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Summer Provision programme to include post-primary students with Down Syndrome

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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has warmly welcomed the decision by Cabinet to widen the eligibility criteria for Summer Provision 2020 to include post-primary students with Down Syndrome.

“I was pleased to bring this proposal to Cabinet and secure this important support for post-primary students with Down Syndrome," Minister Foley said.

"I am deeply conscious of the additional challenges these students have faced in continuing with learning since the COVID-19 closure of school buildings since March. Providing this additional support is an important step in recognising this difficulty and in preparing these young people for school reopening and I would like to thank my Cabinet colleagues for their support in this.

The expanded programme for Summer Provision 2020 for children with complex needs is being provided to approximately 15,000 children, which is about 5,000 more than the traditional July Provision, she added.

"The programme is made up of a school-based strand and a home-based strand. 4,000 children will be participating in the programme across more than 240 primary schools. It is estimated that an additional 670 children will be covered to expand the eligibility to post-primary students with Down Syndrome.”

 

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Cahernane House Hotel continues support for Muckross Rowing Club

Muckross Rowing Club has received a welcome boost with the announcement that the Cahernane House Hotel will continue its sponsorship for the upcoming season. Emer Corridan, General Manager of the […]

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Muckross Rowing Club has received a welcome boost with the announcement that the Cahernane House Hotel will continue its sponsorship for the upcoming season.

Emer Corridan, General Manager of the Cahernane House Hotel, met with members of the the club to confirm the hotel’s ongoing and generous support.

A key aspect of this sponsorship is the continued backing of the club’s Janousek Coxed Four racing boat.

The racing boat holds special significance for the club, as it is named in honour of Kathleen Murphy, a lifelong supporter and dedicated member of Muckross Rowing Club.

Sharon Cooper, Chairperson of Muckross Rowing Club, was present at the announcement alongside club officials Sean Daly, Jeremiah Kenny, Cathal Devlin, and Kieran Murphy.

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