The family of a late Christian Brother from Clarecastle have re-iterated their call for an investigation into accusations made against him on RTÉ’s Mission to Prey programme
Brother Gerard Dillon was accused of child abuse during the ‘Prime Time Investigates’ broadcast, which also led to RTE making a defamation settlement with Fr. Kevin Reynolds
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has refused to investigate the family’s claims, but Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said he is examining the issue – and is sympathetic towards it
Brother Dillon passed away in South Africa in December 2005 – Amanda Dillon is calling for a full investigation into the research methods used by RTÉ
On Monday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Amanda Dillon, the grand-niece of Br Gerard Dillon from Clarecastle to ask for the families reaction to the programme and what they are calling for.
The annual conference of the Irish Medical Organisation in Killarney last week heard that the life expectancy for men in poor areas is four years less and for women nearly three years less than those living in the most affluent areas
IMO President Dr Paul McKeown said the incidence of stroke and coronary heart disease is two times higher in the most deprived areas
The prevalence of chronic illness is also higher in these areas
The IMO wants a Minister for Public Health appointed to drive health prevention
The delay in the issuing of medical cards was also high on the agenda- Dr Paul McKeown spoke with John.
Garda Brendan Keane of Ennis Garda Station appealed to the public for information on crimes committed in the county over the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
Terri Prone has 40 years of corporate communications expertise, former strategic advisor to EU Commissioners and has written 26 books
She is guest speaker at Clare County Enterprise Board’s Women in Business Networking event this Wednesday at 6pm in the Woodstock Hotel, Ennis
The title is Life as a Female Entrepreneur in Ireland
Terri will discuss running a business in a male dominated environment; key challenges as a woman in business; juggling family and business life; the highlights of her career, as well as her hopes for the future; key pointers for women in business and has some expert PR and Communications advice
Terri Prone – Chairperson and Founder of The Communications Clinic Ltd joined John for a chat about her trip to Clare, being a woman in business and for her take on the other main headline issues.
The Midwest Simon Community are launching a new fundraising concept in the Strand Hotel tomorrow at 6pm
They are also using it as an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our volunteers and supporters
Mid West Simon Community provides services to homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary
Susan Ward of Midwest Simon Community explained.
The Clare Local Development Company is inviting people from across County Clare to participate in an EU-wide photography competition, which aims to celebrate the beauty and diversity of rural Europe
Sue Targett of the CLDC explained.
John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries.
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