Too many people in Offaly feel shut out of politics. Live streaming council meetings would finally let everyone see what’s really happening, hold councillors to account, and help rebuild trust in how Offaly is governed.

It makes little sense to remove a teacher now when the school will meet the required pupil numbers in just a few weeks, with at least two confirmed new enrolments in December and January. The loss of this post means larger class sizes, disrupted learning, and increased pressure on already stretched staff. In Cloughduv village 2 years ago, we had approx. 200 houses. Now there are over 450, being occupied by new families. Our school enrolment has grown each year as  new families received keys for new homes. Pupil enrolment in Sept ’23 was 141 and is expected to be 182+ next Sept. Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) team is already operating under significant strain to support a growing number of children who need additional help. This decision will further impact the quality of teaching, inclusion, and pupil well-being across the school. While understanding that the Department must follow clear criteria, we believe there is a strong case for flexibility, understanding, and compassion in this situation. Allowing Cloughduv N.S. to retain this developing post temporarily until the end of the school year would provide stability for pupils and staff and allow time for the Department to see the school’s continued enrolment growth first-hand

Firstly the build up of dog poo in the estate and green areas, while we welcome the estate being used for people to exercise their dogs, it is not being disposed of properly.  This is particularly hazardous to young children and other dogs and animals as it is guaranteed to spread diseases.  We are requesting dog poo bins supplied with dog poo bags to be emptied and refilled by Kilkenny CoCo both at the entrance to the estate and throughout the local area as there isn't a single public bin available from Cluain Glasan to St Luke's Hospital to Talbots Gate and back to the estate.  We are also raising the issues caused by the opening of the new CBS School and the building works in St Canice’s Primary which has resulted in an increase of non residents parking in the estate and with the newly opened walkway between Cluain Glasan and Bishops Lough we have also noticed an increase of parents using the estate to drop children off. With the creche in Cluain Glasan due to be completed shortly this will further exacerbate the current lack of parking for visitors. We are also requesting signs erected to state parking is strictly for residents and their visitors only.  We welcome your assistance in resolving these issues.  Yours Sincerely, The Residents of Cluain Glasan

We welcome and commend the Play Streets initiative and the recent car-free day on September 21st. These events are valuable and inspiring examples of how Dublin can create safer, more inclusive, and community-focused public spaces.  We fully support these efforts and want to see them grow. To deliver real, city-wide impact, we must build on this positive momentum. On the most recent car-free day, just 25 of Dublin’s more than 4,000 streets were closed to traffic, and only for three hours. Many residents didn’t even know it was happening. This is not enough to make a meaningful difference to air quality, community life, or public space. We ask Dublin City Council to: 1. Expand the number of streets included in car-free initiatives across all areas of Dublin. 2. Extend the duration of car-free events to a full day, rather than just a few hours. 3. Increase the frequency, moving from one day a year to at least one Sunday per month in 2026. 4. Publicly promote and map each event so that residents across Dublin can take part. Cities like Bogotá and Paris have shown how regular car-free Sundays transform urban life (giving us cleaner air, safer streets, and more sociable communities!) Dublin has the same potential! It’s time to make our streets places for people, not cars. Get in touch with us by email: [email protected]  Follow us on Instagram: @peoplenotcarsdublin

We have already gathered over 1,100 signatures on our paper petition, including support from Deputy Roderic O'Gorman (Green Party Leader), Deputy Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats), Senator Malcolm Noonan (Green Party), and Senator Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael). On October 13th, we  hand-delivered our petition to Wexford County Council. Now we are launching this online petition to amplify the call for action and demonstrate the breadth of public concern about Lady's Island Lake. By adding your signature, you are joining a growing movement demanding transparency, accountability, and urgent environmental protection. Lady's Island Lake cannot wait. The warning bells have been ringing for years. We need decisive action from Wexford County Council and the Government to reverse this destruction, restore this irreplaceable natural resource, and protect it for future generations. Sign this petition and help us stop the pollution.

East Cork must secure government funding now to build a public swimming pool in Midleton—ensuring safety, equity, and access before resources are diverted elsewhere. 1. The opportunity: Government funds for community pools are currently available and will be reallocated if East Cork does not apply. Comparable towns—such as Mallow and Fermoy—already benefit from such infrastructure. 2. The challenge: Midleton, the largest urban area in Cork County without a public pool, lacks infrastructure for swimming education and accessibility. Over 22,000 residents, including 6,000 schoolchildren, currently face barriers to learning essential life-saving skills. 3. The implications: Cork records the highest drowning deaths in Ireland, underscoring the public safety urgency. Absence of local facilities disproportionately affects children, older adults, and people with disabilities, deepening social inequality. 4. The case for action: Public pools are not discretionary amenities; they are foundational health and safety infrastructure. Investment now secures equitable access, reduces preventable risks, and strengthens community well-being. Therefore: East Cork should act immediately to secure funding and deliver a public pool in Midleton—protecting residents, promoting fairness, and ensuring the county keeps pace with national safety and health standards.

Some students don’t need more motivation. They just need a meal. Right now across Ireland, too many students are studying hungry, skipping meals to pay rent or travel to class. Hunger isn’t just physical. It drains focus, energy, and hope. When we feed students, we’re not just helping them survive college. We’re helping them show up fully, to learn, lead, and become who they’re meant to be. This is why we’re building Crave Christi Student Sponsorship, to make sure no student is left behind because of an empty plate. Join us in turning compassion into action. Together, we can make student hunger impossible to ignore. Because hunger shouldn’t be part of the college experience. Not here. Not now.

It allows people with CRPS a rare chronic pain condition to have access to prescribed medical Cannabis from their GP through the MCAP programm  in Ireland.   It is  extremely important  to help  sufferers who on a daily basis suffer with this rare condition. The effects of this disease  has an immense  impact on the individual their family. 

Interface has built up a wonderful track record of delivering high quality arts and cultural events in a short time.  They have a unique space and a great set of equipment, which they make available for our use, at very low, subsidised rental rates. Interface has built partnerships with Clifden Arts Festival, Galway International Arts Festival, Conamara Sea Week, Galway Dance, Baboro, Pasaj Independent Arts Space, Istanbul, Detroit Studios and Gallery, Stockholm, Fish Factory, Iceland, ATUs SDCA and Connemara and the Burren College of Art. Exhibition partners include Irish Museum of Modern Art, Galway Arts Centre and the Embassy of Ireland in Stockholm. They are well supported by the Arts Council, and run individual residencies co-funded by Galway County and City Councils, Ealain na Gaeltachta.  The organisation strives sincerely to create opportunities for all its members, amongst other things to put on our own exhibitions and participate in group exhibitions, both in Ireland and abroad, to participate in professional development workshops, to meet international curators and artists, to run workshops with school children or other general audiences.  All these actions have a twofold effect:  • They enable us artists to keep moving forward with our work, to further our artistic careers and broaden our audiences.  • They deliver high quality arts and cultural experiences for the general public, resulting in considerable public benefit in a remote geographic region.

Everyday people across Ireland are struggling to afford the basics — rent, food, childcare, heating, and transport. Families are cutting back, carers are limited in how much they can work, and workers’ wages are being swallowed by rising costs. Budget 2026 should be about fairness and dignity — not leaving people behind. Ordinary people are the backbone of this country, and we deserve a Budget that reflects that. This isn’t about politics — it’s about survival, fairness, and respect for those doing their best to keep Ireland going. If enough of us speak up together, we can show the Government that it’s not too late to change course and build a Budget that works for everyone. Sign and share this petition to stand up for fairness, dignity, and real support for ordinary people.

Who is affected? Across Ireland, thousands of children are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. Too many are being offered short pilot programmes, which simply cannot meet their needs. Play Therapy gives children the time, space, and safety to express themselves, build trust, and heal — but it requires a minimum of 12–15 weeks to be truly effective. What is at stake? When children don’t receive consistent support, their emotional distress often shows up as difficulties with concentration, behaviour, and learning. This affects not only their mental health but also their confidence and academic progress. Without sustained Play Therapy, many children fall further behind, and families and teachers are left without the help they need. Why now? We are calling on the Irish Government — including the Department of Education, the HSE, and TUSLA — to fund proper school-based contracts employing Play Therapists for 20–25 hours per week. This model reflects safe professional practice and ensures children can receive the minimum 12–15 weeks of support they need. The time to act is now — our children deserve lasting care, not short-term pilots.

There are thousands of people affected by this issue and yet it is ignored by planning/councils and government.  People with medical conditions needing urgent toilet access experience pain, accidents and humilation when refused access to toilets when out in publuc spaces. Shops/businesses have a right to refusal, legalising the "No wait card" would stop this.  It would bring a better quality of life, take away anxiety and stress when going out in society and bring dignity to people affected. #Nowaitcard  #invisible disabilities