaped cherry; Tigerella, striped; Sungold, a wonder tomato, my favourite; Black Russian – a bit of a novelty, black tomato; Lucky Leprechaun; a bush variety Irish heirloom dating back to the early 1900s from Irish Seed Savers). I am ordering a couple of new ones from Brown Envelope Seeds: Sungella is bred from the mighty Sungold but is apparently more split resistant and slightly bigger; the wonderfully named Costoluto Fiorentino – a big red ribbed tomato from Italy with a good old-fashioned flavour; and Alicante, which produces masses of well flavoured good sized red Before you get your seeds on order for the 2015 growing season, it makes sense to sort through the seeds you already have to see what’s usable. I am often surprised to discover just how many packets of seeds I have left over from the previous year. If you mind your seeds carefully (re-sealing after use) and store them in a cool, dry place they should be fine to re-use this year as long as they are still in date. Discard any seeds that are out of date. TIp of ThE WEEk – ThE IdEa vEg bEd WIdTh The ideal bed width is considered to be 42 inches with a 32 inch permanent path. The bed can be as long as space allows - ie. in theory you could have a ▪ Bill King’s cartoon that he posted on Twitter to highlight SAD bed that’s 50ft long if you want, as long as it’s 42 inches wide and has paths on either side, you will be able to get at all parts of the bed. The path is just wide enough to take a wheelbarrow and allow you to kneel comfortably. But it’s narrow enough that you are not wasting valuable ground. The bed is narrow enough that you can access the centre from both sides (so you don’t need to step on the soil, EVER! Walking on beds compacts the soil and impacts fertility). The bed width also suits the spacing for most vegetables - ie. you will get three rows of potatoes in a bed this width and five rows of lettuce. Make the soil in the beds around 6-8 inches high. You can leave the paths as bare soil if you want - it will need to be hoed regularly to prevent a buildup of weeds, but on the plus side you can access soil in the path if you need it for earthing up in the bed. Alternatively you could put in a more permanent (weed-free!) path with mypex and pea gravel or bark mulch etc. MIchaEl kElly Is a frEElaNcE jourNalIsT, auThor aNd fouNdEr of gIy. 23 NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST • 04 FEb 2015 House & Home • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 It’s shower power! Read our tips before you splash the cash ONE of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to refresh your bathroom experience is to update the shower. And if you haven’t changed your shower recently, it could also save you money. Modern showers have lots of energy and water saving features that can help reduce household bills. Triton Showers are highlighting their latest range for spring. Here are a few models that caught our eye. The Triton Avon Dual Control Mixer Shower (RRP €430) combines Edwardian elegance with contemporary design. A ceramic lever controls water flow while a crosshead dial adjusts the temperature. This thermostatic shower is perfect for all the family as the water temperature remains constant for the duration of your shower, meaning there’s no risk of a sudden temperature increase or decrease when somebody turns on a tap or flushes the toilet elsewhere in the house. The Triton Nene Cool Touch (RRP €175) is also a great family showering solution. Unlike conventional bar mixer showers, the innovative ‘cool touch’ feature ensures the metal valve body never gets warm to the touch during showering. Complementing the cool feel, the simple uniform design makes for an ultra clean look, plus the Triton Nene Cool Touch is easy to fit and compatible with all system types. will love its sleek design and separate flow and temperature controls. Suitable for use with hot and cold supplies from all system types, this thermostatic shower features separate forward facing flow and temperature control levers that are easy to grip and turn, along with a height adjustable showerhead. The flow lever is also used to start and stop the shower, so you can simply use the last temperature setting, if suitable. For those who aren’t sure which shower will work best with their lifestyle and aesthetic, help is at hand at the Help Me Choose section at www.tritonshowers. ie, featuring Triton’s handy shower selector guide. Triton Showers is based at Earthridge International in Co Kildare. If you’re looking to make a real style statement, choose the Triton Thames Built-in Shower (RRP €400). Minimalists ▪ The Triton Nene Cool Touch ▪ The Triton Thames Built-in Show er r Shower ▪ The Triton Avon Dual Control Mixe 24 04 Feb 2015 • Northside PeoPle West education Students on track for race day at Fairyhouse • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611 STUDENTS from UCD, DCU, NUI Maynooth, Athlone IT, Trinity College and IT Blanchardstown turned out in force for the recent inaugural Giddy Up Student Race Day at Fairyhouse Racecourse. ▪ Students enjoying the great atmosphere at the first ever iRadio Giddyup Student Race Day at Fairyhouse Racecourse. Held in association with iRadio, the day featured a seven race card and DJ Steven Cooper brought proceedings to a close with a live DJ set after the racing. The feature race, ‘Your Club’s Fundraiser’, was won by Old Time Melody for the father and son team trainer Tom Cooper and jockey Bryan Cooper. Bryan made it two from two, picking up a quick double winning ‘The Book Your Easter Festival Tickets Today Beginners Steeplechase’ on the Sandra Hughes trained Thunder And Roses. Students who attended had the option to travel to the event on a bus service provided from Westmoreland Street. Those who had pre-purchased their tickets in advance availed of a free bet, race programme, entry to nightclub and a pint. The festivities continued into the night with the official after “ Students are future party in the Palace Nightclub on Camden Street at Concrete Jungle Night where admission was €5 with promotions on the night. Student Race Days have been introduced by a number of tracks around the country to increase the engagement of the youth sector with racing. Limerick was the first to introduce the event and Leopardstown, Cork, Galway, Sligo, Dundalk and Fairyhouse have all followed suit. Peter Roe, manager of Fairyhouse, said: “We are delighted with the success of Fairyhouse’s first Student Day. It was great to see such a vibrant crowd and we would like to thank iRadio for their support of the event. “Students are the race-goers of the future and we hope the day has encouraged the young people to come back to racing and Fairyhouse, in particular, for many years to come.” Dorset College “Excellence through Life Long Learning” www.dorset-college.ie • T: 01 - 8309677 The ICT industry needs people like you.. Are you currently unemployed? Interested in working in IT but need to upskill? Sign up for one of our free ICT Courses and qualify with an internationally recognised City & Guilds Diploma ICT Courses: • • • Systems & Networks Web Development Social Media for Business Course Duration: 32 weeks including 13 weeks work experience Starting soon in Killester, Ringsend, North Strand. 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The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on the payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Dublin City Council Permission is being sought on behalf of Le Petite Breton Ltd. for change of use from Estate Agents to Crêperie including illuminated painted signs on existing fascia’s to both Whitworth Road & Lower Drumcondra Road elevations, together with extraction duct from kitchen at rear of premises & ancillary works, all at No. 1A Whitworth Road (Junction of Whitworth Road & Lower Drumcondra Road), Drumcondra, Dublin 9. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Planning Dublin ▪ Brendan McGinty, chairman of Skillnets; Minister of State for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English; and Alan Nuzum, chief executive of Skillnets, pictured at the announcement of a new training fund by Skillnets - the national agency responsible for funding and supporting training networks - at the Westbury Hotel. PHOTO: MARC O’SULLIVAN Action %JTUSJCVUPST 3FRVJSFE plan to boost jobs Distributors are wanted to deliver Newspapers through letterboxes in the Dublin Area on a weekly basis. You must be available to work Monday - Thursday. No transport is necessary. 1MFBTFBQQMZCZFNBJMUP CPY!EVCMJOQFPQMFDPN 0SQPTUUP %JTUSJCVUPST10#PY /PSUITJEF1FPQMF0NOJ1BSL4$ 4BOUSZ%VCMJO Dublin City Council We, Derek Lawler and Liz Harbourne, wish to apply for planning permission at this address; 45 Oakwood Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. The works shall consist of the widening of the existing pedestrian entrance to the front garden to create vehicular access to the proposed front driveway and all associates site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. over 750,000 businesses face an administrative burden in their interactions with the Government. “This red tape burden will be cut, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) will be fully utilised and outdated legislation will be revoked in order to make it easier to do business in Ireland,” he vowed. “An increased focus will be placed on job creation in traditional employment sectors within the domestic economy, including retail and construction. “A new Start-up Refunds for Entrepreneurs Scheme (SURE) tax incentive will be established to provide start-ups with the support they need. We will work towards increasing the number of ICT graduates by 60 per cent by 2018 through a national talent drive, and measures will be introduced to improve competitiveness and productivity in business.” Dublin City Council Permission is sought by John Abbey for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the house at 136 Quarry Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, of circa 39m2 gross floor area for the provision of Ancillary Family Accommodation. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Planning Dublin Dublin City Council Paul and Niamh O’Sullivan, apply for Planning Permission for an attic conversion with new dormer window to the rear (21 sq m) and one no. rooflight to the side over stairs and ancillary works at No. 2 Cremore Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on the payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. ACTION Plan for Jobs 2015 will boost job creation and provide important supports to businesses in Dublin Fingal. That’s the view of Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell. Deputy Farrell said that when Action Plan for Jobs was first launched in 2012, the Government aimed to create 100,000 jobs by 2016. “We are now on track to deliver on this commitment over 12 months early,” he stated. “As this is the case, the Government has now set the even more ambitious target of delivering an additional 40,000 jobs by the end of this year and reaching full employment by 2018, two years ahead of schedule. “Since 2012, over 1,000 actions have been implemented by the Government to support job creation and assist people in getting back to work. 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