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Funding For Organisations Supporting Victims Of Abuse & Crime In Tipperary.

Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee announces details of funding for organisations supporting victims of abuse and crime to mark 16 days of activism against gender based violence

18 organisations are to receive funding this year primarily for regional based domestic abuse services.
Move will fill gaps in supports identified in areas of the country and for categories of victims
Announcement coincides with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
€4.9m in extra 2022 funds for organisations supporting victims of crime also open for applications

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has confirmed details of extra funding for areas of the country or categories of victims not currently fully covered by support services for victims.

As part of Minister McEntee’s ‘Supporting a Victim’s Journey Plan’ to help victims and vulnerable witnesses, a mapping exercise was undertaken to identify gaps in funding and how to address them. A number of organisations were identified where additional funding would allow them to provide further services and to increase the geographical spread of support to victims of crime.

Minister McEntee said, “I’m delighted to be able to confirm these details as we mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and start the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.
In general terms the funding will increase these organisations ability to supports victims especially given the rise in those seeking help.
This will be done primarily by increasing phone line hours, emotional support, and increased court accompaniment. Most of the funding gaps identified called for increases to regional-based domestic abuse services so the geographical spread of support will be increased.
Tackling domestic, sexual and gender based crime is a priority for me and the Government. I am leading work on a new whole of government plan to tackle these awful crimes. This new plan will be the most ambitious to date and will be published early next year”.

Among the 18 organisations receiving a total of €445,000 in funding this year are Victim Support at Court, Lifeline Inishowen, Longford Women’s Link, Immigrant Council of Ireland and Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Ms Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said, “We will use this funding for a comprehensive information and awareness drive about accompaniment and support services.
We aim to build a set of resources which would allow anyone needing it to independently find information and guidance on what various aspects of court accompaniment mean, what services are provided, what a victim or the supporter of a victim should know.”

The extra funding is being provided in 2021. This is separate from increased funding recently announced under Budget 2022 for combatting domestic, sexual and gender based violence and for supporting victims of crime, which includes:

An additional €2.4m for specific awareness raising and training programmes on domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) bringing to €5.35m the funding available for combatting domestic sexual and gender based violence.

An additional €1.1m will be used to begin putting in place a legal advice and legal aid service in court for victims of sexual violence.

An additional €1 million is being provided under the Garda Vote to provide accommodation for Divisional Protective Service Units.

The Budget 2022 allocation also includes €4.9m to support Victims of Crime.

The Department of Justice has invited applications for this funding from registered charities, voluntary community groups and other bodies which provide support services or assistance for victims of crime generally, including provision of support, information and advice on the rights of victims, and court and other accompaniment.

Minister McEntee added, “The objective is to ensure that all of these services are available to all victims who need them, to a consistently high standard and throughout the State”.

Applicants for funding must be civil society organisations and preferably a registered charity and must be returned by 5:00pm on December 6th 2021.

For further details on how to apply, please contact: fundsadmin-victims-crime@justice.ie

Death Of Anne Costello, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Thursday 25th November 2021, of Mrs Anne Costello (née Foster), No.32 Ikerrin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary late of Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Margaret and her brother Sean; her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Pat, daughters Emir and Aoife, brothers Paddy, Brendan and Niall, sisters Margaret and Sandra, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Costello will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Friday, November 26th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Saturday morning, November 27th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Costello, but are unable to do so; 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 Costello 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to I.C.U. South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Killer Covid-19 Cases Today Reach 5,824 On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed this evening 3,893 new cases of Covid-19 in the Irish Republic, over the past 24 hour period.

There remain 611 people with the virus in our combined hospitals, down 27 since yesterday, however of these, 132 are in ICUs, latter figure 2 more than was reported yesterday.

To date there has been a total of 5,652 deaths related to Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, with same number including the 43 deaths notified in the past week.

A further 1,931 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Northern Ireland today, up from 1,476 on yesterday’s figures.

There are currently 386 Covid patients in northern hospitals across Northern Ireland, down 4 on yesterday, with 36 patients being treated in intensive care units (ICUs), up 3 on yesterday.

The Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley has confirmed that antigen testing in schools will come into effect from next Monday, November 29th. Guidance will be made available to schools and parents later this week.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has said that if there is a further disimprovement in the trajectory of Covid-19, then NPHET will have to make recommendations to address those concerns.

In Northern Ireland, sadly 4 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported today. With Hospital occupancy standing at 105%; the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of this pandemic is 2,851.

The European Union health agency has called on member states to urgently introduce measures to reduce the burden of Covid-19 during December and January.

Continue to listen to science and do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate and cut down on your social contacts.

Killer Covid-19 Cases Reach 5,142 Today On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 3,666 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.

There are 638 patients in hospital with the virus, 130 of whom are confined in intensive care units; 4 more than reported yesterday.

Dr Catherine Motherway (Consultant in Anaesthesia at University Hospital Limerick) has warned that if Covid-19 numbers continue to surge, other areas of the healthcare system will have to close. Medics will continue to try to treat patients, but they may not get the same level of care, as in pre-pandemic times.

The Government is continuing to examine the possibility of subsidising the cost of Antigen tests, however no decision has yet been made on either the notion or the detail, Minister for Finance Mr Paschal Donohoe has confirmed.

Independent.ie (Reporter Paul Hyland) reported yesterday that a leading GP, Dr Mary Favier, reported that one of her patients took five antigen tests, which all came back negative, despite the patient being contagious with Covid-19 virus.

Dr Favier also confirmed that this same situation was being replicated in GP clinics right across Ireland and people should never rely on antigen testings if they are feeling unwell. Dr Favier stated that antigen testing is being used too often in the wrong environments and people need to be PCR tested.

The World Health Organization, (WHO), has warned that as Europe remains in the firm grip of Covid, the continent’s death toll could reach some 2.2 million over this winter if current trends are permitted to continue. According to WHO’s confirmed data, Covid-related deaths in the European region of 53 countries increased last week to nearly 4,200 per day, doubling from 2,100 deaths a day at the end of September 2021.

Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has indicated to Opposition TDs that he does not expect the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to recommend any further restrictions this coming week.

Another 1,476 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Northern Ireland today, up from 1,469 on yesterday.

There are currently 390 Covid inpatients in hospitals across Northern Ireland, with 33 being treated in intensive care units (ICUs), down 3 on yesterday’s figures. Northern Hospital occupancy is operating at 103%.

Sadly, 4 Covid-19 related deaths have also been reported in the last 24 hours in Northern Ireland today.

Continue to listen to science and do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate and cutting down on your social contacts.

Large Decrease In Air Pollution From Traffic In 2020 Due To COVID-19.

While air quality in Ireland in 2020 was generally good there are worrying localised issues.
Air pollution from traffic fell at all monitoring stations, particularly at urban roadside locations, as a consequence of reduced traffic volumes due to Covid-19 restrictions.
However, Ireland was above World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines for particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ozone at 52 monitoring sites, mostly due to the burning of solid fuel in our villages, towns and smaller cities.
Fine particulate matter from the burning of solid fuel remains the biggest contributor to poor air quality in Ireland, responsible for an estimated 1,300 premature deaths per year.
The choices we make in how we heat our homes and how we travel directly impacts the quality of the air we breathe.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today launched its annual air quality report ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2020′. The report shows that, while air quality in Ireland is generally good and compares favourably with many of our European neighbours, there are worrying localised issues which lead to poor air quality.

EPA monitoring shows that Ireland was compliant with EU legal limits in 2020, largely assisted by the significant reduction in traffic due to Covid-19 restrictions. Air pollution from traffic – nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – fell at all monitoring stations, but most notably at urban-traffic locations where levels fell by up to 50%.

However, air quality levels were above the WHO stricter guideline values at 52 monitoring stations, largely due to the burning of solid fuel for home heating.

Air quality has an impact on people’s health and there are an estimated 1,300 premature deaths in Ireland per year due to levels of fine fine particles (particulate matter) in our air. Levels of this pollutant are of growing concern and are particularly high during the winter months, when people’s use of solid fuels such as coal, turf and wood impacts negatively on-air quality, especially in villages, towns and smaller cities.

The EPA air quality report notes that any movement towards cleaner home heating choices and less smoky solid fuel choices will result in a subsequent improvement on air quality.

Launching the report, Air Quality in Ireland 2020, Dr Micheál Lehane, Director of the EPA’s Office of Radiation Protection & Environmental Monitoring, said,
“The EPA’s air quality monitoring carried out in 2020 has shown that there were dramatic and immediate decreases in air pollution in our urban areas due to reduced traffic volumes associated with COVID-19 restrictions. As we now start to travel more we must not lose sight of the obvious link between our journey choices and levels of traffic derived air pollutants. Pollutants from traffic have a negative impact on people’s health and our actions, as individuals, do impact the air we breathe.“

Pat Byrne, EPA Programme Manager, said,
“Ireland still has issues with poor air quality due to the burning of solid fuel in our villages, towns and smaller cities. Ireland is above WHO air quality guideline values at many locations and it is imperative that we each, as individuals, make cleaner air choices when deciding how to heat our homes, as this can improve our local air quality and have associated health benefits.”

The Government has announced that new regulations on the use of solid fuels will come into force in 2022 – all coal products sold will be required to be low-smoke and all wood sold for immediate use must have a moisture content of 25 per cent or less. This is a positive step for air quality, which will need to be supported by clear communications to ensure public engagement and the best outcome for air quality and health.

The ‘ABC for Cleaner Air’ campaign, launched by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, highlights some simple steps we can all make and help reduce pollution from solid fuels. The EPA’s home heating infographic also identifies what changes people can make to home heating choices to improve air quality.

The ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2020’ report is available on the EPA website. The EPA continually monitors air quality across Ireland and provides the air quality index for health and real-time results online HERE.
Results are updated hourly on the website, and people can log on at any time to check whether the current air quality is good, fair or poor.

Further information: Niamh Hatchell/Emily Williamson, EPA Media Relations Office: 053-91 70770 (24 hours) and media@epa.ie