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WICKLOW’S CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Last week County Wicklow became the first county in Ireland to
declare a climate and biodiversity emergency. Climate activists
packed the public gallery at last week's council meeting which also
saw the launch of the Council's landmark Climate Adaptation
Strategy: however the strategy has been criticised for not
containing enough actions and strategic measures.
Green Party Councillor now produced a document mate change."
Steven Matthews wel- like this, I am very The launch of the
comed the Strategy, which disappointed that we don't Climate Adaptation
will now go out on public see actual actions included Strategy was accompanied
display, but expressed dis- in this." by the passing of a notice
appointment with the lack The Council's of motion, put forward by
of actions included in it: "I Environmental Awareness Cllr Tom Fortune, declar-
hope this isn't just more Officer, Jim Callery, ing a climate emergency
words. It needs to be fol- explained that "most local and biodiversity emer-
lowed by actions. I read authorities are putting gency for Wicklow. The
this strategy document and together their climate notice of motion asks the
it's 101 pages and the first strategies now and the sec- council to implement the
92 pages describe what toral strategies are also 'immediate steps' of pub-
climate change is and why being developed at pre- lishing a climate action
and how it happened. sent. We will need to work plan, and updating and
That's great for back- together with partners like publishing a biodiversity
ground reading but there the OPW, the National action plan. Cllr Fortune
are ten pages left in the Parks and Wildlife praised the efforts by
document that talk about Service, Irish Rail, the young people in Wicklow
our strategy. A lot of that ESB and link up our in the recent Global
isn't funded and a lot of it strategies and make sure Climate strike on March
is aspirational, so while it that we are all working 15th. He said he recently
gives me hope we have together to adapt to cli- spoke with two young cli-
Des Davitt, Niamh Stephenson, and Tom Byrne at the Wicklow RNLI farewell to their beloved lifeboat
Annie Blaker, the last Tyne Class lifeboat in the RNLI's fleet. See story on page 12
mate activists, Shona Edge and they have both pre-
and Molly Gordon Boles sented on climate activism
from Temple Carrig to the entire school assem-
School in Greystones, who bly."
have been working Shona and Molly last
towards raising awareness week attended the presen-
of the need for urgent tation of Wicklow County
action. Council's Draft Climate
Cllr Fortune said Action Plan. Shona says
"Despite not being of vot- "With their close relation-
ing age, Molly and Shona ship with the community,
were invited to present Local Authorities can play
their concerns to the Joint a key role in addressing
Oireachtas Committee on climate change. They can
Climate Action, with four
react faster and more
other schools from around
effectively to local climate
Ireland. Molly delivered
events than many other
an inspiring speech
penned by herself and government agencies - as
Shona. After attending a seen in extreme weather
talk at Temple Carrig events". Molly said
School with environmen- "Councillors and the Local
tal scientist Dr Cara Authorities have a critical
Augustenbourg, Shona role to play in using their
met with Dr local knowledge of the
Augustenbourg to discuss environment and working
what their school could do in partnership to make
to combat climate change. lasting climate action to
In school, both Molly and create a safe future for
Shona are active members generations to come".
of the Action on Climate
Change (ACE) committee Continued on Page 3
Times WICKLOW
LOCAL
2 NEWS Tuesday 7th May 2019
‘West Wicklow
needs this funding’
There is a total of €1.6 million in unspent rural funding for Wicklow, according to
information gathered by Fianna Fail. The Party's candidate for the Baltinglass
Municipal District, John Mullen, says that this is funding that West Wicklow
badly needs.
Mullen commented scheme has still nearly a last two years together, administration. The gov-
"Over €60 million nation- third of its funds from 2017 over €25m has still not ernment take more pride in
ally is unspent to date on unspent (€6.8m). Despite been spent. West Wicklow making announcements
rural schemes from funds €21.3m being allocated to badly needs this funding to than actually delivering for
allocated in 2017 and 2018. the scheme for 2018, only grow its tourism industry people in rural parishes
These include the Outdoor €50,000 has issued in actu- which is only beginning an nationwide.With the local
Recreation Infrastructure al payments to projects exciting journey.
elections approaching, peo-
scheme; Town & Village seven months on from its "The government is fail-
ple in rural Wicklow will
Renewal scheme; CLÁR launch. ing to deliver on an array of
and the Local Improvement "The Outdoor Recreation rural schemes. The recent adjudicate on the govern-
Scheme (LIS). In Wicklow Infrastructure scheme is project expenditure figures ment's abject record that
the total unspent rural fund- key to developing rural for the LEADER pro- prioritises spin over sub-
ing is over €1.6million. recreational facilities, yet gramme (80% underspend) stance at every opportuni-
"The much-vaunted half of the 2017 budget is is a further example of this ty," concluded John
Town & Village Renewal still unspent. Taking the out of touch Dublin centric Mullen.
'Sun and Games' for
Greystones garden designer
Dermot Davis, a garden designer and conservation games are on the clock,
which is running with my
horticulturist from Greystones last week appeared on the theme of 'Sun and Games
Pictured: Elizabeth Bourke, Ann Healy, and Lucy Carolan are pictured at the Inver Ladies Choir
annual afternoon tea fundraiser at AGB clubhouse, Ballymoney.
RTE Super Garden programme with his garden design '." says Dermot.
named 'Sun and Games'. "The build was like an
exam, it was pencils
Dermot has had previ- stumbled upon that many
What’s Happening... Greystones Film ous success with his gar-
den designs having won
centuries ago in western
Asia the farmers used to
down after 28 days, and
walk away. I felt it was a
pressure build, especially
Breathing and Club's May Marvels an award of distinction
last year in Bloom for a
mix the seeds with bro-
ken eggs before planting,
in last week. But my fam-
ily, my fiancee Martha
and hence my lamppost is
meditation workshop The long-running Greystones Film
'Postcard style Garden'.
The purpose of the 'Sun emerging from an egg, and friends gave me a
Club is hosting two very special and Games' design, shaped with white con- tremendous dig out
There will be a breathing and meditation workshop Dermot says, is to crete. I truly believe that I throughout the process. I
screenings in May, a freshly-minted am the first to have this couldn't have asked for
in Bray Library on Tuesday 7th May at 11am. The encourage family mem-
topic of the workshop will be 'How to feel good
Oscar winner debuting alongside an bers to engage more in concept as I exhausted all such a nicer homeowners
and stay grounded'. The workshop will be led by anniversary screening of perhaps the conversation together and research to see was it family who gave me lots
finest Irish film of the last 30 years. be active in exercise, be done before. For me this of help and support and
Ejiro Ogbevoen, a psychotherapist. better friends with your feature was key to my
Dermot Davis many cups of coffee. And
First up, it's the sur- one of the great Irish family, and spend less design as seeds and eggs they are extremely
prise winner of the Best films of all time. Also time using social media are fragile and need to be
Roundwood Parish Animated Feature at screening on the night and online games.
posed elements.
"The concept and
taken care of, just like our
pleased with the finished
product.
this year's Academy will be Rue, the short "It's about how parents families, and to nurture
Hall events Awards, Spider-Man: film which won Ashford and teens can reduce the
impact of social media on
theme just came to me as
I sat down to read my
our children with sound
guidance."
"I'm very pleased also
that a design I previously
Into The Spider-Verse teen Sean Treacy the design brief, which was a submitted for BLOOM
The Bridge Club are fundraising for the Friends Of Young Filmmaker Of youth well-being," says Another key element in
being a thrilling roller- detached house in an 2020 has been accepted, I
The Year gong at Dermot. the design is a huge cir-
Wicklow Community And Family Services on the coaster ride through the urban housing estate in will be hoping that it's a
Speaking about the cular outdoor clock.
May Bank Holiday Monday 6th at 7.30pm. All history of animation as March's Fresh Film Co. Longford and south complete show-stopper."
Super Garden show, "I put the clock in as all
support welcome for a great cause. There will Car various Peter Parkers Festival. facing. I searched about
Dermot says "We had
Admission, as always, Co. Longford, and St.
Boot Sale Sunday 26th May from 11am - 4pm. from different dimen- free reign to design any
is €10, which includes Mells Cathedral popped
Indoor and Outdoor spaces available. To book call
Ben 0879627527 / Sandra 0851933688 or email
sions - and cartoon gen-
res - come together to,
a free kids snackbox or
an adult popcorn. You
style and any concept for
the home owners, this is
up first. So I went with its
exterior and interior
RNLI Family
what the home owners
roundwoodcarboot@gmail.com hey, save the world.
Taking over The
can grab your tickets on
whaletheatre.ie, or find
sign up to, and they have
very little say, if any, to
design lines and started
sketching my design from 5km Fun Run
Shankill Library Whale theatre on
Sunday, May 12th at
out more by emailing persuade the garden
there.
"The main feature in The RNLI is asking the public to come out on
greystonesfilmclub@g designer to include or Sunday, 19th May and support their Lifeboat vol-
4pm, this is a rare my design is a 'Curved
On Wednesday May 8th as part of Bealtaine, mail.com. exclude any of the pro-
Street Lamppost '. It rep- unteers by joining in a Family Fun Run in aid of
chance to catch this
there will be a 'Felting Workshop' with Miriam remarkable animated resents a seedling emerg- Wicklow Lifeboats. It will be a great fun event for
Brady in Shankill Library, Library from 10.30am
to 12.30pm at which participants will learn how
to create a personalised felt picture with wool or
wonder on the big
screen.
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Tuesday 7th May 2019 NEWS 3
GREYSTONES
REJECTS BUDGET
Greystones Municipal District rejected its annual revenue budget allocation
at its meeting last Tuesday.
Greystones has been everywhere but not the and a proper budget is Districts is going up 4%,
allocated € 4 million, facilities to match the needed to cope with Greystones is being
while Bray Municipal ever-growing popula- this. I have complained reduced by 5%! I reject
District has been allo- tion. for years about this this low expenditure and
cated €9m. This means "Every year at our underfunding and it's all five other
that €261 is being spent Municipal District meet- now getting worse. Councillors have also Pictured: Sarah Kate Deasy, Brianne Greene-Finn and Eibhlin Ui Chonchiabhair are pictured at
per capita in Bray, but ing we as councillors While expenditure by all rejected it." the Inver Ladies Choir annual afternoon tea fundraiser at AGB clubhouse, Ballymoney.
just €148 per capita in state how little we get
Greystones. Bray's bud- but we still pass the
get allocation for 2019 budget. This year we
is a 7% increase from its deicided not to accept it
2018 allocation, while as a small stand to say
Greystones is getting we are not satisfied. In
5% less than it did last saying this it is still only
year, which has caused a rubber-stamping exer-
Cllr Derek Mitchell to cise as the budget was
complain that Bray is already decided on a
getting a 'deluxe service' county level in
compared to November. If we want a
Greystones. bigger piece of the pie
Cathaoirleach of next year, we need for-
Greystones Municipal ward thinking from the
District, Cllr Nicola District councillors to
Lawless, told Wicklow act collectively on the
Times "The Budget main budget and get
every year we get for what Greystones District
the Greystones District deserves."
is always less per head Cllr Derek Mitchell
than some of our other explained after last
district in the County. week's meeting that
Greystones District is "Greystones/Kilcoole
one of the areas the pays needs to be funded as a
the most in LPT (which proper urban area and
I don't agree with), also this budget doesn't come
with the new valuations near that. For example
from the valuation Bray, an urban area, gets
office our business on 43% more per resident
the main street are now to run the area and has
going to be paying three times more out-
almost 100% more and door staff than
some even 200% which Greystones. It's getting a
is a disgrace. Greystones deluxe service compared
District also has a large to Greystones.
amount of development "There is a huge
going on but yet we amount of building
don't seem to get our going on in Greystones,
fair share of the pot. We the population is rapidly
have houses popping up catching up with Bray
Wicklow’s
Climate
Emergency
Continued from Page 1
Speaking after last week's meeting Cllr Matthews
said "this is a historic day where we had unanimous
support in our declaration of a Climate and Biodiversity
emergency for Wicklow and on the day we launched
our Climate Adaptation Strategy. Our young generation
have marched and protested and demanded action on
climate change. The strategy document outlines how
every council department must address climate change
in all policies and also provides for a Climate Action
Officer and the formation of a high-level action team
consisting of councillors and senior management. The
public have demanded action and it's now up to the new
council to be brave enough to act."
Cllr Jennifer Whitmore said the Council will have to
"get a lot more active in ensuring that our natural assets
are being protected. I think we are going to have to
appreciate some areas for just being there, and not put
any additional pressure on them or look to put recre-
ation or tourism or business interests ahead of the value
the natural area has in its own right. That might be a
challenge to us, but it is something that we are going to
have to look at."
Times WICKLOW
LOCAL
4 NEWS Tuesday 7th May 2019
First to get 'Plain English
Mark' for an election leaflet
A campaign leaflet produced by local election candidate for Bray West, Melanie
Corrigan, is the first of its kind to be awarded the Plain English Mark from the
National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA).
Melanie, who wants to as they can be. My leaflet including information their guidance and advice.
'Improve access for will be going through from the Government dif- Melanie finished by
everyone in the communi- every letter box in Bray ficult to understand. stating that if elected,
ty' as one of her campaign West and into the hands Melanie, a first-time “Accessibility and inclu-
priorities, is absolutely of the 12,000 plus regis- candidate, commented sion is something I want
delighted to have been tered voters. It is impor- that the work NALA does
to prioritise. Elected
awarded the mark for her tant to me that my mes- benefits everyone, not just
leaflet. sage and priorities are representatives are not
those with literacy issues.
At the ICA Wicklow Federation Arts and Crafts Night at the Woodenbridge Hotel were Mary She said “I have first- written and presented in She urges anyone who is always known for using
Clarke (Hollywood), Betty Teahan (Wicklow) both Highly commended, and Winner of the Molly hand experience of sup- plain language, so every- publishing information plain English but if elect-
Moore Rose Bowl for Crochet Maura Davis (Delgany) with Federation President Hilda Roche. porting members of our one can understand for the public to consider ed this is the sort of thing
Competitors and supporters attended from 15 Guilds across Wicklow. community with literacy them.” using their services and Bray West can expect
issues to access local ser- NALA research has she thanked NALA for from me.”
vices. I understand the found that almost 95% of
New FF policy document aims difference it can make to
people when the time is
taken to ensure that writ-
Irish adults are in favour
of plain English. About
half of them (48%) find
to ease burden on carers ten documents are as clear
Guided Historic Tour
official documents,
Fianna Fáil TD Pat Casey has welcomed a new Fianna Fáil policy document aimed at
improving supports for Carers. On Saturday May 11th, Brian White, Chairman of
the Bray Cualann Historical Society will lead a 3pm
It's estimated that by 2030 one in five people in Wicklow will be Carers, however the current support structure guided tour of the Church of the Most Holy
falls significantly short of what is needed. This document sets out a pathway to improving services and supports. Redeemer, Bray, to raise funds for the Church and
Deputy Casey commented, "Carers in Wicklow have been completely undervalued by this government, despite Parish Centre refurbishment.
providing essential supports to their loved ones at a substantially reduced cost to the State. I have been advocat-
ing for better conditions for Carers for years, and we introduced the Nursing Home Support Scheme Bill back in Carysfort car boot sale
2016. However Fine Gael rejected it claiming that it would introduce its own homecare policy - three years later
and there is still no sign of one. There will be bargains galore at the Carysfort
"The delay in supports for Carers is completely unacceptable. I have been meeting with Carers advocacy National School car boot sale on Saturday 8th June,
groups in Wicklow on a regular basis and Fianna Fáil have published a number of proposals to ensure that 2pm - 5pm. To make a booking please contact Tara
Carers are properly supported". on 0877417052 or the Facebook Page CNS
These proposals include: 1.) Increasing the time allowed for work study training form 15hrs at present to Car-Boot Sale. Pricing is as follows: Car €15.00;
18.5hrs per week (including voluntary work); 2.) Increasing the income disregard from €332.50 for a single Van €20.00; Commercial E30.00. There will also be
person and 665 for a married couple to €450 and €900 per week respectively. This would be done over the a BBQ and refreshments available.
lifetime of the next Government; 3.) Extending free travel to include children in receipt of Domiciliary Care
Allowance; 4.) Reintroducing the Transport Support Scheme announced in 2013 as a replacement for the Older Person's AGM
Mobility Allowance and Motorized Transport Grant; 5.) Extending the number of weeks Carers Benefit is paid
from 104 weeks to 156 weeks. The County Wicklow Older Person's Council AGM
"These proposals have the potential to improve the lives of Carers across the county. This government has takes place on the 31st May. There will be great
done nothing to support the vital work that Carers carry out on a daily basis and this cannot be tolerated any speakers followed by lunch and a tea dance. There
Melanie Corrigan with her campaign leaflet
longer", concluded Deputy Casey. is no admission fee.
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Tuesday 7th May 2019 5
We’re Back
H
ilton's Pharmacy has found a new home on the corner of
Quinsborough Road and Main Street, Bray after being
forced to move from their original premises at No. 2
Main Street, which was damaged by a fire in January.
Two months later, reopen and are mer full-time lectur- tion in the
Hilton's Phamracy excited about the er in Trinity town, gaining
was back, reopening new venture." College's School of many loyal
just a couple of Karl says he also Pharmacy, and customers
doors down, with wishes to thank Paul President of the over the years
the same team of Burns of Irish Pharmacists who have
familiar faces, under Fitzmaurice's Union from 2004 to continued to
the capable direc- Pharmacy on the 2006, opened come to the
tion of Lucy White, Quinsboro Road for Hilton's Phamracy new store, a
stocking the same all of his help, sup- on the Main Street m o d e r n
quality lines of port, and practical in Bray in 1991. b r i g h t
products, and using assistance in getting Karl says the com- premises
the same high-quali- Hilton's up and run- munity pharmacy conveniently
ty equipment. ning again follow- has always been located at
the corner
“
of the Main
We wish to thank all of our Street and
Quinsboro
customers for their loyalty and we look forward Road, still in the
”
to serving them in our new store heart of the commu-
“
nity of Bray. and are stockists of
"I'm proud that we high-end Armani and
Owner Karl Hilton ing the fire. close to his heart have served the com- Chanel fragrances, I’m proud that we have
says "we wish to "I knew I'd have because of the daily munity of Bray for
thank all of our cus- the support of my interaction with cus- nearly 30 years,"
and and La Roche- served the community of Bray
”
tomers for their loy- colleagues, and I tomers and patients. says Karl, and hope- Posay and Clarins
alty and we look was delighted to Since opening, fully we will be here skincare and cosmet- for nearly 30 years
forward to serving have such support Hilton's Pharmacy for another 30 ics.
them in our new from another com- has been looking years." As we approach
store. All of the staff munity pharmacist after the local com- Hilton's offer a summer, Hilton's
have worked very as well," says Karl. munity and has wide range of ser- have you covered
hard since the fire to Karl Hilton, a for- become an institu- vices, from filling when it comes stay-
prescriptions, giving
ing safe and healthy
valuable and expert
over-the-counter in the sun, with
advice, offering many skincare prod-
medicines to treat ucts and suncream
minor ailments and lotions to choose
minor illnesss, as from. Also be sure to
well as a range of check out the many
toiletries, vitamins, special offers avail-
and alternative reme-
dies. The wide range able in Hilton's
of nutritional supple- Pharmacy.
ments on offer Hilton's Pharmacy
comes with the is open seven days a
knowledgeable week, and for their
advice of the customers' conve-
Hilton's staff mem- nience are open late
bers who will help until 8pm from
you choose the right
one for you. Monday to Friday.
Hilton's also pro- They are also open
vide an annual flu on Sundays from
The Hilton's Pharmacy team; Rebecca McGrath, Lucy White Karl Hilton, vaccination service, 10am to 4:30pm.
Olga Paz, and Lorraine Watters. Not pictured are Sandra Fitzgerald and Pictured are Rose Grace and Kate Fitzpatrick at the Cosmetics section
James Kelly at the new Hilton’s Pharmacy
Hiltons Pharmacy is now located at:
1 Quinsborough Road, Bray
Tel: 01 286 4737 www.Hiltons.ie
Times WICKLOW
LOCAL
6 NEWS Tuesday 7th May 2019
'BRAY TOWN IS
CLOSING DOWN’
Bray East Independent local election candidate and barrister Malachaí Duddy has
identified the role of retail in Bray town centre’s vitality and vibrancy.
“Retail plays a huge badly impacted the town the future. These include need to support local
role in Bray town centre’s with significant deteriora- undertaking a Bray Town artists, craft makers, arti-
vibrancy and vitality” tion clearly evident by the Centre Health Check and sans and entrepreneurs
according to Malachaí presence of empty shops, the creation of a dedicated and provide them with an
Duddy, with just over a abandoned buildings and Bray Town Local Action economical opportunity to
quarter of all commercial vacant lands. While many Plan, a non-statutory plan display and promote their
units in Bray being in the businesses were forced to developed by local people works and products local-
retail and wholesale sec- close, other local retailers along with community
tors. ly in short-term pop-up
demonstrated great and enterprise groups, the
He says, “We need to style shops.”
resilience under signifi- purposes of which is to
support the growth and Duddy also believes
cant pressures and often at identify specific local pro-
competitiveness of local a great personal cost, with jects that will enhance the that the shop fronts and
business in the town, and many traders having to let quality of the town centre signage along the Main
encourage new invest- go dedicated employees. environment, strengthen Street could benefit from
ment and employment Duddy says: “We need the viability of local an upgrade: “Shop fronts
opportunities by retail- to support the revitalisa- businesses and help to are often the first impres-
ers”. tion of the local retail and create a prosperous town sion of our Main Street
Duddy says that the commercial sector, offer- in which to live, work, for locals and visitors
number of vacant com- ing existing retailers and socialise and visit.” alike. We need to make
mercial premises is an commercial operators Duddy adds that such sure that that image is
effective indicator of how within the town support to projects could be suitable positive and welcoming.
Arklow Cathaoirelach Miriam Murphy makes a presentation to Gillian Byrne and Anne Healy of a town centre economy is grow, creating new for funding under various We need to incentivise
the Inver Ladies Choir at the Wicklow County Council community awards night in Arklow performing. He adds, employment opportuni- initiatives such as LEAD- premises painting and
Municipal Buildings. “Figures from the final ties. Bray town centre is ER and the Town and shopfront upgrades.
quarter of 2018 from the the focus of social, com- Village Renewal scheme.
Irish Geodirectory record “At present, external
munity and civic life for He says “We need to
metal security shutters are
Diversity needed in Wicklow that the national commer-
cial vacancy rate is
13.2%, with Bray just
Bray.
“We now need targeted
actions to support the
support a ‘Living over the
shop’ type scheme,
converting and refurbish-
visually obtrusive and
seriously detract from the
appearance, ambience and
County Council says candidate below the national aver-
age at 12.9%.”
But he adds that Bray’s
revitalisation of Bray
town centre and its local
neighbourhood shops in
ing vacant spaces within
the Main Street area to
encourage people to live
perception of safety on
our Main Street. Financial
vacancy rate has recently order to improve the liv- in the town centre again, support from Wicklow
Anne Waithira Burke is hoping to provide a much needed been exacerbated by the ing and working environ- which would also assist in County Council could
sudden closure of a num- ment, and increase poten- the alleviating the local reverse this trend,” con-
multicultrual aspect to Wicklow County Council. ber of high profile busi- tial economic activity into housing crisis. We also cluded Duddy.
nesses on the Main Street
Anne, who was raised Women) and is espe- housing, integration and adjacent areas includ-
in Kenya but is now an cially active in fighting and inclusion strate- ing a fish shop, book-
Irish citizen living in for the rights of gies, and the provision shop, hairdressers, a
Greystones for the past marginalised people of community facilities. number of shoe shops and
12 years, says she and disadvantaged I want to ensure that the popular Bombay
wants to lend a voice to groups. She says many developers keep their Pantry Indian takeaway.
those who do not feel people feel removed promises to provide Important public realm
represented by the cur- from politics, even at a open spaces and creche enhancement works were
rent Council, or indeed local level, and she is facilities that are so conducted on Bray Main
government. Anne told encouraging everybody Street in 2013, with new
often included in plans
Wicklow Times that to get out and vote and paving and lighting,
only to be forgotten wider footpaths and dedi-
building a great future make ther voices heard, about at a later stage."
for Ireland starts at a cated cycle lanes, to cre-
in the hope for a more Anne is running for ate a safer and more
local level, and she representaitve council. the Labour Party in the accessible and attractive Malachai Duddy outside a shoe shop in Bray which recently closed down.
hopes to be part of that. "My priorities for Greystones electoral town centre for all.
An activist of many Anne Waithira Burke Greystones are to have Duddy says that “We now need targeted actions to support the
area. However the recession
years, Anne currently decent local transport, revitalisation of Bray town centre and its local neighbourhood shops in
works as the young for AkiDwa (National social and affordable order to improve the living and working environment.”
migrant women leader Network of Migrant
'Go Ahead bus service
letting people of Bray
Cllr S h a y and Enniskerry down'
Bray West Labour Party local election
candidate Ian McGahon has contacted
CULLEN
Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336
the National Transport Authority and Web: www.benvillerobinson.com
Seapoint Road,
Minister Shane Ross to express serious E-mail: info@benvillerobinson.com
Bray, Co. Wicklow
concern about the worsening service
for Bray and Enniskerry on the 185
Local election Bus route. Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims
candidate for Speaking on the issue McGahon said "Since the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning
185 bus between Bray and Shop River via Palermo
Wicklow East Area and Enniskerry changed operators from Dublin Conveyancing / Probate Law
Bus to Go Ahead there have been numerous prob-
Working for the
lems with the service such as buses showing up
late, buses not showing up, buses being unfamiliar
General Litigation
with the routes, buses crashing in Palermo.
Community "In recent weeks the service has clearly got
worse with numerous bus users experiencing
For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not
hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann.
delays of hours every day. It seems that Go Ahead
has lost a number of bus drivers in recent weeks Rory P. Benville B.C.L.
VOTE and they are taking many drivers off the Enniskerry
route constantly. The people of Enniskerry in par-
Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M.
1
Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M.
The Crosses, Ballinahinch
Newtownmountkennedy
No. ticular are being shown complete disrespect and I
have written to Minister Ross and the National Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B.
Transport Authority to look at reviewing Go
Phone: 087-2347676 Aheads contract," concluded McGahon
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a
percentage or proportion of any award or settlement
Email: shaycullen2014@gmail.com
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Tuesday 7th May 2019 7
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8 NEWS Tuesday 7th May 2019
'Underspend on LEADER funding
is a great opportunity for
Wicklow Community Groups'
Elaine Willis, Fianna Fáil local election candidate for the Greystones
Municipal District has said the LEADER funding is available for Wicklow
Community groups and clubs.
€ 220 million of this allocated as projects are the LCDC have recently Sports Capital Grant,
funding has been allocat- approved. run very informative Creative Wicklow Grant
ed to the Local Action Willis commented, workshops on funding Scheme, Estate
Groups (LAGs) through- "There is a € 250m opportunities and I would Development, Town &
out the country who deliv- national allocation for the encourage community Village Renewal Scheme,
er the LEADER pro- 2014-2020 LEADER pro- groups to apply for fund- Community Playgrounds,
gramme, in Wicklow ing. The staff, Deirdre
gramme. This core fund- Healthy Ireland Funding
alone the total allocation Whitfield and Richella
ing is allocated to the and many other cate-
is €6,336,549. Wicklow Wood are very helpful
LAGs for the full period has so far approved 36 and welcoming. There are gories. Monies will be
of the programme. The projects, while there are lots of different categories unspent and returned if
remaining €30 million is others that are currently a to apply for funding. community groups do not
available for thematic work in progress. Community facilities, apply. It is too good an
schemes to be delivered at Willis said, "County Outdoor recreation opportunity to miss", con-
a national level and is Wicklow Partnership & Infrastructure Scheme, cluded Willis.
John clear and John Sillery at the Wicklow RNLI farewell to their beloved lifeboat Annie Blaker,
'Rat run' through the Old
the last Tyne Class lifeboat in the RNLI's fleet. See story on page 12
Bray Golf Club lands
Safety notice to all groups and parties Bray Sinn Féin local election candidate Grace McManus has
described the new road on the Old Bray Golf Clubs lands that
the new road. This is a
bonkers situation and is
involved in the Local and European Elections serves the new Ravenswell and Coláiste Ráithín schools as a
'rat run' and an accident waiting to happen.
an accident waiting to
happen."
McManus concluded
ESB Networks is reminding all groups and parties involved in the local and European
After being contacted by a number of concerned parents who have children "Wicklow County
elections that the erection of posters on ESB electricity poles poses a serious safety risk to ESB attending the schools McManus said "Since Coláiste Ráithín and Ravenswell Council must immedi-
Networks staff, contractors and members of the public and is strictly prohibited. schools finally opened late last year the new road that serves the schools has ately start the process
Dangerous situations have been created in the past by individuals or parties erecting posters on electricity also been open to the public. Unfortunately some motorists are using the new of taking this road in
poles. There is a very real danger to life when placing posters on live electricity poles. Posters have caused the road as a rat run to avoid heavy traffic on the Old Dublin road during morn- charge so that a speed
pole to catch fire as well as creating blind spots for traffic. ing and evening rush hour. limit and traffic calm-
ESB Networks has been required to interrupt the electricity supply to households and businesses in order to "Cars are speeding along the new road to avoid tailbacks on Castle St and ing can be introduced
safely remove these dangerous posters. Posters that are erected on electricity poles will be removed by ESB the Old Dublin Road. Hundreds of children go to Ravenswell and Coláiste
and policed. The use of
Networks and the costs incurred may be recovered from the respective Parties and Groups involved. Ráithín schools and the current situation is an accident waiting to happen. My
colleague Deputy John Brady and I have been in contact with the Council, this road as a rat run
ESB Networks regularly advise the general public to always stay clear of electricity poles and wires through
its TV, Radio and Social Media campaigns. It is important that these messages are taken on board in the interest Gardaí and the developers in an attempt to try get traffic calming in place. puts at risk the safety of
of safety. Unbelievably we have been informed that the road hasn't been taken in charge hundreds of school chil-
In the event of a dangerous situation or emergency, the public are reminded to immediately phone ESB by the council and that it is still a private road, so little or nothing can be dren and it must stop
Networks emergency service on 1850 372 999 (24 hour/7 day service). done at this stage. and I would appeal to
"This means that no speed limit applies and that neither the council nor the motorists to slow
Gardaí have any authority to address the serious issue of speeding cars along down."
Eugene Finnegan, Chairperson of Bray Tourism, Helen O'Sullivan of the Caroline Foundation,
and Cllr Pat Vance, Cathaoirleach of of Wicklow County Council launch the Bray Celtic
Camino, a route of 30.5k from Bray to St. James Church. You can get your passport stamped at
different locations and by finishing the coastal route you will receive a Celtic Camino
Compostela for your achievement, from St. James Church office.
Times WICKLOW
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Tuesday 7th May 2019 NEWS 9
'Garda resources are vital to
reducing crime rates in Bray'
Edward Whelan, Fine Gael Local Election Candidate for Bray met with local TD
and Minister Simon Harris last week to discuss issues of crime prevention and
reduction in the area.
Speaking on the issue, dramatically reduce crime issue, Minister Simon
Edward Whelan said: "We and that is why I will be Harris said: "I was really
had a really tough time campaigning for an pleased to bring Minister
here in Bray in the last 12- increase in Garda num- for Justice Charlie
18 months with a number bers in our area if I am Flanagan TD to Bray
of very high-profile and elected." Garda Station last year to
distressing crimes. Our Edward Whelan has meet the team and hear
Gardaí worked extremely dedicated his life's work
about the challenges faced
hard throughout this time to serving and protecting
in the community. The
to restore public confi- the community through
Gardaí were clear that
dence and I think they his role in the prison ser-
they are very well
must be commended for vice. He worked through-
their community leader- out the prison system and supported by the Bray
ship. I am really pleased was appointed Governor Edward Whelan community but they need
that the Gardaí were able of Mountjoy Prison in better resources. It is real-
to re-establish the Drugs 2012. Mr Whelan contin- resources on the ground to ly important that we pro-
Unit this year in response ued: "As a former prison deter violence. The Gardaí vide our gardaí and com-
to the growth in drug officer and Governor of need to be supported in munity with the proper
related crime, however we Mountjoy, I know too well their work and that is why supports and I will contin- Detective Sergeant Fergus O'Brien with Wicklow State Solicitor Rory Benville at Fergus's
need to see this initiative the importance of early I am calling for better ue to seek increased retirement party in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy last week.
continued. Increasing the intervention to prevent resources including ICT investment in this area."
number of Gardaí on the young people falling into technology, force numbers
and specialised training."
beat and specialised train-
ing has been proven to
a path of criminality. I
also know the value of Commenting on the Fishermen rescued from burning trawler
Arklow and Wicklow RNLI were involved in the rescue of three fishermen last Thursday evening after
BirdWatch Ireland events their 14m trawler caught fire and subsequently sank off the Wicklow coast.
Volunteer lifeboat crew at Arklow and evacuated on to their life raft and had trans- "Thankfully, all three fishermen were rescued
Branch talks are held in the Glenview Hotel on the 2nd Tuesday of every Wicklow RNLI were requested to launch ferred to a nearby vessel. Having assessed the this evening and we would like to wish them
month. Admission to indoor meetings is free and open to everyone,
their all-weather lifeboats at 3:46pm follow- situation, the lifeboat crew proceeded to all a speedy recovery following what must
however, BirdWatch Ireland would be very grateful for contributions
ing a Mayday relay broadcast. The crew of transfer two of the casualties to the lifeboat have been a frightening experience for them.
towards covering the cost of the meeting room. Outdoor events are free of
the boat had used an emergency position- and administer casualty care while a third We would like to commend the skipper and
charge and are open to everyone.
indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) to raise the casualty was airlifted by Rescue 117 and later his crew for doing the right thing and activat-
Sunday 12th May: Immerse yourself in one of nature's most evocative sound- alarm. brought to hospital for further observation. ing the Epirb when they knew they were in
scapes on National Dawn Chorus Day. Meet at the front entrance to the ECNR, Both lifeboats launched immediately while Wicklow and Arklow RNLI then stood by difficulty, that was the right thing to do. We
Sea Road, Newcastle at 5.00am. (Please bring warm and waterproof clothing the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117 as a tug boat with firefighting capabilities would also like to thank and commend the
and footwear). from Waterford was also tasked and multiple made efforts to put the fire out but the vessel crew of the vessels that were in the area and
Tuesday 14th May: "Can we save the European Turtle Dove?" - a talk by vessels in the area responded. Weather condi- later sank. responded along with ourselves and our col-
Darren Ellis from BirdWatch Ireland on creating suitable habitats for the tions at the time were good with a Force 2-3 Arklow RNLI transferred the two casual- leagues at Wicklow RNLI and in the Irish
threatened species, Glenview Hotel,14th May at 8pm. westerly wind. ties back to the station where they were made Coast Guard. It is always sad to see a fishing
Saturday 22nd June: The annual trip to Kilcoole to see how our colony of Once on scene 30 miles east of Arklow, the comfortable. vessel sink but we are happy that all three
breeding Little Terns are doing. Meet at railway car park, Kilcoole, at 10am. crew onboard Arklow RNLI's all-weather Speaking following the rescue, Arklow fishermen are safe and recovering from their
lifeboat observed that the three casualties had RNLI Coxswain Ned Dillon said: ordeal this evening."
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10 NEWS Tuesday 7th May 2019
1916 commemorated
in Kilmacanogue
During the Easter period the Kilmacanogue 1916
Commemoration Committee held a wreath laying ceremony in
the 1916 Garden.
Proceedings were Scór na nÓg champion Moore of Garden
chaired by committee Conor Power sang a Architecture for all his
chairman Jason Doyle. powerful rendition of work and give a special
Anne-Marie Lawlor read Meet Me at the Pillar to mention to Anthony
the 1916 proclamation close proceedings. O'Grady who ensures
and Councillor Chris The committee said it the grass is cut regularly
Fox laid a wreath on was grateful for the throughout the summer.
behalf the committee. attendance of Deputies It is hoped that com-
Tommy O'Rourke read Andrew Doyle, John memorative events can
his poem the Cill Brady, Pat Casey along- be built upon in the
Mocheanóg 1916-2016 side Cllr Dermot Daisy coming year to will help
which he wrote on the O'Brien. ensure that the Garden is
100th anniversary of the “The committee would maintained to its present
1916 rising. Wicklow like to thank Robert high stand standard.”
Anam Cara Wicklow Parents Evening
Anam Cara Wicklow, the organisation that supports bereaved
parents in your area, is holding its monthly parent evening on Monday 20th
Cllr Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien, Cllr Christopher Fox, Minister Andrew Doyle, Pat Casey TD and John Brady TD are pictured at May at 7:20pm in the Parkview Hotel in Newtownmountkennedy.
the wreath laying ceremony in the 1916 garden in Kilmacanogue.
This event offers parents a safe and comfortable forum where they can connect
with other bereaved parents who understand the depth of grief and loss that fol-
lows after the death of their son or daughter. With Summer approaching, often as
'Autism class needed in new a bereaved parent we are reminded of the passing of time and all the events that
sadly our son or daughter are not here for, such as summer holidays and family
gatherings. It is important bereaved parents know there is support and resources
available.
Greystones Secondary School' Anam Cara director Valerie O Riordan stressed that this parent evening is open
to all bereaved parents "regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances
of their death or whether the death was recent or not. Anam Cara gives bereaved
mothers and fathers a chance to meet and connect with other bereaved parents in
Social Democrats Spokesperson for to a constituent who has child is disadvantaged and hope it will cater to a safe and comfortable setting. Here we can find a level of support and under-
Children, Cllr Jennifer Whitmore has autism and who is due to their level of abili- children and their educa- standing that - even with the best will in the world - it can be difficult for family
hoping the new ties. I am delighted to see tional needs regardless of and friends to offer."
called for the inclusion of a post-primary the development of the ability once the school
secondary school at A mother who attends the Wicklow Group commented " It was the first thing
Autism class in the new secondly school Charlesland will include new secondary school in opens in 2021," conclud- that gave us a sort of hope".
planned for Charlesland. a Special Class for Greystones coming along ed Cllr Whitmore. All Anam Cara services are offered free of charge for as long as necessary.
Autism so that he can
Speaking on the issue
attend school nearby.
Whitmore said "While
some children with
autism can be catered in
mainstream classes there
"With many more
families moving to
Greystones following
new housing develop-
Over 60 bags collected during
are many who will need
extra supports to carry
out their post-primary
education. Unfortunately,
ments demand will
continue to rise. We need
to ensure that the right
litter pick of the Sally Gap
it still stands that sec- educational supports are
ondary school places for put in place for children The Wicklow Uplands Council's annual litter pick event in April saw over 60 bags collected
with learning disabilities
children with Autism are
so that they can learn
by the team of volunteers who tackled a 5km stretch of the scenic Sally Gap Road.
at desperately low levels
in the county with cur- within their own Splitting up into small- that runs past the for visitors and recre- Council adopt a different cigarette butts were found
Cllr. Jennifer Whitmore
rently only 10 in exis- communities. er groups along the route, Coronation Plantation till ational users and our mes- section of the uplands throughout the route and
tence. "As Social Democrats they found everything reaching the well-known sage is that it should be each year as part of the could easily have been
"The nearest special and do not cater to chil- Spokesperson for
from exhausts, speakers, Sally Gap crossroads. enjoyed responsibly." 'Clean up The Uplands' recycled or disposed of
classes are in Colaiste dren who want to learn Children I believe it's
vitally important that any carpets and an array of Speaking after the "We are grateful to the initiative. correctly.
Chraobh Abhann in closer to home.
"There is a definite gaps in education provi- domestic rubbish scat- event, Brain Dunne, volunteers who generous- According to Ian Davis, "The uplands are an
Kilcoole and North
need for such provision sion are addressed with tered along the roadside, Coordinator of Wicklow ly gave their time to Project Manager of Pure important natural
Wicklow Educate
Together in Bray and yet in Greystones. Just the adequate funding and drains and adjacent lands. Uplands Council said restore this section of the Project, "The majority of resource and a key
both are at max capacity other day I was speaking staffing to ensure that no Organised annually in "Roadside litter is unfor- uplands to the pristine the material collected at tourism attraction, so I
conjunction with Pure tunately a major chal- condition it should be this event was recyclable commend Wicklow
Project, An Taisce lenge in the uplands. The found in." and derived from passing Uplands Council and the
'Removal of litter bins in National Spring Clean
and the National Parks &
stunning mountainscape
views that surround the
Forming part of the
hugely successful Pure
visitors rather than organ-
ised dumping activities.
team of volunteers for
their efforts to restore the
Arklow is counterproductive' Wildlife Service, the
group cleaned the section
Sally Gap Road makes it
a very popular destination
Mile Competition, the
Wicklow Uplands
Items such as food and
beverage containers and
Sally Gap to a litter free
setting."
Arklow Sinn Féin representative and local election candidate John
Kelly has said that the removal of a large number of litter bins
from around Arklow is concerning and will lead to littering. He has
called on the council to ensure that all the bins that have been
removed to be replaced.
Kelly said "Over the last few weeks a large number of litter bins have been
removed from across Arklow. My colleague John Brady and I have been onto
the council to ensure that the bins will be reinstated in all locations as their
removal is having a negative impact and this could lead to littering.
"In a concerning response we got back from the council they have said that
they are in the process of replacing litter bins in Arklow. However they also say
that the number of bins in Arklow and their locations will be reduced as part of
that process. They state that this is due to many being used for the disposal of
domestic waste."
Kelly went on to say "Any reduction in the number of litter bins is short sight-
ed and will cause more littering in the town. The council outdoor staff and the
Tidy Towns do a great job keeping the town clean.
Kelly concluded "If the council has concerns about what people are disposing
in the bins, there are different types of bins that could be used. Some bins have a
small opening to restrict what can be put in and these should be utilised. We will
continue to work with the council to ensure that all the bins that have been
removed will be replaced." Volunteers at the recent Uplands Council litter pick in the Sally Gap.Times WICKLOW
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Tuesday 7th May 2019 NEWS 11
Tommy Cullen not
running in local elections
There was widespread surprise when Councillor Tommy Cullen announced that he
would not be contesting the forthcoming local elections. A consistent poll topper, he
was expected to easily gain re-election.
Tommy is an ings. if he felt that there was
Independent County On Wicklow County a 'wrong' that needed to
Councillor for the con- Council, Cllr Cullen led be righted he was
stituency of West and the opposition to the unafraid to take the mat-
South Wicklow having proposed building of a ter to the courts. He and
started out as a Labour network of Pylons and two other councillors
Party member where he Windfarms throughout were thrown off the
was very active being at South and West council by the then
one time the election Wicklow. County Manager Eddie
agent for the former Cllr Cullen's resolu- Sheehy, but he appealed
minister Liam tion opposing pylons in the matter to the courts,
Kavanagh. Wicklow was success- Cllr Tommy Cullen winning a Supreme Conor Simpson (IDA Mid East Regional Manager), Shane Nolan (IDA), Johann Rosenberg
He gave a commit- fully approved by Court decision. (Oriflame Senior VP), Cllr Pat Vance, and Naoise McCluskey (IDA) are pictured at the 10 year
ment to his constituents Wicklow County care services to West More recently he was anniversary celebration of Oriderm Research & Development Centre in Bray Business Park. :
in the 2009 local elec- Council. He also and South Wicklow. He involved in a defama-
tions that he would vote brought about a review secured the ambulance tion action against
Pedestrians have to
against the introduction of the council's Wind base in Baltinglass. He Eddie Sheehy. Cullen
of a Property Tax on Farm zoning policy. served as a member of a and former councillor
their homes and he kept He has served as the Hospital Boards Barry Nevin sued Mr
his word. He is the only Chairman of Wicklow responsible for the Sheehy in the Circuit
councillor to vote
against the introduction
of the Property Tax in
Wicklow County
County Council and
Chaired the important
Health Board Care
Committee bringing
building of the new
Tallaght and Naas hos-
pitals.
He also served for
Court arising from an
April 2013 press state-
ment, made by Mr
Sheehy and which they
walk on hard shoulder
Council budget meet- substantial community many years as Chairman held defamed them. Cllr Christopher Fox has requested that the Kilmacanogue Road Safety
of the Council’s They lost their case Scheme also include pedestrian safety measures in the form of footpaths.
Tidy Towns Laragh Housing Committee and
has served as a director
but won a High Court
appeal and were award-
The scheme involves constructing a parallel southbound service road to separate the traffic before the
southbound junction, preventing traffic exiting the petrol station to go directly into fast moving traffic.
and Glendalough of the National Housing
Finance Agency.
ed € 20,000 each. Ms
Justice Maria Baker
However, currently pedestrian safety is not included in the scheme - the contract for which was signed last
week - and pedestrians are being forced to walk on the hard shoulder of the N11 to get into Kilmacanogue from
A clean up around the area will be on May He was the Chairman awarded costs against the roundabout at the top of the Southern Cross.
7th. Helpers should meet opposite of the ‘Keep the Glen the council and Mr Speaking at last week's meeting of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Fox said "I know it wasn't within the remit
Lynhams at 7pm. Open’ campaign that Sheehy, which it is of the scheme but pedestrian safety and footpaths in particular, that are not included in the scheme will have to
prevented the Dept of believed the council be looked at. Currently there are a number of residents in Kilmac who terminate at the bus stop at the Woodies
The group are encouraging biodiversity in the Defence closing walk- will pay in full. Sources roundabout on the Southern Cross and have to walk along the hard shoulder of the N11 to get back to
area. Native trees were planted by the students of ing routes in the Glen of estimated the costs to be Kilmacanogue. I note the safety scheme doesn't include a footpath along this stretch of the road.
Tiny Feet in front of the Brockagh Resource Centre Imaal to the mountains. about € 500,000 for "We will have to find alternative funding and to me, it's simply a must that this pedestrian footpath is
last week. For more information on how you can He was vocal and each side - money that, provided, because since the 145 bus route stopped travelling to Kilmacanogue, the amount of people who walk
make a difference by choosing plants, flowers and along the hard shoulder of the N11 is a disaster waiting to happen."
committed when ques- along with the libel
trees that aid species, animals and habitats native to Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, said he would raise the matter with Transport
tioning decisions of the awards, the taxpayer
the valley go to www.pollintors.ie. Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the roads section of the Council.
Council Executive and funded.You can also read
