Dear Meath County Council, Subject: Proposal for the Construction of a Calisthenics Park in Blackwater Park, Navan I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Robert Maher and I am a resident of Navan. I am writing to propose the construction of a dedicated calisthenics park in Blackwater Park. As interest in fitness and outdoor activities continues to grow, I believe that this addition would significantly benefit our community. Calisthenics is a form of exercise that focuses on using one's body weight to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. It is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, requiring minimal equipment, making it an ideal activity for our community. By establishing a calisthenics park, we would provide a space for individuals, families, and fitness enthusiasts to come together, stay active, and create a supportive community environment. Blackwater Park, with its spacious grounds and existing recreational facilities, would be an ideal location for such a project. A dedicated calisthenics area could include: 1. Pull-up Bars: Various heights and styles for different skill levels. 2. Parallel Bars: For dips and other strength-building exercises. 3. Gymnastic Rings: For advanced training and flexibility. 4. Open Space: For bodyweight exercises, stretching, and group training sessions.

WHO ARE THEY PROTECTING? IT CERTAILNLY IS NOT THE ABUSED OR THOSE THAT WILL BE ABUSED!

With the Owenmore river and Conor pass now in the hands of the Irish government should the extra land now for sale on the the slopes of mount Brandon be included in the Dingle National Park? The owenmore fishery is the most unspoilt fishery in the Republic of Ireland. For too long it has been in private hands. Along with Conor Pass the people want this river to become the Dingle Peninsula National Park. The Irish government cannot buy the Conor Pass without the fishery. The people of the Dingle Peninsula want investment and for this fishery to be sold again to a private landlord is something that just cannot happen. Along with the Conor Pass this could be a new national park! The conor pass gets thousands of visitors every year and from the pass the beauty of the Owenmore River and it's lochs is visible to all. Let's not leave it go to the highest bidder once again! The Dingle Peninsula needs this unspoilt area to be recognised for what it truly is! The crown of the Kingdom!

We want Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enshrined in the Constitution!

This campaign is about urgently fixing a six-inch drop on the road between Edenderry and Clonbulloge at Shean that has already killed 7 people (to my knowledge), the last being our beautiful 25 year old son. Last September Ben McElvaney lost control of his bike when he reached this part of the road. Were six other deaths not enough for road remediation to be carried out here? All this petition seeks to achieve is a road fix to prevent another family having to go through a devastating loss.

Dear Deputy, I am writing to you regarding the urgent need for statutory protections for women in the workplace, specifically in relation to miscarriage leave, pregnancy-related sick leave, and protections for pregnant workers against infectious illnesses such as slapped cheek. I am asking for this on behalf of women across the country, but as a teacher myself, I am particularly advocating for the rights of women teachers who have been through the trauma of pregnancy loss, as well as for women more broadly. Currently, women who experience miscarriage are forced to rely on their ordinary sick leave. Miscarriage is not an illness, it is a bereavement, and it should be recognised as such in workplace policy. The lack of dedicated miscarriage leave adds unnecessary stress and financial strain to an already traumatic experience. Pregnancy-related sick leave is also currently treated as ordinary sick leave, meaning that women who are medically advised to take time off during pregnancy are penalised by depleting their sick leave allocations. This is neither compassionate nor fair, and it urgently requires reform. The recent introduction of Covid leave immediately demonstrated that protections for women and pregnant workers can be implemented quickly when there is political will, highlighting the current lack of women’s rights in this country. In addition, illnesses such as slapped cheek remain a serious and under-recognised risk in schools. Current HSE guidelines allow children with slapped cheek to attend school, despite the fact that this illness is highly dangerous in pregnancy. Teachers and other school staff who are pregnant are left exposed and unprotected, showing a clear need for stronger workplace safeguards in education. I am asking for your support to ensure that the Government acts to, 1. Introduce dedicated statutory miscarriage leave, separate from sick leave, available regardless of gestation, 2. Establish pregnancy-related sick leave as a distinct category, so that women are not penalised for medical absences connected to pregnancy, 3. Review and strengthen HSE guidance on slapped cheek and implement meaningful workplace protections for pregnant teachers and other school staff. These measures are essential to ensure fairness, compassion, and safety for women at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. I urge you to support this campaign and press for legislative action without delay. Yours sincerely,

Get restaurants, cafes and pubs throughout Ireland to switch to biodegradable straws so that we can all help reduce plastic waste and protect birds and marine life.

Get restaurants, cafes and pubs throughout Ireland to switch to biodegradable straws so that we can all help reduce plastic waste and protect birds and marine life.

Minister Harris and his government have just delayed commencement of the Children and Families Relationship Act signed into law in 2015 and have delayed it countless times. No more delays. Commence this in 2019 as promised

The DCU Students' Union request that Campus Residences amend the following to their upcoming accommodation strategy; 1) That rent increases to not exceed 6% across the board, 2) Those Postgraduate students who do enter in between the more stringent term times issued for the upcoming academic year do not pay for both term times in full but rather pay for the term times relative to their arrival. 3) That Larkfield and SPC do not increase by 11% together because the quality of accommodation provided is not comparable at present. Additionally, to note that this would mean a 49% increase of SPC accommodation in the last two academic years.