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12 Rules For A Cleaner Home! (Cleaning Motivation)

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Feeding 5 people for 5 days for €5 a day!  . Instead of showing you just one €5 meal, I thought it’d be helpful and fun to show you 5!  Often the ingredients I use will be used in multiple meals so it makes sense to show a series of meals.  I will be posting these every month or so, and I really hope you enjoy them!  . 🛒Shopping list: - Self-raising flour  - 2x 500g plain yogurt  - Pepperoni  - Twin pack sweet peppers - Grated mozzarella  - Grated mature cheddar  - 1kg minced beef - Lasagne pasta sheets - 3x passata - Spaghetti  - Frozen garden peas - Frozen broccoli  - 500g penne pasta - Jar of pesto - 433g Mushrooms - chopped tomatoes - 1kg carrots  - Chicken thighs . I am of course an @Aldi Ireland #brandambassador however this is not an Ad. . Just as my €5 meals no short dated reduced items are used, and I won’t be including cupboard staples. I have a video on my page showing how to build your pantry staples for €5 on my page❤️ . First of this weeks meals is up tomorrow! . . . #feeding5peoplefor5euro #5euromeals #frugalmeals #dinneronabudget #whatsfordinner #dinnerideas #weeksmealplan #mealplan #irishbudgeting #cazmooney #feeding5peoplefor5eurofor5days 

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Feeding 5 people for 5 days for €5 a day! . Instead of showing you just one €5 meal, I thought it’d be helpful and fun to show you 5! Often the ingredients I use will be used in multiple meals so it makes sense to show a series of meals. I will be posting these every month or so, and I really hope you enjoy them! . 🛒Shopping list: - Self-raising flour - 2x 500g plain yogurt - Pepperoni - Twin pack sweet peppers - Grated mozzarella - Grated mature cheddar - 1kg minced beef - Lasagne pasta sheets - 3x passata - Spaghetti - Frozen garden peas - Frozen broccoli - 500g penne pasta - Jar of pesto - 433g Mushrooms - chopped tomatoes - 1kg carrots - Chicken thighs . I am of course an @Aldi Ireland #brandambassador however this is not an Ad. . Just as my €5 meals no short dated reduced items are used, and I won’t be including cupboard staples. I have a video on my page showing how to build your pantry staples for €5 on my page❤️ . First of this weeks meals is up tomorrow! . . . #feeding5peoplefor5euro #5euromeals #frugalmeals #dinneronabudget #whatsfordinner #dinnerideas #weeksmealplan #mealplan #irishbudgeting #cazmooney #feeding5peoplefor5eurofor5days
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When writing up a cover letter, make the cover letter relevant to the role you are applying for. For example if it's a fork lift driver job, mention that you did the fork lift training course or that you had previous experience in a role in fork lift driving.

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Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015

For general information on legal aid in connection with putting place decision support arrangements, or discharge of wards of court, click here.

The Legal Aid Board has established a panel of solicitors to provide services to legally aided persons on foot of the 2015 Act. You can find details here.

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Please support SVP's Annual Appeal.

The Christmas decorations are up. The letters have been sent to Santa. The children are so excited counting the sleeps to the big night.

But their mother, Jane, couldn't wait for Christmas to pass. She hoped this year would be brighter, but her income has been devastated by the high rents and spiralling cost of living.

The heating has been off for two weeks. The Christmas tree lights are only turned on for an hour every evening.

Jane wonders how she's going to pay for the children's Christmas presents or how she will afford the shopping for the family's Christmas dinner.
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For your kindness and compassion, thank you.

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Today's practice is Breath Awareness.

The breath is a terrific tool we have at our disposal to create more calm in ourselves. Stress makes our breathing faster and shallower which leads to tension in our bodies and also our minds. Allowing yourself space to breathe is wonderful gift that will reward you in untold ways. Attending to the breath has an extraordinary way of slowing down the breath and soothing the autonomic nervous system. It's as though the breath says "Oh, Thank you for noticing me, Now I can relax!". Sitting with your breath and following it in and out of your body can be difficult because the mind wants you to follow it instead. By noticing when your attention has gone somewhere else, and coming back to the breath again, you are 'flexing your awareness muscle' and strengthening your ability to focus. Informally, you can avail of opportunities during the day to pause with your breath.

Notice any insights form practicing breath awareness that arise for you.

You are invited to join us for another Mental Health Ireland's Mindful Moment Guided Practice Live Stream on Facebook at 1.30 pm .

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Mental Health Ireland - Promoting Positive Mental Health, Wellbeing and Recovery

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Today's practice is Breath Awareness. The breath is a terrific tool we have at our disposal to create more calm in ourselves. Stress makes our breathing faster and shallower which leads to tension in our bodies and also our minds. Allowing yourself space to breathe is wonderful gift that will reward you in untold ways.

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Looing for a new challenge in the new year? Why not try a park run or walk near you. They are free and you can start at your own pace and fitness level.

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parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning.

parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along.

We'd love for you to join in with a parkrun event!

parkrun is free and you only need to register once whether walking, jogging, running, volunteering or a combination.

There are currently 143 parkrun events around the country taking place every weekend, with more locations being added all of the time.

You can go along to any event, any weekend.

parkrun is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For our full safeguarding processes and policies, including how to report a concern, please see our Safeguarding Hub.

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parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning. parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last.

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This factsheet is an extract from the publication Know Your Rights: The Rights of Children and Young People published by the Children's Rights Alliance. It is reproduced here with their kind permission. Know Your Rights is a public information project designed to inform everyone, in plain language, of the rights and entitlements children have in Ireland and where to go when they are not respected.
If you are a young parent in Ireland, there are many organisations that can provide you with information and support. Visit our Parenting section to learn more about the supports available to you as well as information about becoming a parent.

What supports are there if I am having a baby before I am 18?

If you are under 18 and having a baby, you can contact the organisations below.

* The Teen Parent Support Programme

* Treoir

* One Family

Can I go to school after my child is born?

Yes, by law, you must be in school until you are 16 years of age. You may miss some time at school during your pregnancy or after your baby is born so it is a good idea to talk to a teacher or the school principal about making up for lost time. Otherwise you can join the Home Tuition Scheme which lets you learn from home.

If you are due to have your baby around the time of your Junior Certificate or Leaving Certificate exams, you should ask your school to make arrangements for you to do your exams separately and in more comfort.

How will I pay for all the things my baby needs?

There are a range of supports available to you from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection including Child Benefit payments to help you pay for the baby's needs. Your parent or guardian may be able to help you apply for these payments. You could also contact the Department or your local Citizens Information Centre yourself.

See the Treoir website, or Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection website for further information.

Do I have guardianship rights as an unmarried mother?

Yes. You are automatically the child's legal guardian from birth and have full custody of your child.

Do I have to register the name of my child's father at birth?

You must register the birth of your child within three months of the birth. You do not currently have to record the details of the child's father if you are single. A new law will change this rule soon, but at the time of going to print the procedures for this have not been finalised.

Many people assume that having the father's name on the child's birth certificate gives the father legal guardianship rights - but this is not correct. If there is no father's name on the birth certificate it does not affect a single mother's entitlement to One-Parent Family Payment.

You can find out more about registering the baby's birth from the General Registrar's Office on 1890 25 20 76. There is more information on the Citizen's Information website.

Do I have rights as a single father?

You have no automatic rights if you are an unmarried father. However, if you have been living with the mother of your child for 12 months after the 18 January 2016 including at least three months after your child's birth, you are entitled to automatic guardianship.

How can I apply for guardianship?

If you do not qualify for automatic guardianship, you can apply for guardianship if the mother agrees. You do this by signing a guardianship form in front of a peace commissioner or commissioner for oaths. If the mother does not agree, you can apply for guardianship through the local district courts. The court may refuse to appoint a father as a guardian if it believed this would not be best for the child. If the biological father and mother marry, the father will automatically become the child's guardian.

You can get information on how to apply for guardianship, seek custody of your child or get access rights from Treoir. You may also need to get legal advice. You can find out how to get civil legal aid by visiting the Legal Aid Board's website.

Visit our Parenting section for more advice for young parents.

Need more information?

We are here to answer your questions and talk through your options. Our online chat service is for 16 to 25 year olds and is available Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm. Chat to us now about your situation.

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Secondary debts are debts where the creditor does not have extra powers, for example they can't take your home. The consequences of not paying these debts are less serious but don't ignore these debts - you can still be taken to court if you don't keep up the agreed payments.

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When you move out, you don't only have rent and groceries to think about when it comes to your monthly expenses. You also need to cover bills like electricity, heating, internet, your phone, and other services you might be accessing.

Keeping on top of your bills can sometimes be overwhelming, but there are things you can do to make managing your monthly expenses less stressful and even save money along the way.

How to save money on your bills

Monthly bills can add up, and you might find you're paying a lot for things like heating and electricity. There are a few things you can do to try and cut down those expenses.

Monitor your energy usage

Even if your bills are paid automatically each month, it can be a good idea to take a look at your statements to see exactly what you're paying for. When it comes to heating and electricity, this can show you how much energy you're actually using each month.

You can then start to find ways to reduce the amount of energy you use at home. This includes switching off lights when you're not in the room, unplugging chargers when they're not in use, switching off appliances instead of leaving them on standby, and only keeping the heating on for as long as it's needed.

Do your research before signing up to a company

If you're setting up an account for the first time, make sure to do your research before deciding which companies to use for different services like internet, electricity and heating. There are comparison websites available that can help you to find the best deal, and there are often discounts for first-time customers or people who switch.

Consider what it is that you need, how much you're willing to pay, and where you can get the best price before you sign up. Look for opportunities to cut back - for example, by using 4G instead of a broadband provider, or signing up to one streaming service for, say, six months, and cancelling it before you sign up to another.

Switch your supplier to save money

In general, customer loyalty is not rewarded when it comes to utilities like phone, internet and electricity, so switching suppliers whenever your contract is up can be another great way to save money. For example, SIM-only mobile phone deals for €5 per month for the opening months are not unusual, and you can save money at the end of the introductory period by switching again to the latest offer.

If you sign up for a one year contract with one company, when the year is up you can look at what deals and offers are available elsewhere. Most companies will offer discounts for switching to their company from another provider. Once the new contract is up, you can look at switching again. Comparison websites can help you to find the best deal. You can also find out information on switching suppliers through the CCPC.

Many energy and heating suppliers are currently increasing their prices. If you are going to switch providers, ask the company you're switching to about any recent or planned increases in their prices so you have a clearer picture of your bills into the future.

Talk to housemates about saving money

If you split the bills with other people, talk to them about all of your options for saving money on the bills. This could be reminding them to switch off lights or appliances they're not using, or agreeing to switch to a new energy provider to get a discount. Sit them down and show them how much they could be saving each month, and hopefully they will be interested.

Managing food bills

If you're finding it difficult to budget for food bills, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, taking time to visit different supermarkets and comparing prices of the items you buy most often can help you to work out where to get the best deal. This might mean switching where you buy your groceries, or dividing your weekly shop between two different supermarkets. Many supermarkets also sell food that is reaching its sell-by date at a reduced price - this can help you to save money, but make sure you freeze what you can before it passes its use-by date. Taking advantage of offers and deals can be great, but try to only buy things that you need instead of buying something just because it was on special. Find out more about getting the most out of your grocery shop. Making a meal plan and using your freezer can also help to reduce food waste and save money.

How to manage your monthly bills

Keeping on top of your bills each month is important to make sure you don't fall behind. Here are some things you can do to stay on top of things:

Make a budget

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your expenses each month, it can help to sit down and make a budget. This involves writing out all of your expenses, including essential items like rent, food, and bills, and other spending on items that are less essential.

Look at how much money you have coming in each month and compare it to the amount you have going out. Ask yourself where most of your money is going, and whether there's anything you can cut back on. A spending calculator can be helpful with this. If your rent and bills are very high and not leaving a lot for other items, you could explore switching your accounts to try and save money.

Find out more about how to make a budget.

Set up automated payments

The best way to make sure you never miss a bill is to set up a direct debit payment so that the money automatically comes out of your bank account each month. The service provider should give you the option to set this up through your account.

Keep your direct debit payments in mind when you're spending throughout the month - you want to make sure you have enough money in your account to cover the bill on the day the direct debit goes through. You could consider setting up a separate account for bills, making sure that you put enough money into it each month to pay all bills before any other spending.

Submit your meter readings

Sending an accurate meter reading to your energy company means your bill will be based on actual usage, not just an estimate. This will help avoid the shock of receiving a big bill later on if earlier estimates have been inaccurate.

Speak to the people you split the bills with

If you are sharing a house or apartment with others, it's important to agree in advance how bills will be paid, whose name is on the account, and how others in the house will pay their share. Apps like Revolut can make it easier to send and request money. If someone else in the house is paying the bills each month, try to be on time when it comes to paying your share. If the bills are in your name and you're having issues getting the money from housemates, talk to them about it and try to come to an arrangement for the money to be sent to you each month.

Read more about dealing with issues with housemates and learn about your rights as a tenant.

What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed by your monthly expenses

Struggling with money can be a really stressful experience. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your finances, know that there is support available.

Find out what to do if you're experiencing financial stress.

The following services can offer you support if you are worried about money:

You could also contact our free and confidential text support service 50808:

Feeling overwhelmed or want to talk to someone right now?

Get anonymous support 24/7 with our text message support service

Connect with a trained volunteer who will listen to you, and help you to move forward feeling better

Free-text SPUNOUT to 50808 to begin

Find out more about our text message support service

If you are a customer of the 48 or An Post network or cannot get through using the '50808' short code please text HELLO to 086 1800 280 (standard message rates may apply). Some smaller networks do not support short codes like '50808'.
Need more information?

Would you like more information? Maybe you would like to talk through your own situation? Get in touch through our online chat system for 16 to 25 year olds - Monday to Friday 4pm to 8pm.
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The HSE has launched a new service to provide free prescription and emergency contraception for 17 to 25 year old women and people.

The free contraception service will cover the full cost of prescription contraception, including the cost of:

GP or doctor's appointments - to talk about contraception options and for repeat prescriptions when needed

any prescriptions given by your doctor - these will be given free of charge at participating pharmacies

your choice of contraception - from a wide range of short-term and long-term contraceptives such as the patch, pill, ring, implant, injection and IUDs

fittings and removals of implants and IUDs or IUSs (coils)

any check-ups or other follow-up care needed, relating to your implant or coil

emergency contraception (morning after pill).

Full details, including how to access free contraception, and information about contraception choices is available on sexualwellbeing.ie.

To access the service you will need to give a participating GP your PPS number, your date of birth, name and address.

Emergency contraception can be provided by participating pharmacies directly, without the need for a GP visit. You will need to give a participating pharmacy your PPS number, date of birth, name and
address.

There are so many different options available for contraception these days, so it's good to take the time to figure out which is the right one for you. Click on any of the below for more information.

Contraception is important for protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.

Protection against STIs

These four methods are the only ones that provide protection against STIs.

Condoms - Protection against STIs and pregnancy

Condoms are a popular form of contraception, and the most effective too - when used correctly. They are the best method for helping prevent STIs, and they can protect against pregnancy too.

Use for:

vaginal sex

anal sex

oral sex performed on a penis

These are another great way to protect against pregnancy and STIs. They're similar to the condom but are inserted into the vagina, instead of covering the penis.

Use for:

Dental dams - Protection against STIs

Dental dams protect against STIs during oral sex performed on a vagina or anus. Remember, you need to use protection for these types of oral sex too, so make sure you read up about dental dams!

Use for:

Protection against pregnancy

Remember that the forms of contraception in the list below will not protect against STIs, so it's best to use a condom at the same time.

Contraceptive implant

The contraceptive implant is an extremely effective way of preventing pregnancy, and they last for a long time.

Contraceptive patch

The contraceptive patch is similar to the contraceptive implant, but you have to replace it every 7 days.

Contraceptive pill

The contraceptive pill is a very popular and effective way of preventing pregnancy, and it's widely available.

Diaphragm and cap

The diaphragm and cap is a flexible rubber cap that fits inside the vagina. It is effective in preventing pregnancy, but not quite as effective as the contraceptive pill.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception, also known as the morning after pill, is a pill you can take to prevent pregnancy, up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex. It's also important to have an STI test after unprotected sex, as emergency contraception cannot prevent an STI.

Contraceptive injections

Contraceptive injections involves getting an injection, and the protection lasts for 12 weeks, when you will need to get another.

Sterilisation

Sterilisation is a permanent surgical procedure that makes a person incapable of having children. It is very effective in preventing pregnancy, but it is not a good option for young people, as it is irreversible.

The coil - IUD/IUS

The coil, also known as an IntraUterine Device (IUD) or an IntraUterine System (IUS), is a small, T-shaped device made of either plastic or copper that is inserted into the uterus and used as a form of contraception. It is very effective in preventing pregnancy.

Vaginal ring

The vaginal ring is a small, clear plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks each month. During this time, the ring releases a low dose of hormones that prevent pregnancy by stopping the release of a mature egg (ovulation).

Protecting your sexual health when on contraception

There are many great options to help protect your sexual health, but none of them are 100% effective. Even if you use condoms every time you have penetrative sex, you are still at risk of getting genital warts and herpes, as these can be passed through skin-to-skin contact. Going for an STI check or taking a home STI testing kit with a partner before having sex, can be a great way of protecting yourself and those you have sex with against STIs and HIV. However, not all STI checks check for all STIs, so it is important to speak to your healthcare provider and ask them what are being tested for as part of your screening.

Discussing with your sexual partners the type of contraception or protection options available to you, and agreeing on a type that works for everyone involved can help to reduce the risk of pregnancy, STIs and HIV. Looking out for sores or symptoms on a partner's genitals before having sex with them, can help to identify STIs that they may not be aware of. If you do see any signs that someone may have an STI, do not have sex with them until you know for certain it is safe to do so. Asking someone about their sexual health history is the responsible thing to do before having sex, and it should not be taken as an insult if someone asks you about yours.

Feeling overwhelmed and want to talk to someone?
If you are a customer of the 48 or An Post network or cannot get through using the '50808' short code please text Remember: The age of sexual consent in Ireland is 17. If you're over 16, you can consent to medical treatment including any treatment or tests needed. to 086 1800 280 (standard message rates may apply). Some smaller networks do not support short codes like '50808'.

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We were established under the National Drugs Strategy 2001 - 2008 to research, develop, implement and monitor a co-ordinated response to illicit drug use at regional level, based on evidence of what is effective. The Forum is responsible for ensuring the development of a co-ordinated response to tackling drugs problems in counties Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary and Limerick City.

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MWRDAF - Mid-West Regional Drugs & Alcohol Forum

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What is a goal?

A goal is something that we are aiming towards. They could be:

Getting on a sports team

Losing a certain amount of weight

Saving money

Getting into a specific college

The purpose of goal setting

Goals can give us a sense of direction. If we don't have an idea of where we're heading, it can feel as if we're not moving forward. Goals can motivate us. They can focus attention on activities or behaviours we would like to change. Having goals can guide the choices and decisions we make.

However, sometimes goals can be demoralising or demotivating. We can feel we are always chasing something without reaching it. If we don't achieve a goal, it can lead to a sense of failure. So, how can we ensure our goals are helpful rather than holding us back?

Whose goal is it?

When thinking about a goal, ask whether it is something you would genuinely like to achieve? Or is it someone else's idea for us? Or even society's expectations?

Getting a college degree is a goal that many young people have. But is it a goal of yours, because you enjoy the subject? Or because going to university is important? It may be our parent's or teacher's goal for us rather than our own. If we set goals that don't fit with our own values or desires, it becomes harder to achieve them.

What happens if I don't achieve my goal?

Sometimes people say that by not setting goals they can't fail. The fear of failure can be paralysing and can mean that we never start anything. Not achieving what we set out to, does not necessarily mean we 'failed'. It may be that a goal is no longer relevant to us and other things became a priority. Maybe it was not the right goal in the first place.

Not reaching a goal presents us with a learning opportunity, either to try something different or to change our goal.

If there are projects or plans we don't complete, there may still be achievements from them. Not finishing a college course, doesn't take away the achievement of getting a place on it. The experience could make you realise you have an interest outside academia. It could also highlight that your interests and passions lie elsewhere.

Anticipate obstacles

Think back on the things you are most proud of in life. They probably didn't come easily. For most of the meaningful goals, there will be obstacles in achieving them. While thinking negatively isn't helpful, we can be realistic about the challenges involved.

What is stopping you reaching your goals? These could be external such as other people, events or the environment. They could also be internal, like our own mindset, health or skills. Whatever the obstacles, thinking about ways to navigate or overcome them can reduce their impact.

How to increase your chances of success

Write your goals down

You may have heard the quote: 'it's a dream until you write it down, then it's a goal'. Research shows if you write down your goal then you are more likely to achieve it. Place the paper somewhere prominent as a regular reminder you're working towards. Bullet journals are a popular method for writing down and working towards goals.

Track your goals

There may be a checklist of items you need to get through. Keeping a record of how far you've come since setting your goal can be helpful.

Look for allies

Let the people close to you know you are working towards a particular goal. Support and encouragement will help you navigate obstacles as they arise. Be clear with them how they can help.

If we don't have a sense of direction it can be easy to feel left behind. Working towards something, opens up new possibilities. We may end up somewhere that we never even considered.

Ciara's story: A goal I achieved

Ciara, 19, a Jigsaw volunteer from Dublin shared how she set out to achieve a goal.

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