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Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Planning sought to turn former Wexford convent into IPAS centre
Although Wexford County Council ruled the development non-exempt in the previous application, Ian Skeffington has lodged another application, with letters supporting the need for the centre. The application is looking to see if the project would be ruled a development or exempt from planning permission, specifying that the occupants are to be Ukrainian and international protection applicants. The cover letter consists of a letter from Farry Town Planning Ltd, as a referral pursuant, that emphasises the need for appropriate accommodation for refugees fleeing conflict. "There is a clearly a great need nationally for all types of residential accommodation, ranging from standard houses and apartments, through student dwellings and nursing homes and onwards to centres for wartime refugees and international protection applicants and every effort needs to be made by the various stakeholders, including the Planning Authority, to accelerate the delivery of such housing,' they wrote. "Indeed, all participants in this overall process must aim to promote the provision of such accommodation, to the degree that these types of dwellings are required immediately and not at some future stage." "We thus respectfully invite Wexford County Council to endorse this referral request, in order that this heritage building can be used for war refugees and international protection applicants,' they added. As part of their argument, they highlighted that, in short, the temporary use of the former convent to house both Ukrainian and international protection applicants does not need the usual planning permissions under current laws. They pointed to the European Union (Planning and Development) (Disgraced Persons from Ukraine Temporary Protection) Regulations 2022 which specifically exempt temporary accommodation for displaced persons from usual planning rules. Regarding housing international protection applicants within the building also, they said this also does not require planning consent under the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No 4) Regulations 2022, as long as the building is not protected by heritage laws. A document comprised by Chris Ryan, a RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect, also ruled that the proposed change of use would turn an underutilised building into an establishment with use, without negative impacts on the structure while restoring the South garden. Included in the application, is a letter from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth addressed to Ian Skeffington in which they confirm they are interested in using the site should he acquire appropriate permissions.
Herald Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Disgraced radio star Marty Sheargold's replaced revealed as NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. It has been revealed that a footy legend has been tapped to take over Marty Sheargold's coveted radio slot following his controversial departure earlier this year. Sheargold sparked outrage when he made derogatory remarks about the Matildas and women's sport in general. He claimed on his Triple M radio show that the professional football team reminded him of 'year 10 girls' and he said he would 'rather hammer a nail' through his penis than watch women's sport. In the wake of his departure, Sheargold's 4-7pm Rush Hour show will now be hosted by NRL great Nathan Hindmarsh, along with broadcaster Anthony Maroon and sports reporter Adam Peacock, from April 28. Marty Sheargold was axed from his show in February. Picture: Supplied. Nathan Hindmarsh has been hired as Sheargold's replacement. Picture: Getty. Hindmarsh, who captained the Parramatta Eels, has enjoyed a long-running TV role with Fox Sports show since retiring from the sport in 2012. Following intense public backlash from Sheargold's on-air remarks earlier this year, Southern Cross Austereo Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron, confirmed Sheargold and the network had 'mutually agreed to part ways'. Sheargold later issued an apology for his remarks about the Matildas, saying: 'Any comedy including mine can miss the mark sometimes, and I can see why people may have taken offence at my comments regarding the Matildas. I sincerely apologise.' Sheargold with his former co-star Loren Barry. Picture: Supplied. His remarks became the focus of such backlash that even Anthony Albanese added his voice to the wave of criticism. 'They were just shocking comments that anyone could think it, let alone say it,' the Prime Minister said. 'Completely unacceptable. The Tillies are just legends. They excited and brought together the whole country. The whole country was united in cheering for them.' Along with his derogatory comments about the Matildas, Sheargold also sparked outrage when he weighed in on an important women's health issue. 'God, don't ladies carry on. Jesus Christ, there is no end of it,' he told listeners, 'Honestly, endometriosis, and this is controversial. No, I'm going to say it, it's controversial. It's made-up.' Originally published as Disgraced radio star Marty Sheargold's replacement revealed as NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh
