Over 120 key decision makers from the U.S. northeast gathered at the residence of the Consul General of Ireland in New York to learn about and discuss potential economic development and investment opportunities in County Clare
This was one of the appointments during the St Patricks’s schedule for five Clare delegates
The cost of such trips often causes some controversy, however Clare County Council maintain that the benefits of such trips far outweigh the cost.
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus Marian Egan was joined in studio by Ger Dollard, Director of Services at Clare County Council and Councillor Pat Hayes, Mayor of Clare to find out what benefits they garnered from the trip to make it value for money.
A Vatican report which was ordered in the wake of the Murphy and Ryan reports into clerical child sex abuse was published yesterday
The inquiry was carried out by the Apostolic Visitation to Ireland.
It involved teams visiting all 4 Catholic archdioceses, seminaries and religious congregations
The Irish bishops gave their reaction to the findings at a press conference in Maynooth
Michael Kelly, Deputy Editor of The Irish Catholic explained exactly what was in the report
Victims support group One in Four says that the Vatican is still not accepting responsibility for its role in creating the culture of purposeful cover-ups of the sexual abuse of children
Responding to the Summary of the Findings of the Apostolic Visitation to Ireland, One in Four says it is disappointing that the Vatican did not use the opportunity to acknowledge that its interventions in the abuse scandal had allowed individual Catholic Church leaders in Ireland to ignore guidelines and to protect the good name of the Church at the expense of the safety of children
Deirdre Kenny, Advocacy Director of One in Four, had a word with Marian.
Fr Brendan Quinlivan, Killaloe Diocesan Spokesperson, gave his reaction and spoke about the potential of a radical slimming-down of the church.
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The results of a new survey undertaken by Chronic Pain Ireland show that:
250,000 Irish people failing to seek medical help for chronic back pain
Unmanaged back pain accounts for 26 days lost per year in the under 50s
Chronic pain costs the economy more than €5.3bn per annum – costing more than cancer or heart disease
Personal injury claims cost in excess of 2 billion and 22% due to back pain
Doctors warn that chronic pain of this kind can damage people’s quality of life:
Makes it difficult to work and socialise
Can also lead to feelings of depression and indeed can impact on sexual relationships
Chronic Pain Ireland is highlighting the need for the support of people with condition from their employers, friends, family members and work colleagues
Gina Plunkett, Chairperson of Chronic Pain Ireland explained. Contact 01 8047567 www.chronicpain.ie
Owen O’Mahony of Clare Suicide Bereavement Support joined Marian in studio
The group was formerly known as Living Links
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support is a group of trained, non-professional volunteers who befriend and support individuals, families and communities bereaved by suicide. Our support is completely confidential and is free of charge
Pat Hannon of the Quin Hunt was also in studio to encourage people to support their fundraising event for Clare Suicide Bereavement Support
Enjoy a Hack and Cross Country Ride around Quin village and its surrounding areas this Sunday at 12.20pm- all proceeds to Clare Suicide Bereavement Support
A great day out is guaranteed with jumping optional
Suitable for all levels of Horse/Pony and Riders.
Dermot Kirwan, spokesperson for Friends of the Elderly has suggested that Transition Year students should do a year of community service work
Bernie Ruane of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland
Paul Wolfe of the Clare Citizens’ Information Service joined Marian in studio to answer listeners’ social welfare, employment and consumer law queries.
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