Another packed edition of Morning Focus heard the story of a very unusual autograph book.
John Rhattigan, Curator of Clare County Museum explained why the book is so special. Listen back below:
The show opened with a discussion of why so many assaults on frontline medical staff go un-prosecuted. Last year saw almost 50 assaults on paramedics, but none of these lead to a prosecution. Gavin discussed the issue with Tony Greg a paramedic and secretary of NASRA. Listen back below:
Following the tragic death of Sixmilebridge teen, Conor Wilmot, Morning Focus took a special look at the issue of online safety. Gavin spoke to Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeIreland who had advice for parents and guardians. Listen back below:
The controversial topic of nuclear power featured next, with a call for the conversion of the Moneypoint Plant in West Clare. Gavin was joined on the line by Dr Pat Morrissey, a GP who is an advocate of nuclear energy. Listen back below:
There are efforts being made in Kilrush to raise money locally for mental health services. Gavin was joined on the line by Sorcha Daly one of the organisers of ‘Happy Feet, Happy Minds’ on Friday, May 26. Listen back below:
Also on the show this morning, Gavin was joined by Ennis woman Cathy Malone. Cathy has written openly about her own mental health on her website, mentallybeautiful.com, and she gave her reaction to a survey showing that close to a third of people in Munster would be reluctant to work with people who have mental health issues. Listen back below:
Donal Ó Lionsigh of Clare FM was Gavin’s next guest in studio following a visit to Loop Head by the Gaeltacht minister, Michael Ring. Coláiste Eoghain Uí Chomhraidhe is looking for funding to become a major driver of cultural tourism on the peninsula.
The talk then turned to the issue of business in Ennis, when Gavin was joined on the line by Joanna White of Celtic Fairy Doors. Joanna is among those to be nominated in the Bank of Ireland Start-Up Awards.
As always on Wednesdays, the show concluded with a chat with John Underhill of Burren Vets. Listen back below:
