INMO research confirms low staffing levels in Irish health service when compared to the U.K. and they assert that evidence shows that patient care must be compromised and Irish nurses are at risk of burnout
On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Liam Doran, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
He said that the INMO, arising from growing concerns about safe practice, has examined comparative staffing figures, in the UK and Ireland, and found that staffing levels on medical, surgical, elderly care wards and admission and assessment units in Irish hospitals are significantly below that of comparable wards in the United Kingdom.
Tourism Ireland has launched a new plan to attract 7.6 million visitors to Ireland next year
It’s targeting North America and Mainland Europe as key markets for 2013 – saying they will unlock tourism growth for Ireland
Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland also said the Gathering will be an important part of the tourism year – and it aims to attract 325 thousand visitors.
The National Consumer Agency Has issued toy safety tips for consumers who are buying toys in the run up to Christmas
The tips, available on nca.ie, highlight the possible dangers to children of unsafe or unsuitable toys
The NCA also has a toy safety guide with additional safety advice and tips as John Shine –
Director of Commercial Practices – explained.
See www.nca.ie
In our Morning Focus health slot we speak with Dr Maire Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre. Today Fr Finn discussed depression
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice. You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email [email protected], but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP or contact:
Pieta House Midwest – 061 484444
Samartians – 1850 60 90 90
Clare Suicide berevement Support – 086-0565373 or 087-3698315
With thanks to Aer Lingus Regional we have 2 flights to give away each day. You can choose to fly from Shannon to Edinburgh, Manchester or Birmingham
Renowned Soprano Regina Nathan joined John in studio along with violinist Bryonie Hopper
Regina spoke about her career, what brought her to live in Labasheeda and her annual concernt in Ennis taking place this weekend
Regina Nathan’s annual Christmas Carol concert will take place in the Church of Ireland, Bindon Street, Ennis this Sunday at 8pm
Tickets will be available at the door and seasonal refreshments will be provided
She will be joined by Ennis based violinist Bryonie Hopper and Tenor Philip Scott and accompanied once again by Padraic O Cuinneagain
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