Today on Morning Focus, we were joined in studio by Fierna Kennedy who is a Psychotherapist who works with people with Eating Disorders, as this week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week!
Children as young as eight are seeking help for eating disorders and social media is being blamed. Exposure to unrealistic body standards online is contributing to the 1,700 new cases every year. This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week and its aim is to help people understand the effects.
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To open Morning Focus we spoke to Grace O’Sullivan, Green Party MEP for Ireland South, as the issues at Moneypoint have been focused on in the European Commission’s latest report on Ireland. In it, the impact the potential job losses at the site could have are discussed – but also the potential to employ those affected in new areas after a re-skilling or up-skilling process. It’s as part of a wider section that covers the challenges associated with a ‘Just Transition’ to a climate-neutral economy.
Next on the show, James Gallagher, Chairman, Clare COPD ( Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ) Support Group joined us on the line to discuss the impact Coronavirus will have on those with respiratory issues. Global evidence shows that the majority of those who get the coronavirus suffer from mild or moderate symptoms. But it has caused 3,000 deaths around the world, mainly in older people and in those with underlying health problems, including respiratory issues.
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After the 10 am news we were joined in studio by transition year students of Rice College, Miku, Jamie Moore and Oisin Madigan as they are raising money for disabled people in Africa by taking part in a major used clothes collection – which will help raise funds for the project in Africa. They’re hoping to be able to help fund solar lamps for use in helping disabled people get around at night time.
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Then on the show, John Aston, Managing Director, Astoneco Management and Professor Brend Moeller, University of Flensburg joined us on the line as they are exploring the potential for community-led renewable energy options in Loop Head. The group of researchers, who travelled to Ireland from the University of Flensburg, have been based in Carrigaholt since the end of January. Working with local communities, the group have explored a range of renewable energy models that could provide the blueprint for energy provision in the peninsula. The project has been facilitated by Astoneco Management.
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Next on the show, we heard all about the ‘Make It Happen’ event which is taking place at the Ennis Book Club Festival this weekend. In advance of International Women’s Day, ‘Make it Happen 2020’ will see a panel of international female authors and writers share their own experiences of how, when women come together, they can make incredible things happen. It’s being organised by Ennis solicitor Sharon Cahir, and the contributors include Danne Reed, she is a motivational speaker, writer, coach, blogger and retreat leader and the creator of Fashionably Late.
The event takes place at the Temple Gate Hotel on Friday morning from 11:00 and full details are available on www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
To wrap up today’s Morning Focus, Clare County Dog Warden, Frankie Coote joined us in studio for an Animal Welfare Update.
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