Mrs Moylan was pre-deceased by her brothers Dick, Paddy and Robert her sisters Pauline (O’Gorman, Clonmel) and Josie (Stokes).
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her much loved former husband Tim, immediate family members Robert, Fiona, Lance and Siobhan, daughter-in-law to Chantelle, grandchildren Tim, Hannah, Emily, Oscar and Valentina, sister Frances (Walsh), brothers Willie and John, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Moylan, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE. (Currently not on line at time of announcement.)
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Moylan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Minister Mrs Helen McEntee, TD represented Ireland at the informal meeting of Home Affairs Ministers held in Lille, Hauts-de-France region in northern France. This was the first meeting of Home Affairs Ministers of the French EU Presidency, which began on 1st January 2022.
Attending the meeting, the Minister stated: “I am delighted to attend the first meeting of Home Affairs Ministers hosted by France since they have taken over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The opportunity to meet in person is welcome as we emerge from the COVID19 pandemic and the Presidency included a number of key items on the agenda.”
Items for discussion on the agenda included the security of European borders; the future of civil protection in Europe in the face of climate change; the fight against terrorism and radicalisation, and the ‘Pact on Migration and Asylum’.
While attending the informal meeting, Minister McEntee also had an introductory bilateral meeting with the new German Federal Minister of the Interior, Frau Nancy Faeser.
Speaking on the Pact on Migration and Asylum, the Minister stated: “Ireland welcomes the efforts that the French Presidency are making to progress migration and asylum reform. Ireland has always supported EU efforts to deal with this issue in a comprehensive and holistic way and the approach being taken is balanced and pragmatic. The focus on specific aspects of the Pact presents an opportunity to build trust and introduce much needs reforms while also making sure to find the right balance between responsibility and solidarity.”
The informal meeting of Justice Ministers also took place in Lille on 3rd and 4th February. Items on the agenda included: * an exchange on the fight against hate. *systems for alerting the public in the event of child abduction., *recognition between Member States of parenthood established within the European Union.
Firstly, I should state if you do not have a bird nesting box in your garden, there are some handmade, beautiful designed, boxes with required correct dimensions, currently available at O’Driscolls Garden Centre on the Mill Road here in Thurles, all at very affordable prices.
Rear opening entrance to Blue Tit nesting box
For those of you who already possess a nesting box, it’s time again, to clean out and maintained same, to ensure tenants for this coming Spring and Summer.
Old nests should be removed in the autumn or winter, preferably from October onwards, once parents and their brood have moved out of their home.
Birds, particularly Blue Tits, start early in their hunt for social housing. The site appears most often to be chosen by the wife, with the interior and entrance having been measured by the husband, using his wings as a tape measure. Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) love artificial nest-boxes and are probably the most common occupiers of same here in the Irish Republic.
The female of the Blue Tit species will build her nest alone, with her mate following her around to make sure that no other males make contact with her. This stated, it is estimated that over 40% of Blue Tit nests will contain at least one hatched chick that is possibly being reared by a male that is not its father.
Later, the male will feed the female, while she remains nesting and youngsters will leave the nest around three weeks after hatching occurs.
The old nests built by most birds can harbour nasty parasites, so once last year’s nest has been removed from the box, use boiling water to rid same of parasites. Let the box dry out thoroughly, before replacing the lid or back portion.
Remember parasites that remain can infest young birds that hatch the following year, so do scald the box out well and avoid, totally, the use of any form of disinfectant, soap solution, insecticide or parasite powder.
Try to avoid cleaning out your nest box in September, thus ensuring the nest is no longer active, as some species can nest right through until the end of September, each year.
The box shown here possibly because of its positioning; remaining clear of animals or destructive humans, has raised, over a 3 year period, 4 families of blue tits numbering in all 42; from a total of 42 eggs.
Where To Erect A Bird Nesting Box.
Correctly built nesting boxes are best constructed from untreated timber. Boxes for tits should be fixed at least two metres high (6ft) on a tree or a wall. Remember, if attached to a tree use soft cable ties rather than nails to secure your nesting box.
The success of the box, shown herewith, is the fact that it is partly hidden by overhanging vegetation, thus allowing the bird to vanish into overhanging ivy branches before accessing the box itself. While experts state that nesting boxes should face between north and east in direction, thus avoiding strong sunlight, driving summer rain and wind; this box faces south protected and shaded by the overhanging ivy, with no complaints from Blue Tit tenants.
Predeceased by his parents Hannah and Jerry; Mr Darmody passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted family; Jerry, Eamon, John, Timothy, Ailish, Anne-Marie, Catherine, Colum, Cyril and Andrew, nieces, nephews, grandniece, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, Aunt Phyl, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Darmody, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Darmody family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
* Scheme is open for online applications for those who don’t have a current permission to reside in Ireland. * Applications will be accepted for six months until 31 July 2022. *Primary applicants must have a period of four years undocumented residence in the State, or three years in the case of those with children. * Successful applicants will receive immigration permission, access to the labour market and can begin path to citizenship.
The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee, TD, has today opened the scheme to regularise thousands of undocumented migrants and their families who are living in Ireland.
There is no reliable data on the number of undocumented persons in the State, but studies suggest there could be up to 17,000 undocumented persons including up to 3,000 children and that many could be in employment, although likely low paid employment.
Online applications for the scheme will be accepted from 10:00am today for six months until 31st July 2022, when the scheme will close. Applications can be made online at https://inisonline.jahs.ie
The scheme will enable applicants, and their eligible dependentswhere the specific criteria is met, to remain and reside in the State and to regularise their residency status.
Opening the scheme, Minister McEntee stated, “I am delighted to now be able to open the once-in-a-generation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants and their family members living in Ireland. The scheme has been welcomed by those who have been contributing to our society for years but were seeking a way of regularising their status here in Ireland. I firmly believe this scheme will improve the lives of thousands of people across the country who contribute to our society, enrich our culture and work in our economy, but unfortunately still live in the legal shadows. People come to Ireland to make a better life for themselves and their families and they can find themselves undocumented for many reasons. This scheme will provide an opportunity for those who meet its criteria to remain and reside in the State and to become part of mainstream Irish society rather than living on its margins.”
Primary applicants who are eligible under the scheme will:
* Have a period of 4 years residence in the State without an immigration permission, or 3 years in the case of those with minor children, immediately prior to the date on which the scheme opens for applications; *Be permitted to include a spouse, civil partner or defacto partner and eligible children aged 18 – 23 years who must have been living with the principal applicant for 2 years immediately prior to the date on which the Scheme opens for applications; *Be granted a Stamp 4 immigration permission that allows for unrestricted access to the labour market; and * Have years of residence with that permission reckonable for the purposes of pursuing Irish citizenship by way of naturalisation.
Those with an existing Deportation Order can apply, if they meet the minimum undocumented residence requirement. Applicants must meet standards regarding good character and criminal record/behaviour and not pose a threat to the State. Having convictions for minor offences will not, by itself, result in disqualification.
People with expired student permissions will also be able to apply, if they meet the minimum undocumented residence requirement.
Minister McEntee added, “People who are in an undocumented situation are burdened with a great deal of stress and uncertainty regarding their position in society. Unfortunately, they also may be more vulnerable to exploitation due to their precarious legal situation. In an effort to reach those migrant communities most likely to benefit from the scheme, my Department will engage in a targeted communications campaign during the six month application window. The support of key organisations working directly with people and families who find themselves in these circumstances will also be crucial in encouraging people to come forward and participate in the scheme.”
As previously announced by the Minister, international protection applicants who have an outstanding application for international protection and have been in the asylum process for a minimum of 2 years will have a separate application process. The International Protection Office will contact potentially eligible applicants shortly with further details.
Applicants must meet standards regarding good character and criminal record/behaviour and not pose a threat to the State. Having convictions for minor offences will not, of itself, result in disqualification.
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