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We have been a dedicated employees at Deals for over 15 years, alongside many of our colleagues who share a similar commitment and longevity with the company. Recently, we received the devastating news that Deals has filed for administration. This has created a cloud of uncertainty over our futures just as we approach the Christmas season—a time meant for joy and celebration. For many of us, losing our jobs would not only mean economic hardship but an emotional turbulence, as we have invested so much of our lives into the success of Deals. Our work at Deals goes beyond individual job titles; it represents the effort and perseverance of hundreds of employees who depend on this company for their livelihood. The fear of possibly losing our jobs so close to the Christmass is overwhelming. Many of us have families to support and financial commitments that cannot accommodate such abrupt changes. What we are asking for is crucial—intervention from administrators to explore viable solutions to preserve jobs: restructuring options, seeking financial support, or pursuing a potential buyer who recognises the immense value we bring to the business. We believe that, with appropriate measures taken by those who have the power to enact change, it is possible to keep Deals operational and save hundreds of jobs. Moreover, we urge our community, local government officials, and industry stakeholders to advocate on our behalf. Our request is not only about protecting our jobs but ensuring the broader economic stability of the community that thrives in part due to the presence of Deals. We need your support to create awareness about our situation and to rally for a solution. By signing this petition, you contribute to a collective effort towards saving not just jobs, but preserving hope and stability for many

This issue affects thousands of people who live, work, study and travel through Kilkenny City every day. Increasing congestion is resulting in longer and more unpredictable journeys, frustration for commuters, difficulties for parents bringing children to school, and potential delays for emergency services. Local businesses are also affected when customers, employees and deliveries struggle to access the city efficiently. Traffic congestion has consequences beyond inconvenience; it affects the everyday lives, livelihoods and quality of life of people throughout Kilkenny. While investment in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure is important, road planning must take account of the needs of the entire community and the realities of how people travel. Decisions made about individual roads and junctions have consequences for traffic throughout the city, and residents should not have to accept worsening congestion without clear explanations or evidence that these schemes are delivering their intended benefits. We believe Kilkenny residents deserve to be consulted, listened to and shown the evidence behind decisions that directly affect their daily lives. This petition is important because we want a safer, better-connected and more accessible Kilkenny, where sustainable transport and practical traffic management can work together rather than against each other.

I want to make the campaign myself about adult adoption, because there are many adult people without family or adults that have really hard lives. Kids from orphanages, when they grow up to 18, must leave the chance that they will have a normal life, with a chance of having a lovely family. Mentally ill people who survived the worst hell on earth and grew up to 18 don't have a chance to be adopted again to change their road of living. Young adults whose parents are divorced are having issues with finding a partner or even trying to get a job, or even worse… they might end their life. They suffer because they never find true happiness. In my opinion, happiness is family. Adults with disabilities other than mental also might need it, because after their parents die, they still need help with casual day activities. Feeling that you are now like a test machine for social workers hurts in my opinion. They need true help and the true feeling that they are actually a part of life. My Story: I'm 23 years old, and I've always been suicidal. I tried earlier, ending my life like 11 times, and I'm still thinking about it. I wish there was a thing that would help me, that would give me a purpose for future living. I can't work; I tried, but suffering is beating me every single day. I can't live like that because I want to have a life like most of people; my parents divorced, other parts of families hate me, and I have no one, no one to actually feel good. I wish I had a law, a possibility that someone could adopt me and change my life. I know it might sound weird, but I need it to survive; I want to feel good. We all know that we will be in a coffin, but the more important question is what we bring to it.

Our estate has a large number of children and young families who currently have no safe, localized play facilities. A dedicated play area within the estate keeps children safely away from traffic, encourages active outdoor play, and builds a stronger community.

The proposed Amazon undersea cable from Ocean city, Maryland to Owenahincha is part of the industrial and corporate infrastructure that is extracting the life out of the planet.  In Ireland we can include in this machine all existing and proposed data centres across the island and the accompanying projects that they need including widespread potential mining projects, mega energy projects both "renewable" and fossil fuel based, the River Shannon water extraction Pipeline and more. If allowed to go ahead these projects will use up and poison water sources, destroy existing industry and economies, ravage biodiversity, lock us into a genocidal and militaristic economy and diminish the possibility of a better future or alternatives to this nightmare. Several US based articles refer to a data centre in Ireland at the end of this cable.  https://www.wmdt.com/2025/08/amazon-is-pushing-for-potential-trans-atlantic-cable-that-could-span-from-ocean-city-to-ireland/ Resisting this project in West Cork is to act in solidarity with communities across Ireland and the world who fight the same monster.  It is very late in the day but we must act as if it is not too late and fight for the future we want.  This petition invites politicians and the general public to hinder, delay and obstruct this project in whatever ways are available to you while supporting economic models for the area that regenerate community and ecology rather than taking from them. To Amazon and its board of directors we say: "Even though you may have bought local support you are not wanted here. We see you for what you are and what you intend. We represent a different future and we will do it without you.  We are the Amazonians. We reclaim the word "Amazon" for Rivers and Life". We invite supporters to attend a community dance on the beach at Long Strand, near Clonakilty at 2pm Saturday 7th Nov. Email: [email protected] for further info

Children do not choose where they are born, flee war or the immigration status under which they enter a country. A child who has spent formative years in Ireland may have deep linguistic, educational, social and cultural connections to the country. Yet their years here do not count towards the ordinary naturalisation residence requirement, leaving their future tied to their parents’ immigration status. They are effectively held hostage to circumstances they never chose and cannot control. Their childhood in Ireland should count. They deserve a fair pathway to citizenship in the country they have grown up calling home. What we are asking for We call on the Government of Ireland and the Houses of the Oireachtas to: 1. Establish a clear pathway to Irish citizenship for children who arrived in Ireland under Temporary Protection and have spent a substantial part of their childhood living here. 2. Recognise childhood residence in Ireland when determining eligibility, including residence undertaken while the child was living under Temporary Protection. 3. Introduce proportionate and accessible eligibility criteria that take account of the child’s age on arrival, length of residence, education and established connections to Irish society. 4. Consider the best interests of the child when developing citizenship policy for children displaced by war, with appropriate safeguards against unnecessary or prolonged uncertainty. 5. Address this issue explicitly in future citizenship legislation and policy reforms, rather than leaving these children without a clear understanding of their route to citizenship. Our request We are asking for a fair and transparent pathway to citizenship that recognises the reality of children’s lives. Children who have spent a substantial part of their childhood in Ireland should have a meaningful opportunity to become Irish citizens, regardless of the fact that they were born elsewhere and arrived as a result of war. Their connection to Ireland should not be measured solely by their birthplace or their parents’ immigration category. The years they have spent growing up, learning and participating in Irish society should count. We call on the Irish Government to ensure that children displaced by war who grow up in Ireland are given a fair opportunity to belong to the country they call home.

Red Pandas serve as an incredible source to the Himalayan mountains and without them we would be missing a core part of the animal kingdom , Fewer than 10,000 Red Pandas remain so we need to act fast.

The City Council, led by Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Greens intend to adopt a City budget that hikes rents for Council, HAP, RAS and Approved Housing Body tenants.  The rent hikes will hit in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, with families already struggling to meet basic costs. At the same time, Ireland is set to have a budget surplus of over €9 billion. Why is that while tech companies and billionaires are being given a light load by the government, we are being told that these rent hikes are necessary?  They passed the rent hikes in Dublin by one vote. Thats how close these fights are. Its only through organising as tenants and putting pressure on our elected representatives that these hikes can be resisted. 

Charlemont Street has wide footpaths but not a single tree along this stretch: just brick, paving and traffic. Street trees would give shade on hot days, soak up rainwater, cut noise and make the street a calmer, greener place to live, work and walk. Dublin City Council has already planted trees in the North East Inner City and the Liberties, so we know it can be done here. The more of us who sign, the harder it is for the council to ignore. Add your name and help green Charlemont Street.

This change is urgently required because the complete lack of statutory regulation in the Irish roofing sector leaves homeowners entirely unprotected against severe financial ruin and unsafe housing conditions. Currently, unlike electrical or gas works, anyone in Ireland can legally market themselves as a professional roofer without providing proof of qualifications or public liability insurance. When substandard or uninsured roofing work causes catastrophic structural damage or water ingress, homeowners are left with zero consumer recourse. Rogue operators simply vanish or liquidate, while insurance companies refuse to cover the damage because the work was substandard. This regulatory loophole damages the reputation of legitimate Irish tradespeople, strains the courts and allows rogue contractors to exploit vulnerable consumers. Introducing mandatory registration and insurance will guarantee consumer safety, enforce structural building standards, and bring the roofing sector into line with other strictly regulated trades in Ireland.

The 84X’s replacement has been a significant downgrade for the people of Newcastle, Kilcoole, Greystones and South Bray. Journey times have worsened and services removed. Passenger numbers have fallen almost 15%, in contrast to overall growth across Dublin Bus services in 2025. The X2’s Cherrywood world tour has added 10-15min to the journey time in each direction, negating the entire point of an express service. This has led to passengers avoiding them in favour of the X1 which are then full before leaving the city centre, leaving people stranded. We are calling for this detour to be removed. The N11 Cherrywood bus stop is only a 10min walk to the luas. An entire busload should not be discommoded for the convenience of a small few. Meanwhile, the last morning and first evening X2 need to depart earlier and later respectively to accommodate UCD students. The 84x arrived in time for 10am lectures, which the X2 fails to do.  Many students finish for the day at 15:50. The bus used to arrive around 16:10 and was regularly standing room only. It now comes at 15:55 which is impossible to make. It is now often less than half full - some ‘improvement’ alright. For a student in class from 10-4, a round trip has gone from 9:15/17:00 to 8:15/17:40. UCD is one of the biggest trip generators on the route and services must accommodate this. These are cost-free improvements that could be implemented overnight if the will was there. We hope this petition will compel the NTA to act. Additional departures, removal stops where alternatives are available (Foxrock, Stillorgan etc.) and bus lanes along the M11 would greatly enhance the service, but we’ll leave them for another time. So please sign this to help remove the Cherrywood detour from the X2, and to tweak the departure times of some services.