Morning Focus today was jam-packed with everything from parenting advice with Dr Toby to hospital over-crowding with Mary Lou McDonald. We also had Sinéad Perez in talking about demonstrating at the Dáil for her son, Jordan, to have access to vital treatment. In case you missed out on the this morning’s show, here is a rundown with some of the best bits to listen back to.
First up, Gavin Grace spoke with Sinéad Perez about leading a demonstration at the Dáil today. Perez explained that she was going to demonstrate for access to medical treatment for her son Jordan, who is eleven years old and has Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
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Mary Lou McDonald was on Morning Focus talking about the crisis of overcrowding in hospitals, particularly at UHL, whose trolley numbers rose to seventy this week.
Here what the Sinn Féin leader had to say on the issue:
Next on the show, psychologist and eating disorder specialist Fierna Kennedy joined us live in studio to talk about how younger children are being treated for conditions such as bulimia and anorexia.
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Afterwards, we covered news that the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has lost patience with the government, who promised a plan to reform the Irish radio sector three years ago. Clare TD Timmy Dooley tabled a motion on independent radio, which was debated this morning.
To kick off the second half of the show, we had our regular segment at Morning Focus -Parenting Advice with Dr Toby. Need some hints and tips? Listen below:
For February, our Morning Focus Book Club reviewed Emilie Pines’ Notes to Self. Gavin was joined by Teresa Carmody O’Shea of the Clare County Library Service and Bridget Ginnitty, who is part of the Ennis Book Club Festival organising committee.
AND, as a special bonus, Gavin’s also been speaking about the book with Emilie Pine herself, and you can hear that interview here too:
Finally, we had a round up of the week’s events from Corofin Trad Festival , Ennis Book Club and much more!
