On today’s edition of The Afternoon Show Gavin Grace spoke with Consultant Psychiatrist Martin Mahon to discuss how he and over a hundred Consultant Psychiatrists have supported a statement, which outlines concerns with the Government’s current abortion proposals. The statement said: “As practising Psychiatrists we are deeply concerned at the Government’s stated plan to legislate along the lines of the X-Case, as this will mean legislating for suicidality. We believe that legislation that includes a proposal that an abortion should form part of the treatment for suicidal ideation has no basis in the medical evidence available.”
Ronnie O’Toole is the Programme manager of the National Payments Plan and joined the show to discuss a new pilot project will see an Irish town experimenting with scrapping 1c and 2c coins. The National Payments Plan, which was published yesterday by the Central Bank, recommends that a town should be chosen to run a pilot scheme where 1c and 2c coins would no longer be in use. The cash prices would be rounded to the nearest 5c. The recommendation is that the scheme should be trialed in December of this year. Similar schemes are already permanently in place in Finland and the Netherlands.
Andrew St. Ledger is the PRO of the Woodland League and CELT in East Clare. He spoke to Gavin about how Ireland has been chosen as one of seven countries for the introduction of the giant redwood – the native American tree is one of the oldest and tallest species in the world and is in danger of extinction in the West coast of America due to weather and climate change. Just this week the Woodland League were contacted by Archangel – a US organisation working to conserve native and indigenous species – who sent a redwood clipping to Clare to be nurtured and grown. For more details please visit www.woodlandleague.org
Kevin McCormack from Newmarket on Fergus is founder of the Ireland UN Living History Group and was in studio today with Gavin to talk about the organisation. Kevin and company bring history to life by re-enacting scenes from military history such as the Flying Column, the Black and Tans and the Easter Rising. Hard work and preparation goes into every aspect to make sure it’s as historically accurate as possible even down to the correct buttons on uniforms. The group is involved in a number of nationwide events to celebrate the year of The Gathering and, as always, new recruits are always welcome! Anyone interested can contact Kevin directly on 087 2168737.
Jim Breen is the Organiser of Cycle for Suicide – which will arrive in Ennis on Saturday 27th April to Colaiste Mhuire. The main objective of the Cycle is to raise awareness of the considerable help and supports that are available for anyone battling depression, self harm, at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. The Cycle, which takes place from Monday, April 22nd to Sunday, May 5th, creates a very tangible and practical opportunity for people who want to support those who have been affected by suicide. For more details please visit www.cycleagainstsuicide.com.
Stephen McDermott our resident Clare FM Movie Reviewer was also on the show for his weekly film review and discussed the third instalment of the Iron Man Franchise with Robert Downey Junior playing the role of Tony Stark.
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