Neale Richmond; Ballinteer, Leopardstown, Sandyford and Stepaside

Schools Art Competition and Funding Call

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:29:16 +0000

In the lead up to Bike Week 2012 (June 16-24), the Transportation Department of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is holding an Art Completion for primary and secondary schools in the County. Students have to create artwork based on the theme ‘Cycling is for Everyone, the underlying theme of Bike Week 2012.

The aim of the competition is to help promote cycling as a fun, safe, environmentally-friendly and low cost way to make short journeys as an alternative to driving. The competition consists of five age categories with €50 vouchers on offer for the best entry in each category. Posters have been emailed to all schools and after schools in the County and the closing date is 4pm on Friday June 8th, 2012.

In addition to the Art Competition, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has a funding opportunity to help schools host an event during Bike Week which takes place between June 16 and 24. Funding of up to €100 is available for 10 schools in the County. Schools must completed an application form outlining what they do to promote cycling in their school and the closing date is Thursday June 7th, 2012.

Please contact Gerry Flaherty on 205-4700 Ext 4664 DD 204 7945 or gflaherty@dlrcoco.ie if you have any queries. More details on bike week events will follow shortly.

An Post gaff undermines Referendum Commission – Richmond

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:30 +0000

‘No’ leaflet delivered inside Referendum Commission brochure

Local Fine Gael County Councillor Neale Richmond has voiced his concern and anger at the fact that the official Referendum Commission information leaflet on the upcoming referendum was delivered to his home and many others with a second leaflet from the British UK Independence Party (UKIP) advocating a No vote folded up inside it.

“The Referendum Commission is an independent non-political body set up to explain the Fiscal Stability Treaty in a fair and unbiased way. Therefore I was shocked when I received the leaflet yesterday to my home in Ballinteer and folded inside was another leaflet from UKIP advocating a “No” vote.

“This represents a tangible threat to the democratic process in Ireland. I would be equally concered if the Referendum Commission’s leaflet was delivered with literature from the “Yes” campaign.

“I respect the right of groups, even those from outside Ireland, to campaign for a ‘No’ vote. However, the feedback from those who are undecided is that they will make their minds up once they have received and read the independent information distributed by the Referendum Commission.
“Both leaflets look similar and I fear some people will be influenced by this mix up,”

“An Post secured the €190,000 contract to deliver the leaflets to over two million households across the country and this mix up has been replicated across the country. This should not have happened and this gaff by An Post undermines the important, neutral role of the Referendum Commission.”

DLR Heritage Plan 2013-2018 Consultation Survey

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:19:57 +0000

Please read the consultation and take the survey:

Please fill out the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/SJFTYGL. I assure you it will only take a few minutes. The input of the public is invaluable to us.

Temporary Closure of Main Street, Dundrum

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:51:40 +0000

Roads Act 1993, Section 75

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is proposing to close Main Street, Dundrum between its junction with Upper Kilmacud Road to just south of the entrance to the old Dundrum Shopping Centre. The closure is to take place from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Sunday 24th June, 2012.

The purpose of the proposed closure is to facilitate the Dundrum Arts & Cultural Festival.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in place and all diversions will be signposted.

Local access will be maintained at all times.

Any interested party may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire not later than noon on Friday 15th June, 2012.

Richmond welcomes expansion of Jobbridge scheme

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:17:35 +0000

Internship scheme to be opened up to help lone parents and disabled people access the workforce

Local Fine Gael Councillor, Neale Richmond has welcomed changes which will see the National Internship Scheme, Jobbridge, expanded.

“I have argued for these changes since the introduction of the JobBridge scheme last July and I am glad to see the Minister for Social Protection taking action to remedy the anomaly which saw some groups excluded from taking part.

“Extending the JobBridge scheme to include participants who are in receipt of One Parent Family Payment or the Disability Allowance will help break down the barriers that prevent these vulnerable groups from re-entering the workforce.

“It is a testament to the importance of the scheme that 1,000 extra JobBridge places will also be made available.

“The JobBridge Scheme helps those seeking employment to gain valuable experience, and companies taking part must provide appropriate training and development experiences to interns. Almost 2,000 people have completed the programme, which can last for either 6 or 9 months, since the launch of the scheme 10 months ago. Of these almost 40% have been successful in finding full-time employment.”