Kildare Focus 21.10.21

Kildare Focus

Thursday, 21 October 2021 - 35 minutes

Prof. Luke Clancy
Director General, Tobacco-Free Research Institute Ireland
• With nightclubs reopening tomorrow, smoking areas will be used
• But Prof. Clancy says if the govt want to eliminate the habit they need to clamp down on smoking areas
• Says smoking areas are attractive for teens

Seán Defoe
Political Correspondent, Network News
• Armagh service

Louise Loughlin
National Manager of the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
• First report - explains the issues faced by people with disabilities in ‘residential services and day services’ during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Second report - explains the issues people with disabilities faced in relation to ‘access to justice and decision making’ during this period

Dr. Denis McCauley
Chairperson of GP Sub-Committee, Irish Medical Organisation
Practicing GP in Stranorlar, Donegal
• Carbon dioxide monitors – primary schools 20 each / secondary schools up to 35

Darragh O’Loughlin
Chief Executive, Irish Pharmacy Union
• Potential role in the roll-out of Covid-19 booster vaccines
• Pharmacists disappointed at not being included in HSE plans for upcoming booster campaign