On Monday 11th June 2012 the first phase of the new Mater Adult Public Hospital will open. The first phase opening includes the new Outpatients Department, Catering and Technical services departments. In July the Emergency Department, Car Park, Operating Theatres, ICU, Radiology and wards will open and the final stage will take place in January 2013. For more information please go to www.mater.ie. Mary.

Revenue Raising Powers for Dublin City
Government confirmed their support for legislation that would allow local authorities charge a small visitors tax if they wished to do so. Dublin welcomes millions of visitors each year. Tourism is vital to our economy, but it also places added pressure on city services — street cleaning, waste collection, public



