Today on Morning Focus, we spoke to Muriel Cuddy, Health & Fitness Ireland, about the growing issue of obesity as today is World Obesity Day!
Ireland has one of the highest rates of obesity in Europe – and doctors say it’s not because we’re simply lazy or greedy. Specialists at the Irish Society for Critical Nutrition and Metabolism say there’s stigma attached because it’s seen as a sign of failure. Today’s World Obesity Day, and they’re calling for a change of attitude from the media, general public and fellow doctors.
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To open the show we heard from Geraldine Morris who is a Clare FM listener, she contacted the show to criticise the conditions of rural roads in the county. Geraldine who lives in Bunratty, says she’s frustrated with inaction on the road she has lived on for over thirty years.
We then were joined on the line by PJ Ryan, Independent Sixmilebridge Cllr and Bill Chambers, Fianna Fail TD, Cathaoirleach of West Clare MD to discuss the issue further.
Next, on Morning Focus we were joined on the line by Larry Donnelly a Law Lecturer in NUIG to talk about the race for US Democratic nomination. Joe Biden has received a big boost in his attempt to be the Democratic nominee to take on Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. The former Vice President has won nine out of 14 states which have been voting as part of Super Tuesday. It was a disappointing night for his rival Michael Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders secured four states – including the biggest prize, California.
After the 10am News we were joined on the line by Dr Michael Harty, Kilmihil GP and outgoing Independent TD to address Cornavirus fears as the second case has been confirmed in the republic. The patient is a female based in the east of the country who recently travelled back from Northern Italy. Guidelines on mass gatherings will be issued in the coming days, but the Department of Health expects the St Patrick’s Day celebrations to go ahead.
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Next, we heard a preview of some of the events taking place throughout the Ennis Book Club Festival from Chairperson, Bridget Ginnity and Artistic Director Paul Perry. This weekend sees dozens of events over three days for the 2020 Ennis Book Club Festival.
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Following from that staying on the topic of literature we were joined on the line by Sean Lynch who is the Co-Editor of Men Who Eat Ringforts. Ringforts are Ireland’s most common archaeological monument, spread widely throughout the country. They’ve existed for thousands of years here – and are often overgrown by wildlife and unassuming in their presence. A new book which has been commissioned by Clare County Council and discusses the destruction of the monuments through infrastructural development, and particularly the moral and legal complexities surrounding them.
