Serious public safety consideration and lack of local planning for residents and general population in area.

We need better mental health care. We all feel down and depressed at some stage in our lives and we need to speak to a professional to get us through it. 

Israel are currently committing genocide in Gaza. This has been confirmed by every reputable human rights organisation including the Israeli organisation B'Tselem and the UN. Nations cannot continue as normal while genocide is being committed. During the genocide over 800 athletes have been killed including the Palestinian star player Suleiman al-Obeid. Allowing Israel to continue to play on the international stage is using sport to cover for the crimes and presents what is going on as normal. The Russian team were rightfully expelled when Russia launched it's invasion of Ukraine. The only reason that Israel is allowed to continue is due to the corrupt power structures in UEFA and FIFA. Governments, football supporters, Football associations and players must all stand up for human rights, rule of law and for our game. We must not allow ourselves to be used by criminals to sportwash their crimes. 

As part of an agreement between the UN and Irish Government, twelve children were invited from Gaza to avail of medical treatment in Ireland. They have lost their homes, many of their family members have been killed and their lives have been shattered due to what the UN have declared ‘a Genocide in Gaza’. The mothers accompanying the children here constantly express “hearts full of gratitude and love to the Irish people and Government” for offering them a home, medical treatment and shelter to reclaim their lives.  Yet, their move to Ireland has involved heartbreaking sacrifices. In order to avail of treatment here, the women were forced to make unimaginable choices, to leave behind their other beloved children and husbands. One of the child medical evacuees came here with just his 19-year-old sister to look after him, leaving his parents and siblings behind. Whilst the mothers and children feel safe in Ireland, they describe going through a ‘living nightmare’, where they are filled with anguish and heartache for their precious family members left behind.  Over in Gaza, famine continues, and the ground offensive to take over Gaza city is forcing people south. Relentless bombs and bullets continue to target civilians, with no safe refuge or shelter and only contaminated water to drink. Few health services remain to care for the wounded.  Meanwhile, the mothers and children here in Ireland are unable to eat, sleep, or recover from their trauma, as they live in constant fear for the lives of their relatives who are stuck in Gaza, unable to leave. They are unable to move forward to rebuild their lives here without their closest loved ones.  As Ibtisam, one of the mothers has said:  “Please don’t let our families be forgotten.  Don't let my son become just another name in a tragedy. Don't let my husband fade into a memory".  “Every Day Is a Risk, Every Minute Is a Life. Help me bring my family together so our new life can begin.  Thank You!” We are a small group which include healthcare workers, teachers,  mothers, students, and others, who have befriended these mothers and children since their Medical Evacuation to Ireland. We ask that you sign our petition to urge our government ministers to please implement an emergency protocol so as to evacuate their loved ones from Gaza to safety here, thus enable family reunification.  

Students finishing lectures at 5pm at the Munster university in Tralee, don't have time to arrive at Bus Station for 5:20pm, and customers on the 272 travelling to Ballybunion requires this, as no other transport available until 9:10pm

As a mother of a child with autism who has just finished secondary school and thanks to his wonderful SNA's, over the years, he has now gone on to a PLC course. Without their support, guidance, and encouragement, he would never have finished school and getting an LCA Certificate. " the new "NCSE  guidelines for SNA's" is nothing short of disgraceful and seems to be lacking any understanding of what it is an SNA does on a daily basis.  It is a stark read, where many children who may have had support previously will not going forward. For example a child who may have a diagnosis and suggested breaks from the class, this will no longer be recognised by the NCSE as the role of an SNA.  What exactly does this mean for the many thousands of children who don't fit into the box of Primary Care needs. It seems SNA's are only going to be needed in cases of children with severe and complex (e.g) medical needs, and while this is crucial, what about  all the other children with other needs? Where is their box to tick? These children don't seem to exist to the NCSE.  I feel let down by the Department, let down by the Minister Helen McEntee and let down hugely by the NCSE, but more than any of this, they have let down the children, the children, who will sit silently, mask all day long, but it's ok we just need to tell those children, their needs are not recognised, they didn't meet the criteria for access to an SNA,  not anymore... I would like to ask Minister McEntee, why these changes to the SNA role? What exactly is it that she thinks they do everyday,  it is so insulting to them that they have to justify year in year out, never truly a permanent member of staff because at any stage the NCSE can change what they deem their role to be.   It is sad to have to become involved in fighting the government again for the basic rights and needs of children and their education. I am 19 years fighting for the right for my child to get what he needs to achieve all he has, in 2025 we should not be still fighting for an education system that is inclusive and supportive to every child.

We, the students of Coláiste Pobail Fóla, believe that Pinterest should not be banned from school iPads. While it was presumably blocked because one student misused the messaging feature, the majority of us use Pinterest responsibly for educational and creative purposes. Pinterest is an excellent resource for inspiration, study aids, project ideas, and visual learning across many subjects. It is unfair for all students to lose access to a helpful tool due to the actions of a single person. We respectfully ask that Pinterest be unblocked so it can continue to support our learning and creativity in a positive way.

The practice is inhumane and a shocking reflection of our attitude towards vulnerable animals given the number of unwanted/neglected animals in animal rescue centers around the country. 

The campaign is important to make sure that rural needs are addressed and that a sustainable future can be found for our beautiful villages.

This is a serious issue for all residents, their visitors, service providers and emergency services. There have been multiple collisions at that junction already and many vehicles have had their wheels and tyres damaged. 

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and community. The situation in Charlestown Place has reached a breaking point — residents are being intimidated, property is being damaged, and families are living in fear. This is not just a matter of inconvenience, it’s a matter of safety, dignity, and basic human rights. Without immediate action from Urbeo, An Garda Síochána, and local representatives, these problems will continue to escalate, putting more residents at risk and damaging the sense of community we all value.

Please sign this petition to highlight to KCC that as residents (1300 + people)of Johnstown we need a local convenience store where we can access provisions and not have to travel by car/bus to do so. The dynamic of the village has changed dramatically since the closure, with the Main Street becoming a rat run for the M7 as its only purpose.  This is not to take away from the great work that the charity applying for the change of use do and we support their cause.