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So has government inactivity on the issue of abortion created the medical ‘grey area’ that appears to exist in situations like the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar?
In this morning’s Irish Independent, coloumnist, John Downing identifies the sheer lack of a political stance on abortion as the problem that has beset the issue for generations. Pat was joined by John Downing of the Irish Independent; Labour Senator Ivana Bacik; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail TD; Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Sinn Fein TD and Michelle Mulkerrin of Fine Gael.
There can be no doubting that austerity is hurting many vulnerable people – and some are worried that worse may be ahead in the Budget, three weeks from now.
Some quotes from the Age Action Ireland pre-budget submission – “The state pension is not enough to maintain a house; light, heat, and keep it in good repair so as it is dry and habitable”. “I can’t afford to sit in my sitting room at night and watch TV; I go to bed with a hot water bottle”.
Valerie Cox has been talking to some of the older generation to hear some more of their concerns.
Pat was joined by Eamon Timmons Head of Communications with Age Action Ireland and Victoria White columnist with the Irish Examiner and Evening Herald.
Pasta, it’s a simple dish, cheap and perhaps maligned slightly by the snobbier foodies. But, cooked properly it can be delicious and, given the financial uncertainty many people find themselves in, it can be a nutritious and inexpensive way to eat.
With Pat was food writer Mei Chin with a few delicious examples to try out.
New Zealand is a country boasting a great quality of life, great climate and amazing natural beauty and is one of the top 5 countries in the world to live. So if you’re unemployed and seeking a new life in New Zealand ,An Irish company, One World Resourcing is recruiting thousands of people for the building trade. Pat was Declan Clancy, One World Resourcing.
David Quinn, Irish Independent, Michael O'Regan, Irish Times, Aodhan O'Riordain, Labour TD, Noirin Hegarty, Journalist.
