Predeceased by his wife Marette; the passing of Mr Smith is most sadly missed by his loving sister Kathleen (Dunlea) and her husband Denis, nephews Kieran, Paul, Mark and Alan, grandniece Hannah, grandnephews Adam and Daniel, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Smith, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; Requiem Mass can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending the Memorial Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]
The extended Smith 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.
There have been 4,407 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by the Department of Health over the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.
There are 614 patients being treated in our hospitals, down 8 from yesterday, and of these 114 are being treated in intensive care units around the country.
In a statement, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has confirmed that there have been almost 55,000 cases of Covid-19 reported in the last 14 days; a situation which he states is now unsustainable and expected to increase in the coming days.
An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has stated that the Government wants hospitality to remain open and it continues to work with the sectors to ensure the current rules around Covid-19 passes and other protections are being properly observed. An Taoiseach further confirmed that people should work from home, unless it is absolutely necessary that they attend in person.
The Irish government has now further agreed to introduce a midnight curfew for the hospitality sector. The new rule will mean restaurants, bars and nightclubs will be forced to close at midnight, as and from next Thursday.
In Northern Ireland today a further 1,698 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, up from 1,457 on yesterday’s reported figures.
There remain 429 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, up from 412 recorded yesterday, with 35 of these patients in northern hospital intensive care units, down from 37 also reported yesterday.
Sadly, 5 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland over the past 24 hours.
In Portugal, Prime Minister Antonio Costa has stated that authorities, in one of the world’s most vaccinated nations, may bring back some measures to stop the spread of Covid-19, in the run-up to Christmas, as infections stand at 156 cases per 100,000 people yesterday; approximately double the cases of neighbouring Spain. Portugal has already reported around 1.1 million cases of the virus and 18,265 deaths, since the pandemic began.
Please do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate and please do cut down on your direct social contacts.
The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by Tipperary farmer Mr Patrick Quirke, against his 2019 conviction in relation to the murder of Mr Bobby Ryan, a lorry driver and DJ known as “Mr Moonlight”.
Mr Quirke is presently serving a life sentence, following a 15-week trial back in 2019, during which he had denied any involvement in Mr Ryan’s murder.
The trial had heard that he murdered his love rival Mr Ryan, in an effort to rekindle an affair with farm owner Mrs Mary Lowry.
The prosecution maintained that Mr Quirke had staged the discovery of Mr Ryan’s body, as he was about to give up his lease on the farm, fearing he would be found out.
Mr Quirke watched the proceedings by video link from Portlaoise Prison.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and B’Mai (née O’Doherty) and by his brother Fr J C (Australia); Fr Denis (MSPS), passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.
His passing is most sadly missed by his sisters Claver [Hill (UK)] and Ita [Loughnane (Maynooth)], his brothers-in-law Robert Hill and Michael Loughnane, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, eextended relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and by his Society family.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Fr Denis will repose for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow on Thursday, November 18th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in the nearby Society Cemetery.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Fr Denis, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; Requiem Mass can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending the Memorial Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]
The extended O’Rourke 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.
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) / Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today (Tuesday, 16 November 2021) launched a new Code of Practice that applies to any person who keeps, breeds, rears, trains, races, trades or transports a greyhound in Ireland.
Pictured at the launch of the GRI Code of Practice at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. L – R Frank Nyhan (Chairman RCÉ), Joann Murray (Welfare Officer), William Fitzgerald (Veterinary Director).
The Code is the latest in a series of GRI care and welfare initiatives being progressed, including the provision of care and foster care centres, the introduction of an expanded inspection programme for greyhound establishments, the operation of a Greyhound Injuries Support Scheme, and the recent commissioning of the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS).
Frank Nyhan, Chairperson of the Board of GRI, said the principal theme of the Code is that the welfare and care of a greyhound must at all times take precedence over the demands of the stakeholders and all those involved in the greyhound industry.
“The overriding theme of this Code is that owners or keepers must plan for the whole of a greyhound’s life,” he added.
Mr. Nyhan explained that GRI has invested significantly on its care and welfare programme during 2021 despite the impact on commercial operations during COVID-19.
He continued, “GRI plans over the next 12-18 months include a further expansion of the Care Centre/Foster Centre Programme and continuing to financially incentivise the rehoming of greyhounds in Ireland through additional supports though the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT). From January to October 2021, the rehoming of 1,827 greyhounds has been achieved compared to 1,775 for the full year of 2020,” he added.
“GRI’S Welfare Team conducted 843 announced and unannounced inspections of greyhound establishments in the year up to the end of October. Additionally, Phase Two of the RCÉTS will add further functionality and reporting to the System when it is rolled out in 2022. This amongst other life events recorded, will include recording of injury data, including injuries that occur during official and unofficial trials at GRI stadia,” added Mr. Nyhan.
William Fitzgerald, GRI Veterinary Director, commented, “The launch of the new Code demonstrates how the care and welfare of greyhounds is an absolute priority for GRI. It is also underlines GRI’s commitment to implementing a broad and comprehensive programme of initiatives that further strengthen its level of direct engagement with owners, trainers and keepers across Ireland.”
Each section of the newly launched Code of Practice has been expanded compared to the previous Code. The Code features the addition of several new principles including a direction that all trainers and owners must maintain records, must be aware of their responsibilities under all laws/regulations, must avail of training programmes, and must plan of whole of greyhound’s life. The key sections of the GRI Code of Practice include the following:
Housing must be designed, constructed and maintained in a way that ensure the welfare of the greyhounds, prevents the transmission of infectious diseases, prevents escape of greyhounds and prevents injury to either human or greyhounds.
Greyhounds must be provided with an adequate amount of exercise for their overall health and wellbeing and must be appropriate for the greyhounds age, anatomy and behavioural pattern. Greyhounds must be given the opportunity to exercise outside of their kennel at least once a day.
Enrichment and Socialisation must be provided for the greyhound at all stages of their life to enhance their wellbeing, permit them to live in many social environments and to increase their suitability for rehoming.
Owners and/or Keepers must plan for the whole of a greyhound’s life and maximise opportunities for the rehoming of their retired greyhound. All efforts must be made to rehome greyhounds once retired and given the opportunity to spend the rest of their lives as pets.
Those caring for greyhounds must possess the ability, knowledge and competence necessary to maintain the health and welfare of greyhounds. Owners/Keepers must regular check the condition of greyhounds, including their dental health.
Each premises must have a designated Veterinary Practitioner that can provide assistance and treatment. Veterinary attention must be sought if greyhounds are showing any signs of ill health.
A suitable animal health programme agreed with Vet is required of all owners/keepers including vaccination programmes and a control programme for endoparasites (worms) and ectoparasites (fleas, ticks etc).
Owners must notify the ICC of the death of a greyhound. Both the owner and new owner must notify the ICC of the transfer or sale of any greyhound. Failure to do so is an offence under the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011
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