Resident, local Fianna Fáil, TD Mr Jackie Cahill, has stated publicly, confirming his support for the cleaning of the River Suir in Thurles, however he has also admitted, on Tipp Mid-West Radio, that he is unable “to excessively influence policy in this area”. He also claims that people interested in fishing in the river, struggle to even find access to its banks. But of course there is no difficulty in gaining access to the banks once you have trampled down the three foot high stinging nettles and briars, using a supermarket trolley in an effort to locate water.
We now trust that Mr Cahill will have a chat with his sister, councillor Mrs Kay Cahill-Skehan, to brief her, before the next Thurles Municipal District Council Meeting.
River Suir pictured six years apart. Pics: G. Willoughby
We welcome also the input from re-elected Independent Councillor Mr Jim Ryan, who is committed to, at the next council meeting, quote “calling on all the relevant bodies to come together to formulate a future plan, for the River Suir in Thurles. Currently it is completely overgrown with vegetation. There is no flow or depth and there is always the continuous problem of the green algae forming on the surface. It has become an eyesore and an embarrassment to the town”. SEE HERE:Thurles. Info first raised this issue on November 7th 2013 so this “calling” now comes 11 years to late.
Perhaps all public representatives can confirm: (A)Where has our Grundfus submersible water pump gone, latter which fed our three river fountains? (B) Why has the two weirs, which controlled water levels close to Barry’s Bridge been allowed to deteriorate ? (C)Why do we constantly continue to highlight new projects, while failing to maintain or support that which already exists?
Meanwhile, elected councillors, while you a talking to those who receive large salaries and who must take direct responsible for this total neglect, please see the short video hereunder.
I feel I should point out that Thurles is trying to attract tourists; albeit with little or no success. Perhaps our two resident TD’s; our recently re-elected councillors, together with Thurles Municipal District officials, should take a short walk from the River Walk entrance on the N62, (close to Lidl supermarket), and continue their journey, to the Thurles Town park, situated close to “The Source” building.
Note: the messages of hate scrawled on the Rainbow Seat, placed to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community and also painted on the flood barriers. See the filth both in and on the surface of the river water. See also the nettles and briars converging unto the walkway, in the name of biodiversity, which now confines young children to their pushchairs and perambulator devices, when choosing to use this river side walkway. God knows we have all the biodiversity we need growing out of our drains, currently within the town’s streetscapes.
Ask why hate messages have not been removed by salaried individuals. Same messages do not represent the feelings of the vast majority of Thurles residents and proper administration must now be immediately implemented.
Time now to take back our town and yes this will put a few noses out of joint, but what the hell! Elected representatives have my full permission to reveal red faces and to feel shame and embarrassed. So what are we getting for our Property Tax, Rates, Parking Charges etc?
Police in Missouri, in the mid-western region of the United States have identified Irish national, Mr Shaun Brady, as the victim of a shooting in Kansas City yesterday evening.
Mr Brady, aged 45, was originally from Co Tipperary but had moved to the United States some years ago.
Police have confirmed that officers of the Kansas City Police department responded to reports of a shooting at 5:18pm local time, in the 63rd and Rockhill area and upon arrival officers located an adult male victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, in a back parking area close to a number of businesses premises.
Police and Emergency Medical Personnel responded, performing life saving measures, before transporting the victim to a local hospital, where sadly he was pronounced dead
It is understood that Mr Brady was taking out rubbish when he observed multiple individuals at a parked vehicle. An altercation occurred between Mr Brady and the individuals which then led to Mr Brady’s demise. Police officers have interviewed several witnesses and are expected to review available surveillance footage. Two teenagers are understood to be assisting police with their investigations.
Mr Brady grew up in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, and was one of the youngest graduates of the Dublin Institute of Technology. After falling in love with the Dublin restaurant scene, Mr Brady worked in kitchens in both Europe and Asia, before eventually embarking on a culinary career in Chicago. He relocated to Kansas City to become Executive Chef at the Ambassador Hotel
Mr Brady later became the chef at his co-owned Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge, and became a highly regarded member of the Irish ex-pat community in Kansas city. Mr Brady was a regular contributor to the local television station FOX4 and showcased Irish food to promote ‘Irish Fest’, (latter an Irish themed food festival), performing live cooking demonstrations for the public.
Mr Brady, a father, is survived by his wife Kate, a Wichita native, whom she first met while on vacation here in Ireland.
A recruitment campaign to recruit prison officers for the Irish Prison Service has opened today. The 2024 recruitment campaign offers applicants the opportunity to embark on a rewarding career within the Irish Prison Service, and to make a positive, lasting impact on society.
The Public Appointments Service, on behalf of the Irish Prison Service, is running this year’s competition, and the Prison Service intends to recruit more than 250 prison officers this year.
The Irish Prison Service invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Recruit Prison Officer may be filled.
The Irish Prison Service is responsible for the provision of safe, secure and humane custody for those people committed to prison by the Courts. Political responsibility for the Prison System in Ireland is entrusted to the Minister for Justice.
The Irish Prison Service operates as an executive agency within the Department of Justice. It is headed by a Director General supported by a number of Directors. The Service is a key component in our country’s criminal justice system ensuring safer community life and employs approximately 3,500 personnel.
The Irish Prison Service are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
The last recruitment competition was held in 2023 and welcomed more than 1800 applicants. The 2024 Recruit Prison Officer Competition will remain open until September 26th 2024, closing at 3:00pm.
Construction waste is Ireland’s largest waste stream with over 9 million tonnes generated annually.
Over 80% of construction waste is soil and stone.
Excavated clean soil and stone is a valuable resource which is better reused in other projects.
The EPA’s new National By-product Criteria provide rules for the safe reuse of greenfield soil and stone and prevents it becoming a waste.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published National By-Product Criteria for Greenfield Soil and Stone.
These criteria allow for the classification of greenfield soil and stone as a by-product, meaning the material does not become waste. Keeping materials in use is one of the fundamental elements of a circular economy and enable useful soil and stone materials from one site to potentially be reused for landscaping, reprofiling of land and other similar uses.
Commenting on the criteria, Mr David Flynn, Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Sustainability, said: “Construction is the largest generator of waste in our country, in the region of 9 million tonnes annually with the bulk of this being soil and stone waste. Embracing new approaches to design, materials choice and modern methods of construction will shift the sector onto a more sustainable path. Today, the EPA is streamlining the regulation of construction materials to promote the reuse of useful soil and stone that would traditionally end up as a waste. This opens up more opportunities for safe reuse, and offers greater regulatory certainty to the industry and stakeholders while ensuring appropriate safeguards remain in place.”
The European Waste Framework Directive puts a priority on construction and demolition waste. Construction activity comes at an environmental cost, putting pressure on our natural resources, biodiversity, and generating significant waste quantities. The scale of wasted resources and materials in the construction sector needs urgent attention.
Mr Warren Phelan, Programme Manager of the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme noted: “These criteria present a real and meaningful opportunity for the construction sector to follow a simple set of rules and in doing so reduce soil waste from sites and make tangible savings. These latest criteria are the third in a series of national decisions introduced by the EPA to support improved material circularity in the construction sector.”
Further information on the national by-product criteria and other initiatives of the circular economy programme are available on the EPA website.
Proposals are invited for community and youth service organisations to establish new Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) in North Tipperary. Once fully operational, the new project will ensure full YDP coverage across the State, fulfilling commitments in both the Programme for Government and Youth Justice Strategy.
Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) work with young people at risk of crime and anti-social behaviour, to divert them away from criminal behaviour and towards better life outcomes.
Same are seen as a key support to An Garda Síochána, in the operation of the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme, under the Children Act 2001.
There are currently 99 YDPs in operation and the intention under the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 is to have the service available throughout the State.
The establishment of these new projects is understood to mark a significant milestone in the achievement of this objective.
Expressions of interest must be from registered charities and demonstrate a strong track record of delivering programmes of support for challenging young people and sound corporate governance and financial management capabilities.
Expressions of interest are welcome from individual organisations or from a consortium of eligible organisations, (with one specified lead for governance and financial management purposes).
These must include proposed supports or dedicated Youth Justice Workers, targeting family support interventions for typically hard-to-reach young people and early interventions for 8-11 year-olds, who may be at increased risk of becoming engaged in criminal activity.
Details of the operational requirements for YDPs are available HERE
Expressions of interest from community-based organisations in establishing new YDPs in any of these areas, should be submitted to yjs@justice.ie, by Monday30th September 2024. Shortlisting may apply.
Additional information for approved applicants on the youth crime profile in the specific areas and operational boundaries for the new projects will then be made available at the start of October 2024. Completed final proposals should then be sent to yjs@justice.ie, by Thursday, 31st October 2024.
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