A Road Safety Authority report finds 28% difference in driving test centre pass rates
New figures show a significant variation between pass rates at driving test centres around the country
A report by the Road Safety Authority shows a 28% gap between the highest and lowest ranking test centres, which means your chances of passing the test could depend on where you live
The unpublished report shows significant variation in pass rates at test centres around the country
Ennis has the highest pass rate, at almost 68%, with Sligo and Clifden coming in second and third
On Monday’s Morning Focus Marian Egan spoke with Noel Brett, CEO of the RSA to discuss why this is
Almost 1 in 3 members (28%) of the farming community don’t tell anyone about their personal problems and difficulties, according to a recent study commissioned by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Dr Harry Barry, GP and author of ‘Flagging Depression’ had a word with Marian and said that bottling up personal problems can lead to physical and mental ill health, especially where people live in more isolated communities and urges everyone to discuss their problems
Margaret Healy of the Family Farm Committee with the Irish Farmers Association believes the bad weather this summer has increased stress levels among farmers
She said there is huge pressure on people right now – and encouraged people to discuss their issues
The IFA is promoting a ‘Think Safety-Farm Safely’ campaign throughout the country, which is focused on the awareness, promotion and education of farm safety
The IFA Farm Safety leaflet is available on www.IFA.ie
If you need support contact your local IFA office in Nenagh 067 32213
Pat Butler from Limerick is undertaking a walk along with his sons Mark, Gareth and Luke, and his wife Caroline – they are embarking on a three day Charity walk beginning today from Limerick via Clare to Galway to try and raise much needed funds for the Samaritans helpline
They will be passing through Shannon on their way to Ennis today
Samaritans- 1850 60 90 90
Garda Alison Short of Ennis Garda Station joined Marian for this week’s Garda Focus
If you have any information for Clare Gardai contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
The Money Doctor John Lowe said there has been a significant rise in the amount of students seeking Credit Union loans this year
As always the Money Doctor was happy to answer listeners’ personal finance queries
www.themoneydoctor.ie
Stop Food Waste Ambassador Odile Le Bolloch had some advice on jow to reduce the amount of food you waste by rethinking how to shop, store food and reuse leftovers
By not generating waste, the need to handle, transport, treat, dispose and pay for the disposal of waste can be eliminated
This is the back to school period, Stop Food Waste has some great tips for parents on how to reduce food waste when it comes to their children’s lunches
See www.stopfoodwaste.ie
John Murphy, Chairperson of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland, was in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries
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