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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><i>Labour Party TD for Dublin North Central</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><b>'SHAME' PREVENTING ELDERLY REPORTING ROGUE WORKMEN</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Labour TD for Dublin North Central, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has spoken of the growing problem of rogue workmen targeting elderly people, and this issue being complicated further by their victims' reluctance in reporting their experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">“Residents at one of my Community Policing Forum meetings in Drumcondra last week spoke of neighbours being exploited for hundreds of euro for menial jobs by rogue workmen, but being too embarrassed to report it to the Gardaí.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">'Often when an elderly person knows that they have been conned, the sense of embarrassment or shame can prevent them from informing neighbours or reporting the incident to the Gardaí.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">'Unfortunately this has the unintentional effect of allowing such workmen to continue to abuse the confidence of other elderly neighbours'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">'It is important to send the message that all reporting such incidents to the Gardaí is incredibly important, and that there is no shame in making a mistake.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">'Age Action Ireland also offer a 'Care and Repair' service which offers free household jobs completed by reputable workmen with Garda Clearance.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">'I encourage residents to keep an eye on their elderly neighbours during these uncertain times as the number of burglaries continue to rise in Dublin and across the country.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Sunday, September 9th, 2012</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>PATRON BODIES MUST DO MORE TO REDUCE </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial;">BACK-TO-SCHOOL COSTS FOR PARENTS - Ó RÍORDÁIN </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Vice-Chair of the Education and Social Protection Committee Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has stated that representatives of the School Patron Bodies will be invited before the committee to discuss the ongoing problem of back-to-school costs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"Recent figures have shown that the number of families applying for the Back to School Allowance have doubled since 2007, which clearly indicates that thousands of families are now struggling under the weight of school costs. A Barnardos survey published this summer showed that the average cost of sending a child to senior infants is €355, while the average cost of sending a child to first year in secondary school is now €770."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"Many of the costs incurred by parents are unnecessarily high and it requires more leadership from school Patron Bodies and Boards of Management to reduce these expenses which many parents cannot afford.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"There are many areas that school leaders must address as a matter of urgency:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Uniform costs must be monitored more closely</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Book rental schemes must be better utilised</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Concerns over Voluntary Contributions must also be addressed</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"We hope to discuss these matters with the various patron bodies in the coming weeks, and I would encourage parents to make their own views known to their respective Boards of Management so as to encourage change."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Contact Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD at 086-8190336</span></div>
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-13051111988347191622012-08-31T16:52:00.003+01:002012-08-31T16:52:58.223+01:00<br />
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High Court decision on forced labour shows urgent need for legislative action</h1>
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Issued : Friday 31 August, 2012</h3>
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<a href="http://www.labour.ie/aodhanoriordain/" style="color: #bf1d24;"><span class="oirpeople aodhanoriordain" style="background-color: #dddddd; background-image: url(http://www.labour.ie/common/images/people_new/css_people_oir.jpg); background-position: -50px -650px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; float: left; height: 50px; margin: 0px 0px 0px -55px; width: 50px;"></span></a>Statement by <a href="http://www.labour.ie/aodhanoriordain/" style="color: #bf1d24;">Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD</a></div>
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Today's High Court decision to quash an award of €92,000 made by the Labour Court in respect of a Pakistani Chef shows the urgent need for amending legislation to be introduced to ensure that this legal loophole in respect of forced labour is permanently closed.</div>
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It is a disgrace that the employer in this case has succeeded in walking away with this decision, and it is now the responsibility of the political system to respond.</div>
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I welcome the actions of the judge in forwarding his decision to the relevant office-holders within the Oireachtas.</div>
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I have previously raised the issue on the floor of the Dáil* and it is now clear that the Employment Permits Act of 2003 needs immediate revision and necessary amendments need to be made.</div>
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I intend to bring such amended legislation to the floor of the Dáil at the earliest opportunity in the coming weeks and to again raise the matter with the Minister for Justice.</div>
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It is also now clear that a specific stand alone offence against forced labour is now required.</div>
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It is an insult to our Republic that effective slavery continues in this country and that our courts are seemingly powerless to stop it.</div>
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<br />* Aodhán previously speaking in the Dáil on the rights of migrant workers: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOWz5OJ7mI)" style="color: #bf1d24;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOWz5OJ7mI)</a></div>
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* Aodhán addressing protest outside Dáil on issue of Forced Labour: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_K9cgAAVfc" style="background-color: transparent;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_K9cgAAVfc</a></div>
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-31933533103312161842012-08-16T10:00:00.000+01:002012-08-16T11:44:13.416+01:00Update for Ardmore Montrose Residents:<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Beaumont Hospital Building Works<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The building works being carried
out on the new Psychiatric Unit in Beaumount Hospital are causing considerable
distress to residents on Ardmore Drive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are some worries that the proposed
road to the rear of the Unit will lead to <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">noise pollution, an invasion of privacy, loss of amenity, security fears
and health issues arising from vehicular fumes.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have attended two meetings at
this location with residents and have written to the project manager at the
site to seek an immediate meeting to discuss these concerns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the meantime the planning
enforcement section of Dublin City Council are investigating the site to see if
the works comply with the Planning Permission received.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will continue to work with
hospital management, the Ardmore Montrose Residents Association and the local
homeowners to come to a reasonable accommodation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Naniken Flooding Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In July 10<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> on the
floor of Dáil Éireann I again raised the matter of flooding concerns in Artane
and in particular: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The lack of progress on works relating to the
hydraulic analysis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The problems home-owners continue to experience
with insurance companies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am in constant contact with the
Drainage and Engineering Division of Dublin City Council seeking a long-term
solution to this issue which affects residents in Ardmore/Montrose but also in
Maryfield Crescent and further afield.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you are having difficulties
with your insurance company in relation to flood or house insurance please make
sure you contact me as soon as possible. I have been assured that negotiations
are continuing with the Insurance Federation but the OPW require concrete
examples in order to press the case further. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(Please Turn Over)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Number 14 Bus<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Residents will be aware of the
successful campaign that I engaged in with local residents to save the route of
the 20B bus which has now been re-named the 14.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A number of residents have
contacted me with concerns over the new service relating to time-keeping and
the new direction of the service in the city centre.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dublin Bus have committed to
maintaining contact with local residents to iron out any initial problems that
the residents may have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please contact my office at any
time if you have experienced difficulties with the number 14 service and these
concerns will be forwarded to Dublin Bus representatives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">24 McDonalds Drive-Thru<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">An Bord Pleanála have recently
given McDonalds Restaurant in Artane permission to open their Drive-Thru
service 24 hours a day. This is despite objections from local residents and
myself who were concerned at the distribution this would cause for the
immediate community. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">McDonald’s Headquarters have
informed me that the management of the restaurant and its Drive-Thru is the
responsibility of the local restaurant management structure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although the permission has been
given by An Bord Pleanála, McDonalds may not choose to exercise that
permission. A meeting has been sought with local McDonalds management to
discuss the matter further.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Congratulations to Artane-Beaumont FC<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Artane Beaumont FC recently
celebrated their 25 year anniversary with an enjoyable evening in the
Artane-Beaumont Recreation Centre which I was delighted to support. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I firmly believe that it is
important to support all local sporting clubs and they constantly need mentors
and managers to keep their various under-age teams going.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here’s looking forward to another
25 successful years!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Weekly Advice Centre September-July<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My weekly Advice Centre in
Kilmore West Community Centre takes a break for August but re-opens on Friday
September 7<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If there is any matter of concern
to you or your community that you wish to discuss please do not hesitate to
call into my advice centre, or to contact my constituency office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-60031048356634359512012-08-15T12:07:00.003+01:002012-08-15T12:10:27.815+01:00Rise in Student Numbers Sitting Higher Level Maths <br />
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I am delighted to see that the number of students sitting higher level maths is up by 35% - making it a new record. This year 22.1% of all maths students took the higher level paper, compared to 15.8% last year. This dramatic increase can clearly be attributed to the new 25 bonus points for all those who achieve a D3 or higher in the subject, as well as the continued roll-out of Project Maths.<br />
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The Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn must be credited for driving this reform. Although perceived as difficult, maths is an extremely important subject and is relevant to many career choices. The tremendous work done to encourage students to take up higher level maths will no doubt pay dividends for the Irish economy down the line. <br />
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I would like to extend my best wishes to all Leaving Certificate students and wish them well in their wait for the CAO announcements next week.Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-45306898906532957312012-07-25T16:18:00.002+01:002012-07-25T16:18:33.728+01:00Weekly Planning List from Dublin City Council July 17th - 20th<br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Weekly Planning List from Dublin City Council</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">AREA 5</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
Central</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2164/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicant<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Clontarf Castle
Hotel Ltd</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Clontarf Castle
Hotel, Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">PROTECTED STRUCTURE:
The development will consist of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>external guest area to include 98m2 exterior raised hardwood terrace
with ramped and stepped access, fixed seating and raised planters. There will
be no fixing to the external stone. No original fabric to be removed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Registration Date<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">19-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Clarification of
Add. Information Recd.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
Central</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2922/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicant<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Bord Gais Eireann</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Alfie Byrne Road,
Clontarf, Dublin 3</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">A new Bord Gais Eireann
above ground installation (AGI) consisting of a one storey regulator kiosk
(31.1m2 in area) a one storey instrumentation kiosk (11.8m2 in area), an
access road to Alfie Byrne Road, graveled area, rendered concrete block &
RC wall and paladin security fence, any associated landscaping, any ancillary
equipment and facilities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">17-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2926/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Ayrfield United
Football Club</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Blunden Drive,
Aryfield, Dublin 13</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission for 3 new
all weather playing pitches which will include flood lighting, fencing,
drainage and all associated works at Blunden Drive, Ayrfield, Dublin 13.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Registration Date<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">18-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
Central</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2933/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicant<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Denis Cronin</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Rear Of, 3, Clonturk
Park, On Unnamed Laneway, Off Richmond Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">For alterations at
motor repair premises. The alterations will comprise replacement of two
existing roofs of differing profiles with a new single roof, to be extended
to enclose existing yard at rear. The yard is ancillary to the motor repair
business carried on at the premises and accommodates storage for car parts,
compressor, water tank and toilet facilities.The ridge of the new roof will
be no higher than that of the existing roof at the front of the premises. A
new personel exit door will also be provided adjacent the existing entrance
doors to comply with fire safety regulations.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Registration Date<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">19-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
Central</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2936/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Type<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicant<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">SGHN Limited</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">St Gabriels Nursing
Home, Glenayle Road, Edenmore, Dublin 5</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">The erection of two
storey and single storey bedroom and ancillary accommodation extensions on
the east side, internal alterations & associated site works. The
development will increase the number of resident bedrooms from 53 to 75.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Registration Date<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">19-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
Central</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2941/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicant<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Capital
Entertainment & Leisure Ltd</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">The Grand Bingo
Hall, 402, Collins Avenue,Whitehall, Dublin 9</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">The development will
comprise of new signage with internal lighting on the front and sides of the
existing canopy and new decal window signage to the overhead windows.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Registration Date<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">19-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Area 5 - North
Central</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">2947/12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Application Type<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Permission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicant<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">The Sisters of
Nazareth</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Nazareth House,
Malahide Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 (opposite clontarf golf course)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">The development will
consist of the erection of 1no. 3m high free-standing triangular profile
totem entrance sign at main entrance to site; 1no. sign (individually pressed
brushed stainless steel lettering) to front elevation facing Malahide Road
and 5no. directional signs (non illuminated post mounted), all within the
site boundary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Registration Date<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">20-Jul-2012</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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As requested, please find links to presentations by speakers at last Friday's Seminar in the Skylon Hotel below.</h3>
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Opening Address: </div>
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Fergus Finlay (CEO Barnardos)</div>
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<a href="http://www.slideshare.net/AodhanORiordain/barnardos-fergus-finlay">http://www.slideshare.net/AodhanORiordain/barnardos-fergus-finlay</a></div>
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Joesphine Bleach (Early Learning Initiative, National College of Ireland)</div>
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Eleanor McClorey (Young Ballymun)</div>
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John Stewart (National Adult Literacy Agency)</div>
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Noel Kelly (Northside Partnership)</div>
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<br /></div>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-49451062841709730202012-07-10T18:57:00.001+01:002012-07-10T18:57:47.051+01:00Post re: Phoenix Park Concerts (Warning: Video Contains Violent Images)<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Time to Stop Blaming Young People for the Ills of Irish Society</span></strong><br />
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The events in the Phoenix Park last Saturday were truly shocking: loss of life, multiple stabbing incidents, drug overdoses, eye-witness accounts of excessive alcohol consumption and you-tube footage of mud-covered physical assaults has justifiably shocked those who witnessed the events or those who heard of these sorry tales.<br />
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However as usual a convenient blame-game aimed at the event organisers, Gardaí and young people in general has ensued which, while understandable, misses the point on Irish society’s responsibility to tackle our relationship with alcohol excess, and ‘excess’ in general. <br />
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Predictably meetings will be called for and meetings will take place. Politicians will demand answers, column inches will be filled with criticisms of disrespectful young people, inevitable calls will be made for schools to stir our young people in the right direction (as usual) and then we’ll all move on.<br />
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Blaming young people for what happened on Saturday night is understandable, but short-sighted. Is it any surprise that this generation of Irish people drink to excess and resort to aggressive behaviour when every other generation of Irish people have done something similar since records began?<br />
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It was as a result of the Irish reputation for alcoholism that the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association was formed in 1898. Both my parents are still members. They say they were trying to change the view of the Irish abroad.<br />
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In 1884 the Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in part because of the reality of the wasted youth of Ireland engaging in drunkenness and very little else at the turn of the last century.<br />
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In 1961 Tom Murphy’s play ‘A Whistle in the Dark’ was criticised in Ireland for its betrayal of Irish emigrants as being drunken, brawling criminals. It clearly touched a nerve.<br />
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While I didn’t learn drunkenness from my parents, I do drink, have often drunk too much and regularly laughed about it afterwards. But I have seen decent people do ridiculous and violent things when under the influence of alcohol. And I know I’m not alone. So where did we pick it up?<br />
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The excess culture reached its peak in the Celtic Tiger era. Our ears were stuffed with money and our noses were stuffed with cocaine. The country was in the midst of various murderous gang feuds but nobody cared as long as they were ‘shooting each other’.<br />
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Is it any wonder that the drunken thuggery of so many late-night chipper outlets around the country in the 80s and 90s would develop into cocaine filled excess and aggression in the 2000s, and then to what was witnessed last weekend? And is it a little simplistic to blame young people?<br />
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There is of course responsibility on the individual to conduct themselves and anyone who carries a knife around the place deserves everything the courts can throw at them. But we had a drink and drugs problem before last Saturday and we will have one for a long time until we start facing up to it. <br />
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A lot of factors combined to make the Swedish House Mafia concert a scene like hell on earth, but let’s stop blaming the young people and begin asking ourselves how we empower our young people, how we show leadership in relation to alcohol and drugs as adults. <br />
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Teaching our children to enjoy alcohol, from an early age might be part of the solution. However as long as its commerically viable to get people as drunk as possible as often as possible we'll remain in serious trouble. <br />
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This generation of young people carry the torch that we hand them in so many ways. Unfortunately we have handed them a torch that was quenched with alcohol. Can we expect them to pass on something better when they're done?<br />
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<br />Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-72657043447802946632012-07-06T13:24:00.003+01:002012-07-09T12:17:04.544+01:00#Paisti2012 July 13th 'Empowering the Community to Teach the Child' Seminar Programme<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b>Friday July 13th: </b></span><b style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;">Skylon Hotel, Drumcondra, Dublin 9</b></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;">A seminar on '<b><i>Empowering the Community to Teach the Child</i></b>.' will take place on Friday, July 13th from 9.30am until 1pm in the Skylon Hotel, Dublin. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b><u>Programme detailed below.</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;">This is a chance to look at community based approaches to eradicating educational disadvantage - and decide how we can act on our ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;">If you have an interest in attending this seminar then please make contact with my office on 01 857 4020 or Email: <a href="mailto:aodhan.oriordain@oireachtas.ie" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">aodhan.oriordain@oireachtas.ie</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b>10.00am:</b> Introduction and Context<br />- Seminar Chairperson <b>Catherine Byrne </b>(Former Deputy General Secretary INTO)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b>10.05am:</b> Welcome<br />- <b>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD</b> (Vice-Chair Education & Social Protection Committee)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b>10.20am:</b> <u>'Empowering the Parent'</u><br />- <b>Josephine Bleach</b> (Early Learning Initiative, National College of Ireland)<br />- <b>Eleanor McClorey</b> (Young Ballymun)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b>10.40am:</b> <u>'Empowering the Community'</u><br />- <b>John Stewart</b> (National Adult Literacy Agency)<br />- <b>Noel Kelly</b> (Northside Partnership)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Tahoma;"><b>12.30pm:</b> '<u>Final Thoughts'</u><br />- <b>Mark Candon</b> (Principal, St Laurence O'Toole's CBS, Sheriff Street)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">The proposal that higher level Maths will be a subject requirement for entry into Primary Teacher Training Colleges offers no guarantees that it will prove to be more than a cosmetic change. While the report from the National Competiveness Council in relation to our numeracy standards deserves careful consideration, it is important not to pursue policies that could potentially do more harm than good. While the various teacher training colleges and the Teaching Council are currently examining this proposal, I would have grave concerns in relation to the effectiveness of the measure in terms of pupil learning and also about the potential of placing unnecessary restrictions on entry to the teaching profession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seán Delaney PhD of the Marino Institute of Education stated in his study <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">‘Knowing What Counts’</i> in December 2010 that:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Such a change would clearly have the impact of placing a higher emphasis on Mathematics amongst those intent of pursuing a career in teaching, however evidence would suggest that the effects within the classroom would be minimal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Mr Delaney and seperately representatives from the INTO have previously stated that the</span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> provision of substantial teacher professional development, especially during initial teacher education, is a priority which will have a much more far-reaching impact on the delivery of excellent mathematical tuition in schools.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have long held the view that the teachers in our classrooms should, as much as is possible, reflect the society that is served by the education system. My view was articulated clearly in this article I penned for the Irish Times last March entitled <em>‘Teachers Must Come From All Sections of Society’:</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The reality is that placing an extra requirement for entry into teacher training college however well-meaning, should demonstrate a demonstrable return, otherwise it is merely symbolic. All it does is to create greater problems for those of us who wish to improve access and to create a teaching profession more reflective of society and of the children that populate our classrooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Reform is important, and we are working in a period of exiting change in the educational system. However I feel that this measure would not have the desired effect and could potentially do more harm than good. </span></div>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-43031251952362694142012-07-03T21:34:00.002+01:002012-07-03T21:34:59.864+01:00Apology from letter-writer ...Here in the interests of fairness, is the text of the apology that the same emailer sent later today. But in a way, is it even worse?<br />
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I'd like your views...aodhan.oriordain@oireachtas.ie or @aodhanoriordain on twitter<br />
<i><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><u>Re: Mr. Gilmore's statement on same-sex marriage</u></span>
<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;">Dear Labour representative,</span></i>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;">With reference to my email of 2 July,
I realise now that my choice of wording was not good. I wish to make it
clear that I did not mean any offence to you or to any Irish citizens and
I apologise unreservedly if this was the case.</span></i>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;">I was feeling very frustrated and
angry with the ambiguous content of Mr. Gilmore's statement - "I
don’t believe for example that it should ever be the role of the State
to pass judgement on whom a person falls in love with, or whom they want
to spend their life with.” I believe that he should have chosen his
words more carefully because the state already passes judgement on certain
liaisons.</span></i>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;">I realise now that I should have stuck
to the point about same-sex marriage and not drifted into an argument as
to why I believe homosexual acts to be wrong. I am worried and scared about
the future of my country if two people of the same sex can possibly legally
adopt a child. I realise that not everyone agrees with me but just as those
liberal people are entitled to express their view, so am I.</span></i>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;">Please accept this as a sincere apology
for my badly-worded argument - though I am still opposed to same-sex marriage
and do not wish to see it introduced.</span></i>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;">Yours sincerely,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></i>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-57224100834148806002012-07-03T09:20:00.002+01:002012-07-03T11:56:14.641+01:00Homophobic email re: Gay Marraige<strong>Email from member of public re: Gilmore's statement on Gay Marraige - they're still out there people....</strong><br />
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<strong><em>Re: Mr. Gilmore's statement on same-sex marriage</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Dear Labour Deputy or Senator,</em></strong><br />
<em>I cannot comprehend how your party leader can use the phrase "moving on" concerning his support of the introduction of legislation to legalise marriage between two men or two women. </em><br />
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<em>This is simply because he (and you) are being bombarded and hammered with non-stop propaganda by a very-well organised and tenacious lobby-group. While I can just about understand how their rhetoric might convince 'radical' students and 'go-with-the-flow' adults, I am stunned that it has convinced you and your colleagues in The Labour Party.</em><br />
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<em>Why two men or two women? Why not a nephew and his aunt? No lobby. Why not a 75 year old man and his 15-year old neighbour? No lobby. Why not a bachelor man and his spinster sister? No lobby. Yet ALL THREE examples are far more NORMAL than celebrating the pushing of an erect penis into an anus in the pursuit of deviant sexual gratification. </em><br />
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<em>Have you much or any knowledge of the sphincter muscle? It's a muscle in our anus, the sole purpose of which is to prevent (or try to prevent) a foreign object penetrating the anus. I wonder why it's there? If you believe in a Creator, can you pause for a moment and ask yourself - why did he / she design a human anus with a sphincter muscle?I know why. You know why.</em><br />
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<em>At least think about Mr. Gilmore's 'progressive, movingon' statement. It is not based on honesty and surely, at the end of the day, one must try to be honest. I hope that you have the intelligence and the character to distance yourself from his statement and to make your own</em>.<br />
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Yours sincerely,<br />
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(I've kept name and email address)Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-10871851103504563712012-06-25T17:43:00.000+01:002012-07-03T13:58:20.960+01:00McDonald's Should Not Go Thru With Drive Thru PlansStatement by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin<br />
Labour Party TD for Dublin North Central<br />
Monday, 25th June 2012<br />
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Labour Party TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on McDonald’s Restaurant in Artane Castle not to go through with plans to extend their ‘drive-thru’ service to 24 hours.<br />
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Deputy Ó Ríordáin stated: “I have written to the manager of McDonald’s Artane and the Managing Director of McDonald’s Ireland to request that the branch not proceed with the 24 hour extension.<br />
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“Since McDonald’s made this application to Dublin City Council, a significant number of residents from St. David’s and Pinebrook estates have contacted me to express their concern about the knock on effect of the restaurant operating through the night. At a public meeting in the Goblet Public House which I facilitated, issues such as noise pollution and anti-social behaviour were raised with me. Following on from this I objected to the application by McDonald’s.<br />
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“However, even though this objection was ultimately unsuccessful, I have requested that McDonald’s not proceed with their plans in the interest of good community relations and instead, I have requested a meeting with the Managing Director of McDonald’s Ireland in order to reach a compromise which would be amenable to all parties concerned.”<br />
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<br />Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-82972149156686394862012-06-23T19:25:00.002+01:002012-06-23T19:39:58.409+01:00EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY TO TEACH THE CHILD - SEMINAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>An Integrated Approach to Eradicating Educational Disadvantage</i><br />
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<b><u>Venue</u>: </b><br />
Skylon Hotel, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.<br />
<b><u>Date</u>: </b><br />
Friday, 13th July 2012 10am-1pm<br />
<u><b>Speakers</b></u>: <br />
Eleanor McClorey, <i>Young Ballymun</i> <br />
Josephine Bleach, <i>Early Learning Initiative, NCI </i> <br />
John Stewart, <i>National Adult Literacy Agency</i> <br />
Representatives from the <i>Northside Partnership</i><br />
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The Oireachtas Education and Social Protection Committee are compiling a report dedicated to identifying strategies to combat educational disadvantage at the earliest stage of a child's development.<br />
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As a first step, I am inviting local groups, interested parties and educational leaders to participate in a Workshop on <b>'Empowering the Community to Teach the Child- </b><i><b>An Integrated Approach to Eradicating Educational Disadvantage.'</b> </i>This is a chance to look at community based approaches to eradicating educational disadvantage - and decide how we can act on our ideas.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">If you have an interest in attending the workshop, please make contact with my office on 01 857-4020 or </span></b><a href="mailto:aodhan.oriordain@oireachtas.ie"><b><span style="color: red;">aodhan.oriordain@oireachtas.ie</span></b></a><br />
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The Seminar will help to inform the report that will be adopted by the Oireachtas committee when completed and then forwarded to the Minister.<br />
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<i><b>Aodhán</b>.</i><br />
<br />Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-59636311705315313122012-06-20T16:55:00.000+01:002012-06-20T16:55:29.507+01:00Best fans in the world but....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Roy Keane missed the point. The Irish support in Poland over the last week has won us admirers from all over Europe. The determination to remain in good humour and in good voice, regardless of sporting disappointments is a creditable disposition, not a failing. So impressed where the Italian side that defeated Ireland last Monday with the noise that rocked the stadium in Poznan, that some of their players crossed the pitch to applaud the Irish fans for the atmosphere they brought to the occasion.<br />
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That is not however to ignore a troubling aspect to the behaviour of some fans which deserves commentary. The vast majority of the travelling Irish support in Gdansk and Poznan showed the best of what our country has to offer. Not defined by negative scorelines, displaying resilience in the face of adversity, cheerful, engaging, charming and respectful. That is why any contradiction to that reality is so stark and deserves attention to ensure it doesn’t grow out of control. And it is the leadership from football authorities, role-models and reporters that can make all the difference.<br />
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Coverage of the European Championship Finals promised a lot with the excellent RTE four-part documentary series ‘Green is the Colour’ but descended to serious depths of poor taste with the crass laddish nonsense that was the undertone of every painful minute of ‘Craig Doyle’s Euro 2012’ programme. It was difficult for example to reconcile the boorish and sexually-loaded questioning of the so called football ‘WAGS’ with the empowering and inspiring game that I know. <br />
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Our national sporting sides proudly represent us all over the world and fly our national flag with honour wherever they go. The tricolour deserves better than to have the slogan ‘Pints, Tits, Ireland’ scrawled across it and hung proudly and prominently in a bar as fans gathered before the Spanish encounter in Gdansk. If that slogan was written across another national flag in the past we might have winced to ourselves and used it as an example as how we Irish are different. But unfortunately some of us now think it is simply good fun to encourage a highly embarrassed Italian girl to ‘get them out for the lads’ in a tram in Poznan. It is also disappointing that the Twitter account of a senior international player described as a ‘legend’ the Irish fan pictured kissing the naked breast of a female Croatian fan during the opening fixture of our Euro 2012 campaign.<br />
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This lack of leadership in high places was evident much earlier in the campaign to qualify in October 2010 when the priority of the Chief Executive of the FAI was to buy a trainload of Irish fans a round of drinks when travelling to the Ireland-Slovakia game in Zilina. The priority for some in that city on that occasion was to gesture apologetically to a policeman as he observed one drunken Irish fan stagger from one side of the street to another while vomiting on himself.<br />
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Irish football belongs as much to the 16 year old female fan, as it does to the ex-international with over 100 caps. It belongs to our most recent immigrant as it does to our die-hard League of Ireland Fan. The FAI have served diversity well with programmes such as ‘Soccer Sisters’, ‘Give Racism the Red Card’, ‘Football for All’ and the advent of Community Football Officers linked with local authorities. It is this leadership that can mould behaviour and shape good practice. The sight of Olivia O’Toole, a true international soccer legend carrying the Olympic Torch through her native Sheriff Street recently cheered on by local schoolchildren illustrates the true potential for good that only sport provides.<br />
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The political sphere is working hard with the community and voluntary sector to break the cultural link between alcohol and sport, to foster an appreciation of the value of participation, and to break social, national and racial stereotypes. Leadership must follow from the highest office holders in the FAI, our international players and our public service broadcaster to truly show what sport and particularly football can achieve.<br />
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The chorus of ‘The Fields of Athenry’ in Gdansk after the 4-nil defeat by Spain was the highlight of the trip for many and showed the entire tournament what a proud people we are. We owe it to ourselves to build a game for all, to be enjoyed by all, and to lead by example.<br />
<br />Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-78264658928827834612012-06-13T13:38:00.000+01:002012-06-13T13:38:31.701+01:00Topical Issues: Raising the issue of utilities disconnections in the Dáil<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lx0Va1u72I4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-5450132474260651102012-06-13T09:00:00.000+01:002012-06-13T13:43:33.287+01:00ESRI report on literacy levels amongst unemployed shows need for integrated Govt actionStatement by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin <br />
Labour Party TD for Dublin North Central<br />
Wednesday, 13th June 2012<br />
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Labour T.D Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has responded to a report issued by the ESRI and NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) which states that unemployed people with literacy and numeracy difficulties who receive training are three times more likely to move out of unemployment within a year than others who receive the same training.<br />
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<br />Deputy Ó Ríordáin stated: 'It has long been my belief that Ireland's literacy levels are a matter of grave national concern and demand an integrated national plan as a response.'<br />
<br />'Literacy and numeracy are basic tools that empower an individual to fully engage not just in the labour market, but in society as a whole. The failure of government departments to look beyond the classroom to tackle the literacy crisis is an indictment of traditional territorialism which has only succeeded in allowing far too many Irish citizens to fall through the net.<br />
<br />'International statistics show that disadvantaged three year olds have a vocabulary of merely one-third of their more advantaged peers. National statistics show that 30% of children in disadvantaged areas have basic literacy problems and the PISA results have recently shown how poorly our 15 year olds compare in literacy standards.<br />
<br />'It is time for state agencies to realise the massive responsibility that falls upon them to tackle our long-term literacy levels, and also on the Department of Social Protection to engage with unemployed people with literacy difficulties so as to empower them with the skills they need.<br />
<br />'This requires a national movement with literacy and numeracy at its core which brings all agencies of the state on board to engage and empower families and communities at the earliest stage. We also need to respond to this report pro-actively and to use the report as a wake-up call to the state's responsibilities in this area.<br />
<br />'This report is timely and I will be sure to pursue this matter on the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education', Deputy Ó Ríordáin concluded.Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-1155659635371815602012-06-12T17:00:00.000+01:002012-06-13T13:41:59.893+01:00Ó Ríordáin welcomes government action on defence force personnel pardonsStatement by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin<br />
Labour Party TD for Dublin North Central<br />
Tuesday, 12th June 2012<br />
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Labour Party T.D. for Dublin North Central, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter that legislation is to be brought forward which will pardon Irish defence force personnel who left these shores and fought for the allied effort during World War II. <br />
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"I welcome the move made today by the Minister and I commend him and his departmental officials for listening to the concerns of the families and friends of these soldiers who fought tyranny with the allied war effort. <br />
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"The treatment these forces received from the Irish State when they returned home after the war was unjust, with many being barred from employment by the State. The Minister's announcement today on the floor of the House recognises the enormous contribution these soldiers made to the allied war effort and apologises on behalf of the Government for their treatment in the aftermath of the war. <br />
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"Further, I wish to commend the remarkable work done by Mr. Peter Mulvany and the Irish Soldiers Pardon Campaign. Peter has worked tirelessly for the 4,983 defence force personnel branded as deserters and today's announcement by the Minister is a testament to the hard work and dedication of his organisation. <br />
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"I look forward to seeing the introduction of this legislation into the House later this year."Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-39196674086121296882012-06-11T16:16:00.000+01:002012-06-11T16:16:40.033+01:00Citizens encouraged to engage with 'Improving the lives of children and young people' consultation- Ó RíordáinStatement by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin<br />
Vice-Chair of the Jobs, Social Protection & Education Committee<br />
Labour Party TD for Dublin North Central<br />
Monday, 11th June 2012<br />
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Labour Party TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is encouraging citizens, communities and interest groups across the country to engage with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs' public consultation on Improving the Lives of Children and Young People.<br />
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The Dublin North Central Deputy was speaking before the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs launched the consultation which seeks to develop plans to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the state. <br />
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Deputy Ó Ríordáin stated: "I welcome the launch of the initiative by the Minister this afternoon and I hope communities and interest groups concerned with issues affecting children and young people engage with this consultation. <br />
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"Over the next five years, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs will be taking suggestions and ideas in order to formulate a comprehensive approach to tackling the major problems facing our youth. Almost one-third of Ireland's population is under the age of 26, therefore it is crucial that we, as a society, put children's rights and child protection at the forefront of public policy in this country. <br />
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"I look forward to engaging with the Department's initiative over the coming months."Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-80653935847540084302012-06-07T15:22:00.000+01:002012-06-07T15:22:06.086+01:00One Year On: Looking back on my first twelve months in Dáil Éireann and the year ahead<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6YzRdTj4unI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-44343057977692109512012-05-23T17:26:00.000+01:002012-05-23T17:26:10.552+01:00Launching the Education Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2012Statement by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin<br />
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Vice-Chair of Jobs, Social Protection and Education Committee<br />
Labour Party TD for Dublin North Central<br />
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Wednesday, 23rd May 2012<br />
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Labour TD for Dublin North Central Aodhán O Ríordáin launched the Education Welfare Amendment Bill 2012 in the AV Room in Leinster House this afternoon with Ciara Conway TD, John Lyons TD and Barnardos CEO Fergus Finlay. <br />
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The Bill aims to amend the Education Welfare Act 2000 which established the National Education Welfare Board (NEWB) but which only applies to children aged 6-16 years. Currently children enrolled in a recognised school aged 4 or 5 years of age do not come under the remit of the Act. <br />
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'It is essential that schools and the NEWB are empowered to intervene at the earliest stage to ensure that patterns of poor school attendance can be addressed so that they do not become embedded. The vast majority of parents understand the power of education, and that excellent school attendance is the key to maximising a child's educational potential. It is essential therefore that we ensure that all children enrolled in primary schools of all ages, come under the remit of the Education Welfare Act to ensure that in the small number of cases where poor attendance patterns are evident, interventions can take place. <br />
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'Often when a child reaches the age of six, it is too late to turn the tide of school absenteeism. Children deserve an excellent education, and an educational system that works in partnership with their parents to ensure they can get the most out of their schooldays. My Bill which I am launching in conjunction with my Dáil colleagues Ciara Conway and John Lyons will address this and I am encouraged by the support we have received from many children's advocate groups including Barnardos.' <br />
<br />Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-90128870710687608932012-05-21T10:41:00.004+01:002012-05-21T10:41:41.783+01:00Report in Today's Irish Times about My 'Education Welfare Amendment Bill 2012' Published this week<br />
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Under existing laws, parents of children aged between six and 16 may be prosecuted for not doing enough to make sure their children go to school. As a result, the vast majority of the estimated 67,000 children who start primary school each year are not covered by school attendance laws.</div>
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This week, Labour TD and former school principal Aodhán Ó Riordáin will publish a Bill that would extend this responsibility to parents who have enrolled children aged under-six in school.</div>
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He said the powers of the State body responsible for ensuring every child attends school or receives an education – the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) – were limited in dealing with very young children.</div>
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Extending these powers to intervene with parents of those under- six would help ensure there was earlier intervention in addressing issues of school non-attendance.</div>
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“A problem which I experienced as a principal, and which has been repeated to me by colleagues, is the difficulty intervening before these problems become entrenched. By giving the NEWB greater legal muscle to intervene with those under-six, we can begin to change that.”</div>
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Latest figures from the board show about one in 10 primary school pupils miss at least 20 days of school each year.</div>
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Research shows long absences from school in early years can be particularly damaging and have long-term negative consequences for literacy and numeracy skills.</div>
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Children’s charity Barnardos, which has numerous programmes to encourage school attendance, welcomed the proposed move.</div>
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Norah Gibbons, its director of advocacy, said any measures aimed at improving frequency of school attendance were good for children. “The principle must be that you intervene early and ensure parents don’t get into the habit of leaving the children out of school,” Ms Gibbons said.</div>
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In a statement, the board said such a move may require constitutional and legislative changes, and may also impact on its resources.</div>
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While it did not have legal responsibility to take action against parents of those under-six, the board noted it was able to support families of young pupils where there were attendance issues. Schools were required to report concerns over attendance of all pupils to education welfare officers. These officers can work with the family, the school and other services where appropriate to improve attendance.</div>
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Mr Ó Riordáin said while his proposed Bill may increase the workload for welfare officers, in the longer term it could reduce pressure on the system as a result of earlier intervention.</div>Aodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30635157.post-10884632282363953322012-05-18T17:17:00.002+01:002012-05-18T17:17:52.236+01:00Job Opportunities in Croke Park for Local Residents<br />
Issued : Friday 18 May, 2012<br />
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Fitzers Catering is holding open interviews for residents in the Croke Park area on Wednesday the 23rd of May 2012. <br />
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Any resident who would like to apply for a position must contact Fitzers HR department on 01 819 2379 orhr@fitzerscatering.ie to register in advance. Unfortunately, walk up interviews cannot be accommodated on the night. Applications should be marked "Croke Park".<br />
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When: Wednesday 23rd May 2012<br />
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Where: Fitzers Offices, Cusack Stand, Croke Park (Entry via St Josephs Avenue)<br />
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Time: 5.30 - 7.30 pm<br />
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Contact: Marti in HR on 01 819 2379 / hr@fitzerscatering.ieAodhán Ó Ríordáin:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13187995986790583653noreply@blogger.com