Lyrics: Alex Raymond Salibian – Harry Edward Styles – Jeffrey Nath Bhasker – Mitchell Kristopher Rowland – Ryan Thomas Nasci – Tyler Sam Johnson.
Vocals: English singer, songwriter, actor and original members of the boy band ‘One Direction‘, Harry Edward Styles.
Sign of the Times
Just stop your crying, it’s a sign of the times. Welcome to the final show. Hope you’re wearing your best clothes. You can’t bribe the door on your way to the sky. You look pretty good down here, but you ain’t really good. If we never learn, we been here before. Why are we always stuck and running from, The bullets? The bullets. We never learn, we been here before. Why are we always stuck and running from, The bullets? The bullets. Just stop your crying, it’s a sign of the times. We gotta get away from here. We gotta get away from here. Just stop your crying it’ll be alright. They told me that the end is near. We gotta get away from here. Just stop your crying, have the time of your life, Breaking through the atmosphere, And things are pretty good from here. Remember everything will be alright. We can meet again somewhere. Somewhere far away from here. We never learn, we been here before. Why are we always stuck and running from, The bullets? The bullets. We never learn, we been here before. Why are we always stuck and running from, The bullets? The bullets. Just stop your crying, it’s a sign of the times. We gotta get away from here. We gotta get away from here. Stop your crying baby, it’ll be alright. They told me that the end is near. We gotta get away from here. We never learn, we been here before. Why are we always stuck and running from, The bullets? The bullets. We never learn, we been here before. Why are we always stuck and running from. The bullets? The bullets. We don’t talk enough, we should open up, Before it’s all too much. Will we ever learn? We’ve been here before, it’s just what we know. Stop your crying, baby, It’s a sign of the times. We gotta get away, We got to get away, We got to get away, We got to get away, We got to get away, We got to, we got to, away, We got to, we got to, away, We got to, we got to, away. END
The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee T.D. has today (20th October 20th 2023) launched a wide-ranging consultation to inform the development of proposals for comprehensive reform of the Coroner Service in Ireland.
The consultation is an opportunity for members of the public and stakeholder groups to express their views, observations and proposals on how the Coroner Service might be enhanced into the future.
While the Coroners Act of 1962 has undergone a number of amendments, the structure of the Coroner Service remains largely as it was originally established by that Act. The Government wants to ensure that the Coroner Service is positioned to provide a comprehensive service into the future. Issues such as driving innovative change and enhancing customer service have been identified as areas in need of examination.
This consultation marks a significant step forward in that process – the aim of which is to ensure that the many positive elements of the Service are maintained, while introducing improvements and enhancements where they might be required.
Responses to the consultation process will be captured through two separate questionnaires, which aim to capture the views and opinions of both individuals, latter who have engaged with the Coroner Service and those of stakeholder groups, who support the service. All interested parties are encouraged to take part in this process over the coming months, where views will be a key part of the review and reform process.
The public consultation will be open until January 19th, 2024 and following its conclusion, it is intended that proposals on a renewed Coroner system, including a proposed plan as to how this will be achieved, will be brought to Government.
Further information on the public consultation, along with the two associated questionnaires, can be accessed HERE.
Private drinking water quality is not as good as public water quality.
The total number of small private supplies remains unknown as not all have registered with their local authority.
Eighty four percent of registered small private supplies were monitored in 2022, compared with seventy five percent in 2021.
The government review of the rural water sector identified several key issues in the provision of rural water that need to be addressed to protect public health.
The EPA today released the Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2022 report. Drinking water is provided to approximately 200,000 people across rural communities in Ireland, by over 380 group water schemes.
In addition, many rural commercial and public activities such as schools, creches, nursing homes, pubs and restaurants have their own drinking water wells. There are 1,700 small private supplies registered with local authorities, but the total number of small private supplies remains unknown, as many suppliers haven’t registered their supply.
Local authorities are required to monitor registered supplies annually and whilst 84% of private supplies were monitored in 2022, up from 75% in 2021, the results highlight ongoing issues with the quality of private drinking water supplies:
E.coli
Meeting E.coli standards is a basic requirement in the provision of safe drinking water. In 2022, fourteen private group schemes were found to have E. coli contamination, indicating that the water supply has not been properly disinfected. The failure of these disinfection systems put the health of approximately 5,500 people that use these drinking water supplies at risk.
Trihalomethanes (THM)
In 2022, 16 private group schemes supplying 14,000 people failed the standard for Trihalomethanes (THMs). THMs are formed when natural organic matter in the water source, such as vegetation, reacts with chlorine used in the disinfection treatment process. THM levels should comply with the drinking water quality standards, while ensuring that the water is fully disinfected. Actions to prevent THM failures need to be prioritised by suppliers, to protect public health.
Commenting on the findings of the report, Dr Tom Ryan, Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement said: “It is a local public health concern that private drinking water quality hasn’t improved in recent years despite the availability of public funding to support upgrades to water supplies. In addition, as there is no legal requirement to register private drinking water supplies, it is not possible to quantify the full extent of the risk to public health. The registration of private supplies needs to become a legally enforceable obligation on the supplier.”
A review of the rural water sector was completed in January 2023 on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The review identified several significant issues that need to be addressed to improve drinking water compliance and reduce public health risk in private water supplies. The key issues identified by the review are outlined below:
All private water supplies should be registered with the local authority.
Access to funding for water quality improvements varies greatly across local authorities resulting in available funding not being used.
Measures are needed to improve management at underperforming private group schemes.
Mr Noel Byrne, Programme Manager of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement said: “The EPA welcomes the completion of the rural water sector review by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The review has highlighted several issues that are contributing to poor water quality in private supplies. It is crucial that these issues, relating to registration, funding and management are addressed so that private water supplies meet required standards and public health is protected.”
It is that time of year when the thoughts of Christians turn to harvest thanksgiving. The annual Church of Ireland ‘Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony’ was held in St. Mary’s Church, Littleton, on Sunday night last, October 15th.
Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony, St. Mary’s Church Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
This year as we reflect on the changing weather patterns, experienced during the year, God has still provided a harvest for which we are extremely grateful.
St. Mary’s Church as always was decorated beautifully, with an old plough which was used on the Melbourne family farm years ago. An abundance of flowers, fruit, vegetables, fodder beet and a bog-barrow, laden with turf from the local bog was used to great effect in the Church decorations. These displays symbolised God’s gifts to us and how lucky we, as a nation, are to live on the island of Ireland. where, in spite of our daily trials and tribulations, we are truly blessed.
The service was led by Archdeacon Robin Bantry-White who welcomed visitors from the Church of Our Lady and St. Kevin, Littleton and St. Peters, Church, Moycarkey, together with our Ukrainian friends and fellow parishioners.
Archdeacon Bantry-White especially welcomed Fr. Tom Fogarty, PP, latter who read the Gospel and joined in the final blessing together with Canon Patrick Harvey, Rector of Abbeyleix Union of Parishes, latter who preached a very thought provoking sermon on communication.
Canon Harvey reminded all gathered that in a world full of communication methods and technology, we often fail to communicate with each other, especially face to face and also with God, in a meaningful way.
The congregation were joined by fellow Christian’s from Ukraine who recently travelled from their war torn land to our village. Diocesan reader Mr Tommy Cooke, led prayers for peace in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and all war torn parts of our world. Our Ukrainian visitors joined in the service and Alla sang a beautiful song in Ukrainian, about love and God’s love. Though the congregation may not have understood the lyrics sung in Ukrainian; her beautiful voice communicated the emotion of their journey to our shores as we listened attentively. It is hoped that they will feel a warm welcome and safety in Ireland and enjoy peace in their country soon. In spite of their harrowing journey to Littleton and the pain of leaving loved ones and their homes behind; our Ukrainian guests took the time to prepare some traditional Ukrainian cakes and delicious treats to share in fellowship, over a cup of tea, following the service. After all we are God’s children with more in common than in differences. Together we share in Gods blessings and live to do his work, to his praise and glory.
Pre-deceased by his sister Maggie, brothers Bishop Laurence, Pat and Jim, brothers-in-law John, Billy and Dick; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Marie (née Quinn), sons Kevin, Joe, Colm and Aidan, daughter Alison (Laffan), daughters-in-law Suzanne, Deirdre, Breda and Kerrie, son-in-law Eddie, 13 cherished grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Birdie, Ailish and Pauline, brother-in-law Michael, extended relatives, former colleagues in Centenary Co-Op, his card playing circle, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon next, October 21st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening. His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning, October 22nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Ryan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Ryan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.
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