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The Mayor noted that the wetlands will ‘support the Green Infrastructure objectives of South Dublin County Council’s Development Plan and will provide access to and connectivity between areas of interest for residents, wildlife and biodiversity and linkages between the natural waters of the River Dodder and the formalised park space.’
On 23rd August 2022 Councillor Emma Murphy, Mayor of South Dublin County Council and Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach of DúnLaoghaire Rathdown County Council turned the sod in Dodder Valley Park on two of the five wetlands planned as part of the Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE (DURL) Project.
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The Mayor also noted the wetlands will ‘also provide a water reservoir habitat during times of prolonged dry weather, something we see more and more of these days’. An Cathaoirleach of
Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Councillor Mary Hanafin commended ‘the joint workings of the two local authorities, with funding from Europe, for important environmental work such as the Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE project’ and such enterprise was to be replicated where possible.
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The Director of Services for Water, Environment and Climate Change, South Dublin County Council, Teresa Walsh and the Chief Executive of Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council joined the Mayor and An Cathaoirleach to mark this phase of the project, where the construction of these nature-based wetlands fulfils the objectives of the LIFE project and also objectives of the River Basin Management Plan 2022–2027, Water Framework Directive, Climate Change Action Plan, Floods Directive, and draft Biodiversity Plan. These wetlands will improve water quality in the Dodder River and create an ecosystem for increased wildlife and biodiversity in the park.
Councillor Hanafin also noted the positive water quality impact of project work finding domestic misconnections at houses in both counties. The construction of the wetlands will support the DURL projects ongoing doorto-door assessment work, where the project team has assessed stormwater quality at over 4,200 houses since May 2021. Washing machines, kitchen sinks and dishwashers have been identified as the most common misconnected appliances, with wastewater from these appliances being discharged to the local river. The reception at the doorstep has been overwhelmingly positive, with misconnection repairs ongoing and 80% repaired since the commencement of the door-to-door work. This demonstrates to the project team the public appetite for enhanced urban water quality and environmental improvement projects such as the LIFE project. Further information on the project is available at www. dublinriverlife.ie Credit: Ben Ryan
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Brendan Gleeson has called on coffee lovers in Dublin to get brewing in a bid to raise €1.5million for “life-affirming” Hospice services across Ireland. The Hollywood star kickstarted the Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice recently, which has raised over €41.5 million since its inception and this year celebrates its 30th Hospice hosts and volunteers at the iconic Bewley’s café on Grafton St., urging hosts to get creative with their coffee morning social and organise an event on Thursday September 22nd. “While your illness has defined you as a patient, hospice care looks beyond your illness and sees you as a whole person - with wishes, goals, hobbies and interests,” said the legendary actor, whose late parents were cared for in St Francis’ Hospice in Dublin. Gleeson, 67, whose latest film, The Banshees of Inisherin, is due out in October, insisted patients are “so well looked after, allowing them to live as full and independent lives as possible, for as long as Itpossible.takes great courage for patients and families to avail of hospice services to ensure that their loved ones’ needs are met at this important time in their lives. In my experience, hospice care is life affirming and enriching. “This year we really want to see people in Dublin get creative with their events and coffee creations and take time together with loved ones to help make this the best year yet.” Together for Hospice, The National Hospice Movement represents 26 Hospice and specialist palliative home care providers supporting patients and their families nationwide. Funds raised locally stay local and go back into each local hospice service, helping to pay for medical and general staff, palliative care beds, home care visits, specialist equipment and new hospice builds. Communities right across Dublin are urged to simply gather a group on Thursday, September 22nd, and do coffee your way, to help raise much needed funds to support the work of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross and AudreyBlackrock.Houlihan, CEO at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow said “We are delighted Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice is back for another year raising funds in support of Hospice inpatient and community services around Ireland. The ongoing support for this campaign over the last 30 years is a testament to the generosity of our coffee morning hosts, donors, ambassadors, and our longtime sponsor Bewley’s.
The funds raised each year by the Irish public ensure we continue to provide vital support to individual patients and their families every day.” Jason Doyle, Managing Director at Bewley’s Ireland & UK, described the 30-year partnership with Hospice as ‘very special’. “After a difficult couple of years for fundraising, we hope people across Ireland will dig deep and make this a landmark year for the Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice,” he said. “At the heart of our business is a commitment to care for people and communities, so we urge everyone to host a coffee morning social to help support the incredible work Hospice carries out every day.”
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Great Open Day & Picnic event held in Corkagh Park Global Garden recently with the unveiling of Signage made by Clondalkin Mens Shed Clondalkin by Mayor of South Dublin County Cllr. Emma Murphy assisted by Maeve Murphy. A brilliant afternoon in glorious sunshine enjoyed by so many Community volunteers and friends.
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New wetlands have been constructed in Lucan’s Griffeen Valley Park to improve the biodiversity of the local ecosystem, Dublin Mid West TD has said. The wetlands are part of the Council’s Action on Climate Change plan and will provide a new ecosystem that will attract new wildlife to the area and allow flora and fauna to flourish. Local TD Emer Higgins, who is pictured at one of the two locations, has warmly welcomed the “It’sinitiative.great to see the new wetlands installed in Griffeen Valley Park. This initiative by the Council, Dublin Urban Rivers Life Project and their volunteers will help protect and enhance our natural environment by creating a brand new eco-system right here in Lucan,” said Deputy Higgins. “These new wetlands will become home to several different species of plants and animals, which could include everything from newts and frogs, to “Withbats. the sad destruction of the wetlands in Tallaght the year before last, the Griffeen Valley wetlands are a really welcome development for our local natural environment in South Dublin,” said Deputy Emer Higgins. “There has been huge investment into Griffeen Valley Park since Covid including the installation of the Dog Run, brand new hand-made gates and new pathways with further investment underway in the delivery of a teen space, a park pavilion and new bridge. “It is great to see such investment in this brilliant public amenity and I loved seeing it so busy throughout the good weather being used by so many people, groups and clubs,” concluded local T.D., Emer Higgins.
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The unveiling of the wetlands comes ahead of the Dublin Climate Action Week which will take place from the 12th-17th of September with the aim of inspiring climate action across the city.
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Musical Director Mr Liam O Donnell, spoke of the great contribution Jack gave to the singing group in the past, wishing him a very Happy Birthday, and wishing Jack good health, and happiness in the future. “Oh yes, it was a little emotional, but we did well to hold back the tears.”
“My Best Friend” was one of Jack’s favourite songs when he was an active member of the singing group, and he was well and truly keeping up with the singing. Our very own Chairman, Paddy Becton, gave a great display of his Irish dancing steps, to the tune of “Say You Love Me.” A great round of applause and appreciation from all the guests, as Paddy continued his dance
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Peamount Hospital offered the RAMS some wonderful hospitality, sandwiches, cake, and beverages.
Recently, the RAMS in Rhythm celebrated the 90th birthday of one of their esteemed members, Mr Jack Sheerin who was 90th years of age on Tuesday 23rd August. Jack has been a very active member of the Retired Active Men’s Social RAMS since its foundation in In2010.2012 they celebrated Jack’s 80th birthday in the Community centre Newcastle, as they have done with all members who celebrate their 80th birthday achievement. The members of the singing group The RAMS in Rhythm, entertained and sang in Peamount Hospital for the birthday of Jack, and all of the other patients. It was a wonderful birthday surprise for Jack, and to the delight of his family, who also came to visit and celebrate the day with him. Lots of his family attended, and to the delight of his wife Sheila, who was over the moon with the high spirits, and exuberance of all the Theguests.RAMS in Rhythm did not disappoint the guests, with the RAMS singing for one and a half hour, and to all of Jack’s favourite songs.
Sheila spoke of Jack coming to Ireland in 1936, on a liner from the USA, and docking then in Moville, Co. Donegal. As it was then, the main port of liners from the States then. Jack was born on the 23rd August 1932 in Newark New Jersey, USA. His Farther was from Boyle, Co. Roscommon, and his Mother was from Leitrim. They met while in America. The family returned to Ireland when Jack was only four years of age, they arrived in Moville, Co Donegal. Jack grew up in Boyle and went to secondary school in Summerhill Co. Sligo He began working in the Bank of Ireland, and eventually became manager working in different branches including Co. Clare and Baltinglass, Co Wicklow, and finally retiring to Tullow Co Carlow. Jack moved to Newcastle, Co Dublin in 1995. He was a very committed member of his church community, and a daily mass goer, a member of the church choir, and also assisting with the finances, and mass reading. Jack has always been a keen fisherman and had his own lake boat on Lough Arrow. He enjoyed his rounds of golf, and ballroom dancing. A man of many talents. He was an avid bridge player, and was President of the Irish Contract Bridge Association. Jack has five children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He has seven step children and 14 step grandchildren.
Theexhibition.RAMS were in great voice, singing a wide variety of songs, and showed the real value of friendship, as we age. Ten members of the group attended, and sang their (Big) hearts out. The RAMS presented Jack with a beautiful birthday cake, made by one of our member’s Daughters.
Keep up to date on Dublin Climate Action Week 2022 at #DCAW22 and ie.dublinclimateactionweek.www.
A great range of events will be delivered throughout the week, which takes place across Dublin from 12th to 17th September. An overview of the events and online registration is now available at themeswillpersonwillie.dublinclimateactionweek.www.Theprogramme,whichbeamixofbothin-andonlineevents,coverarangeofclimatesuchasenergy, transport, flood resilience, nature-based solutions, resource management and citizen engagement.
The overall vision of Dublin Climate Action Week 2022 is – ‘to highlight Dublin’s climate action progress to its citizens and demonstrate the leadership role of the four local authorities in conjunction with other Thepartners’.agreed shared objectives of the initiative are: Demonstrate progress on the implementation of the four Dublin local authority Climate Change Action Plans, and a regional approach to climate action; Engage with a full range of partners to share knowledge on efforts and innovation across sectors; Make climate action a ‘reality’ allowing citizens to see what climate action looks like; Promote this initiative to fully engage with EU and international cities and our climate peers; and create a legacy so that this initiative can carry forward to subsequent years in a variety of ways.
The week is being organised and delivered by the partnership of South Dublin County Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Codema – Dublin’s Energy Agency and the Dublin Climate Action Regional Office (CARO).
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From biodiversity walks and business events to pop-up shops and climate festivals the programme is full of interesting solution focussed events which we hope will show the people of Dublin what their local authorities are doing and what they can do to tackle climate change.
Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW22) is back for 2022 and the event programme and online registration has been launched.
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The Mayors of South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council, the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Lord Mayor of Dublin City Council have jointly stated in the online Programme Promotional Video: ‘Climate Change continues to impact the Dublin Region, but we are working together to reach our climate targets. We’ve organised Dublin’s second Climate Action Week to showcase our ongoing progress to the people of Dublin and elsewhere. Building on the success of last year we’ve launched another exciting programme of events across a range of themes. You can register for these events on our Dublin Climate Action Week website. We invite you to join us again in September! Each of us has a valuable contribution to make, it counts if we are all Taking Action, Together!”
“Cost rental is a new kind of housing delivery where rents are set at a minimum level of 25% below the market rents in the area and rent is based on the cost of building, managing and maintaining the homes so it makes it a much more affordable rental option.
“As part of my work on the Oireachtas Housing Committee I have advocated for cost rental properties and worked with the Department of Housing to ensure we see delivery of rental properties that provide people with the security of a long-term lease and below market rent rates right here in our local community. “So I am thrilled to see 118 new cost rental homes in Kilcarbery and Parklands now being allocated to people and families in the community,” added Deputy Higgins.
118 new cost rental homes at Kilcarbery and Parklands are now being allocated to families as they prepare to move into their new long-term, secure rental homes, Dublin Mid WestTD has said. Speaking ahead of the official launch of the new cost rental homes in Kilcarbery and Parklands, Deputy Higgins welcomed this progress being made in improving rental supply in the area. “For young people and families looking for a place to rent, finding somewhere that is both affordable and has security of tenure has been a massive challenge for the last number of years and unfortunately so many people feel they are caught up in a rent trap,” said Deputy Higgins
I speak to in the area say that the uncertainty of their tenure means that they simply can’t plan for the future but with cost rental, tenants have the peace of mind of knowing that this is their long-term home.
“Cost rental also offers people long-term security, because as long as there are no issues with breach of contracts or rent arrears the tenancy is of unlimited duration,” added Deputy “ManyHiggins.renters
“Allocation is based on a lottery system which takes into account your net household income (must be below €53,000 per annum), your household size, your ability to pay the rent cost and other such factors. “As we see more cost rental properties being developed they will be advertised online so I would encourage anyone in the community who is interested to keep an eye on the South Dublin County Council website as well as the websites of Approved Housing Bodies to know when applications for new developments open,” concluded Deputy Higgins.
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Cllr Charlie O’Connor has warmly congratulated Tallaght Athletics Star Rhasidat Adeleke on her great performance in the European Championships in Munich recently. ensure frontline workers receive the pandemic bonus payment that was signed off on by Cabinet 9 months ago. Speaking recently Teachta Crowe said: “During the pandemic, frontline workers went above and beyond as they worked in extremely stressful circumstances to protect all our communities.
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“They were rightly praised at the time including by the government, but this praise has failed to turn into action. It has now been more than 9 months since the cabinet signed off on a pandemic bonus payment for frontline health staff. Despite this, many workers still have not received this payment that they were “Workerspromised. such as caterers, cleaners, security staff, and many more on the frontline in our local hospitals and healthcare settings have been contacting me to express their concern that they are still waiting for this payment. “They are entitled to receive this payment. However, the government has failed to follow through on their promises and workers have been left in the lurch with no answers and no sense of urgency from the “Frontlinegovernment. workers have been let down badly by this government’s failure to follow through on their promises. “This is absolutely unacceptable. Sinn Féin’s Health spokesperson David Cullinane has written to the Taoiseach, urging him to intervene directly to ensure this payment is paid promptly. The Taoiseach needs to get a grip on this issue, so that this disrespect to frontline health staff “Sinnends. Féin would stand up for healthcare workers to ensure that they are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are committed to ensuring that workers
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Palmerstown Camera Club is getting ready to return to the start of their annual year on the 14th of Sept in the Parish Hall in Palmerstown at 8 pm. Ahead of that, they are hosting a social evening in the Penny Hill pub in Lucan on the 7th of Sept at 8 pm. If you would like to pop along and meet some of the other club members ahead of the new season you are more than welcome to do so. In the club year, they have a beginners’ course in photography which runs for six weeks and also speakers both local and international throughout the year as well as club competitions. The club ran weekly outings over the summer months and two images from Miriam Power; one of our photographers who captured Dublin at one of the outings. People interested in joining the club or even attending one or two meetings FREE of charge to see how their photography could benefit from being a member can do so by contacting secpcc@mail.com.
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The winners were decided based on customer reviews, passenger stories and ratings on the app with 11 driver partners up for awards on the night. The event was hosted by comedian Mario Rosenstock and over 400 FREE NOW driver partners attending the event. The most hotly contested category on the night was the Passenger Choice award where FREE NOW customers had the chance to nominate a driver. Four drivers were recognised on the night for going the extra mile. Keith Mooney from Lucan was nominated by a passenger for delivering her baby in the back of his taxi in his first six weeks of being a taxi driver! The passenger praised Keith’s cool, calm, and collected manner during a highly stressful Syedsituation.Abu Talib Rizvi from Lucan was nominated by a passenger who credits Syed with saving their life. This passenger had been battling depression was on the verge of suicide. Syed took time to chat to the passenger reassuring them they were not alone and encouraged them to seek the help they Josephneeded.
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An Cosán is hosting an Open Day at its community education centre in Kiltalown Village Centre, Jobstown, Tallaght, on 7th September 2022 from 10am to 8pm. This is an ideal opportunity for adults considering returning to education or wanting to upskill to return to the workplace, to find out about the wide range of courses offered by Ireland’s largest community education organisation. Visitors will be able to meet some of the tutors and ask any questions they may have about the programmes. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the additional wraparound services An Cosán provides, including financial support, early years’ education and care, IT support, laptop loans, parenting support, and one-toone tutoring, mentoring and Ancounselling.Cosánis currently enrolling for the following - Return To Learning (digital skills and personal development); Computers for the Terrified (basic computers and smartphone technology); Key Skills - Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills; Personal Development; Mindful Movement; Women and Wellbeing; English for Speakers of Other Languages; Irish; University of the Third Age (U3A); and QQI Level 5 Business Administration with Digital Skills. If you cannot make it to the Open Day, feel free to call into our reception another time, phone us on 01 4628488 or see our website www.ancosan.ie.
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Pictured outside An Cosán community education centre, Jobstown, are (from left): An Cosán Adult Education Manager Adelaide Nic Chárthaigh, learners Ashling Collins, Lisa Lang, Jacqueline Murray, and An Cosán Deputy CEO Anne Genockey
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20 www.newsgroup.ie Rathmines College are ready to welcome new students to new and existing courses all starting in September ’22. The Further Education college, in the heart of Rathmines, has new QQI Certificate courses in Return to Work, Environmental Studies with Business, HR Administration and Social Media and PR
RATHMINES COLLEGE ARE READY TO WELCOME NEW STUDENTS running alongside their well-established courses in Arts and Social Science, Business and Marketing, Computer Programming, Legal Studies, Media, Office Administration and Professional Accounting. Courses that are particularly popular for the academic year ahead are Pre-University Law, Digital News and Media alongside the choice of Business and IT courses. The Rathmines College website - www. rathminescollege.ie - is the starting point to apply for all Studentscourses. who study in Rathmines College benefit from the vibrant learning environment, low registration fees of just €200, student supports and grants. The college also offers excellent education and employment progression opportunities following graduation. Education progression routes include Trinity College, UCD, DCU, TU Dublin and Maynooth with many of the students who graduated in June ’22 now starting exciting higher education degrees in these Apartuniversities.from over 30 QQI Level 5 courses, this CDETB college also offers a selection of wellestablished QQI Advanced Level 6 courses in Business, Office Administration, News and Media and Software Development. Again, these are one-year full-time courses and are an excellent way to progress to 2nd year in many third level colleges, for example TU Dublin, IADT and RathminesNCI. College has been offering a one-year Repeat Leaving Certificate for close to 45 years. With the repeat course fee of just €300, or €173 for students with a Medical Card, students and parents can rest assured they are getting the best value for money alongside excellent teaching experience and college resources to secure high success rates for the Leaving Certificate in June To2023. Go Further with Rathmines College and learn more about courses, student life and progression routes click and apply orwww.rathminescollege.ieonemailinfo@rc.cdetb.ie.
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“Work Experience is an important part of all our courses. All BIFE students have the opportunity to participate in our Erasmus+ programme where they can complete their work experience in European countries such as Spain, Portugal, Finland, Poland, Italy, Germany, Malta and the Czech Republic”
Deputy Emer Higgins welcomed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D., to Clondalkin to announce it as one of 13 chosen locations to benefit from the Strategic Investment Fund for further education. Funding of €4.6 million will be provided for a significant overhaul of 13 services with Clondalkin being prioritised. Deputy Emer Higgins, TD for Dublin Mid West attended the announcement in Clondalkin alongside Councillors Kenneth Egan and Shirley O’Hara and welcomed the Deputynews.
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Over the past few years, graduates of BIFE have achieved honours degrees across a wide range of programmes, opening up a myriad of career opportunities from graphic design to performing arts to psychology. year BIFE will offer Higher National Diplomas in the following: Design Fashion Design
BIFE, as the largest College of Further & Higher Education and Training in the South East, has always maintained a strong relationship with local industry and has identified emerging demands in key areas nationally. They have met these everincreasing and challenging demands from a diverse group of stakeholders by redeveloping part of their institute over the past number of years. Now, the huge range of courses available at BIFE offers learners fabulous opportunities, for those not only looking for additional skills or hoping to go directly into employment but also as an alternative route to a college course in a university or institute of technology in Ireland or abroad. Their Open Afternoons every Wednesday in September from the 10th, 4 pm to 5:30 pm, will showcase the large variety of courses they have in the College ranging from Art & Design, Media, Sport, Psychology, Equine Studies, Science, Business, Nursing, Theatre/Dance and much more. “We have over 70 full-time courses to choose from, all progressing on to Higher Education Institutes in Ireland and abroad”, according to Deputy Principal Gabriel Allen. “Further Education offers a learner, who may not have achieved the required CAO points, the opportunity to gain advanced entry onto honours degree programmes. Therefore, it is important to keep your options open and apply for a BIFE course now.
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Minister Harris stated that the investments will support the replacement of aging prefabs with modern teaching and learning spaces; expansion of capacity - including for apprenticeships and other training; bolstering of links to industry and to higher education; and improvements to Youthreach infrastructure.
Allen assured us that there are many opportunities for mature students to study and progress at BIFE. “All courses have valuable certification and offer progression routes to Higher Education, yet you don’t need CAO points to study at Bray Institute.”
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Pictured: L-R Programme Director Suzanne Burdis and Head of Graduate Business School Áine McManus were joined by representatives from Intel, Mason Hayes & Curran and the Construction Industry Federation to mark the launch of a suite of new procurement and supply chain management courses at Griffith College’s Dublin campus.
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Emer Higgins said “this funding will enable the upgrade and extension of the Clondalkin College of Further Education on Monastery Road. The prefab building’s we currently see there were installed over 40 years ago and will finally be replaced. The funding will also provide for the delivery of a brand new state of the art 1000msq building fully and a modern, upgraded ICT system. The team at Clondalkin College of Further Education do incredible work, changing the lives so many people by empowering them to develop new skills through education, training and apprenticeships. This investment will mean that opportunity can be provided to 600 more students at a time.”
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MULTI MILLION EURO INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED FOR CLONDALKIN COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
To discover more about the courses available at BIFE, prospective students are invited to attend their Open Day on Wednesday 14th, 21st and 28th of September from 4 pm to 5:00 Applypm.online at www.bife.ie or call the Institute any day during office hours on 012829668 for further information between 9am and 4pm.
As Gabriel Allen explained, “These nine courses will allow graduating students to proceed to the final year of an honours Degree Programme in Ireland or Britain if that is their ultimate ambition”
BIFE is introducing the following new courses this September: Special Needs Assistant (Primary & PostPrimary) Professional Make-Up & Hairdressing Tourism with Airline Studies Security & Pre-Garda Ecology Biodiversity Therapy Studies, Barista, Pastry & Baking, Brewing Distilling Technology, Ecology Biodiversity Studies
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“It has been a long three months since children with additional needs were in the structure of a school environment, to set them up for success they will need lots of support, understanding and flexibility, not only from teachers but from staff and students as well” says Dairine Cullen, Director of Neurodiversity Ireland.
Director of Learning, Lucianne Bird said: “After more than two years of living with a pandemic we have many people living with new mental health challenges and complications of Long-Covid that could avail of these life-changing courses and get back on track. We work with people not just with a disability, but those who have had a health setback, mental health condition, autism, or people recovering from an accident or illness. We are a pathway for people to access further and third level education, apprenticeships and Ifemployment.youhavea disability, you are twice as likely to be unemployed in this country; this is unacceptable. At NLN we believe no one should be left behind and this is what our inclusive, equitable education and training model is all about.” “We work with people of all ages, from early school leavers right up to people aged 65. Our staff are skilled in working with employers to help match students with the right employer and the right role. We would advise anyone who needs extra support to get into employment or further education to drop into a centre during our National Open Day event on Wednesday, August 24th.” she said.
In conjunction with the launch of the Neurodiversity Ireland Inclusive Educator Awards, Neurodiversity Ireland is also launching its ‘LETMEBEME’ back to school campaign. The ‘LETMEBEME” campaign aims to give a platform to neurodivergent adults and kids to share what helps them feel themselves, to feel happy and support their success. Interested contributors are invited to use the #LETMEBEME hashtag to share their thoughts and feelings. As part of the ‘LETMEBEME’ campaign and to help with the transition to starting or going back to school, Neurodiversity Ireland is sharing stories from our neurodiverse community about the accommodations or small differences that can allow children to feel safe, comfortable and happy to be themselves.
Wendy said: “I was lost. I thought my life had no meaning. I didn’t have a clue what I could do next. Then someone told me about FromNLN. the minute I heard about it, I felt it was something that would suit me. If nothing else, it would get me out of bed, get me organised, encourage me to plan, and have a social life again. From the moment I walked in the door, I could see smiling faces and I knew this was right for me. My tutor knew about my fatigue and we chatted about how he could support me. He gave me a chair beside the door and said anytime you need to step out please just do that, and I have to say, that little bit of understanding made all the difference. It’s given me back my independence and I learned that I had something to offer”.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATOR AWARDS
Neurodiversity Ireland is launching the Inclusive Educator Awards to celebrate the outstanding contribution of principals, teachers, resource teachers and SNAs, as role models, in creating an inclusive school environment. Principals, teachers and SNAs who inspire and support students in these challenging, resourceconstrained environments are changing lives and they deserve to be recognised! Every child has the right to the same opportunities as their peers, regardless of their differences or the challenges they may face. Lorna Danaher, Sponsorship manager at Energia says ‘’We are delighted to be sponsoring the Neurodiversity Ireland Inclusive Educator Awards. At Energia, we want to support those who believe in inclusive education and encourage everyone to think of the possibilities. This award is for those letting children BE THEMSELVES to allow them to reach their full Educationpotential’’.tailored to children with additional needs enables every student to gain a high level of independence and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity Ireland wants to recognise the vital role that brilliant additional needs educators are playing in changing the lives of children and parents throughout Ireland. To highlight these great contributions, the organisation is launching the annual Neurodiversity Ireland Inclusive Educator Awards with the support of the Department of Education and the Department of Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, to celebrate and recognise the importance of those individuals who are empowering, educating and supporting our amazing, neurodiverse children.
The figures were released recently as National Learning Network launched its inaugural National Open Day, which will be held on Wednesday, August 24th 2022, at 11am and will see more than 30 centres across the country open their doors to the public. People who were supported to find employment through NLN, and who may otherwise have remained reliant on social welfare payments, have contributed in the region of over €750,000 to the State as a result of securing employment. Additionally, the Exchequer has saved conservatively in the region €100,000 annually in reduced expenditure on social welfare benefits, not including savings on secondary benefits. After acquiring a brain injury in 2015 following a fall from a horse and subsequently losing her job as a Montessori teacher, Wendy Newman began studying I.T. and office skills at National Learning Network and is now back in employment.
By removing what would otherwise be a constant and overwhelming irritation, the school is helping to ensure that she has the best set up for learning and playing”.
Cullen says that a rigid approach to teaching and the class environment can be incredibly difficult and damaging for some young people with hidden or learning disabilities or additional needs, which is why Neurodiversity Ireland are launching their LETMEBEME campaign and Inclusive Educator Awards.
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The certified training courses, which offer nationally recognised qualifications including QQI, ECDL, and City and Guilds, have impacted significantly on the progression of people with a disability and/ or health conditions into employment and have seen some participants land jobs in companies such as Facebook, eir, Ryanair, Mr. Price and across the hospitality and tourism industry. People attending National Learning Network include people claiming any form of disability benefit, those recovering from an accident or injury, or living with mental health challenges, autism or learning disabilities.
Members of the public interested in attending the Dublin NLN Open Day are asked to log on to www.nln.ie to find the location of their nearest centre.
2,400 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SUPPORTED TO FIND JOBS
In the past five years the organisation has also supported a further 3,700 people to transition to a broad range of further training opportunities with 50% progressing onto third level colleges and universities.
A training provider, National Learning Network, part of a national organisation that has supported more than 2,400 people into employment since 2017, is opening its doors to the public this month. National Learning Network, based in Ballyfermot and Tallaght, is a progressive leader in the delivery of personalised education, training, and development opportunities for people with disabilities or people requiring additional supports throughout Irish communities.
“Having a positive learning experience really comes down to having strong psychological safety in the school environment. The objective of our Inclusive Educator Awards is to celebrate, recognise and reward the educators who truly promote an inclusive learning culture and ethos throughout their entire school”, concluded Cullen.
Each year National Learning Network (NLN) also supports hundreds of people with complex and enduring mental health issues through a new programme launched in 2019 called Individual Placement and Support (IPS). IPS helps people, who would otherwise have been met with barriers to the employment market, to find work in mainstream competitive jobs. Under this initiative 616 people who participated in the IPS programme with NLN since 2019 have secured employment.
Nominations opened on September 1, 2022 and will recognise the contributions made during the school year of 2021/2022. Nominations can come from parents, students or the general public. Those that can be nominated are Principals, SNAs and teachers who are supporting and changing children’s lives by making an inclusive learning culture, allowing kids to be completely themselves! Closing date is Septemtember 30 2022. The winners will be announced at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball on October 8, 2022.
Cullen says it is the small things that can make the biggest difference to children settling back into school; “When I was younger and being dyslexic, I dreaded school starting. I was just so fearful of having to write on the blackboard or read out loud in class, however when I had a teacher who understood why and challenged me in different ways, it was life changing. Also, as the mother of an autistic girl I am relieved (and so is she) that her school is very Shesupportive.struggles with the sensation involved in wearing the school uniform, but luckily her school is very flexible and she can wear clothes that let her feel comfortable and safe.
Pictured at the Clondalkin in Tymon Park were Clr Kenneth Egan, Mayor Emma Murphy and Cllr. Charlie O’Connor.
Under the Active Cities banner the four Local Sports Partnerships based in Dublin, South Dublin County Sports Partnership, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership, Fingal Sports Partnership and Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership, are coming together to create Dublin’s first ever Dublin SportAbility Day targeting all abilities, all ages and all sports and physical activity.
DUBLIN SPORTABILITY DAY 16TH OCTOBER 2022
Esker Celtic Football Club recently hosted the third annual Shay McCarthy Memorial Tournament at Hermitage Park on Saturday 20th August. It was the first time in two years for the event to take place. Participating teams include St Kevin’s Boys, Crumlin United, Cherry Orchard, St Mochtas, Leixlip, Ballyouster, St Francis and hosts Esker Celtic.
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SportAbility Day will take place on the 16th of October 2022 in Sport Ireland’s National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown, Dublin from 11am-3pm. It will be a highly interactive day including practical ‘’Come and Try’’ sessions delivered by National Governing Bodies of Sport, educational workshops, demonstrations, and information stands from Dublin based clubs and organisations that are already offering inclusive Dublinopportunities.SportAbility Day is suitable for people with a disability, parents, teachers, sports coaches, youth club leaders, students, volunteers, and anyone with an interest in sport for people of all abilities. Some of the National Governing Bodies attending and providing Come and Try sessions include Vision Sport Ireland, Special Olympics, IWA-Sport, Tennis Ireland, Swim Ireland, Golf Ireland, Basketball Ireland, Rowing Ireland, Orienteering, Badminton Ireland, GAA, Powerchair Football, Cricket Ireland, Hockey Ireland, Triathlon Ireland and many more. All ages and abilities welcome! Register for tickets at eventbrite.ieSportAbilityDay2022.https://
The aim of Dublin SportAbility Day is to put a focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity in Dublin and nationwide. This event will promote disability sport organisations, National Governing Bodies and local clubs and organisations that are offering inclusive opportunities and adapted Dublinsports.
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11,900 tonnes of electrical waste were collected in Dublin in 2021 by the country’s largest recycling scheme – an annual increase of 0.9% for the county. 11.4kg of e-waste was recycled per person last year across the Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council areas according to WEEE Ireland – higher than both the county’s 2020 collection rate of 11.3kg and the 2021 national average of 10.9kg per person.
For further details about their free and costeffective services call us on 01 4578321, email info@recycleit.ie or visit the Recycle IT website at www.recycleit.ie.
“People in Dublin have contributed greatly to e-waste recycling every year, and we want to encourage that trend,” said WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan. “One of the key habits consumers are encouraged to embrace is to stop hoarding end-of-life electronic goods – estimated at 4-5kg of e-waste per person. “So many of these appliances and devices can be repaired, re-used or re-gifted, but if they cannot, make sure you recycle them for free. “Our consumption is only going in one direction. In 2021, an average of 12 household electrical products were sold for every person in “IfIreland.we are buying more electronics, we need to adopt a one plug in, one plug out mantra as we do not have enough raw materials in the ground to keep up with growing global demand. “It is now more important than ever to rescue e-waste after consumption of new electrical devices such as mobile phones, computers, small kitchen appliances and white goods soared during the pandemic.
WEEE Ireland is one of the best performing recycling schemes in Europe, with a record 18.7 million waste electrical items collected in 2021, the organisation’s annual report has revealed. 127,000 fridges and 205,000 TVs and monitors were recovered, as well as over 2.3 million lightbulbs in a total takeback of 38,464 tonnes – 57% of the average goods sold over a threeyear period. In 2021, the equivalent of 231,179 tonnes of CO2 emissions were avoided by recycling e-waste through the WEEE Ireland Scheme as opposed to landfilling. That is the equivalent of the annual carbon consumption of 4,624 hectares of trees. WEEE Ireland accounts for over two thirds of all national waste electrical and electronics collection activity on behalf of 1,296 producer members.
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“After the safe removal of hazardous elements, 82% of all material that we collect is recovered for use again in manufacturing through both indigenous operators and specialist processors in “MostEurope.end-of-life products contain metals and minerals in higher concentrations than primary resources. “These stock of resources are the urban mines of the future, so our recycling efforts can have a significant impact on the environment.”
LOCAL MATTRESS RECYCLING DROP OFF DAYS
Did you know, the materials from a mattress including steel springs, foam, cloth, and wood can be removed, recycled safely, and reused for other purposes. Do you want to ensure your old mattress does not end up in a landfill and instead materials will be reused? If so, you can avail of free mattress recycling over the coming weeks. Recycle IT a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Clondalkin is proud to offer a mattress recycling amnesty to residents in South Dublin. Mattress Recycling Drop Off Days will take place on multiple dates. Householders will be able to drop off up to 10 mattresses at no cost. Just drop off to Recycle IT, Unit 14/2 Crag Terrace, Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Clondalkin Dublin D22 TK37. Their teams will be on hand to accept and help with lifting, and moving, clean, dry, unwanted mattresses. Household mattresses of any size will be accepted. This recycling initiative is operated by Recycle IT with support from South Dublin County Council. Mattress drop-off will operate Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3pm from now till Oct 7th 2022. The facility will also open on four Saturdays between 9.30am and 12.30pm including Saturday Sept 17th, Sept 24th, Oct 1st and Oct 8th 2022.
CONSUMERS RECYCLE 11,900 TONNES OF ELECTRICAL WASTE IN 2021
Several additional recycling opportunities will also be available including electrical recycling and metal recycling. When dropping off your mattress why not bring along all your old household electrical items for safe recycling. Recycle IT will accept all types of household and small office electrical equipment as part of the same drop off and at no cost to you. Recycle IT will also accept pure metal household items like old bikes, metal lawnmowers, pots, pans metal radiators, metal from trampolines, once in parts and lots more.
“Just like with the nurses, doctors and every other part of the health service, we are looking at a total collapse in the ability to recruit and retain staff. That is what leads to waiting lists and backlogs. The only people surprised by this is the Government. “We train thousands of healthcare professionals every year and then drive them overseas by treating their colleagues in Ireland terribly through appalling working conditions and substandard pay.
WAITING ON ASSESSMENT FOR DISABILITY SERVICES
“Personally, I have seen a lot of interest from local people getting in touch with me to find out how they can apply for this grant so I think an increased awareness campaign would be really beneficial to ensure that people are aware of the scheme and how to apply,” concluded Deputy Higgins.
“This is a staggering figure and is proof positive that this Government has utterly abandoned its responsibility towards our children. “Some of these applications date back to January 2020 and to force a child and their family to wait for that length of time just to find out if they’re eligible for support is simply inhumane. “We cannot have families waiting over two years just to find out if they’re allowed to join another queue to access services and to wait for as long or even longer.
CAMPAIGN NEEDED TO BOOST TAKE-UP OF GRANT AIMING TO HELP PEOPLE HAIR LOSS DUE TO CHEMOTHERAPY OR ALOPECIA
Higgins said, “After campaigning for the introduction of this grant, I am keeping an eye on its progress. I recently questioned the Minister for Social Protection on the matter and it was confirmed to me that since the introduction of the grant a little over two months ago, 183 people have received it. “While it is very positive that a number of people have benefitted so far, I am sure that many more people qualify. We need to get the word out that this grant is available to people and I encourage our medical social workers, operating within the community to remind people about the grant. “The grant operates under the Treatment Benefit Scheme and provides up to €500 for one hairpiece or wig each year. “Losing your hair can really add to the trauma of illness and for many people a wig or hairpiece gives them back a sense of themselves and boosts their confidence.
TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has said that the fact that over three thousand children are waiting on an Assessment of Need for disability services in the CHO7 area which covers south Dublin, Kildare, and West Wicklow, is proof positive that this Government has utterly abandoned its responsibility towards our children. Figures released by the HSE show that in the CHO7 area, there are 3,086 applications outstanding as of the start of August, with only 125 in progress. Teachta Crowe said “Figures released by the HSE show that in the CHO7 area, which includes south Dublin, Kildare, and West Wicklow, there are 3,086 applications for a child’s Assessment of Need for disability services outstanding as of the start of August, with only 125 in progress.
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“Wigs can be hugely expensive ranging in price from €1,000- €1,500 so this grant makes them so much more accessible. “I also believe this grant should be made available to those who suffer longterm hair loss as a result of mental health issues like eating disorders such as anorexia, and this is something for which I will continue to campaign.”
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An awareness campaign is needed to boost takeup of a new grant scheme designed to help people suffering from hair loss, Dublin Mid West TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, has established that 183 people have so far availed of the €500 grant towards the cost of a wig or a hairpiece due to hair loss as a direct result of illness such as alopecia or chemotherapy cancer Deputytreatment.
The all-new Volvo C40 Recharge is the coupé-SUV version of the multi awardwinning XC40 Recharge SUV, and it is the first Volvo car to debut as a purely electric model. Available only in a practical five door body style, the new C40 Recharge uses the same mechanicals as its high-achieving XC40 sibling, and has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower, sleeker design. The rear of the car features a distinctive striking design to go with the lower roof line, while the new front design introduces a new face for electric Volvo’s and includes headlights with state-of-the-art pixel technology. The C40 Recharge is the first Volvo with a 100 percent leather-free interior - including steering wheel, gear shifter and upholstery. Volvo believe this represents a new, more respectful interpretation of luxury and how materials can be used in car design. Impressive Infotainment. In the cabin of the new C40 Recharge, occupants benefit from a high seating position for a commanding view of the road ahead, while a range of colour and deco options unique to the model allow customers to personalise their new C40 Recharge to their own preferred choice. Like the XC40 Recharge, the new C40 Recharge comes with one of the best infotainment systems on the market, jointly developed with Google, and based on the Android operating system. It provides customers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store. Unlimited data enables superior connectivity, and the C40 Recharge will receive software updates over the air, so that it will continue to improve over time after it has left the factory. All five occupants of the new C40 Recharge will appreciate the traditional Volvo comfort of ergonomically designed seats, along with the pleasing levels of headroom on offer too. The rear seat is easy to fold individually into the load area floor so that passengers and/or cargo can be transported without compromising either comfort or safety. With the rear seats up, the load compartment has 413-litres of space below the load cover, but this can be expanded to 1,205-litres when all of the rear seats are folded down when the need arises. Additionally, a foldable floor acts as a handy divider to hold shopping bags secure as well as enabling hidden, lockable underfloor storage. A convenient 31-litre front load compartment provides smart extra storage, and it is the perfect space to keep your charging cables easily accessible and well protected from dirt, dust and moisture. A lower section in this storage compartment is dedicated to the storage of a puncture repair kit, with the two sections divided by an easily removable load floor.
Aswheels.isthe case with all electric cars, the instant torque from the twin electric motors in my test car enabled outstanding linear acceleration from the get-go. Producing 408bhp and a mighty 660Nm of torque, my test car completed the 0-100km/h sprint in just 4.7-seconds, on its way to a top speed of 180km/h. The selectable One-Pedal-Drive feature ramps up the regenerative braking function and can bring the car to a complete stop, with little or no need to touch the brake pedal at all. Some other car manufacturer’s offer a similar feature on their EV’s, but Volvo has judged it really well and it makes for very smooth progress once you get used to it. However, if you do step on the brake pedal, the car automatically mixes regenerative and friction braking in a well-controlled fashion. The steering is light and the wheel turns without any resistance but, if you prefer, you can increase the weight of the steering via the touchscreen. Overall ride quality in the C40 Recharge is excellent, with the car’s supple suspension set-up well able to absorb road imperfections with great ease. While many cars with similar power outputs are jumpy and impatient, the C40 Recharge allows you to layer the power on smoothly and progressively, with none of the hesitating or lurching that can often be experienced in an internalcombustion-powered car.
A Volvo Care package comes as standard and includes service, roadside assistance, warranty and an insurance contribution (see your local Volvo dealership for full terms and conditions).
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Volvo has made the new C40 Recharge an attractive and technologically-advanced EV in its own right. Excellent performance, a decent real-world driving range, outstanding comfort, and a host of driverassistance safety systems come as standard across the new C40 Recharge variant lineup. Pricing starts at €53,730 (inclusive of current Government EV incentives for private buyers, but excluding dealerrelated charges).
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The new Volvo C40 Recharge is available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) guises, with the AWD variant benefitting from twin electric motors, as opposed to a single motor in the FWD edition. With the C40 Recharge (as with its XC40 Recharge sibling) Volvo has simplified the EV driving experience by omitting a starter button and handbrake. You simply get into the car, shift the gear selector to D and you are on your way. The new C40 Recharge comes with a 78kWh lithium-ion battery that provides the car with a driving range of up to 431kms (FWD) or 441kms (AWD), and the car does come with rapidcharging capability. At the car’s maximum charging speed of 150kW, the battery can be charged from 0-80% in just 37 minutes, while a full charge from a regular 7.4kW home wallbox charger takes around 12 hours (0-100%).
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My test car was a C40 Recharge Pro Twin AWD, which was finished in striking Fusion Red metallic paintwork with a contrasting Black roof and stylish 20” two-tone alloy
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Ruth Guy, Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications at Children’s Health Foundation said: “We are so thrilled to be working side-by-side with our friends in One4all once again this September. This year is even more special as One4all’s exciting ‘Shop4Giggles’ campaign will, for the first time, be raising vital funds to support sick children in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. On behalf of all of us in Children’s Health Foundation, as well as the frontline staff, patients and families in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres, we’d like to thank One4all, its retail partners and wonderful customers around the country for making this campaign possible and for supporting sick children when they need it most, helping to bring big smiles to little faces.”
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Additionally, five of One4all’s retail partners, Marks & Spencer, Argos, River Island, Currys and New Look have pledged to donate an additional 50c, bringing the total to €1 every time a One4all is spent with them, in-store or Launchingonline. this year’s Shop4Giggles campaign, Dad-of-two and TV presenter Ray Foley said: “As a proud teller of dad jokes, I am delighted to see that most of us get a giggle out of them although I am not sure my kids would agree! When One4all approached me to be part of this campaign, I instantly said yes as I love the idea behind it. Being in hospital is never easy, especially when you are a child. The Giggle Fund was set up to bring a little joy and fun to the patients as it is important that there’s an outlet for children to have some fun during a hospital stay. The message is simple, spend your One4all Gift Card during the 10th -18th September and you can help us raise vital funds to help brighten up a child’s day.”
TAKES PLACE 10TH - 18TH SEPTEMBER
The survey examining the dad joke phenomenon was carried out to launch One4all’s annual Shop4Giggles week in aid of the Children’s Health Foundation, a foundation supporting sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres in Crumlin, Temple Street, Connolly and Tallaght. Taking place from Saturday, 10th September – Sunday, 18th September, when you spend a One4all Gift Card or One4all Digital Gift Card with any of One4all’s 11,000 accepting retail partners in-store or participating online partners, One4all will donate 50c to the Giggle Fund at Children’s Health Foundation. The Giggle Fund is dedicated to bringing joy to the patients at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Connolly and Tallaght, and to brightening their lives, one giggle at a time.
Its official, dad jokes are funny. That’s according to a new survey by Ireland’s leading gift card company One4all. The survey of 1,720 people finds that 72% of us get a giggle out of a dad joke but 63% of us pretend not to like them! Three quarters of fathers admit to telling dad jokes with a quarter saying they do so to cheer their children up and one in five say they are subjected to a dad joke on a weekly basis.
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