Templeogue Village Parking

Posted on February 19, 2009

I have had a number of queries from local residents regarding the Templeogue Village Parking Scheme. People are anxious to find out when it will be introduced and what form it will take.

We know for certain that a “Pay and Display” system is to be introduced for the car park when it is opened on the old piggery site in the village. However, the situation regarding the surrounding residential streets is uncertain. I have been informed by the Roads Department of South Dublin County Council that they will fully inspect the area within the next few months and will then decide what parking control measures are appropriate. This may involve the painting of yellow lines, disc parking or any other measures that are deemed to be suitable.

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Youth Cafe

Posted on February 19, 2009

We are pleased to announce that we are opening a Youth Café in St Michael’s House, Templeogue Road, D6W. This will be operated under the auspices of Foroige and we will be asking for young volunteers to help out with the management and operation of the club.

A registration/information meeting will be held in St Michael’s house on Tuesday 24^th February between 8.00pm and 9.00pm. We will be running two separate clubs, one for 12-14 year olds and the other for 15-18 year olds. For the purpose of registration 12-14 year olds must be accompanied by a parent /guardian. The number of places will be limited for the moment so we are accepting members on a first come first served basis.

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Money Advice and Budgeting Service

Posted on February 19, 2009

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free, confidential and independent service established to advise people who are experiencing financial difficulties, problems paying off debt or who need advice on money management. A lo-call helpline, 1890 28 34 38, is open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm. The nearest MABS Offices to Templeogue:

Address: Unit 6-7, 1^st Floor, Block 6, High Street, Tallaght.

Tel: (01) 4203278/4203279

Fax: 4203276

Email: tallaght@mabs.ie

Address: 2, Innismore Estate, Crumlin Village.

Tel: (01) 4560731

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MGLD Teachers

Posted on February 19, 2009

Children are yet again the target of the Government cutbacks as 119 schools will lose their Mild General Learning Disability teachers (MGLD). In my experience as a playschool teacher and childcare worker early intervention is essential for children with learning difficulties. The sooner the children get help the greater the chance that they will improve both academically and behaviourally.

Without intervention children with learning difficulties will struggle to keep up with their school work. This causes anxiety and may result in the child “acting up” and becoming very disruptive. This leads to a further sense of rejection, isolation and exclusion.

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Energy Action

Posted on February 19, 2009

Energy Action is a Dublin based charity that addresses the heating needs of the elderly and needy, and provides training and employment opportunities for long-term unemployed. They insulate attics, draught proof doors and windows and fit smoke alarms and locks. All services, with the exception of an energy audit, are provided free of charge to householders in the greater Dublin area, subject to conditions. To qualify for the services the recipients must be in receipt of an old age, disability or blind pension.

For more details contact Energy Action pm 01 454 5464 or visit www.energyaction.ie

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Home Energy Saving Scheme

Posted on February 19, 2009

I have received a number of queries concerning the new Home Energy Saving Scheme. Although the scheme was recently announced it is not at the present open to applications from homeowners.

Grants are fixed for each type of measure as indicated in the table below.

*Building energy rating

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