DP Energy powers conservation with National Park charity partnership

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Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership with Irish founded renewable energy company, DP Energy who’s made its UK home in Pembroke Dock.

 

Katie Macro, Director of the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust said: “We are thrilled that DP Energy have chosen to become a Silver Partner and help in our mission to support conservation, community and culture in the National Park.”

 

The Trust was set up to safeguard the spectacular National Park landscapes for future generations.

 

Headquartered in Cork, DP Energy has over 30 years’ experience in the global renewable energy sector and has developed over 1GW (1,000MW) of renewable energy projects, which are built and operational. Currently, it has an immediate pipeline of over 9GW of both on and offshore wind, solar and ocean energy projects across Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada.

 

DP Energy has been operating in the UK since the 1990s to deliver onshore wind projects, and opened an office in Pembrokeshire in 2021. In 2022, the company entered a Celtic Sea joint venture with EDF Renewables for the Gwynt Glas Floating Offshore Wind Farm project and is currently developing a wider portfolio of projects in the UK and new markets.

 

Chris Williams, Head of Development UK and New Markets for DP Energy said: “DP Energy is delighted to be a Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust Silver Partner. We are 100% committed to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all our energy developments. Our Pembrokeshire based team is passionate about supporting the growth of a new energy sector that can meet net zero targets and sustain skilled, well-paid jobs for future generations, to benefit local communities.

 

We are extremely fortunate to live and work in this beautiful part of the world and look forward to working with the Trust on their initiatives to enhance conservation, community, and culture in the National Park.”

 

Since 2021, the Trust has run an annual business membership programme, offering a variety of packages to suit businesses of any size and type.

 

Further information about the Pembrokeshire Coast Partners scheme can be found at https://pembrokeshirecoasttrust.wales/how-you-can-help/pembrokeshire-coast-partners/. If you would like to discuss a scheme further, please get in touch with the team by calling 01646 624811 or emailing [email protected].

 

Lisney to sponsor The Speed Championship event at The Dublin Horse Show for the second year running

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Lisney, Ireland’s largest independently owned multi-disciplinary property advisory company, will be sponsoring The Speed Championship event at The Dublin Horse Show, RDS for the second year running.

 

The Dublin Horse Show, an integral part of Dublin’s annual social and cultural calendar, will take place from the 9th – 13th of August this year. The Speed Championship, sponsored by Lisney, is happening on Sunday 13th August, with a prize fund of €25,500 on offer for the winning horse and rider. Last year’s Speed Championship was won by France’s Confidence d’Ass, ridden by Edward Levy with an impressive time of 65.96 seconds.

 

The Dublin Horse Show at the RDS this year will attract over 100,000 visitors and 1,600 horses over the five days. The show, which is one of the biggest events in Ireland, has one of the largest annual prize pools for international show jumping worldwide.

 

David Byrne, Managing Director of Lisney, said:

“Lisney are delighted to be sponsoring The Speed Championship at The Dublin Horse Show for the second year running. The Horse Show is an iconic annual event celebrating the very best of the equine industry in Ireland and is a special opportunity to showcase Dublin as a cultural hub to both a national and international audiences. It is a wonderful social event and is the highlight of the summer season for many. Lisney have a longstanding relationship with the RDS and we are delighted and look forward to supporting the event once again this year.”

 

Lisney offers clients a full-service property offering across both the residential and commercial markets. Operating for almost 90 years, the business employs 125 people in a range of agency and advisory services departments across offices in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast. The commercial division of the business operates under Lisney Commercial Real Estate, while the residential division operates under the Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty brand.

 

Pat Hanly, Show Director at the RDS Dublin Horse Show, said:

“We are delighted that Lisney are once again sponsoring the Speed Championship at the RDS Dublin Horse Show, which is always a firm crowd favourite. As an iconic Irish brand with great heritage, Lisney are the perfect partners for the Show.”

 

For more details about Lisney, visit www.lisney.com

You can also follow Lisney on Twitter: LisneyIreland and Linked In: Lisney Ireland

Decision by St. James’s Hospital to deny certain patients access to Blood Test (Phlebotomy) services from August 21st 2023 is discriminatory – Webdoctor.ie

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Webdoctor.ie calling for urgent meeting with St. James’ Hospital, Department of Health and the HSE to discuss this serious matter

 

Webdoctor.ie, Ireland’s leading online GP service and health technology platform, is today expressing serious concern about an announcement by St James’s Hospital that they will be restricting access to the hospital’s phlebotomy (blood test) services from August 21st 2023.

 

Earlier this month, St James’s Hospital issued a letter to Webdoctor.ie and other General Practice clinics stating that due to “huge increases in GP workload and a lack of internal resources”, the hospital will no longer accept referrals from outside it’s catchment area for phlebotomy services as of August 21st. The letter states that ‘the Laboratory does not have enough staff, space or resources to continue this level of work and is giving 6 weeks’ notice that we will no longer accept samples from GPs outside our catchment area.’

 

Webdoctor.ie believes that this position is discriminating against a large cohort of patients living locally to Saint James’ Hospital and will make it difficult for us, and many other GPs, to offer a satisfactory GP service to patients. Webdoctor.ie has now written to the Clinical Director in St. James’ Hospital to request an urgent discussion about this decision. The company is also writing to the HSE and Department of Health to request a meeting on the issue.

 

Webdoctor.ie, which is based in Ireland and fully Irish owned, currently employs over 45 Irish registered GPs who provide up to 135,000 online consultations per year to patients right across the country. The feedback from many of these patients is that they are unable to source a local ‘Bricks & Mortar’ GP service as many GP surgeries have closed their lists completely (>70% of practices have closed their lists). As a wholly online GP service, Webdoctor.ie patients rely on the public hospital network to provide access to these much-needed phlebotomy services, which they are entitled to as detailed under Section 56 of the Health Act 1970. Under this Act, the public hospital network is obligated to provide access to these services.

 

Dr. Sylvester Mooney, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Webdoctor.ie, says:

 

“Equitable access to phlebotomy services is essential to assist in the provision of our quality GP services and it’s particularly important for the patients who cannot access a local ‘Bricks and Mortar’ GP due to long waiting lists, and who rely totally on our service for their primary healthcare needs.

 

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for telehealth services, including online consultations and repeat prescriptions, has increased significantly, with our own service seeing a 331% growth in GP video consultations between 2019 and 2021. According to a recent global survey by Applause, 63% of respondents stated they plan to use telehealth more than they did prior to the pandemic and 77% of patients stated they appreciated using telehealth. 

 

With an estimated 6,000 additional GPs required to meet current patient demand, the Primary healthcare system is in crisis and we must consider all options to ensure that patients can access the vital healthcare which they seek. To restrict patient access from services such as our own in favour of historical catchment areas is discriminatory. This only serves to send this healthcare system further back in time.”

 

ENDS

 

For more information or to avail of their service – visit www.webdoctor.ie – or follow Webdoctor.ie on Instagram @webdoctor.ie, LinkedIn WebDoctor.ie, or Twitter @WebDoctor.i.e

 

DP Energy and SBM Offshore – pioneering Floating Offshore Wind in Nova Scotia with Joint Venture

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Global renewable energy developer DP Energy and SBM Offshore, a global player in the offshore energy transition, have formalized a new joint venture to pursue floating offshore wind energy opportunities off Nova Scotia. The partnership will strive to support Nova Scotia’s ambitious climate action targets and contribute meaningfully to the phasing out of coal from the grid, creating a cleaner more sustainable future for Nova Scotia.

 

Since 2021, the local team has been engaging in Nova Scotia with the objective of understanding local constraints and opportunities. The initial focus of the newly formed joint venture is to support the development of a floating offshore wind industry in Nova Scotia, contributing carefully to the implementation of environmental, regulatory, supply chain, workforce, and construction best practices. Such foundation for an ambitious, yet sustainable energy transition, can only be established through honest engagement and local dialogue with all key stakeholders; first nations and other interested parties will remain a priority throughout the partnership’s endeavours.

 

DP Energy and SBM Offshore have a collective wealth of expertise in the renewable energy sector and the design and construction of offshore floating facilities for the energy industry. They also have significant experience working in Nova Scotia to help advance the region’s offshore energy journey, this includes in depth understanding of local regulatory specificities and successful track record in local partnerships and growing local businesses.

 

Simon De Pietro, CEO of DP Energy said “With SBM Offshore we have found a strong partner to pioneer Canada’s floating offshore wind sector. The combination of their proven offshore construction capability, and a project development philosophy with strong emphasis on building up local supply chains, and our abiding commitment to protect the environment, is the ideal team to start Canada’s promising plan to create a new renewable offshore energy industry to help the world’s common climate challenge.”

 

“Our 30-year approach to renewable project development puts the environment and local communities front and centre. Floating offshore wind is an exciting new opportunity for Nova Scotia and will bring much needed new investment which can add to coastal economies and communities.”

 

Severine Baudic, Managing Director New Energies and Services at SBM Offshore said “We are very pleased to announce the formalization of our partnership with DP Energy, a well-recognized developer in the renewable energy space. We believe that Canada’s offshore wind resource is among the best in the world, and as an offshore energy transition company with proven experience in Nova Scotia, we are excited to continue and expand our partnerships with the local community and ready to write a new chapter, together.”

 

About DP Energy

DP Energy is an Irish company that develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects across the world, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. With over 30 years’ experience in the global renewable energy space, DP Energy has an immediate project pipeline of over 7GW and is committed to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all their energy developments.

 

About SBM Offshore

SBM Offshore has over 65 years of extensive experience designing, constructing, delivering, installing, and operating offshore energy facilities, with special expertise in developing local supply chains and providing economic opportunities to local communities. With over 7,000 people globally, SBM Offshore is active in the decarbonization of conventional deepwater ocean infrastructure and the deployment of new energies.

 

Graham Norton surprises Cork’s 96FM listeners as the first special guest on the radio station’s new morning show

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  • ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM’ launched on air today and is now live every weekday from 6am to 9am

 

  • Graham chats to Lorraine & Ross about all things Cork, his new role hosting Prime Video’s first ever Irish original series ‘LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland’, which he says is ‘hilarious’, and his plans for the rest of the summer in Cork

 

Television and radio star Graham Norton surprised Cork’s 96FM listeners this morning when he dropped into the radio station studios at St Patrick’s Place in Cork city to wish Lorraine Murphy and Ross Browne the very best of luck with their new breakfast show – ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM.’

 

Graham, a native of Bandon, is back in Cork for the summer and has a long-standing relationship with Cork’s 96FM and C103, as he broadcasts his regular weekend shows for Virgin Radio U.K. from C103’s studios. Graham plans to stay in Cork for a few weeks before heading to the states and back to London to film his chat show.

 

Graham was on air for over an hour with Lorraine and Ross chatting about:

 

  • All things Cork – ‘Cork is the best place, relaxed and chilled and lovely, and the weather has been alright.’
  • How he loves going to Bantry Market on a Friday – ‘What’s nice about being in Bantry is that they know who I am, but at this stage I know who they are too.’
  • His new role hosting Prime Video’s first ever Irish original series ‘LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland’ – ‘You put a bunch of amazing comedians in a room and the challenge is they’ve got to not laugh while making other people laugh. It’s hilarious. With the Irish one, they’ve gone so deep Irish! Someone who isn’t Irish will watch this show and not understand any of it. The Amazon executives must have been just going ‘Sorry, is this funny? Like what is this?’. It’s really, really, really good and there are lots of surprise cameos from people.’
  • His plans for the rest of the summer – ‘I’ll go to the States for a little while and back for the chat show, which because there are no Hollywood actors, there will be lots of room on the sofa….’
  • His upcoming role as a Quiz Master at the Ahakista Festival in West Cork – ‘‘It’s the Ahakista Festival and it’s a big event. I always feel bad because I think people get tickets thinking something exciting will happen, that he will have a celebrity friend with him. But no, Saoirse Ronan won’t be jumping out of a box.’

 

Graham also hosted Lorraine and Ross’s morning quiz game ‘2 Grand Minute’ where contestants must answer ten questions correctly in a minute to win the €2,000 cash prize. Unfortunately, this morning’s contestant Seán ran out of time before answering all the questions – which were all Cork related…..and some even linked to Graham himself!

 

You can listen back to Graham Norton’s surprise appearance on ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM’ here: https://we.tl/t-yy069Wbt0z

 

From today, Lorraine and Ross will wake Cork up every week day morning from 6am to 9am, bringing a fresh new sound to the morning commute with the l best music mix, laughs, news, showbiz and lifestyle all in one place.

 

Ross Browne, a well-known stand-up comedian, has co-presented Cork’s 96FM’s Breakfast Show for the last six years and has starred in RTE’s television show ‘The Fear’ as well as appearing in ‘The Young Offenders’ and contributing to the writing of some episodes. He’s now joined by Lorraine, who previously presented Cork’s 96FM’s ‘Big Drive Home’ programme each weekday.

 

Cork’s 96FM’s morning show is the number one breakfast show in Cork, with more listeners than any other station in the marketplace between 6 and 9am. The show has also won Gold for Best Breakfast Show at the IMRO Radio Awards two years running.

 

Brendan O’Driscoll, Local Content Controller at Cork’s 96FM & C103 said: “Lorraine and Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM brings together two very strong talents that will no doubt take our Breakfast Show to the next level. We really have big plans for the new show and I can’t wait to hear and see Lorraine and Ross bring their creative ideas to life both on-air and online. Having Graham Norton as the first guest on the show is a special moment for us and will really set the tone going forward.”

 

After enjoying ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM’, listeners can then tune into the IMRO winning talk show ‘The Opinion Line’ with PJ Coogan which broadcasts the latest news stories and interviews from 9am to 12pm each weekday.

 

This is followed by ‘Afternoons with Simon Murdoch’ from 12pm to 4pm and ‘The Big Drive Home’ from 4pm until 8pm. ‘The Hit Mix with Shane Bucks’ completes the schedule running from 8pm to midnight.

 

Keep up to date with Cork’s 96FM here:

Facebook:                    Cork’s 96FM

Twitter:                         Corks96FM

Instagram:                    corks_96fm

TikTok:                         corks96fm

LinkedIn:                      Cork’s 96FM & C103

Core and Saturday Films celebrate 50 years of positive global impact in the new Trócaire One Day Campaign.

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For over fifty years, Trócaire have been working with supporters, partners, and communities to create positive and lasting change. To commemorate the occasion, Core and Saturday Films have launched a new ‘One Day’ campaign on behalf of Trócaire.

Link to new campaign (TVC and image stills): https://we.tl/t-HBnqMjYbUo

The campaign conceived by Core and developed alongside Saturday Films highlights some of the human stories behind these “One Days,” days when Trócaire have helped achieve positive lasting change in more than 27 countries around the world over the past five decades.

These include the day that the women of Sierra Leone won the right to own their land, the day that over 1,400 Kenyan farmers gained access to running water for the first time and the day that Apartheid was finally ended in South Africa.

Susan Kelly, Strategic Director at Core, highlights the campaign’s theme, stating that:

“For many of us, the day when we finally overcome the problems of poverty and inequality seems like it will never come. This campaign shows how Trócaire have helped make those long hoped-for “One Days” happen… and continue to happen… for more than fifty years.”

Karen Smyth, Head of Brand at Trócaire, emphasises the importance of highlighting the extraordinary human impact made by the Irish public through their support of Trócaire:

“In this campaign we have shown what we can achieve when we work together. It is a testament to the support of the Irish people and the tireless efforts of our partners overseas that we have managed to achieve so much over the past fifty years.”

 

Link to new campaign (TVC and image stills): https://we.tl/t-HBnqMjYbUo

At the heart of the One Day campaign are a series of powerful films for TV, cinema and social created by Core and Saturday Films to demonstrate the impact of this work on the lives of individuals around the world.

These highly charged emotional spots were co-directed by Mike Garner and Gary Moore. Utilising archive footage and images from Thailand to Guatemala as well as shooting new material with local photographers and film makers in Sierra Leone, Somalia, Kenya, and South Africa, the work show the scale of positive change that has been achieved over the past fifty years.

Viewers can learn more about these remarkable stories at trocaire.org/oneday

The media campaign was developed by Zenith, part of Core and will run across TV, VOD, cinema, an Irish Times partnership and social across July and August

Credits

Trócaire

Director of Ireland Programmes: Gwen Dempsey

Head of Brand: Karen Smyth

Brand Manager: Michael Cummins

Interim Head of Communications: Niamh Mc Cathy

Communications Officer: Catherine Devine

Digital Communications Manager: Karen Mc Hugh

Core

Client Partner: Jonny Boyle

Senior Client Manager: Sophie Burke

Client Manager: Hannah Finnegan

Strategy: Susan Kelly

Executive Creative Director: Liam Wielopolski

Creative Director: Mike Garner

Senior Art Director: Nadia Karim.

Senior Copywriter: Conor McDevitt.

Media: Phoebe Laing, Shane Costello, Donal Loughlin and Lucy Slevin

Production: Saturday Films

Directors: Gary Moore and Mike Garner

Producer: Gary Moore

DOPs: Adam Asmal, Grant Atkinson, Seye Olusoji, Mackin Barassa Wafulu

Stills: Gary Moore, Muiru Mbuthia, Brid Dunne, Simone Dalmasso

Archive: Pamela Yates, Garry Walsh, CNN, Elena Hermosa

Post Production

Editor: Anna Heisterkamp

Grade: Gary Curran, Outer Limits

Online: Arnaud Rigaud, Rory Gavin, Outer Limits

Composer: Steve Lynch, Stellar Sound

Soundmix: Liam Yelen, Screen Scene

VO: Donna Nikolaisen

Cast

 

Marie Kanu

Adey Bule Aden

Fadumo Ali Abdi

Isahil Ali Osman

Ali Mohamud Salat

Fadumo Xasan Maxamuud

Warsame Cali Maxamuud

Nasro Cali Maxamuud

Dhool Cali Maxamuud

Sharmaake Cali Maxamuud

Saadaq Cali Maxamuud

Samwel Kariuki

Stella Murugi

Allan Mugendi

Denis Murugi

Samwel Macharia

Madris

Skylah Kline

Sky Van Schoor

Rebekah Leah Jordaan

Lucy Malander

Amber Chandler Wilson

Alex Potgeiter

Gabriel Maasdorp

Zachary Adonis

Iviwe Mani

Audon Van der Hyde

Talia Ndalasomani

Lesedi Ngcongco

Aluvuso Nkosi

Jassiel Chitsiga

 

 

 

Core employs a team of 330 people and consists of nine Practices – Creative, Data, Investment, Learning, Media (comprising of Spark Foundry, Starcom, and Zenith), Research, Sponsorship, Performance and Strategy.

www.onecore.ie

Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland to review current guidance relating to the advertising of non-alcohol product variants

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  • Review taking place due to growing consumer concern about advertising of 0.0.% alcohol brands

 

  • Review will include assessment of similar guidance in place across the EU

 

A review of the existing guidance and code relating to the advertising of non-alcoholic product variants is being undertaken by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI), the independent, self-regulatory body committed to promoting the highest standards of marketing communications in Ireland.

 

The review is taking place due to a recent increase in the number of complaints being made to the ASAI about the advertising of 0.0.% alcohol brands, and also as part of the organisations ongoing commitment to understand consumer issues and concerns regarding advertising.

 

The ASAI introduced a Guidance Note relating to the advertising of non-alcohol product variants in 2019 which is available to view online here. The impending review could lead to either updated industry guidance on the code or a change in the code itself.

 

As part of the review, the organisation will assess similar guidance and regulation regarding 0.0% alcohol advertising and marketing communications currently in place throughout the EU, and will consult with partner Self-Regulatory Organisations and other advertising regulatory bodies such as the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) and The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA).

 

The review will be conducted to ensure the organisation is proactively providing up-to date guidance on all areas of advertising and marketing relating to non-alcohol product variants.

 

Orla Twomey, Chief Executive of the ASAI, said:

 

“The ASAI is aware of the increased level of conversation and consumer concern regarding marketing communications and the advertising of non-alcohol product variants. We are undertaking a review to see if additional rules and/or guidance is required in light of these emerging concerns. As well as the general rules on truthfulness, honesty and substantiation, the ASAI code contains strict rules regarding the advertising of Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, with an additional guidance note introduced in 2019 specifically focusing on advertising for non-alcohol product variants.”

 

The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland is committed, in the public interest, to promoting the highest standards of marketing communications that is advertising, promotional marketing, and direct marketing. The objective is to ensure that all commercial marketing communications are ‘legal, decent, honest and truthful’.

 

Media are required to abide by the Code and not to publish an advertisement or conduct a promotion which contravenes Code rules. The Code covers commercial marketing communications and sales promotions in all media in Ireland including digital (online banners, websites, and social platforms), print, outdoor, radio, TV, leaflets/brochures, and direct marketing

 

Further information on advertising self-regulation, the ASAI, and the operation

of the system is available at www.asai.ie

Salsa Jeans unveils first standalone Irish store in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre

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  • Renowned Portuguese denim brand opens in Liffey Valley offering full range of womenswear clothing, shoes and accessories for the first time

 

  • Gorgeous limited-edition denim tote bag from Salsa Jeans FREE with all purchases in new Liffey Valley store until July 4th

 

Salsa Jeans, the Portuguese denim brand, has unveiled a flagship store in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, the brands first standalone store in Ireland. Open now, the store features their well-established denim jeans collection in a variety of fits and washes, as well as their wider collection of the latest womenswear including upper garments, shoes and a stunning range of accessories.

 

The store is located in a prime retail position on the ground floor in Liffey Valley. With 132.80 m² of open plan space, including three welcoming fitting rooms for try on’s, the store is designed to create a relaxed atmosphere for a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience.

 

With 190 stores in over 40 countries worldwide, Salsa Jeans in Liffey Valley is the first dedicated retail store for the innovative Portuguese brand in Ireland. Now, just in time for the summer months, the Irish public can enjoy perusing not only Salsa Jeans’ wide-ranging denim collection, but also their more extensive clothing range featuring tops, shorts, blouses and dresses, as well as a selection of shoes and accessories.

 

The Liffey Valley location is the sixth new store opened by Salsa Jeans so far in 2023, following five new locations throughout Europe including a flagship store in Barcelona on the city’s main commercial and shopping street, Paseo de Gracia. The opening of the Liffey Valley store is the first of two openings planned for Ireland this year, following the successful arrival of ‘The Confidence Room’ by Salsa Jeans on Exchequer Street in Dublin city centre in May. This life size walk-in closet experience is still open to the public by appointment-only until July 22nd.

 

Commenting on the opening of the brands first store in Ireland Hugo Martins, CEO at Salsa Jeans, said:

“We are delighted to announce the opening of our first stand-alone store in Ireland. It is a market in which we have been present for over 14 years, through an amazing network of department stores and boutiques across the country. As Irish consumers have gotten to know our brand and values, we thought it was the right time to take the next step by opening a permanent location in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, one of Ireland’s leading shopping destinations.

 

We are looking forward to welcoming customers to Liffey Valley where our full range of high-quality denim will be available to inspire true confidence for women in everyday life. We believe this new store is a key step in making Salsa Jeans the leading denim brand in Ireland.”

 

Salsa Jeans Liffey Valley will be open seven days a week; Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to 7pm; Wednesday to Friday 9:30am to 9pm; Saturday 9:30am to 7pm and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.

 

To celebrate the opening of their first Irish store, a gorgeous limited-edition denim tote bag from Salsa Jeans will be included free of charge with all in-store purchases until July 4th.

 

Salsa Jeans is a fully inclusive brand providing jean sizes from 25’’ to 40’’ with prices ranging from approx. €75 – €110. It will continue to be stocked in over 60 outlets nationwide including Brown Thomas, Arnott’s, Avoca, Pamela Scott, McElhinneys in Ballybofey, Anthony Ryans in Galway, Pauls in Kilkenny as well as a wider selection of boutiques around Ireland.

 

Salsa Jeans is a brand that works the art of denim like no other, originating almost 30 years ago in a laundry in Porto, North Portugal. While jeans have been the core product for the brand since inception, Salsa Jeans also have an extensive clothing offering to complement their denim range including tops, blouses, dress, jumpsuits and jackets catering for women and men.

 

For more information visit:

Website:           www.salsajeans.com

Facebook:        www.facebook.com/SalsaJeansOfficial/ 

YouTube:         www.youtube.com/@salsaofficialvideos

Instagram:       www.instagram.com/salsajeansofficial

LinkedIn:         www.linkedin.com/company/salsajeans

 

Polio survivors fear for their future as they experience extreme difficulty in accessing information about their social welfare entitlements – Polio Survivors Ireland

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  • Polio Survivors Ireland says members rely heavily on the organisation for information and advice about their social welfare entitlements

 

  • 64% say access to mobility aids and appliances such as motorised scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts and crutches are essential if they are to live an independent life and avoid isolation and loneliness

 

  • Polio Survivors Ireland marks 30 year anniversary with national conference in Carlow

 

Polio survivors say they are finding it extremely difficult to obtain information about their social welfare entitlements and would welcome more assistance in this regard, according to Polio Survivors Ireland as the representative organisation marks its 30th anniversary.

 

Polio survivors are reporting that it is becoming increasingly challenging for them to access social welfare services and information online and that the inability to talk to a human being on the telephone about their entitlements is making the situation even more difficult.  As a result, Polio Survivors Ireland is now working regularly with its 1,000+ members to offer information, support and advice to those struggling to find information about their social welfare benefits.

 

The organisation also says that 64% of polio survivors cite access to mobility aids and appliances such as mobility scooters, wheelchairs, rise and recliner chairs, stairlifts, crutches, callipers and customised shoes as their greatest need.

 

However, as 96% of polio survivors rely entirely on social welfare for their whole income, the majority do not have the means to afford the mobility aids and appliances which are vital to help prevent falls in the home and allow polio survivors to live independently.

 

As a result, Polio Survivors Ireland spends approximately €79,000 in funding each year supplying a range of mobility aids and appliances to members, enabling polio survivors to maintain their dignity and live independently.

 

The research also reveals that 52% of polio survivors are extremely concerned they will be unable to continue driving in the future, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness as they may not be able to leave their home.

 

Commenting on the new research, Fran Brennan, CEO of Polio Survivors Ireland, says:

 

“Many polio survivors now live with the late effects of the disease called Post Polio Syndrome, a condition which causes a range of health issues later in life such as severe muscle and joint pain which can impact movement. This is why 65% of our members say mobility is the biggest barrier they are currently facing in their day-to-day life and why 64% also say that access to mobility aids and appliances is crucial to them. At Polio Survivors Ireland, we regularly see an increase in falls and injuries among members who do not have access to suitable mobility aids.”

 

“Transportation is vital for polio survivors as they need to attend regular essential medical appointments in hospitals around the country. Many rely on driving due to a lack of public transport in their locality and accessibility issues. This is why so many of them are concerned that if they can’t drive, it will lead to increased isolation.”

 

“We work to offer as much information and advice as we can to our members, but even more importantly, we also offer a listening ear and emotional support to polio survivors who may be experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness.”

 

The new research will be highlighted at Polio Survivor Ireland’s conference on 22nd June in Carlow as the charity celebrates their 30th anniversary. Polio survivor Anne Shanahan, will be presenting the Polio Hero Award in honour of Jim Costello. Jim, who sadly passed away in 2022, was the last of the charity’s founding members. Professor Frans Nollet, Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Head of Post-Polio Expert Centre, Amsterdam UMC, will also be speaking about his research of post polio syndrome and its effects on survivors. John Dolan, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), a polio survivor himself, will reflect on the organisation’s anniversary.

 

Polio Survivors Ireland was established 30 years ago and is the only organisation in Ireland providing practical services and support to those unfortunate enough to have contracted polio as babies or young children. They provide a range of services including mobility aids and appliances, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and respite, and raise awareness of the issues faced by polio survivors. They also work to educate medical professionals, social care providers and health policy makers about the reality for all those still impacted by polio.

 

Polio Survivors Ireland has a network of support groups around the country and they also provide a telephone support service for those who can’t leave their home. As well as providing stair lifts, callipers, bespoke footwear mobility scooters and wheelchairs, the organisation also helps survivors to access a range of supports. For those who are isolated, a listening ear is often the most important lifeline the organisation provides.

 

Keep up to date with Polio Survivors Ireland on

Facebook @PolioSurvivorsIreland and on Twitter @PolioIreland

www.polio.ie

Three in four of those who menstruate are forced to limit their daily activity due to period pain and symptoms – National Health Watch Report by Webdoctor.ie

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New research from the National Health Watch Report by Webdoctor.ie

unveils key insights into physical, mental and environmental health trends experienced by the Irish public

 

  • 91% plan to prioritise their physical health in the next six months
  • 78% intend to spend more time outdoors
  • 43% of those who menstruate have avoided playing sport due to period–related symptoms
  • 71% say they don’t smoke, vape or use an e-cigarette
  • 60% intend to use self-help apps and tools for mindfulness and meditation

 

Three in four people who menstruate in Ireland have had to limit their daily activity due to period pain and other menstruation symptoms, according to the 2023 National Health Watch Report conducted by Webdoctor.ie, Ireland’s award-winning online GP service.

 

The report, which surveyed over 1,400 people across the country, reveals key insights into how health issues are affecting the nation and how they intend to deal with them across a variety of areas including physical health, mental health, environment and lifestyle and attitudes towards traditional and digital healthcare services.

 

Period Pain and Limitations: The report highlights that 85% of those who menstruate have experienced period pain, with 75% confirming they have had to limit their daily activity on various occasions due to a period-related illness. Almost half (48%) of those who experience a menstrual cycle say they have been forced to cancel plans and social events in the past due to these symptoms.

 

Participation in sports is also significantly impacted with over 40% (43%) saying they avoid playing sports and doing physical activity due to period pain. Workplace, school and university attendance has also suffered due to a period-related symptom or illness with one-third (33%) of those who menstruate confirming that they have missed at least one of the above due to their period.

 

Smoking and Vaping: Despite the increased presence of vaping in society today, more than seven in ten (71%) say they never smoke nicotine products including cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vapes. This result is surprisingly positive given the rise in concern regarding the usage of high nicotine-level disposable vapes, particularly in the younger generation. Of those who do use nicotine products, 42% consider vaping and e-cigarettes just as harmful to their health as smoking tobacco cigarettes.

 

Physical Health: Similar to 2022 results, the research revealed that the majority of people (91%) plan to prioritise their physical health over the next six months, with 88% of those surveyed already considering themselves healthy. The number of people opting to improve their physical health through the outdoors has grown significantly since last year with 78% of people choosing to spend more time exercising in nature in 2023 compared to just 30% in 2022.

Almost seven in ten (68%) plan to engage with a professional to boost their physical health and 40% are choosing to join a gym and work with a personal trainer. Almost 20% (18%) plan to engage with a nutritionist to create healthy eating habits and 10% would like to work with a medical professional to manage their weight and overall physical health.

 

Mental Health and Wellbeing: According to the survey, over three-quarters of respondents (77%) are intending to prioritise their mental health in the next six months. This is an encouraging result after last year’s National Health Watch Report revealed that 40% of respondents confirmed that their mental health had suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Similar to last year, almost 40% will continue to talk to family and friends more to improve their mental health. Interestingly, 60% intend to use self-help tools or apps for mindfulness or meditation this year. This rise shows an increased trust and reliance people have developed on technology to help aid their mental health.

 

Traditional Vs Virtual GP Preference: Of those surveyed by Webdoctor.ie, 66% say they still find it difficult to access traditional GP consultations, with nine out of ten stating this is due to lack of availability. 55% of respondents say the main reason for using an online GP service is that it is more cost effective than an in-person GP appointment and almost half (47%) say that using an online GP is quicker and more efficient.

 

61% say they are more comfortable having an online GP consultation rather than in-person consultation, particularly in relation to sexual health and wellbeing with 83% of people saying they would feel more comfortable seeking sexual health advice from an online GP service. Over three-quarters (77%) of people would choose an online consultation over an in-person appointment for weight management advice.

 

Commenting on these findings, Ian Kennedy, Chief Marketing Officer with Webdoctor.ie said: “It’s clear from the results of the National Health Watch Report that there has been a continued shift towards spending more time outdoors and in nature to improve our physical health. While physical health is important, it is also imperative that we look after our mental health. With this in mind, I thought it was interesting to see such a significant percentage of people choosing to use self-help tools and apps to support mindfulness and for mental health purposes. It’s also encouraging to see that there is still such a positive attitude towards online GP services as this means telehealth providers like webdoctor.ie can continue to facilitate patients, particularly when our bricks-and-mortar medical services might need some support.”