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Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Councillors shocked at footage of naked man outside asylum centre
Video footage of the incident shot by bystanders from the footpath and from passing vehicles has been widely spread on social media since it happened on Saturday, June 14. District councillors in Wicklow have called for greater lines of communication with the local engagement team after a man was recently found running naked outside an asylum centre in the town. Video footage of the incident shot by bystanders from the footpath and from passing vehicles has been widely spread on social media since it happened on Saturday, June 14. The footage captures a completely nude male running along the middle of the road outside the IPAS centre at the Grand Hotel. He appears to be in a disorientated and agitated state. The Grand Hotel in Wicklow town. Photo: Michael Kelly News in 90 Seconds - June 27th Speaking during the June meeting of Wicklow Municipal District, independent councillor John Snell called on his district colleagues to work collectively to help alleviate concerns when these incidents happen. He stressed the need for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide information about what happened to the individual in question and asked newly elected cathaoirleach Graham Richmond to write to the relevant Minister seeking clarity on the matter. He also raised concern about how the footage appeared online before elected representatives were informed about what happened and suggested a better strategy is needed to monitor certain comments and activities online. In agreement councillor Paul O'Brien issued a word of caution about how the issue is dealt with and cited the difficulty in trying to manage social media accounts and open forums. Councillor Gail Dunne added it was important that residents in the town feel safe and that such incidents don't become a common reoccurrence. The male in question has since been arrested for public order offences and was brought to Wicklow Garda Station, where he was held in custody. He was charged with several offences, which are due before the courts. He is currently receiving care at Newcastle Hospital after being sectioned under the mental health act. Funded by the Local Democracy Scheme
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Disability cricket breaks new ground at Lord's
India score thrilling win as Iconic cricket venue stages Mixed Disability International match for first time LONDON: India's Mixed Disability Team held its nerve and sealed a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the last over at Lord's in the third T20I of their ground-breaking Mixed Disability Vitality seven-match IT20 series at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday. The occasion was historic as it was the first-ever international Disability match at the 'Home of Cricket.' 'When I started work in disability cricket, I never expected that this day would come, when the historic Lord's Cricket Ground stages an international Mixed Disability match. It's a huge day for Disability cricket,' Ian Martin, the head of Disability Cricket in English Cricket Board (ECB) said, while giving an emotional speech at the Long Room post the match. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The date, venue and the result of the match all made for a tremendous coincidence- 42 years back, India, led by the legendary Kapil Dev, had clinched the 1983 World Cup on June 25 at Lord's in 1983. "We dedicate our team's historic win to Kapil Dev sir's team's 1983 World-Cup winning team," said India' Mixed Disability team captain Ravindra Sante. Both teams wore black armbands during the match to mourn the passing away of former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi on Monday in London. 'Country over my child': KL Rahul's first words before England Tests June 25 is incidentally celebrated as the 'World Mixed Disability Day.' The fixture at Lord's formed part of the Cricket Disability Day, and was the biggest ever one-off showcase of disability cricket, as it was the first time that India and England's mixed Disability teams played at Lord's. Hosted by the MCC, ECB and Lord's Taverners, the game was the showpiece event of this series. India's Mixed Disability team is now trailing 2-1 in the series after losing the first two matches at Taunton and Wormsley Cricket Club. In a first, all the seven matches of the series are being streamed live on Sony Liv. Led by a magnificent show with the ball by seamer Vivek Kumar (three for 16 in three overs) and left-arm spinner and captain Ravindra Sante (three for eight in four overs), India's Mixed Disability team restricted England to just 123 for nine in 20 overs after the hosts elected to bat first. A. Brown was the lone warrior for England with a brilliant half-century (77, 47b, 5x4, 5x6). Brown added 35 for the ninth wicket with A Pyle (4 not out) off just 17 balls to help England cross the 100-run mark. He took 18 off the last over bowled by spinner Tarun, smashing him for two sixes, to give the hosts' total some respectability after they had collapsed to 49 for seven in 12 overs. Spotted in Leeds! Indian Cricket Team Hits the Streets Ahead of 1st Test vs England Staving off a superb fightback by England with the ball, India scampered to the target in the final over, losing eight wickets. The hero of the chase was middle-order batter Sai Akash, who made 44. There are four more matches left in the series, with the next game to be played on Friday (June 27) at Worcester. Brief Scores: England's Mixed Disability team 123-8 in 20 overs (A Brown 77; Vivek Kumar 3-8, Ravindra Sante 3-8) lost to India's Mixed Disability team 124-8 in 19.1 overs (Sai Akash 44) by two wickets. ECB to launch special England vs India Women's series trailer Ahead of this summer's England Women versus India Women's series in England, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has teamed up with award-winning British-Indian director, Gurinder Chadha of Bend It Like Beckham fame to create a trailer celebrating the upcoming series. Chadha's first women's sports film in more than 20 years, the new trailer stars England women's team players Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Lauren Filer and Heather Knight to tell the story of the fierce rivalry between the two teams. The India vs England women's white-ball series starts with the first T20I on June 28 at Trent Bridge. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Irish Independent
23-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
State pays over €1.9 million to cover costs at Wicklow IPAS centre
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth which handles international protection accommodation service (IPAS) centres, has released figures detailing the amount of money the state has paid out so far this year to run these facilities in County Wicklow. The data for Q1 2025 shows Vesta Hotels Limited received the biggest allocation in February with two payments of €680,680, and a third worth €607,750 to provide accommodation for international protection applicants. A Hiqa report carried out at the south Wicklow facility in 2024 recorded capacity of 111 people. At the time of inspection, it was accommodating 104 residents, and nine of these were children. Meanwhile Arturo Ventures Unlimited received a payment of over €320,000 in January to provide accommodation for Ukrainians in west Wicklow. However, with a reduction in demand for accommodation for Ukrainians, elected members of the Baltinglass Municipal District have been told the operator of the Avon Hotel in Blessington has instead been offered to provide accommodation for international protection applicants. At their meeting in May councillors were informed this would be offered under a lease agreement of up to two years which is currently being examined by the Department. The 95 Ukrainian residents currently being accommodated at The Avon are all due to be relocated by August 8. The proposal to turn the hotel into an IPAS centre has sparked opposition from residents in recent weeks, with protests taking place in the town. They claim department officials have failed to consult them about their plans and fear the move could have a negative impact on local services. ADVERTISEMENT The figures also show Powertique Limited received two separate payments from the state in January totalling more than €1 million to house Ukrainians at the Royal Hotel in Bray. Meanwhile Woodstone Property Ak Limited which oversees operations at the Wilton Hotel in Bray received over €203,000 in January to accommodate Ukrainians seeking international protection. A breakdown of the figures also shows E and B Hotel Limited which owns Rathmore Country House in Ashford was allocated over €65,000 in January for the associated costs in providing accommodation. As of May 2025, there are currently 1,395 international protection applicants residing in County Wicklow. This figure far exceeds that of its neighbouring counties, including Wexford (605), Carlow (436) and Kildare (564) but naturally the numbers in Dublin are much higher. There are currently 3,403 applicants for international protection based in centres in Dublin city, with 1,190 in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bengaluru's Assistive Technology Pioneer Prateek Madhav Invited to The Royal Society London's Launch of Global Report on Disability Technology
Bengaluru: Prateek Madhav, CEO & Co-Founder of AssisTech Foundation (ATF)—India's first ecosystem enabler for Assistive Technology—has been invited to the launch event of The Royal Society London's Global Policy Report titled "Disability Technology: How Data and Digital Assistive Technologies Can Support Independent, Fulfilled Lives." The event will take place on June 23 in London, in the esteemed presence of renowned statistician and data expert Sir Bernard Silverman, FRS. Prateek is notably the only Indian invited to this prestigious event, where he will also join an international panel discussion to deliberate on the report's insights and its policy implications for enhancing the independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities. Prateek Madhav has been a part of the Royal Society's Steering Committee for Digital Accessibility which is a reflection of the deep expertise and impact that ATF brings to the global Assistive Technology ecosystem. The Committee includes industry leaders such as Dr. Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, widely recognized as one of the 'Fathers of the Internet.' Prateek's participation in this prestigious international forum highlights ATF's core values — evidence-based innovation, user-centred design, and inclusive development. It is also a powerful recognition of the Foundation's work in championing accessibility and disability inclusion, not just in India but on the world stage. Speaking about The Royal Society Report launch and event, Prateek said: 'The idea is to drive forward a global conversation that puts the lived experiences of persons with disabilities at the heart of technological and policy advancement. This marks a significant step in ATF's evolution as a global thought leader — expanding its footprint beyond national boundaries, influencing cross-sector collaboration, and aligning with global agendas for inclusive innovation. The opportunity to engage with policymakers, tech leaders, academics, and advocates at the Royal Society event reinforces ATF's role as a bridge between grassroots innovation and systemic change.' The report is the outcome of a collaborative study undertaken with external research and advocacy organizations, with the goal of building a robust evidence base centered on the lived experiences of Digital Assistive Technology users. The event will bring together policymakers, advocates, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss how data and digital solutions can contribute to improving accessibility in all areas of life for persons with disabilities. The report launch is to be followed by a panel discussion on the report featuring Prateek who will be speaking on accelerating digital technologies for persons with disabilities. The panel will be chaired by Geoff Spinks, Senior Professor, University of Wollongong, Australia who is a pioneer in accessibility for persons with disabilities. Joining the discussion are global leaders in the field, including Professor Annalu Waller OBE (Professor of Computer Science at the University of Dundee), Christopher Patnoe, (Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion for EMEA at Google), Jess Hider (Senior Technical Designer at Imporium) and Professor Cathy Holloway (co-founder and Academic Director of the Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL). The event will also feature live exhibits of digital assistive technologies to help people with disabilities live independent lives.
Economic Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Social security shock for Americans: Retirement trust fund could run dry by 2035, report warns
Social Security at Risk Combined Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Disability Insurance Fund Stable for Now, Medicare at Risk Live Events Calls for Action from Leadership FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Social Security Board of Trustees issued a new warning that the trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits could run out of money by 2033, potentially slashing monthly payments for future retirees, as per a report. The Social Security Board of Trustees' annual report showed that only 77% of scheduled benefits will be payable at that time, as per Security's combined trust funds, which include the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance trust funds, are expected to have only revenue to pay scheduled benefits and administrative costs until 2034, as per CNBC. The projection indicated that 81% of the combined benefits will be payable at that time, according to the READ: Barron Trump's $40 million crypto windfall? Inside the shocking profits from his father's digital coin empire According to CNBC, even though the combined depletion date is used to gauge Social Security's solvency, the current law restricts joining those funds, but previously Congress has authorised shifting of the funds, when there have been trust fund Disability Insurance Trust Fund will be able to pay full benefits until 2099, and Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund, which is associated with Medicare Part A and pays for certain health care services, will be able to pay full benefits only until 2033, reported CNBC. Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said that the financial status of the trust funds is a 'top priority' for the Trump administration, and he also urged Congress to 'protect and strengthen' the trust funds for the millions of Americans who will rely on the program 'now and in the future,' quoted CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan said, 'Congress must act to protect and strengthen the Social Security that Americans have earned and paid into throughout their working lives,' adding, 'as America's population ages, the stability of this vital program only becomes more important,' as quoted in the It is projected to pay full benefits until at least but unless changes are made, you might only receive around 77% of your expected benefits, as per CNBC report.
