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Smoking group takes issue with care centre ban
Pat O’Rourke
A GROUP representing smokers has hit out a tobacco-free policy that is to be introduced in the grounds of eight North- side primary care centres.
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Forest Éireann, which represents smokers throughout Ire- land, criticised the HSE after it announced that from September 1 it will no longer be possible to smoke anywhere on the grounds of its health centres at North Strand, Summerhill, Millmount (Drumcondra), Ballygall (Glas- nevin), Cabra, Roselawn, Hart- stown and Wellmount (Finglas).
People will no longer be per- mitted to smoke in areas such as the entrances, doorways, walk- ways, car parks, cars and bicycle shelters.
The policy will apply to all staff, clients, contractors and anyone who enters the grounds of
the health centre. The HSE believes the move will “ensure a healthier, safer and cleaner environment for all”.
The policy also applies to the use of electronic cigarettes, or e- cigs, as they are commonly known.
The HSE said that as a major provider of health care in the community, Dublin North City Pri- mary Care Services was striving to create a healthy environment for service users, employees, students, visitors, volunteers and all those who visit their campuses.
Miriam Gunning, Health Pro- motion Officer at the HSE, said that introducing the Tobacco Free
Campus policy provides an environment that promotes health and supports those who want to stop smoking.
“This policy is already imple- mented in all the acute hospitals and it is important that this posi- tive message is continued in all primary care services,” Ms Gun- ning told Northside People.
“We are not telling anyone that they must stop smoking, but we are asking people not to smoke on our campus.
“Stopping smoking, at any age, is the single most important thing a person can do to improve their health and we are very pleased to be able to provide such an environment that is sup- portive of anyone who wishes to do that.”
The HSE added that as part of its National Tobacco Control Framework, it is committed to
making all its workplaces and campuses tobacco-free by 2015.
Forest Éireann, which de- scribes itself as “the voice and friend of the smoker in Ireland”, was launched in August 2010. It represents the views of con- sumers who choose to smoke, are aware of the health risks, and “are fed up being treated like children”.
John Mallon, spokesperson for Forest Éireann, said that in debates on smoking and tobacco it must be remembered that nei- ther is illegal.
“Even the most vehement anti-smoker will always concede that people have the right to choose to smoke if they so wish,” Mr Mallon told Northside People.
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from page 1 “What is never addressed ei-
ther are the reasons that some people do smoke. If you enjoy them as a part of your day they are mildly pleasurable, they aid relaxation and a cigarette with friends has been traditionally as- sociated with social contact face- to-face.
“The pleasure association of nicotine intake is akin to that of caffeine in that both excite the dopamine receptors of the brain, which are the pleasure zones.”
Mr Mallon said all of the evidence-based restrictions so far are based on alleged risks of
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Dublin Bay North TD Seán Kenny (Lab) said he has received complaints from constituents re- garding “unacceptable delays” at the centre, which opened on July 22.
Deputy Kenny said the complaints he received included driving licence applicants arriving for their appointments only to be told to come back the following day after waiting several hours.
“This has happened to mo- torists who have taken time off work, rearranged child care and cancelled other plans to renew their driving licence and is unacceptable,” Deputy Kenny told
RSA responds to driver licence service criticism Pat O’Rourke
THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responded to criticism of delays at its newly opened National Driver Licence Serv- ice (NDLS) in Clare Hall Shopping Centre.
Northside People. “Constituents also tell me that
the NDLS staff at Clare Hall are po- lite and courteous but that the problems relates to the IT system.
“I am calling on the Road Safety Authority to immediately intervene to ensure that this essential public service at Clare Hall Shopping Centre is functioning properly and that the delays are ended.”
A spokesperson for the RSA said: “To date, we have received no customer complaints about the new service at Clare Hall Shopping Centre.
“Clare Hall is not one of our
busiest centres, and we are currently very satisfied that there is adequate capacity in the centre to meet demand, as well as suffi- cient availability for both appointments and walk-in slots in Clare Hall Shopping Centre at present.
“However, there was a minor technical issue that impacted all NDLS centres on the August Bank Holiday. We worked to ensure this issue was resolved quickly.”
The spokeswoman said that, unfortunately, there was some inconvenience to customers, particularly on August 1, where some appointments for that day had to be rescheduled.
“We regret any inconvenience this technical disruption caused,” she stated.
“Aside from this technical difficulty on August 1, the only in- stance where a customer would be sent away and asked to come back at another time is if they miss their appointment by more than 15 minutes and there are no longer any free slots available.”
She said a customer would also be sent away if they arrived with a booking but did not have their proper documentation and their application therefore could not be processed.
“To avoid any unnecessary customer delays in NDLS centres
nationwide, we have put in place an online booking system to enable our customers to choose a convenient time to visit the centre and minimise any time they might need to wait,” she stated.
“This allows customers of the NDLS Centre in Clare Hall Shopping Centre, and indeed other NDLS centres, to book an appointment to visit the centre and minimise the time they need to spend there.
“If their local NDLS centre is busy, they can visit any other NDLS centre nationwide.”
The spokeswoman said they also have a system where any customer who has not made an online booking can avail of a walk-in slot at any of its centres.
“Again, to minimise wait times, customers can log onto www.ndls.ie to see what walk-in slots are available in their centre today, the next working day, in the next seven days, and over the coming month,” she said.
“They can then choose when would be best to attend their local centre to minimise delays.”
The spokeswoman added: “We are confident that the developments outlined above will sig- nificantly enhance the service we are providing to customers at NDLS centres nationwide.”
The HSE’s new tobacco-free policy in the grounds of its care centres has been criticised.
secondhand smoke in an indoor setting. “There is simply no medical or scientific evidence of a risk to third parties with smoking in an outdoor setting,” he stated.
“Therefore, the HSE’s policy to ban smoking outdoors is not being mooted on either medical nor scientific grounds.
“Bearing in mind that the evidence against smoking is based on the smoke itself from a lighted cigarette, how can they also possibly consider banning e-cigarettes?
“An e-cig is not lit, does not produce smoke of any kind and
does not contain tobacco either. Like the pharmaceutical nicotine replacement products, the e-cig dispenses a mild dose of nicotine to the user.
“Far from banning e-cigs the HSE should be encouraging their use along with their promotion of the chemist shop products.
“Using the excuse that they 'look like' smoking is akin to sug- gesting that a glass of water looks like vodka.
“It is because they look and act like a cigarette that they have become more popular.
“As an analogy, they are like grape juice instead of wine. The grape juice may not offer the same taste or bang as a full bod- ied wine, but it is the same colour, can be poured into a stem glass and is acceptable to sip with a nice meal.”
Mr Mallon added: “This move by elements in the HSE demonstrates how utterly out- of-touch they are with the reali- ties of ordinary people on the ground.”Providing an extensive range of
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The Ana Liffey Drug Project based on Middle Abbey Street, says overdosing is a major health issue that needs to be tackled by an innovative ap- proach.
“Far more people die from overdose every year than die on the roads, but each death is just as devastating to the children, families and friends of those who die,” said Ana Liffey Director, Tony Duffin.
“It’s a major health concern, and there are simple steps we can take to limit the impact it is currently having. We need to be brave in our policies.”
Mr Duffin said two key is-
MEMBERS of staff at a Northside-based company are taking part in a fundraising event next week to raise funds for a suicide prevention charity.
As a finale to NOONAN’s month long campaign in aid of Turn the Tide of Suicide (3Ts), its team will run a 24-hour relay in the Phoenix Park at 5pm on September 11 and finish at 5pm on September 12.
NOONAN employees from every department and division and from all levels of seniority will participate to show their support for those bereaved by suicide and those struggling with their mental health.
The event is being held to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place on September 10. Pictured are staff members of Swords-based NOONAN who will be taking part in the 24-hour relay in the Phoenix Park.
Local company’s staff to relay vital message
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A NORTHSIDE based drug treatment facility is calling for injecting centres to be set up in Dublin so drug addicts can get their ‘fix’ in a safe environment.
Agencies call for injecting centres
sues in addressing overdose are naloxone, an opioid antagonist that effectively reverses the ef- fects of opiates, and medically supervised injecting centres (MSIC), where people can inject drugs in a clinical setting.
“MSICs are an evidence based intervention, which can be effective in tackling serious issues around drug use – including overdose, improving access to treatment and rehabilitation and public injecting,” he continued.
“We’ve spoken with people who use our services, and we know they’d use MSICs, if they were available. It’s important to
realise that public drug use in the city centre will continue to be a problem until people have realistic options.
“Many people are home- less, they can’t use drugs in existing services and given that they have nowhere else to go, it’s inevitable that there’s a significant amount of public drug use.”
Tony Geoghegan, chief exec- utive of Merchant’s Quay Ireland, is also calling for innovative re- sponses to overdosing.
“We need to support people who are at risk of overdose,” he said.
“We need to invest in path- ways for people to ensure that there are routes from isolated, street based drug use through to treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare.
“Innovative approaches like
drug consumption rooms have a place in that continuum, along with increased invest- ment in residential treatment beds to ensure that timely treatment is available when it is needed.”
The call for MSICs came in the run-up to International Overdose Awareness Day, which took place on August 31.
On average, one person dies every day in Ireland from overdosing. Ireland is reported as having the third highest level of overdose deaths per capita in Europe.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Christy Burke, recently called for all organisations involved in tackling addiction and home- lessness issues in Dublin city centre to band together to deal with the escalating drugs problem.
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Santry club to introduce wheelchair karate
AN INNOVATIVE Northside karate club has vowed to estab- lish a unique community integration programme for athletes with a disability.
Larkhill Karate Club in Santry will create the first wheelchair accessible karate training facility in Dublin. The club will provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for wheelchair athletes.
However, the clubs needs help to get the project off the ground.
“There is a very strong need for a facility for wheelchair athletes to train in an inclusive environment within the community,” said freelance head coach Brian Carroll who is involved in the new venture.
Brian works with clients from the HSE, St Michael's
House, Spina Bifida Hydro- cephalus Ireland and Ripples (Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Autism support group).
Karate improves physical and mental dexterity as well as promoting emotional well- being, increasing self esteem and improving quality of life.
Larkhill Karate Club already runs classes for students with Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and sim- ilar diagnosed conditions, as well as classes for mainstream students.
Larkhill Karate Club is now appealing to both the public and business community for fi-
nancial help to make the club wheelchair accessible.
“We need sponsorship, we need funds,” said Brian.
“A link has been set up with ICrowdfund and is easily accessible through our Facebook page or the icrowdfund website.
“As a voluntarily run, non profit organisation, we rely heavily on fundraising. Please help us by donating whatever you can. Together we can change lives through Karate.”
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It remains to be seen if we have learned anything from the spectacular property crash of recent years, which plunged hundreds of thousands of householders into negative equity territory. While we have become somewhat inured to the term, it's quite terrifying when you think for a moment about what negative equity ac- tually means: that we owe more to the lending institution than our property is worth.
There was a time when you could pop the keys through the letterbox of your bank with a note attached telling the branch manager that they could keep the house while you did the decent thing and emi- grated. But unless you are one of the lucky ones to secure a debt write-down, you can now find yourself in the unenviable position of losing your home while still being in hock to your
Mixed blessings as property recovery gathers pace
The Priory Hall scandal is a shameful legacy of the last boom. FILE PHOTO
Tony McCullagh
THE property recovery continued apace in August, particularly in Dublin, according to figures just released. And while it still seems to be a two-speed resurgence, there are now tentative signs that things are picking up beyond the Pale. Great news. Or is it?
lender. The property crash was any-
thing but the soft landing pre- dicted by the last Fianna Fail-led Government. The late Brian Lenihan tried to instill a sense of collective responsibil- ity in us, stating during a tele- vision interview that, "to be fair, we all partied". There may have been a degree of truth in what he said but it hardly takes from the fact that the property bubble happened on his Gov- ernment's watch and was fu- elled by Fianna Fail's - and the economy's - reliance on stamp duty.
We may well have partied but it suited the Government for us to do so. In fact, we were encouraged to spend like there was no tomorrow. Remember when Charlie McCreevy gave us money for nothing through the SSIA savings scheme? Or what about all the tax breaks af-
forded to property developers? We were even given an extra grand a year for every baby we produced - and that was on top of generous, universal Child Benefit payments.
After the crash, it was no longer a case of trying to get a foot on the property ladder; rather a question of climbing too high up it and suddenly dis- covering you were afraid of heights. For some, declining property prices were the least of their problems as what was
supposed to be their most valu- able asset began to crumble before their eyes due to either shoddy workmanship or the scourge of pyrite.
The Priory Hall debacle, in particular, has laid bare the human cost of light-touch reg- ulation and cowboy building practices. History will recall this disgraceful chapter as a parable of the greedy, vulgar times we lived in.
The latest news that property is now increasing at a rate
not seen since the Celtic Tiger era will bring mixed blessings. Those trapped in negative equity will at least have realistic options if they want to trade down or move on. But first- time buyers will be worried that their hard earned deposits will be quickly eroded by a rising market. The consequence of this is that young couples or families may end up saddled with unsustainable rents in substandard accommodation.
There is also the risk that financial institutions will move in for the kill when they realise they can suddenly break even on the distressed mortgages on their books. Don't be surprised if we see a significant increase in property repossessions as 'the recovery' takes hold.
No doubt Minister for Fi- nance Michael Noonan is watching recent developments in the property market with interest. He would do well to learn from the catastrophic mis- takes of his Fianna Fáil prede- cessors as he prepares for October's Budget. *You can read all the Dublin People blogs at dublinpeople.blogspot.ie
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Did you know that 20% of people in Ireland aged 50 years and older have a hearing difficulty?
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Pictured in Balrothery are some of the cyclists taking part in the first ‘Give it SOCKs Cycle’ in 2012. FILE PHOTO
LOCALS will get on their bikes next week for a charity event being held in memory of a Northside woman who lost her life to ovarian cancer in 2011.
The third annual ‘Frances Tobin Mon- aghan to Dublin Give it SOCKs Cycle’, will take place on Saturday, September 13.
Leading up to the first anniversary, Frances’ family decided to organise a relay cycle from her birthplace, Three- Mile-House, Monaghan, to Portmarnock a journey of 140km (84 miles).
A number of friends heard about the idea and decided to take part. For the first year, they got 15 riders and decided to use the event to raise funds for charity.
The family chose the organisation SOCK (Supporting Ovarian Cancer Knowl- edge & Research) as their chosen charity.
On the morning of the Fun Ride, cyclists will be bussed and bikes trucked from Naomh Mearnog’s clubhouse on the morning of the Fun Ride.
The cycle is broken into three stages: Stage 1: starting at Sean McDermott’s GAA Clubhouse in Three-Mile-House to St Mary’s GAA Club in Ardee with both clubs providing tea/coffee, sandwiches and cakes for the cyclist and support people. Stage 2: Ardee to Balrothery. Stage 3: Balrothery to Naomh Mearnog GAA Club Portmarnock.
The cycle will be supported by a lead car, break down van, first aid, motor cycle outriders and traffic stewards at various junctions along the route.
There is no entry fee levied with all cyclists, particularly those completing the full course, requested to raise sponsorship funds.
On the night a gala event will be held in the clubhouse at Naomh Mearnog GAA Club comprising BBQ, auction, raffle, music and a few sociable drinks.
Proceedings will be expertly MC’d by Aongus Mhor McAnally. There is no cover charge and everybody is welcome to attend the event.
Amongst the items for auction will be a Dublin jersey signed by the current All Ireland Senior Football Champions.
All funds raised through the cyclists’ sponsorship, donations and at the Gala night will go directly to SOCK Ireland.
Excluding funds received from generous sponsors to cover staging costs, a total of €50,000 has been raised from the event in the past two years.
The Tobin family greatly appreciates the support of all involved, the generous cyclists, sponsors, benefactors, different support groups and the various clubs.
If you would like to take part in the cycle, phone 086-0227337 or visit www.giveitsockscycle.com
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Raheny United ladies focus on Bristol tie
THE Raheny United ladies’ team’s Champions League ad- venture will resume next month when they take on Bristol Academy WFC in a last 32 tie.
Raheny will play the first leg at home against the English team on either October 8 or 9, with the away leg scheduled to take place in Bristol on October 15 or 16.
If Casey McQuillan’s team manages to come through this tie over the two legs, mighty Barcelona could be their next opponents if the Spanish giants defeat SK Slavia Praha in their last 32 fixture.
Bristol will provide formida- ble opposition for the North- siders though; they were runners-up in the FA WSL in 2013 winning 10, drawing 1 and losing three of their 14 league games.
Speaking at the draw, Ra- heny Utd manager Casey Mc- Quillan, said: “We are happy with the draw insofar as there
will be the minimum amount of traveling involved but we realise we have an extremely tough task ahead of us.
“Nonetheless we will prepare to the best of our ability and give ourselves the best possible shot of progressing from the tie.
“I hope the footballing public will come out to support the girls in October and see for them- selves the superb level of football that is on offer.”
Last month Raheny created history in Romania when they became the first Irish team to win a qualifying group in the Champions League.
For up to date information you can follow the team’s ex- ploits on twitter @rahenyunited - Raheny Utd on Facebook or at www.rahenyunited.ie
KILBARRACK United Football Club is playing a charity match against The Irish Legends at Morton Stadium, Santry, this Saturday, September 6 at 3pm.
John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan, Jason McAteer, Paul McGrath, Steve Staunton, Niall Quinn, Ray Houghton and Terry Phelan are among those who will feature on The Irish Legends’ team.
Match tickets cost €10. For more information, phone Paddy Kearns on 087-9269716, Peter McDonald on 085-7100338 or any Kilbarrack United committee member. The match is being held in association with Irish Autism Action.
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BOOK Exchange is in operation on a daily basis outside the offices of the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partner- ship.
It also runs on the first Thursday of every month in the Ballymun Civic Centre between 9.30am and 1pm. The next Book Exchange at the Civic Centre will take place on Thursday, September 4.
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Students celebrate reading programme success
Pictured are three of the first class students who graduated from the SHaRE Reading programme,
STUDENTS who took part in a local reading initiative recently celebrated the completion of its first academic year.
SHaRE Reading was founded in the north inner city in 2013 in response to repeated cutbacks in education and community services.
Principals, teachers, parents and SHaRE volunteers all at- tended graduation ceremonies to mark the important occasion for the 30 children who partici- pated in the programme.
First and second class children from three inner city schools were presented with certificates of achievement and junior dictionaries in recognition of their accomplishments in reading comprehension and vo- cabulary building, and to help them to continue reading.
As a result of attending the
weekly programme that is volunteer-run, the children chosen by their teachers to participate, read hundreds of additional books during the school year.
All of the students in the classes involved also received four age appropriate books each to help encourage and enable reading during the many school breaks.
Research is clear that the more children read, the better readers they will become, and SHaRE volunteers have worked hard to make this a reality for more children in disadvantaged areas.
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During the 1916 Rising, O’Hanlon’s Fish Shop, No. 16 Moore Street, became the final headquarters of the Provisional Government of the Irish Repub- lic.
On Friday April 28, with the GPO in flames, the Provisional Government held a war council and decided the position was un- tenable. The Republican leaders decided to fight their way towards Ned Daly’s Garrison, se- curely encamped at the Four Courts.
The plan was to escape down Moore Street to Messer’s Williams and Woods soap and sweet manufacturers on Great Britain Street (now Parnell Street), where a temporary headquarters could be established. From here the Republican Army would clear a way to the Four Courts.
Before the GPO could be evacuated, an escape route had to be established between the post office and Williams and Woods. ‘The’ O’Rahilly, volun- teered to lead a detachment of republican soldiers to secure a route. After final instructions from Pearse and Connolly, O’Rahilly led his party into Henry Street.
Remembering the importance of Moore Street Daithí Ó Riain
MOORE Street in the heart of Dublin City Centre has carved a position of honour in the pages of Ireland’s revolutionary history.
STEEPED IN HISTORY: Moore Street
Splitting into two columns the republicans charged up either side of Moore Street, where the British immediately opened fire with a machine gun, posi- tioned on a barricade at the opposite end of the street. O’Rahilly and a number of his men were hit. Sheltering in a doorway, O’Rahilly overheard the British point out his position and made a final charge across Moore Street in the direction of Moore Lane. He was shot again, this time fatally and gave his life for the Republic.
Back at the GPO, Sean McLoughlin, a 15-year-old volunteer, overheard the plan to es- tablish a new headquarters at Williams and Woods. McLoughlin informed Pearse that Great Britain Street had been occupied by the British for several days, and suggested that the Garrison should instead fight their way down Henry Street.
Following a short consultation with the other leaders Pearse agreed. McLoughlin rushed out of the GPO and into Henry Place, in an attempt to save O’Rahilly from the slaugh- ter.
McLoughlin arrived in Moore Lane just as O’Rahilly was fatally
wounded. Turning back towards the GPO, the young volunteer re- alised that in the confusion caused by the change of plan, the rest of the Garrison had followed him.
The British, with another barricade at the top of Moore Lane, opened fire. Quickly taking control, McLoughlin ordered that a barricade be built across Moore
Lane and that the republicans should take cover in the sur- rounding houses.
The closest house was No. 10 Moore Street. This belonged to the Cogan family. Once in the safety of Cogan’s, Pearse and Connolly who had been the last to leave the GPO, called another War Council.
The leaders agreed that with
Connolly’s health failing, a new commander must be appointed. Connolly insisted that Sean McLoughlin, who had proved a tower of strength, should be given the position.
On Saturday morning, the Republican Army began tunnelling through the houses from No. 10-25 Moore Street, planning to overrun the British barricade.
A temporary headquarters was established in No.16 as the tunnelling continued. During a meeting of the War Council, the leaders agreed to continue the fight. However, as Pearse looked out the window of No. 16, he saw a local publican and his family, who were attempting to leave the area under a white flag, gunned down by the
British. Horrified, Pearse insisted that the Rising must be ended to save civilian life. Some of the other leaders disagreed, but as the President of the Republic, Pearse had the final say.
Elizabeth O’Farrell, a stalwart member of the Irish Citizen Army and Cumann na mBan, whose courage had impressed all around her, was chosen to ap- proach the British. As the young nurse made her way towards the British barricade she was fired upon. At the barricade, O’Farrell proudly announced that, ‘the President of the Irish Republic would like to treat for terms’.
The British, however, refused to grant any terms. Only uncon- ditional surrender was acceptable.
Knowing that their actions had ensured that there would be another day for Ireland, the leaders reluctantly agreed.
Pearse accompanied O’Farrell back to the British lines and sur- rendered his sword. Word of the surrender was sent to the other Garrisons across the city. The Ris- ing was over.
Although defeated, the Ris- ing sparked a fire that continued to rage for independence. Today, Moore Street remains an important historic monument to the heroes of 1916. •Daithí Ó Riain is a Dublin based historian with a specific interest in social history and Ireland’s revolutionary period.
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Question I’m living in Ireland but I want to buy a secondhand car in the UK. What steps do I have to take when I bring the car to Ireland? Answer Within seven days of bringing the car to Ireland you must make an appointment to bring the car to your local National Car Testing Service (NCTS) centre in order to register it and pay Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT). See ncts.ie to book an appointment and for details of the documents you need to bring with you.
The car will be examined at the NCTS centre and the details will be used by Revenue to as- sess the amount of VRT payable, based on the value of the car. Revenue provides an online VRT Calculator that you can use to get an estimate of how much you will have to pay, see revenue.ie. You pay the VRT to the NCTS. You must complete the registration process within 30 days of the vehicle's arrival in Ireland.
You will get a receipt for the VRT paid, showing the new registration number for your
car. You must display this number on your car within three days. You can buy registration number plates at the NCTS centre or at a motor factors.
You will also get Form RF100, which you will need when you pay motor tax. To pay motor tax, you will also need to insure the car and have your insurance details. You can pay motor tax online at motor- tax.ie or at the Motor Taxation Office of your local authority.
After you have paid the motor tax, the Vehicle Registra- tion Certificate will be issued to you by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
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After-School Child Care Scheme Question I’m unemployed and want to get back to work but my son is in primary school, which makes it difficult to be available all day for work or training. Can I get
help with childcare for after-school hours? Answer If you go on an employment support scheme, go back to work or increase the number of days you work, you may be able to avail of the After-School Child Care Scheme.
The scheme provides subsidised after-school childcare places with local childcare providers and is for primary school children aged four to 13.
To qualify for the scheme you must be getting Job- seeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Benefit or One-Parent Family Payment, or be on an employment support programme, for at least three months.
If you get a place, you can get after-school childcare for up to five days a week at a daily rate of €3 per child. The scheme includes a pick-up service.
You can get up to 52 weeks of childcare while you remain eligible for the scheme. If you use the scheme during the school year, you can also get up to 10 weeks’ full-time childcare during the holidays.
You can apply and get more information at your local Intreo centre or social welfare office.
You can apply up to 26 weeks after you start your new job, take up additional employment or start your employment support scheme.
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Know Your Rights has been compiled by Northside Citizens’ Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. The centre is based at Bunratty Road, Coolock, phone 0761 07 8190. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and National Helpline at 0761 07 4000.
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From the Archives We take a look back at extracts from old newspapers to see what was in the news this month from years gone by
• 22nd Sept 1953: The world-famous comedy duo Stan Laurel (left) and Oliver Hardy with two young polio patients after presenting a cheque in aid of the Little Willie Fund. The boy is Willie O'Reilly who became the mascot of the ' Little Willie' campaign to raise funds for a new hospital following a polio epidemic in Ireland in the 1940's and 1950's. Photo and caption from 'The 1950's: Ireland in Pictures' published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. Lensmen Collection.
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Two of the local ones managed to keep cool last week, quite literally, when they got caught up in a craze that’s sweeping the nation.
In case you haven’t heard (yes, there’s always one or two!), the ice bucket challenge was established to raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Dublin Bay North TD Finian McGrath (Ind) and Senator Averil Power (FF) refused to melt under the pressure when the challenge was put to them outside Leinster House.
Senator Power said she was delighted to take part in the challenge.
"Earlier this year, one of our Oireachtas colleagues, Nicky McFadden TD, died of Motor Neurone Disease,” she told Northside People.
“Before her diagnosis, she was a very healthy woman and had just completed the Dublin Marathon.
“It was very sad to see the cruel and debilitating toll that the disease took on her within just a short time.
“Nicky bravely spoke out about her illness and helped to raise funding for research into a cure.
“I am sure she would have been happy to see almost €1 million raised for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease As- sociation (IMNDA) by the ice bucket challenge.”
Senator Power said the challenge is a fun way to raise money and awareness for a great cause.
“I was delighted to take part and would encourage everyone to donate €2 by texting MND to 50300,” she added.
SPLASHING SUCCESS: Senator Averil Power (FF) and Deputy Finian McGrath (Ind) take part in the ice bucket challenge outside Leinster House.
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“Technology has given sales people a big advantage,” he says. “The modern business developer is using social media such as Linkedin a lot more to find potential customers and reach out to them. It is also easier to get an email and connect with a potential customer that way.
“Progressive organisations are providing Sales people with the technology so they don’t even need to be in the office.
“Sales people are a lot more empowered to act on behalf of their employers and be respon- sive to their customers’ varying needs.”
Mr Morris believes that if you show determination and drive, you can succeed in the world of Sales.
“You have to be very pas- sionate about what you do,” he states. “Look on it as a career rather than a job.
“With sales - you have control over your own destiny and
Determination and drive equals success in Sales
Conor Morris, chairman of the Sales Institute of Ireland, says the days of cold calling in Sales has diminished and believes there are more options to getting new business than using the phone.
can determine your own earn- ings by working harder and learning on an ongoing basis.”
However, Mr Morris cau- tioned that you have to be disci- plined and engaged, and be prepared for the knockbacks.
“If you get a setback, you just get back up on the horse,” he advises.
Mr Morris says that if a person is good at Sales and hones their skills, the customer will see them as a useful resource that they will want to meet.
“If a sales person keeps up to date on the trends within the sector they are selling to, they will not be viewed as just another ordinary sales person but as a useful resource,” he says.
Mr Morris also pointed out the importance of preparation as a prerequisite for success.
“Preparation is a key compo- nent in becoming a high achiever in Sales, and failure to adhere to it, can negate your chances of getting ahead of your competi- tors,” he adds. Again the more you can add value to your customer when you visit, the more they are likely to buy off you.”
The Sales Institute has just launched a Level 7 Diploma in National and International Sell- ing.
Mr Morris says the course provides the perfect opportunity for determined people who are steadfast in their ambition to make it in Sales.
“It is a completely up to date course which was designed with input from 20 Senior Sales Direc- tors who are all experts in their field,” says Mr Morris.
“The course is fully attuned to the requirements of a sales professional in 2014.
The subjects covered on the Level 7 Diploma in National and International Selling course are: Sales Process Sales Communications Sales Negotiation and Writing Skills Social Media for Sales Account Management Channel Management
Claire Kenna
Northside woman Claire Kenna has just completed the Level 7 Diploma in National and International Selling course.
Claire (28) is one of the course’s many success stories having secured a full-time job in a major online travel company after taking up the course in October 2013.
“I was working in Dubai for several years and returned to Ireland in June 2013,” Claire told Northside People.
“This course was an option that suited me. It was a Diploma Level 7, which is very high and it provided the best framework for what I wanted to achieve.
“I had come from a background in both the hospitality and airline industries and this was a real foundation to build from.
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delighted with it. My international experience from Dubai and the qualification helped me get the job.
“The industry I’m in (Travel) is very competitive and by doing this course it helped to give me the edge.
“The course was relevant and up-to- date and I would recommend it 100 per cent. The National College of Ireland (NCI) is so professional.”
Claire has advised anyone thinking of doing this particular course to go for it.
“It’s a great opportunity and I would advise people thinking about it, not to hold back,” she said. “It’s a great chance to realise your potential and it gives you confidence. Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards.
Claire added: “Ireland is a better place than it was 12 months ago and there are more job opportunities out there.”
THE Government’s Springboard initiative has been a big success since its inception, helping many unemployed people to secure new jobs after participating in courses in a myriad of professions.
The springboard initiative in Higher Education offers free courses at Certificate, Degree and Masters level leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy. Applications for 2014 courses are now open.
One course that has proved to be a particular success is the Level 7 Diploma in National and International Selling. This is a full Level 7 College Diploma (60 Credits).
The course has been developed through a partnership between the National College of Ireland (NCI) and the Sales Insti- tute of Ireland.
It is a completely up-to-date course that has been especially designed by senior sales directors.
The duration of the course is 30 weeks that are broken up into two 12-week periods and one six-week period. It is part- time course held over two evenings per week.
While you have to be unemployed to get on the course, some of the participants have managed to get work while on the course and are studying in the evening to get their diploma.
The good news is that a new Diploma in National and Inter- national Selling course is starting in September. There is a Gen- eral Course and a Microsoft Course.
The Microsoft Course is a more challenging course to get onto but the rewards are significant. Participants will receive work experience with an MS partner. They are guaranteed an internship with a good technology employer and if they perform well, they will get offered a well-paid job from that employer.
For people interested in Sales, this is a fantastic opportunity as there is an abundance of employment opportunities in this area and salaries are very good. The course also includes work- related assignments, which helps to push the door open to se- curing a job that bit wider.
For more information on these courses, please visit www.springboardcourses.ie Key in ‘Selling’ and you will be brought directly to the page that provides details of the course.
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BALDOYLE AUTUMN SHOW: Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society is holding its Autumn Show on Saturday September 6, at St Nessan’s Community School, Baldoyle. The show is open to the public for viewing from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Exhibits of plants, flowers, cookery, vegetables, fruit, crafts and art welcome. Children's classes also. Entry forms and show rules are available at www.hshs.ie or from the secretary (086-8183709). Enjoy the exhibits, the plant sale, book sale and then relax with a cup of tea at the delicious home- made cake stall.
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CLONTARF TALK: Clontarf Historical Soci- ety’s next talk, ‘Secrets in Dublin Place Names’, by Cathy Scuffil, will take place on Mon- day, September 8 at 8.15pm in the Parish Resource Centre beside St John’s Church, Clontarf Road. All are welcome. The cost for visitors is €5. Enquiries 01- 8338711 or email clontarfhis- [email protected]
GAA NURSERY: Scoil Uí Chonaill GAA Club’s nursery and mini games take place at 95 Clontarf Road every Saturday at 10am. The club has a private enclosed pitch and the dressing room and clubhouse overlook the pitch. Children from four years are welcome to drop in and take part - develop co-ordina- tion, enjoy games and learn new skills with a qualified team of coaches. The club has announced that Nolan’s Super- market is to sponsor the nursery.
MS IRELAND: The North Dublin branch of MS Ireland meets so- cially every fourth Tuesday of the month at 8pm in the Irish Wheelchair Association’s headquarters, Clontarf. A varied programme throughout the year includes bingo nights, quiz nights, flower arrangements, sing-a-longs, summer and Christmas outings. For more information call Michael on 085- 1125424. Transport can be arranged if necessary.
NAUL SHOW: The Naul Gardening and Flower Club is holding its annual flower show on Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14 in the GAA Hall in Naul. It is open to the public from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Entries can be exhibited on Friday night or Saturday morning before 11am. All are welcome. For more information, phone 01-8413494 or 086-2850561.
SKERRIES BADMINTON: Mill Hill Ladies’ Badminton Club reopens for their new season with two open nights on Tuesday, Sep- tember 2 from 8pm to 10pm and Tuesday, September 9 from 8pm to 10pm. All ladies are
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BALBRIGGAN CHOIR: Fingal Chamber Choir meet on Mondays in Balbriggan from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. They have a number of interesting projects to take part in this season. New members are always welcome. Reasonable sight singing ability and relevant choral experience are essential. Contact David on 087-2909536 or dmaxdub@ gmail.com to arrange an audition. The choir is also on Facebook and you can visit www.fingalchamber.org for more information.
FLOWER SHOW: Balbriggan and District Horticultural Society is holding its annual flower show on Sunday, September 7 in the Community College Balbriggan. Open to the public from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Admission is €2. Free admission for senior citizens and children. Exhibits of flowers, pot plants, vegetables or floral art can be staged on Saturday from 7pm to 10pm and Sunday from 8.30am to 11.30am. The cost is 50 cent per entry. All are welcome. Phone 087-7520506 for more information.
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RUSH MUSICAL SOCIETY: Rush Musical Society will stage ‘The Best little Whorehouse in Texas’, for nine nights next March at the Millbank Theatre Rush. The 2014/15 season will begin in September with a series of workshops at Rush Community Centre. These workshops are open to all. Rush Musical Soci- ety welcomes new members to come along. For further information email secretary@rush- musicalsociety.com or check them out on Facebook: Rush Musical Society.
MALAHIDE OLIVER: Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society will be staging the musical ‘Oliver’ in its 2014/2015 season. It is holding an information night on Wednesday, September 3 in the Parish Centre, Malahide. There will be two information ses- sions held on the night. Chil- dren and their parents/guardians are invited to attend at 7.30pm and adults are invited to attend at 8.15pm. All children must be aged 10 by December 31, 2014 to take part in the musical. Anybody under 18 will be required to take part in an audition workshop to be held on September 14.
ST SYLVESTER’S: After winning Division 2 last season, the Under 13 Girls’ team at St Sylvester’s will play their first match in Division 1 against
Cuala ‘A’. The Malahide girls have also been drawn in a division comprising Na Fianna. Best of luck to all the girls on the panel and their supporters!
SUTTON TOASTMASTERS: Fingal Toast- masters meet on alternate Mondays from September 1 at 8.15pm in the Marine Hotel Sutton Cross. Come along and learn how to speak in public and gain confidence in a fun, friendly yet formal environment. Contact Geoff on 087- 6713145 for more details.
MID-SUTTON NEW PLAYERS: Mid Sutton FC, established since 1981, is looking for new players to join the club. The junior football academy takes place every Satur- day at the Bayside School Hall at 1.30pm for junior infants and 2.15pm for senior infants. Matches take place on Satur- days for under 8, 9, 10 and 11. Matches for under 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 take place on Sundays. Contact 085- 1062000 or 087-2708088 for more information. The senior team that plays in the Leinster Senior Major Sunday division is also recruiting, please contact 087-2830047 for more information.
COOLOCK MEN’S SHED: Would you like to be part of a group again? Are you looking for something to
do? Would you like to share interests and find common interests with other local men? Members are being sought for a Men’s Shed that is being set up in the Clonshaugh/ Moatview/Priorswood area. All men are welcome to attend. For more information contact Ciaran on 086-8150799 or Maureen on 01-8486458.
DRAMA: If you have always wanted to act, be part of a backstage crew or maybe both, join Riverside Drama Circle. They meet on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm in St John of God National School, Kilmore
Road, Artane. The first night of the new season is Monday, September 8. Email riverside- [email protected] or contact Sharon on 087-2030321 for more information.
DONABATE CEILI: Classes resume for Don- abate Ceili Club on Monday, September 8. New members welcome. The club meets every Monday in the Donabate Por- trane Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10pm. All are welcome. This is a great opportunity to socialise and get fit. Phone 086-3574164 for further information.
WHITEHALL ST AIDAN’S ANNIVERSARY: The 50th Anniversary Student Re- union Dinner for St Aidan’s CBS, Whitehall, will take place in the Radisson Blu, Dublin 8, on Sep- tember 12. Tickets are on sale from the school's website www.staidanscbs.ie and will be available from the office in Au- gust.
SWORDS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Swords Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group Meetings are held in St Colmcille's Parish Of- fice at Parochial House, Seatown Road, Swords, from the new time of 7.30pm to 8.30pm on the second and last Monday of every month. Bethany members are trained to listen and help people understand and come to terms with their loss. Meetings are in- formal. Group support or discus- sion on a one-to one basis is available. This is a free and confidential service and is available to all Fingal residents. For further information please phone (after 6 pm) Terri on 01- 8403243, Brid on 086- 6006397, Mary on 01-8402652 or Mary on 01-8403266.
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Yearn to learn! It’s never to late to learn, and while younger students have their education all mapped out for them there’s plenty of options out there for adults too.
And with the road to economic recovery proving to be a long and winding one, it does mean it’s never been more important to make sure you’ve got the qualifications to put you on the path to success.
Inside this special supplement we’ve got some great ideas to get you going, as well as all the details of the best classes and courses in your area.
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It takes a bit of planning and discipline, but sitting down and prioritising your spending will keep you on a steady financial footing.
To start making a budget, keep a daily record of your ex- penditure for a week. Make a list of all money you’ve got coming in, and what you expect to be spending.
Include fixed expenditures like rent and bills etc as well as day-to-day expenses like food, transport and mobile phone costs. You’ll also have to factor in occasional items such as books, stationery, clothes and socialising costs.
You’ll soon notice where your money is going and then you can identify ways to man- age your money more effectively.
Don’t forget that the first month of term is the most ex- pensive one, because you may have to pay large expenses such as accommodation deposit
and rent in advance, get core text books, stationery and equipment as well as paying college fees.
Part-time work can be a Godsend but make sure that you don’t work more hours than you study. Don’t put in more than 20 hours a week.
If you do run into trouble with money ask friends or family to bail you out until you can pay them back. It’s better than going for an overdraft or max- ing out the credit card, but make sure you treat any loan seriously.
If it’s going to take you longer to pay back the loan than you anticipated, tell the person you borrowed off. They’ll appreciate and respect your honesty and you won’t lose their trust or friendship.
Sometimes you might feel you have to borrow money from a financial institution. But before you do ask yourself the following questions.
Budgets are best for long term savings TRYING to get the best results possible means eliminating as much stress as you can from your life – and nothing costs more sleepless nights than worrying about money.
Do I really need the money now or can I wait and save it? How much interest or fees am I going to get charged on the loan? Is there a way of borrowing
the money from parents or friends at no or low interest? Does my credit union (which is non-profit) offer a better deal than the banks? Will I really be able to meet
the repayments every week or month when I consider all my other costs and outgoings? Is my income secure enough to meet the final repayment on the loan?
Students need to count the cost of college
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The CV – passport to opportunity
A CV is one of the most crucial documents that you will ever prepare as you try to enter the workplace.
They say that first impressions last and as your CV is your first point of contact with a potential employer it must be treated with the utmost care and atten- tion.
The first thing to keep in mind is that there is no set format for a CV – they are created in all shapes and sizes but there are a number of pointers that must be followed if it is to be effective in getting you a crack at an interview where you can use other tactics to help secure the job.
A good CV must detail all the necessary skills and attributes that you, as an applicant, possess for the job in question. It must also present the information in a clear and concise manner.
It is vital that there is as little “padding” as possible. A recruitment person may have to read hundreds of CVs every day so they will not want to read unnecessary, lengthy passages about what you did while on your holidays this year.
Essentially a CV is a document that lists your academic and employment record to date but just as importantly, the layout could be the make or break factor. The reader must be able to find the information that they are looking for without having to read through paragraph after paragraph of nonsense.
Before you start compiling your CV think of the relevant skills that your potential employer will be looking for and emphasise them.
Although there is no set formula, no matter what type of job you are applying for or what type of CV you use, it is essential that it contains all the relevant details such as: education and employment history, qualifications, skills, interests and references.
You should use good quality white A4 paper and the paragraphs should be evenly spaced, rendering it easy to read.
Education and employment details should be listed in chronological order with the most recent courses/classes or employment listed at the top.
Do not go into unnecessary details about your interests or hobbies. Everyone knows what "walking" entails: it is unnecessary to explain where and when you like to walk. Keep it simple.
But bear in mind that any unusual activity or interest will pique interest quicker than merely stating that you like “reading” and “watching TV”.
Try to be as honest as possible! Claim- ing you can speak Spanish while you worked for NASA on an exchange programme could backfire! What of the interviewer asks you about your family in “espaniol?
Read, re-read and read it again. It is almost guaranteed that every time you look back over your CV you will spot another grammatical error or misspelling. Get a fresh pair of eyes to look over it as they may spot something that you haven’t no- ticed.
Generally speaking a CV should not be longer than a couple of pages. As men- tioned above, a busy interviewer wants to find the most relevant applicants quickly and will want to separate the chaff from the wheat. Making them read a short book about yourself will not get you past this stage.
Once you have the basics down on the page it might be worth paying a professional typesetter to design it for you. While it is an additional expense it can be quite reasonable and may make the dif- ference in getting to that all important interview stage.
Remember, the most effective CV fo- cuses on a specific job and addresses the employer's requirements for the position. The more you know about the duties and skills required for the job you desire - and organise your CV around these points - the more effective it'll be in the long run.
A good covering letter is essential as well as it gives an overview of what is in the CV. It should be on a separate page, adhere to the principals above of clarity and brevity and should be an introduction to yourself and your CV.
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The UCD Enterprise Gateway will build on the university’s suc- cessful track record of partnering with business and it’s hoped it will further streamline access for business to its students, facili- ties, services and research out- puts.
The Enterprise Gateway will also enable UCD to enhance its level of engagement and mutually beneficial collaborations with business.
Speaking at the launch of the UCD Enterprise Gateway Pro- fessor Andrew J Deeks, UCD President said: “University Col- lege Dublin already has a strong track record of working along- side business and has partnered with over 350 national and international businesses in the last decade alone.
“Through the UCD Enterprise Gateway we will take our level of engagement with business, social and cultural enterprises, Government agencies and other enterprise stakeholders to a higher level; adding value, ex- panding networks and exploring new opportunities to deliver impact through partnership.”
Shimmer, a leading Irish technology company that provides clinical grade wearable wireless sensing technology, has
been working in partnership with UCD since 2008 and is an example of the university’s suc- cessful business team-ups.
In March the company announced that it had secured a €10 million contract, over three years, with US-based Emerge Di- agnostics.
Under the deal Shimmer will provide the core platform on which Emerge Diagnostics has developed a Class II portable and wireless medical device to provide a new, cost effective standard in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries particularly in relation to occupa- tional injuries.
This deal was secured following collaboration with UCD’s Professor Brian Caulfield and his team, which resulted in the suc- cessful validation of the Shim- mer platform for clinical use.
Speaking at the launch of the UCD Enterprise Gateway, William Lyons, Chief Marketing Officer, Shimmer said: “Shimmer is successfully partnering with UCD as our preferred route to market for our products.
“It involves collaborating with true industry experts and people with deep domain ex- pertise and such individuals are performing leading-edge re-
TECH TEAM: Catriona Clarke from NUIM, Nicole Fleck from DCU, Lucy van Dijk from UCD, Caoimhe Joyce from UCD and Aine Cahill from TCD were unveiled last week as the latest Intel Women in Technology Scholars. The schol- arship program aims to encourage a new generation of high-achieving women to take up the challenge of a career in science and technology. PHOTO BY MARC O’SULLIVAN.
UCD launch Enterprise Gateway UCD announced earlier this summer the launch of its Enter- prise Gateway that’s designed to be a key interface between local, national and global business and the university.
search at University College Dublin.
“By working with UCD’s Pro- fessor Brian Caulfield, we have been able to develop commercial opportunities, with global potential, in the area of con- nected health, moving beyond data capture into understanding what the data really means.”
Professor Orla Feely, UCD Vice-President for Research, In- novation and Impact says the there’s much to be gained from closer collaboration between a world-class university, such as UCD, and a vibrant and ambitious enterprise sector.
“Research and education can be enriched through engagement with the opportunities and challenges of enterprise,” she said.
“Enterprise can benefit in turn from the insight and ideas of academia and through access to outstanding graduates at all levels. The UCD Enterprise Gate- way will facilitate the development of rich and mutually beneficial collaborations between the University and enterprise, providing an essential underpinning for a vibrant economy and an informed society.”
To find out more about con- necting with UCD through the En- terprise Gateway, which is located at the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, email work- [email protected].
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