On Tuesday's edition of Morning Focus with John Cooke
While overcrowding at Dooradoyle has been a long-running problem, it's one that has been the subject of renewed focus this week in light of the case of a 101 year old Clare woman who spent 25 hours on a trolley. Her care, which was described as "deplorable", led to a special discussion on the hospital by Clare County Councillors at their meeting in Sixmilebridge last night. Sixmilebridge Councillor PJ Ryan joined us in studio; PJ accompanied his son to the Emergency Department last week, and this morning he outlined what it was like. Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy also joined us today and admitted that was a mistake on the FF led Government to close down the Emergency services at Ennis General Hospital.
Fine Gael Cllr Johnny Flynn and Mayor of Ennis also spoke to John following a motion he brought forward at last evening's Council Meeting – Motion “That Clare County Council request the Minister for Health to request the H.S.E. to carry out urgently the following: 1. Review of position to date vis a vis resources, structures and staffing put in place in Clare following re-configuration of acute hospital in the mid-west. 2. A Health Needs Assessment (HNA) of County Clare in terms of residents, economy and civil protection needs.”
The HSE has apologised to the family of a 101 year old Clare woman who spent 25 hours on a trolley at University Hospital Limerick. The woman's plight has prompted a renewed focus on the local healthcare system, and concerns from local Councillors that it is in "chaos" and in "crisis". Dr. John Kennedy is Chief Clinical Director of the UL Hospitals Group he joined John Cooke in Studio this morning to explain their situation and plan going forward.
John O Reilly from Ennis called the show to share his recent experience in A&E by which it took so long for him to see a doctor he discharged himself from the hospital without ever being seen. John reiterated the chaotic scenes he witnessed during his 8 hour wait in Limerick Regional Emergency Department.
Revenue officials, assisted by Gardaí, took part in an operation which targeted a private house and business premises. Officers were aided by Revenue’s tobacco detector dog Harvey gave a positive reaction to packages and boxes found to contain cigarettes. Brands seized include ‘West’, ‘Winston Slims’, ‘Rothmans Slims’ and ‘Marlboro’.In total, 30,060 cigarettes were seized with a retail value of around 15 thousand euro. A motor vehicle was also detained, and a Russian man in his 30s was questioned. Revenue says their investigation is ongoing with a view to prosecution. Alma Egan Revenue Assistant Principle Officer, spoke with Clare FMs Gavin Grace.
Controversial plans which could see water extracted from the River Shannon, in order to supply Dublin and the midlands, have moved a step closer to becoming a reality. Irish Water has already said that a fresh water supply is needed for the capital, and has now whittled down its list of options to four.Three of those involve taking water from the River Shannon, either from Lough Derg or the Parteen Basin, while the other is desalination – the public is now being invited to have their say in a fresh public consultation round. Gerry Siney Chairman River Shannon Protection Alliance and Jerry Grant Head of Asset Strategy with Irish Water discussed in further detail.
Mary Duggan trained teacher, Certified Breath Practitioner and Author of Miracles the Magic of Life joined us in studio next to tell us a little about the power of our breath. Mary is from New Zealand, but her parents emigrated there from Feakle many years ago, she has returned to County Clare to share her expertise with anyone who is feeling stressed or worried about things in their life, Mary can offer Breathing Sessions with tips and advice on using our breath effectively to relieve pain. For more info,contact Mary on 085 7072281 or checkout http://miraclesthemagicoflife.com/
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