In TCD Na Cailleacha created an reenactment of Rachael’s Famous School oF Athens Fresco but it consists of all women.
Dating from 16th century, the School of Athens, located in the Vatican, depicts a congregation of 50 classical philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists. All men.
The participants in the School of Hibernia were selected by Na Cailleacha and include first female Irish president, Mary Robinson; first female president of the RIA, Mary E Daly; and first female Provost of Trinity, Linda Doyle; writer Melatu Uche Okorie; poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin; and thought leaders Sinéad Burke, Saoirse Exton and Sindy Joyce.
Participants: Mary Robinson, first woman President of Ireland, first woman Chancellor, Trinity College Dublin; Linda Doyle, first woman Provost, Trinity; Na Cailleacha art collective; Rita Fagan, Community Housing Activist; Susan McKay, Press Ombudsman and writer; Mary E. Daly, first woman President, Royal Irish Academy; Sindy Joyce, Lecturer in Traveller Culture, University of Limerick; Emily Logan, first Children’s Ombudsman, Commissioner Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission; Ailbhe Smyth, feminist, LGBTQ activist, former academic; Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology, Trinity and Consultant Neurologist; Jennifer Okeke, Anti-trafficking Co-ordinator, member of the European Network of Migrant Women; Nora Stapleton, Sport Ireland, former Rugby international and Donegal footballer; Sarah McCormack, Professor in Sustainable Energy, Trinity; Frances Ruane, economist, academic, former director Economic and Social Research Institute; Philippa Ryder, LGBTQ+ activist, feminist, chair of the board of Dublin Pride; Aoife Gowen, Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering; Emma Teeling, Full Professor of Zoology, UCD; Hannah Quinn Mulligan, farmer and journalist; Melatu Uche Okorie, writer, member of the Arts Council of Ireland; Caroline Campbell, first woman director of the National Gallery of Ireland; Catherine Rose, founding CEO, Age & Opportunity, founder Arlen House; Cindy Cummings, first woman choreographer in Aosdána; Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, poet, Fellow Emerita, Trinity; Gráinne Humphreys, Executive Director, Dublin International Film Festival; Gráinne Mulvey, composer, professor, Head of Composition, Conservatoire TUD; Sinéad Burke, Founder & CEO at Tilting the Lens; Amel Yacef, community activist; Rachel Moss, Associate Professor, History Of Art, Trinity; Saoirse Exton, climate justice activist, Youth Advisor to the UN Secretary General; Clara Fischer, Vice-Chancellor Illuminate Fellow, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Queen’s University Belfast; Aoife McLysaght, Chair of Evolutionary Genetics, Trinity; Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology, UCC; Caitriona Lally, Professor, Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity.
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Title: All female reboot of Raphael’s ‘School of Athens’ fresco
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As a family carer to my mum, after two strokes many years ago, I often share with other carers tips on caring. Other carers asked me to put this online as there was very little information on it online and people needed it. Mum has Dysphagia after two strokes many years ago.
Mum recently kept getting chest infection after chest infection. The doctor said it was old age and she was having problems with her swallowing. I contacted the district nurse and we called in the Occupational Therapist and SALT- Speech and Language Therapist. The OT ordered two new cushions for her wheelchair which offered her more back support and put her in a good position for feeding. The OT then created a bed cushion system for bed at night, it works wonders. She also came out and trained the home-help and myself how to hoist her into bed at the very top. After changing her into her bedclothes we use the slide sheet to reposition her to the top of the bed again. Then we cocoon her with cushions to keep her in a good position at night. The end of the bed is risen so she does not slip out of position. The head of the bed is raised a little bit. There should be no pressure on the head or neck and not too straight. The OT provides a picture and text on a sheet that the carer puts on the wall by the bed so staff can follow it. The OT then recommends two head positions of the top of the bed, how to raise it for feeding and the second position for sleeping. I marked these on the headboard with a line & noted S for sleeping and F for feeding.
Then a member of SALT came out and told me what grade she was and how much thickener to use. She showed me how to feed her. Put thickener into her drinks and with a hand blender blend all her food with liquid. I use Nutilis Clear, I first blend the potatoes and veg with sauce. Then I do the fish or meat separately. It is important to add liquid/sauce to meat or any food to blend it. It blends better hot but you can do it cold.
When feeding her/him sit at an angle so you can see their throat. Have no tv or noise and don’t talk to them. Sit at their level and smile and encourage them to eat. Use a small spoon and feed it across and say food or drink and ask him/her to swallow. Watch for the muscle on the neck to rise and listen to the sound of the food swallow. If you are not sure if they swallowed put an empty spoon in their mouth and tell them swallow. Wait for the muscle to move and listen for the sound of the swallow. Next give them half a small spoon of liquid to wash down any residue of food in the mouth/throat. It works. If you suspect someone has a swallowing disorder contact your gp and district nurse.
When assisting someone with dysphagia to eat and drink, it is important to always follow the advice and recommendations from their healthcare professional with regard to diet texture, thickness of fluids and positioning and strategies to increase the safety of their swallow.
The government of Ireland held two referendums on 8 March 2024 on proposed amendments to the Constitution of Ireland. The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 proposed to extend the constitutional definition of family to include “other durable relationships” in addition to marriage. The Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023 proposed to remove a reference to a woman’s “life within the home” and remove an obligation on the State to “endeavour to ensure that mothers shall not be obliged by economic necessity to engage in labour to the neglect of their duties in the home”. It proposed to add a new article on supporting care within the family.
(The Family) Bill 2023
Subsection
Current text
Proposed text
41.1.1°
The State recognises the Family as the natural primary and fundamental unit group of Society, and as a moral institution possessing inalienable and imprescriptible rights, antecedent and superior to all positive law.
The State recognises the Family, whether founded on marriage or on other durable relationships, as the natural primary and fundamental unit group of Society, and as a moral institution possessing inalienable and imprescriptible rights, antecedent and superior to all positive law.
41.3.1°
The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of Marriage, on which the Family is founded, and to protect it against attack.
The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of Marriage and to protect it against attack.
Yes
487,564
32.31%
No
1,021,546
67.69%
(Care) Bill 2023
Article 41.2 proposed to be deleted
Article 42B proposed to be inserted
1° In particular, the State recognises that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot be achieved. 2° The State shall, therefore, endeavour to ensure that mothers shall not be obliged by economic necessity to engage in labour to the neglect of their duties in the home.
The State recognises that the provision of care, by members of a family to one another by reason of the bonds that exist among them, gives to Society a support without which the common good cannot be achieved, and shall strive to support
Cillian is the first Irish person to win an Oscar. He won the best actor for his performance in Oppenheimer. “I’m very overwhelmed, very humbled. I’m very grateful and very proud to be Irish standing here today.”
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The first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree.
The second day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The third day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The fourth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The fifth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The sixth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The seventh day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The eighth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The ninth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Nine drummers drumming, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The tenth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Ten pipers piping, Nine drummers drumming, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The eleventh day of Christmas My true love sent to me Eleven ladies dancing, Ten pipers piping, Nine drummers drumming, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
The twelfth day of Christmas My true love sent to me Twelve fiddlers fiddling, Eleven ladies dancing, Ten pipers piping, Nine drummers drumming, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five gold rings, Four colly birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree.
“Shane died peacefully, on Thursday, 30th November, 2023, with his wife Victoria and family by his side. He is predeceased by his mother Therese and is survived by his beloved wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father, Maurice, family and a large circle of friends.” His legacy in Irish music will live on forever.
There was dancing in the aisles, Nick Cave sang “A Rainy Night in Soho” and Irish musicians Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill performing “Fairytale of New York” as mourners turned out Friday for the funeral of Shane MacGowan. The President of Ireland, Bono and Bob Geldof were also in attendance, while Johnny Depp was one of the pallbearers.
Ireland gave him a beautiful farewell. The church was filled to capacity with famous and ordinary people and a lot of Irish musicians.The streets were lined as the public sang his songs and waved goodbye to him. The news and newspapers covered the story beautifully.
The largest social welfare package in the history of the State will provide almost €2.3 billion in a package of measures to assist households with the cost of living.
€100 cost of living lump sum payment for people getting an Increase for a Qualified Child (to be paid per qualified child) to be paid in November
the Christmas Bonus will be paid to 1.3 million welfare recipients including pensioners, carers and people with disabilities
January cost of living bonus will be paid to most people who get a long-term weekly social welfare payment including all pensioners, carers and people on disability payments
Please note
* The once off payment of €400 to people getting Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Blind Pension and/or Carer’s Support Grant, is only payable in respect of one payment, even if you qualify for more than one of the payments or are caring for more than one person.
Supports for pensioners
€12 increase in the maximum weekly rate of all state pensions from January 2024. There will be proportionate increases for people getting a reduced rate
€300 cost of living lump sum Fuel Allowance payment for those getting the Fuel Allowance to be paid in November 2023
€200 cost of living lump sum payment to people who are getting a Living Alone Increase
Christmas Bonus to be paid in December 2023
January cost of living bonus for pensioners to be paid in 2024
Supports for families and children
€12 increase in weekly social welfare payments from January 2024. There will be proportionate increases for qualified adults and people getting a reduced rate
weekly rates of qualified child payments will increase by €4 in January 2024 bringing them to €54 for those aged 12 and over and €46 for under 12s
January cost of living bonus for most people getting a long-term weekly social welfare payment to be paid in 2024
Supports to address child poverty
€12 increase in weekly social welfare payments from January 2024. There will be proportionate increases for qualified adults and people getting a reduced rate
weekly rates of qualified child payments will increase by €4 in January 2024 bringing them to €54 for those aged 12 and over and €46 for under 12s
€12 increase in the maximum rate of the Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit. from January 2024. There will be proportionate increases for people getting a reduced rate
$4 increase in weekly rates of qualified child payments in January 2024 bringing them to €54 for those aged 12 and over and €46 for under 12s
€100 cost of living lump sum payment for people getting an Increase for a Qualified Child (to be paid per qualified child)
Christmas Bonus to be paid in December 2023
January cost of living bonus for most people getting a long-term weekly social welfare payment to be paid in 2024
Supports for people with disabilities
provide additional funds to include provision for the Free Travel Scheme for people medically certified unfit to drive
reduce the minimum weekly hours threshold from 21 to 15 hours for employers to avail of the Wage Subsidy Scheme
increase in the Carer’s Allowance income disregard to €450 for a single person and €900 for a couple
€300 cost of living lump sum Fuel Allowance payment for those getting the Fuel Allowance to be paid in November 2023
€200 cost of living lump sum payment to people who are getting a Living Alone Increase
Christmas Bonus double payment to people getting a long-term disability payment
€12 increase in the maximum personal rate of weekly disability payments from January 2024. There will be proportionate increases for people getting a reduced rate
January cost of living bonus for most people getting a long-term weekly social welfare payment, to be paid in 2024
from January 2024 there will be an increase of €12 in maximum personal weekly rate of jobseeker’s payments. There will be proportionate increases for qualified adults and people getting a reduced rate
€4 increase in weekly rates of qualified child payments in January 2024 bringing them to €54 for those aged 12 and over, and €46 for under 12s
€12 increase in weekly social welfare payments from January 2024. There will be proportionate increases for qualified adults and people getting a reduced rate
income thresholds for the Working Family Payment will increase by €54 per week regardless of family size from January 2024
€300 cost of living lump sum for those getting the Fuel Allowance to be paid in November 2023
January cost of living bonus for most people getting a long-term weekly social welfare payment, to be paid in 2024
Please note
* The once off payment of €400 to people getting Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Blind Pension and/or Carer’s Support Grant, is only payable in respect of one payment, even if you qualify for more than one of the payments or are caring for more than one person.
Christmas Bonus and January 2024 Cost of Living Bonus
The Christmas Bonus will be paid to long-term welfare recipients in December 2023. This year’s Christmas Bonus has been extended to those who have been getting Illness Benefit for 12 months or longer.
The January Cost of Living Bonus will be paid in January 2024.
People who are getting the following payments will get the both bonuses:
OneParent Family Payment / Deserted Wife’s Allowance
Maximum weekly rate (from January 2024)
Personal Rate
Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA)
Increase for a Qualified Child Under 12
Increase for a Qualified Child Aged 12+
€232
€46
€54
Farm Assist
Maximum weekly rate (from January 2024)
Personal Rate
Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA)
Increase for a Qualified Child Under 12
Increase for a Qualified Child Aged 12+
€232
€154
€46
€54
Jobseeker’s Allowance
Maximum weekly rate (from January 2024)
Personal Rate
Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA)
Increase for a Qualified Child Under 12
Increase for a Qualified Child Aged 12+
Under 25
€141.70
€141.7
€46
€54
Aged 25 and over
€232.00
€154
€46
€54
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Maximum weekly rate (from January 2024)
Personal Rate
Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA)
Increase for a Qualified Child Under 12
Increase for a Qualified Child Aged 12+
Under 25 living independently with State support
€230.00
€154
€46
€54
Under 25 not living independently
€141.70
€141.7
Aged 25 and over
€230
€154
€46
€54
Child Benefit
Child Benefit
2024 Rate
Monthly Rate
€140 per child
Twins: Child Benefit is paid at one and half times the normal monthly rate for each child.
All other multiple births: Child Benefit is paid at double the normal monthly rate for each child.
Employment Programmes
A rate increase of €12 per week from January 2024 for those participating in the Work Placement Experience Programme, Community Employment Programme, Rural Social Scheme and Tús.
If anyone feels unsafe while on a night out, go to staff member and say “Ask For Angela”.The staff member will discreetly separate you from the person and talk to you to find the best way to deal with the situation. They may call you a taxi so you can get home safely, or remove the person from the bar or nightclub. This is now becoming internally used. Stay safe guys.
Ask for Angela is for anyone, of any age, gender or sexual orientation who feels uncomfortable, intimidated, or unsafe on a night out.
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The EPA work with others to advocate for a clean, productive and well-protected environment. It monitor’s Ireland’s @ climate control, air, drinking water, waste, freshwater and marine, radiation, waste water, noise, circular economy and radon. It is now asking the public to help assist them and say if you see it, say it. It is to monitor Irish people’s environmental concerns.
Joe Biden was born into a proud Irish American Catholic family in the blue-collar city of Scranton Pennsylvania – a state his ancestors settled and met in. While the president has pronounced Ireland “part of his soul”, it is also part of his DNA. ‘Part of his soul’ and DNA: How Irish is Joe Biden?https://www.rte.ie/news/biden-in-ireland/2023/0414/1376879-how-irish-is-biden/ (RTE) . He is a true friend of Ireland.
The timing of Biden’s visit, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, offers an opportunity to celebrate the good that US diplomacy can do around the world, and reinforce the value of good faith political negotiation.
In 2017, the National Archives, in partnership with the Irish Manuscripts Commission, began a survey of archival material salvaged from the Public Record Office of Ireland, following the destruction of the record treasury during the Civil War in 1922.
A new archive of gardai from past times to present have being published. It is An Garda Síochána Centenary Photographic Archive 1922. All photographs are found online at :https://gardaphotoarchive.ie/home. Anybody with similar historic pictures can forward to gardai to add to their collection.
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