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Name : Helen McCullen

Comment : Thank you 4 showing my entry yesterday i love you all people of julianstown!!My only concern is that theres nothing for young people in julianstown!?!

ESB Charges on TV Wednesday

If you are free tune into RTE's "The Big Bite" with David McWilliams at 2.25 on Wednesday 26th.
There will be interviews with locals regarding the ESB standing charge rip-off highlighted by Dominic Hannigan and others

The Big Bite

More on ESB Standing Charge

Interested in talking about the ESB charges on TV?. I got the following email in response to the item on our blog. Give him a call if you have any comments on this issue

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Patrick Haughey, I'm a researcher with The Big Bite TV show
on RTE1. I am currently researching an item on the ESB, their standing
charges rip-off and why our bills are so high. I came across your site
and posting about people who are affected, and why everyone should
check their bills. I wondered if you would be interested in having a chat
over the phone, as I would be very interested in your opinions on this
issue.

Also, if you know of anyone in your area or beyond who is quite vocal
on the ESB charges, I would appreciate if you could let them know about
our preogramme.

My direct line in the office is 01 4480509, and I am usually here from
9am until 6pm weekdays.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Kind regards,

Patrick Haughey (phaughey@tyrone-productions.ie)

Trucks and Commuters "Not Compatible"-Minister

Link to RTE News Report

Interesting report on the RTE news last night where the government is planning to ban trucks from Dublin city centre and supertrucks from the country outright. If they can do it Dublin why can't they do it in Drogheda/East Meath?

Also this quote from the Minister was enlightening

"It is not compatible to have heavy goods vehicles travelling at peak times with commuters whether that be the motor car, cyclist or pedestrian."

Obviously this doesn't hold in Julianstown or Drogheda!

ESB Standing Charges Rip Off

ESB Standing Charges

Noticed this while doing a bit of research before Pat Rabbitte's visit. Basically the ESB charges a rural and an urban standing charge, presumably to reflect the extra cost off providing a service in a rural area. However it has transpired that the ESB was charging the higher rural rate of €92 in places such as Grangerath and the large estates in Stamullen. The urban rate is €54, but the definition of rural and urban is fuzzy.

I checked my bill and lo the charge was at the higher rate despite living in the centre of the village. I would urge residents, especially those in newly built estates to check their bills as outlined in the link above.

Good luck St Pats!

Good luck to the Pats who are competing in Rathoat against Kiltale in the JHC final today.

Sonairte Farmers Market

Thanks to everyone who supported Sonairte's Farmers Market.
It was such a success that we are holding another Farmers Market on Sunday 23rd October between 12pm and 4pm in the main hall at Sonairte. The market will again have stalls with tasty, fresh food grown or produced locally. The centre will also be open to the public, with a cafe, ecoshop and nature trail.
Growers or producers are welcome to contact us about having a stall at the market. For all enquiries, please consult our website at www.sonairte.org or contact 041 982 7572.