Morning Focus opened with the possibility of health checks lifeline for rural post offices. Patients could now receive hospital check-ups at their local Post Office under radical plans being developed to save the beleagured network. Post offices are working with a number of multinational companies and third-level institutions to develop technology for eHealth services which could be rolled-out in local branches. The strategy is part of a number of initiatives being looked at to help the country’s 1,100 post offices, many of which are struggling to survive. Dr Michael Harty, TD (Ind).
A new report has found that incidents of racism in Ireland are on the rise. 37 serious hate crimes were reported in the second half of last year with 165 incidents recorded overall. The report from the European Network Against Racism also showed racist language was used in 30 of these incidents while 23 were committed by strangers. To assess the situation in this county, I'm joined now by… Orla ni Eili Clare Immigrant Support Centre Abi Ladigbolu President of Nigerian Community in Clare . Abi believes that racist incidents are not as common in Clare as they are in other areas. He says that festivals in this county (e.g. Africa Day, etc.) are helping to promote better understanding and to build bonds and reduce fear between different nationalities.
Student rental woes continue Nearly two-thirds of people students have problems getting their deposits back from landlords. That's according to the results of a new survey conducted by the Union of Students of Ireland (USI). Research conducted by Red C for USI found that 60% of those questioned said that they had experienced difficulties in the past with getting their deposit back. USI released the survey figures ahead of today’s launch of the Homes for Study campaign. *Annie can also comment on ongoing scams whereby students have been duped into paying deposits for bogus accommodation and the lack of student housing generally. Yesterday (Tue. Aug. 3), Ministers Simon Coveney and Damien English allocated €49,000 to the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) to support their appointment of a Student Housing Officer. The role will involve helping to identify additional accommodation, including digs and rooms in private homes, to ease the pressure on securing rented accommodation ahead of the next academic year. The government says the funding comes in the wake of the recent launch of Rebuilding Ireland, the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, which identified the expanded provision of student accommodation as a key area to be addressed within the Plan’s five pillars to tackle our national housing challenges. Annie Hoey President of the Union of Students of Ireland.
Severely ill children could benefit from your old, unwanted Lego bricks. This small donation can help the Jack and Jill Children Foundation to build a national and county bank of home nursing hours for sick children. In Clare, the donation drop- off point is the DPD Ireland depot in Western Business Park Shannon. Mags Naughton Specialist liaison iaison nurse with the Jack and Jill Foundation (Clare, Limerick, North Tipp, and Mayo).
As part of this year's Scariff Harbour festival the East Clare Community Co-op opened its lovely gardens to the public. On Saturday last (July 30), they hosted a very special foraging event for children where pizzas were cooked with toppings all grown and found in the garden. When Clare FM's Cian Kearns paid a visit to the garden, head gardener Richard O'Gorman gave him the full tour..
With 1916 centenary commemorations continuing, the Burren College of Art presents a major exhibition reflecting on the past, present and future of the Irish State. This Friday (August 5) marks the end of the 2nd NSK State Folk Art Biennale exhibition at the Burren Annual Show. It brings together over 30 international artists and collectives to engage with the ongoing aesthetic and conceptional development. Conor McGrady,Curator Burren College of Art annual show.
Frankie Coote Clare County Dog Warden spoke to Gavin about a number of issues including the ongoing topic of dog fouling as part of his weekly slot.
