 Not today Lee. Not today. No, not a day's blonde song. Did you figure out what the sample was yet? No? Oh, did you did you figure it out to get it out straight away? You did not what is it? Do you watch the darts now? No, it's chase the song chase the song But that itself is a sample of something else from a film in 1969 Yeah, but it's wonder. He they weren't he wasn't pulled up, but he credited it. Oh, did he? All right, okay. He acknowledged it. Yeah, he did acknowledge you of course, right thing to do If you were singing the song, what would you sing? No, I was asking you. I'm just asking you. Oh, I wouldn't sing. Oh, no No, I sing to the boys sing to Noah. Yeah, but do you sing any modern songs or is it just like? No, I do not. No, do you know what you would play in the house now at the minute? It's because the boys watched Madagascar. I like to move it move it. I like to move it move it I like to move it. Well, you should see the shape of us dancing around the kitchen to that But isn't it great how you can be so silly in the house? It's all about you can be a child again. Yeah, big kid. Yeah. All right, Lee. See you tomorrow a Wednesday. Yeah, have a good day today All right. Good. All right. It's the night balloon show. Let's get a news update before we kick things off And we'll say good morning now to McKenna Clark. Thanks, Craig. Good morning. Triathlon Arlene says it told organizers of the event in y'all It could not sanction it going ahead because of the per conditions to man 44 year old meet native Brandon wall and 65 year old Ivan Chittenden from Canada died while taking part in the swimming section of the race on Sunday The national governing body for triathlons has confirmed its officials did not give the go-ahead for the race after a safety assessment Due to the adverse conditions Sarah McGinnis assistant news editor with the business post says this statement contradicts What event organizers have said this does conflict with iron man's statement, which had been issued before Saying that it's safety suits team had carried out standard checks and determined that the water was safe It said that that safety is of the utmost priority to the organization and that they demonstrated this in rescheduling the iron man 70.3 event And that weather conditions were monitored carefully a west run MLA fears the closure of a department of Infrastructure office in Sturban will result in another building lying vacant in the time down view office on the dairy road is to close Next month and staff relocated to the jobs and benefits office in the time Daniel McCrossan says the closure needs to be carefully managed between the department and the council He says there has been a clear lack of communication to date any locations that are left garlic for pre-detained They're subject to anti-social behavior. Sturban is no different the council should have been kept up to date about road services plans But particularly given the intention of the council to purchase that land for a future leisure center facility That doesn't seem to be the case. We're going to be sitting in a situation where this building is going to be lying empty Then CT's decision to go cashless over the coming months is being branded as a sign of things to come It's become the latest body to announce it will only accept car payments and postal orders in future The national car test operator says it's taking the decision for the safety and convenience of its customers John know from money doctors dot ie thinks most of the population will embrace the move by 2031 I think we'll be a completely cashless society a lot of the generations It's really convenient and it's convenience really that is going to win at the end of the day Guardian done a goal are warning those enjoying caravan and camper van Stacations to be security conscious. They're advising people to ensure good quality hitch lock and weight clamps are in place And that the caravan is locked to a secure point Having an alarm and keeping valuables out of sight is also advised as well as ensuring windows and doors are locked if Leaving unattended overnight Caravan and camper van owners are urged to use a cover when they're not in use in a bid to deter thieves Keep good records of all serial numbers unique markings and an image of the caravan or camper van and finally consider registering your caravan with the central registration and identification scheme Finally for whether today will bring bright or sunny spells and scattered shards with highest temperatures of 17 or 18 degrees That's all from Highland radio news for now. We'll be back with news again at 10 o'clock until then good morning Ireland has a brand new energy supplier. 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He leads the Democrats in the house on the house Budget committee and was first elected to Congress in 2014 Shocking figures coming out of the Irish independent this morning More than four thousand three hundred young people are on waiting lists for mental health services With children in cork and carry the worst hit according to the HSE There are four thousand three hundred and sixty-one people on waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services That comes in Ireland just figure that four thousand three hundred Children young people and then of course that their families and those that are worried about them and hoping that they get Seen and get any help or treatment they might need it comes after the inspector of mental health services last month told parents that She couldn't provide an assurance to them that their children have access to a safe effective and evidence-based mental health service What an admission dr. Susan? Affinities final report on the provision of calms and discrepancies between the wait times and the experience of children suffering from mental illness Dependent on where they were in the country new Figures provided by the HSE to the Irish independent found that the cork and carry community health care Organisations still had the longest calms waiting lists in the country with 976 young people currently awaiting for help But the situation is not fantastic either in the CHO one area of which were a part that's Donegal Monagol Leacham and a cavern 367 Child and adolescents are waiting access to calms services in our area 367 I mean if that is your lived experience and you want to help us shine the light on that shocking statistic And it's not as it is a statistic of course, but there are people behind these statistics Please feel free to get in touch with us 08 660 25,000 08 660 25,000 I started listening. I started listening to a podcast last evening as it relates to the trial of Lucy let be she's a former nurse on a neonatal unit in Chester Hospital She's received a whole life prison term for each of seven murders and six attempted murders of babies in the unit for which She was convicted this month and when I say I started it. I couldn't continue with it. It was just Unbelievable what this individual was responsible for What she did to Beautiful premature mostly vulnerable all vulnerable babies Babies that their parents were believing that they were in the best of care In most cases the babies had really bright futures I think there's only one that was actually born at full term. These were mostly there's one little baby was only two to Was born ten weeks early was only two pounds and it just had its first feed when She did what she did and I'm trying to be sensitive with the language because it is so emotive and also there could be different people listening at This time in the morning and with people at school We are going to talk about this a little later on but I'll give you fair warning Okay, and I'll give you a sort of an estimate of how long we might talk about it if you wanted to tune out Because depending on your circumstances it could be Could be harmful to you, but it's hurtful to all of us as I say I just simply couldn't listen on listen on to the podcast. It was just too horrific What these little vulnerable individuals will put through these little babies But the sentencing judge in Manchester Crown Court said let be had a deep Malevenance bordering on sadism and there was no mitigating That could be considered for her crimes which included killing babies by injecting them with air and poisoning others with insulin or through Overfeeding let be who maintained her innocence throughout her ten-month trial Refused to appear in court yesterday to hear her sentences or most importantly to face victims families who branded her a coward British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government was examining illegal Change to force criminals to appear for sentencing after let be refused to leave her holding cell and as I say the details are contained in all of the papers and It would be a better person than me really to be able to listen and go through all of that because as I say it is just so horrific More developments in this triathlon. Sorry in this iron man story where very sadly two Participants passed away and as I say yesterday. They want to say too much because I didn't know the details More details are coming out this morning triathlon Ireland has been left reeling after the deaths of two men and an iron man event As it did not sanction the race to go ahead due to adverse weather conditions. A full investigation is due to get underway After Ivan Chidudin who's 64 and Brendan wall 45 died in cork on Sunday last night triathlon Ireland the sports governing body said They confirmed to race organizers. It was not possible for them to sanction the race They stated for the iron man cork event in line with normal practice triathlon Ireland technical officials Attended before the start of the race to review conditions and carry out a water safety assessment Due to adverse conditions on the day triathlon Ireland technical officials confirmed to the race organizers That was not possible to sanction the race. They didn't believe it was safe So clearly now that widens out the questions in that Why did it go ahead if they didn't get that sort of? Sanctioning and also, you know who ultimately made that decision Those are the types of questions that will be asked now and it seems those at this point would be justified 70 jail sentences 775,000 euro in fines 13,000 prosecutions. What do you think that's all relating to? It's lockdown offences and it's what's been dished out to people as a result of lockdown offences and people are still being jailed for them and Find a special investigation as it's described by this paper found there have been more than 13,000 Prosecutions under now outdated COVID laws. There have been fines totaling 775,000 euro and more than 70 jail sentences overall one man found find 2021 for traveling home to Ireland from abroad to check on his elderly mother is challenging his case Two people were jailed for breaching restrictions in the first four months of this year Three years on from the introduction of emergency laws to curb the spread of the virus so far in 2023 1700 such cases Cases breaches have come before the courts the Revelations come as T. Shockley of Radcar warned of a new wave of COVID with a 90% rise this summer but my focus there was just on the The punishment Dean being dished out The offers have have an offer has flooded in for Ryan top ready GB news I'm not sure if you're familiar with the channel if you've watched it, but apparently Ryan top ready has been approached by UK TV channel GB news after being sent packing by RT Bosses made contact with the excellent late show last Friday to discuss a role with the station GB news editorial director Michael Buck had told the Irish son Ryan top ready is a fantastic broadcaster People's presenter with great wit and empathy GB news got in touch with Tubbs who's 50 the day after RT boss Kevin backhurst told the presenter He wouldn't be returning to his radio one show Well, a lot of people Inside and outside the building says why are you very lazy? Who come up with the name for your show the 9 till noon show? You know it used to be the 10 to 1 show so we moved it from 9 till noon Well, so this is the 9 to noon show and the amount of abuse I got for it like you know call it something else blah blah blah Well, aren't you you've copied me now because they've called dirt new show in the morning the 9 o'clock show Okay So I don't feel I feel vindicated now because there's an awful lot of very clever people down there And they've just went with the time of the show starts as well So everyone can apologize for my for my naming of the 9 to noon show Right, did you watch the Rosa truly last night Catherine Thomas said I can't believe we're actually here She made her rows of truly debut last night. I didn't watch an awful lot of it. I watched a bit of it I watched the London Rose who is from Donnie Goal and I interviewed her in 2017 she was in playing her flute and she's fantastic at it as well. That's about as much as I saw but what I did see of What I did see of Catherine Thomas. I liked I thought she was confident and Direct and all that kind of stuff. Well the first 18 women talked to the stage to chat with Catherine and dahi O'Shea and they'll speak to the rest later today before a winner is crowned tonight Catherine joked she was even more carry than dahi after he questioned her credentials for presenting the contest Did you watch it? Did you enjoy it? Oh wait six sixty twenty five thousand. Oh wait six sixty twenty five thousand like I'm reluctant to get into the Conversation, I'm not reluctant. Sorry, we can talk about whatever we like But you know a lot of people talking about oh, it's so fashion. It shouldn't be on the telly But I mean there's lots of stuff on the telly There's lots of negative crap on the telly at the moment as well And there's lots of things taking place that are really dangerous as we've just read there This is a competition where What I see is you know really strong powerful intelligent women with great careers and great talents want to be part of it And for those who want to watch it, it's on the TV for those that don't want to watch it My word dire straits once wrote about 57 channels and nothing on this thousands of channels now You can watch something else, but I don't know I Mean my views have changed on these things. I'm not going to lie to you I think there's a place for them if people want to partake in them. It's up to them It's a platform for them to do so But if you want to have that conversation to there are no holes barred Oh wait six sixty twenty five thousand. What's apps and texts to that number? 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IE Highland radio time checks with Expressway travel route 32 from Leta Kennedy Dublin when you book online and travel for less Expressway bringing you the time us it is just approaching 20 minutes past nine now for the next 10 minutes We're gonna be talking about this awful case from Britain the sentencing yesterday of baby killer Lucy let be She stayed in her cell yesterday as she was told she would die behind bars the neonatal nurse Who murdered seven babies and tried to kill six others at the countess of Chester Hospital was given a whole life Was given whole life terms Trina O'Connor's a criminologist and host of real-life's Untold podcast and joins us on the program now. Thank you so much for your time this morning. I do appreciate it to Trina No problem. Good morning. I mean this is just the the most horrendous of cases, isn't it? Yeah, it's quite shocking. I think whenever we see cases like this medical cases people are very shocked because We put so much trust and faith in medical people to look after us at the most vulnerable time And I think to it Lucy. I mean a lot of people have described Lucy as nice Kind friendly and even how she looks Aesthetically she looks friendly. She looks quite innocent So I think people are quite shocked because we we often have an image in our mind Of what kind of person is an evil person? What kind of person is a killer? And Lucy really doesn't fit a lot them boxes and even from a psychopathic point of view She really doesn't fit a lot them boxes because she she hadn't shown on any traits of psychopathic behavior I don't actually think she's clinically psychopathic. I think that she definitely has traits And but she hasn't shown anything that you would that would flag an issue and that went on for so long and some of the language That she used as well like she would have assured parents trust me I'm a Norse and even knowing what she was going to do. It's quite sadistic and Her behavior. Yeah in relation to to The the baby C Evidence that was given She was based in a different part of the hospital would find herself there and was encroaching on the parents as they were Grieving and saying hello to their baby. No, I'm not presuming as to what that was about But it's almost as if she wanted to witness the it's almost as if she wanted to witness the fruits of her crime Yeah, yeah, there is evidence that suggests that she was in highly kind of Excited by the whole kind of death process and and also some of the evidence that we've read She even in our own words said that she was fearful that she'd never got married fearful that she'd never have a family So some of her behaviors may have been driven through jealousy and the power to take that away from others And one of her forced kills was just after she'd been on a hen party So it's almost like she wanted to see families of Britain obliterated. So that's quite psychopathic And she also sent a sympathy card to a family and kept a record of that on her phone She also looked up some of these families on social media to see the grievances She she did want to witness and sadistically what she had caused the pain that she had caused and In her crimes there's no aggression as such now, of course, it's it's it's the taking of an innocence life But but in technical terms, what what does that tell us? Well, well, it tells us that she was she was power driven because she had to power a bit like Dr. Shipman who had a guard complexity He had the power to decide who lived and died and he said his motivation was he was doing people a favour Because they were so old and it was his decision. So in Lucy's case, it's not it's not the same It's not a God complex but always about power and it was about that She had like the way she killed the young people was the babies was torturous So she watched them and it's possible that she's killed a lot more that they're they're investigating 4,000 other cases now. So Yeah, it really was about power and some of her behaviors are almost like the way a pedophile would groom So she would have groomed families She would become part of them and then sadistically she would have enjoyed the result of her actions like giving too much insulin air in in the IVA and that kind of thing. So it really was about I suppose a There was another theory actually and I don't know how much it's been investigated that It's possible that she was trying to get the attention of a doctor that she had a crush on so that she would create Situations that the doctor would come down. Now. We did have a case Oh a good few years ago. I think in the 90s Richard Angelo, I think it was in New York who used to create situations where and There would be a crisis and he would have to deal with the crisis and that was to impress his colleagues. So And that pops up quite a bit in the fire service across the world as well. It doesn't it whereby? It can happen that arsonists are also firefighters. Yeah, yeah, it does it happens a lot a lot more than people realize and particularly in voluntary Countries where they have volunteer fire forces and there was another one actually, I think it was the angel of death I think her surname was Alec Beverly. I think and she had munch houses by proxy whereby somebody Is around medical disasters kind of not not their own family, but they put it on to other people and she was quite a prolific Killer as well. And then there was a film made and Netflix the good nurse. That was about 40 Mortars that was Charles Cullen. So we do see this a bit in the medical but not it's not a widespread problem, but we can't say for sure how often it happens because There was some other cases. There was one in Canada and A lady I can't remember her name. It'll come back to me And but she wasn't picked up for years because she was very clever the way she did it She only killed a certain amount. So it meant the excess deaths didn't get flagged So it can happen yet when people have that power and the reason why it can happen for some is because they can be Overwoked in stress but also for others like I said before it could be a God God complex are trying to impress are trying to Advanced a career. Yeah, almost it did also seem she wanted almost to take away from others what she didn't think she could have herself It's hard, but it's important to understand People like her and her motivation. I mean that is use. This is not just You know wild speculation. It's very important that we improve our understanding of why people do things like this What are the red flags what needs to be put in place to see it doesn't happen again into the future It does require that level of analysis It does and I think that's important because when you look at how this case was handled There's been a lot of things went wrong with the way this case is being handled Like some doctors were made to go to mediation with Lucy when they flagged that they had Concerns they were made to apologize to Lucy and other people She was actually the face of a campaign at one stage Like so there was a lot missed people just immediately on face value looked at this woman and said does absolutely No way this woman could be able when actually what we know known hours to how we able to us and she wouldn't even come to the Court and face the families her family didn't come to the court that day Although they had come all the other days. So and there's there's a lot of learnings that need to be Really looked at and analyzed as you say because of this case Is she likely to ever take responsibility? What would history tell us? I mean, you know, maybe on the off chance She thought she could try and maintain her innocence if she got away with it But now that she has been convicted And this is is going to get worse for her I'd imagine Do people like her accept responsibility for their actions at any point generally speaking? Well, well psychopaths generally speaking don't but Lucy's I suppose tricky because in one way she has shown remorse through some of her Itings she's written stuff like I'm a horrible evil person. I'm evil. I did this So that's does high shame there and high denial as well at the same time, which is kind of a confused and Personality traits. Oh, so we don't really know what Lucy's going to do Lucy could revel in her notoriety in prison And she it's hard to tell with somebody like her because she's so unusual She has some psychopathic behaviors, but then she also has because a true psychopath would have no remorse, but Lucy Doesn't have remorse in that she made the families go through a trial and she wouldn't face them But in her writings, she seems to have some remorse. So there is and now she She hasn't been diagnosed with schizophrenia either or any kind of psychotic break So it's it's hard to tell with something I call because I think she did these things consciously I really don't think clinically she's a psychopath. So if she's consciously doing these things Well, then she can consciously change your mind about how she responds to the question as to whether she's guilty or not. So In WhatsApp chats after her actions You know, she was almost a victim. How do we cope with this? This is the tough part of the job and you know, really Really bizarre And finally She will never see the light of day. It seems with the whole life sentences though. You never know what might happen to the future Trina She can never be allowed out again because She's if she's capable of that she it's not like the type but she could be capable of doing something like that again Is what I'm trying to say here Absolutely somebody somebody with this kind of behavior cannot be rehabilitated. There's no rehabilitation She would be a danger to society. She should never I agree. She should never see the light of day But I do feel that something needs to change around court process That she should be made listen to the victim impact statements Like in america, for example, if somebody refused to go to court, we do have video to their cell so we can see um, we don't want like You know, it's punishment and retribution is not about you know Tron Tron tomatoes and and cabbages are people anymore and put them in the stocks But I think for the victims in this case, they need to know that she's heard So really in her cell their victim impact statement should be played to lucy Now there's nothing to say that she won't put her fingers in her ears and refuse to listen and all that kind of stuff But I do think that something more needs to be done so that they can feel that she's heard their pain and their anguish Yes, so she shouldn't be allowed to continue to hurt them Yes, exactly. Release what it feels like. Okay. Um, as I say, I think this is just going to be one that that that will More details will emerge as we move forward and then there's the whole uh situation whereby people had concerns people were blowing whistles and and It's it's strange because you do hear that here locally about different types of issues not locally I mean in ireland whereby people Uh try and blow the whistle, but they're they're um They're they're shot shot down effectively Okay, uh, thanks so much for your time trena. I do appreciate it trena okana criminologist and host of uh real life's untold podcast and it is just that type of story that you don't want to talk about but one Which can't be ignored either. That's the story of The awful person lucy. Uh, let be responsible for the deaths of those children and uh injuries in some cases to others and uh a very broad review now of Any people or babies that she had contact with in the past to see if she had uh Don't let anyone else watch the show live now on youtube facebook and at highland radio dot com The nine til noon show brought to you by the northwest truck fest taking place this saturday and sunday in the grounds of milford mart With proceeds to donnie gall down syndrome Homeowners it's time to unlock incredible savings on your energy bills Efficient renewables is here to reduce your energy consumption Say goodbye to skyrock and the cost and hello to renewable energy solutions With no vat on solar panels and the generous grants for both solar panels and heat pumps See these innovative systems in action in our state of the art showroom in newton conningham today Contact the efficient renewables on 07 4 97 08 320 With the largest election of pre-owned vehicles in the northwest check out iMotors dot ie We have it all starter cars family cars and even a bit of luxury all available to drive away All cars come serviced and with warranty check out iMotors dot ie At cherrymore kitchens and bedrooms We are now operating out of one new state of the art showroom in donnie gall town And we invite you to visit our new 5000 square foot donnie gall town showroom to discover the latest eye catching designs Remember at cherrymore you're dealing directly with a manufacturer Which means high quality kitchens at factory prices start planning your dream kitchen or bedroom by calling cherrymore on 07 4 97 25 8 double tune cherrymore 25 years delivering value quality and service all over arland Plus a chance to win 10 000 cash money your ticket today go to highland radio dot com Now we were chatting to aran yesterday, uh about his experience of uh returning to donnie gall He's originally from in a shone, uh, but traveled back with his daughter from their home in dubman They do so to visit family in in a shone and travel around donnie gall But uh, there is nowhere suitable to change their daughter who is at 17 if my memory serves me correctly It's the point whereby they either have to stay local to where there are facilities i.e at home Or they travel with a van with a mattress in the back and that is how They um see to their daughter, which is completely unacceptable. Isn't it? There's one Uh proper as it's described toilet that's done in narnes and it was recently provided off the back of fundraising and campaigning By locals and there are calls for more proper changing facilities which includes a hoist a a a A bed if you if I could describe it as that that can accommodate an adult Those types of things Councillor jimmy cavernet joins us on the program now jimmy good morning to you. Thanks for taking the call Uh, good morning. Greg. How are you? I'm I'm doing okay, right in terms of suppose providing proper facilities You know in the in the county's sort of biggest population center letter kenny our plans afoot Uh plans are afoot, Greg and first of all can I say I totally understand your collar collar yesterday And if you know, I've had these Reports before from from families having to having to change You know people on on on toilet floors and all this sort of thing, you know So and something not being able to to go to something because there's no suitable Toilet available. So, uh, I fully understand what he's saying and it's absolutely correct in there kenny we have We have got some funding from a disability Awareness and participation fund and that is going towards a change in places Facility in the town and we've got a site for us at the At the retail park and that a kenny and at the minute, it's just out to to tender We also got a bit of additional funding from minor tourism to to support it. So that that should be in place reasonably soon and also in town Greg as I understand it the the job that's going on up the vestry In st. Carnels at the park will also be providing the change in places facility. So that'll be too very well with catered ones in town But it has to be said Greg that that the collar is 100 right and we are badly lagging in this because I I was just looking last night and and uh I can't say that I'm 100 frankly correct in this but From what I could from what I could find I could find over 60 of these facilities in Northern Ireland For the entire republic. I could only find about 30 So, you know, that gives you an idea of how far back we are with us Would you hope would you hope that we have uh, quite a number of new state of the art facilities council facilities donagall town done low Letter kenny wherever else I might be missing them out If they were to be built from January onwards, they would have to provide proper changing space facilities Are you hopeful that the council steps up to the mark now? And is proactive and if it's possible for provides these facilities at least in its own modern new facilities Oh, absolutely great But you know, I think I think that you know the government have to step up to fit here because All of this has to be funded and you know, as I explained to you earlier We got some money from an awareness and participation fund. We got a little bit from manner tourism I think the government need to have A dedicated fund here for this. I think we've reached that stage because we are so far so far behind us It's not just a bit donagall. It's all over the country. Uh, so It's something that that I actually spoke to Senator Martin Conway last night. We're speaking to him but something else and I mentioned us that And and and he said he's he will raise it for me at Senate's level and take it to government Good stuff because I mean judging by your stats, you know 30 covering 26 counties like at best That's one or none in every county of Ireland really. Do you know what I mean? It's so there might be one with those two Yeah, it's one or none Absolutely, there's big swaths of the country where there's none and if you consider what that means That means that your real note Families being able to Not just you know, the person that needs the toilet your real note families been not been on it been able to Fitted at all. Yeah, you know, so when you consider How important tourism is to the lake of donagall and you know Our own for our own people for our own memories of our own community who need that facility at Lombardson so much Um, could I just say Greg as well that this was first brought to me by by the late captain chan Looking about a change in places. So the Pilari Kenny and that prompted me to in that motion to apply to that fund for money Which to the already did for me and more successful, you know, but but You know, it's just so so important and I just wanted to mention captain because she would she was driving this Really hard and looking for you know, very much so Okay, you did so Well, we'll keep an eye on it. Hopefully things progress as as as soon as is possible and it would be fantastic to see Three effectively in donagall two letter Kenny one In the west of the county, but we need to really crack on and have them available At least five or six seems like we would need across a county of our size. All right, councillor Thank you very much indeed councillor Jimmy Kavanaugh there and I know to also Other councillors commenting on this issue as well. So hopefully now and the council works cross-party and well On issues like this and I hope we see some real firm progress Not just in letter Kenny, which would be very welcome but right across the county in the coming months I'd like you know, I feel like it probably needs to say years but Regarding that terrible case with the nurse many of her colleagues had their suspicions about her and told their superiors But my first thought was how come none of them contacted the police a confidential call to the police would surely Have got them involved a lot earlier than they were It's a big call to make I understand exactly where you're coming from. I've spoken to whistleblowers in the health service in this country in the past and Everything can be on the line if you're making one of those calls You have to be a hundred percent certain and you can have your suspicions and you can have your beliefs But to make that accusation you'd have to feel really really certain and you'd have to be prepared to put your entire career And your you know your ability to pay your mortgage to support your family on the line as well And I think when you think about it You can see why people perhaps don't or reluctant to do so because it does get a little bit It's very high stakes and let's just say you you know, you might say it to a friend and they'd say well, do you have evidence of it? Well, I think it's happening. 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So I presume it must be true It just was a bit of a red flag to me I didn't realize this and the way it was phrased as well seemed a wee bit strange and when it was posted on that nct arland facebook page But anyway, it must be true because I know lots and lots of people are commenting on it But I just had my suspicions that that's not an official facebook page, but i'm obviously wrong As it relates to the nurse in britain, a caller says the electric chair She should get wasting taxpayers money keeping her in jail sometimes a life in jail is A greater punishment than the loss of your life is it? This child killer should no longer be called a nurse. She should be stripped of her qualifications Um another caller says monday night sessions was uh just not yet No Monday night sessions was great crack last night with paul and jimmy in blakes good talent on the show and of course It's hard to beat the townies. I hope it continues twice a year in blakes Becoming a great venue for all kinds of music I was watching it myself because it was streamed as i mentioned earlier Uh quite a few points against zero zero flying about the place. I presume it was zero zero But anyway, they all seem to have a bit of crack I worked as a waitress in boston 20 years ago. My hourly wage was 253 per hour Which was minimum wage for waiting staff back then we relied on tips to make up our wages the minimum wage here is really good So I don't believe you have to tip. I would always tip for good service, but I don't believe it should be Expected. What do you think about that? Oh wait six sixty twenty five thousand. Is it really is it really good? Um Right a caller says, um, my name's alana and I was chatting to you on highland radio In july about the parking situation up at the ed at letter kennie university hospital We're here two months later and nothing has been done. I've emailed peter burl. He's over all the parking in letter Kenny hospital He has not replied to my emails sometimes or something needs to be done for the safety of everyone and especially For people who need to use disabled parking as people who do not have a badge A parking in the disabled parking as the paint has worn off. It's terrible The way he's leaving it without caring about anyone's safety. Thank you for that. Right. Okay, as I say There's a post on a facebook page nct rland as I say it's not verified It only has five thousand followers, but anyway, and it was also posted late in the evening It says we're saying goodbye to cash ncts are going cashless over the coming months for your safety and convenience This means that payments must be made in advance of attending for your nct when introduced payments can be made online or by postal order Hashtag cashless Hashtag ncts deputty thomas pringle. We've invited him on to talk about this. Are we satisfied? This is this is real because I say It's crazy phrasing If it is uh thomas But but have you been able to get confirmation that that nct rland is going down this route? Uh, I haven't been able to get confirmation yet. Greg. I've just heard about this When you can't take me this morning there. I've been trying to uh, finally Find out what's happening since sir. No, um, I know that the nct website it says has a fraudulent and airtoned just but I'm not sure exactly what that was in relation to um, and No, so but I mean it is something to be proud of you think of of awarding trends and think this um with a lot of uh agencies in ireland that are only accepting um card payments and something out there or payment over the internet and they're not the refusing to accept cash And I I think the actually the legality of that. It's very dubious at the moment in ireland because as far as I'm aware Anyway cash is legal tender. So therefore it has to be acceptable by by everybody and and does cause a Thing a large worry as well for people particularly the older elms of our society as well to who depend a lot on cash payments And would actually be using the nct services and other public services quite often as well And um, we'd have to have to rely on and pay for cash with further services And I don't think that should be removed at all Is it time that that there was an intervention here because you know, we often puff but these companies obviously believe they can get away with it We've seen it with the plowing championship The three arena There's other events uh that have passed or are upcoming and if the nct are actually going down this route You know, there's no point us having these conversations and hundreds of thousands of people giving out on social media and on the internet And nothing being done about it What do you think is there a role for government here to step in and say hall on you? You are obliged to accept what is legal tender I think I think it has to be rolled with the government that laid out that it is legal tender now They have separated the the central bank from government over the last number of years because of the u regulation Something out there But I still think that the department of finance has a role to play in relation to this And it's something that I've brought up before with them, but and without any response at all And because it's something that does come up not hugely often either in my day-to-day work with constituents But it does come up and it's an issue And I think it's something that has to be clarified and has to be dealt with and indeed from my own personal point of view Um, I would prefer to pay with cash for a lot of the service And that's it because I don't think that the bank needs to know what services I'm available and where I'm buying it By a cup of coffee or anything that got there as well I think you know so so for that reason I think we should be maintaining the cash service and it's it's purely I would imagine it's purely If money is saving effort on behalf of the different Or different companies That's what gives me this suspicion about this nct post as I say and we've invited you to discuss this But it's it's it's worthy of from the broader conversation, but I noticed it's being discussed elsewhere as well We're saying goodbye to cash and then hashtag cashless It sounds like gaslighting. That's what I'd be astonished if nct rland really Did put this out and if they did the need to sack their their pr team and then you hear calling I wouldn't be surprised at them going cashless, but maybe using that wardeners They're not reading the room very well, but then we hear other situations And it seems to primarily affect older people in terms of booking Tickets for bosses and now there's priority boarding for bosses like it's Ryan air or something I mean, I thought we thought boss error is a vital Functioning service that really no one should get preferential treatment. That's the way I feel anyway, but I might be an outlier in relation to that But we really need to check ourselves thomas don't we because a lot of this would be very difficult to Undo and so there's going to be a big pushback eventually Yeah, and that's the problem like you know and and no and people like there's pushes boss Aaron are trying to say now that the boss Aaron services are separate to the Local boss services and therefore they have to do a different system in that You know and people people have earned the right to have the free travel pass and something out there And they and they use it and that's they should be facilitated in every way and using it as well And you know and and people who pay for pay with cash and have that that's the only mean to do it That is nothing wrong with that. That's perfectly legal. So these companies have to facilitate it and have to We all know with progress maybe in 20 or 30 years time everybody will have moved on and moved beyond cash And and maybe that'll happen That there but that that happens so be it But the company's dollars who be facilitated met up to this now because I know there's quite a lot of people Around running all that depend on cash payments and and a lot of people that Even though they could will decide that they shouldn't have to use the internet and that shouldn't have to use computers to apply for services There's an entitled to as a right as well and those people should be excluded. I believe Yeah, I think most people agree. That's why it's kind of strange the way and I think you're perfectly right You know, there's a lot of people listening that don't use cash anymore I don't use cash a great deal to be honest. I don't mind the tapping I probably even get that micro chip in my wrist that they have in some of the Nordic countries Don't be to be honest like to be absolutely honest because I like all that technology and stuff Right, but I recognize the fact that you know, a lot of people don't and it will naturally change So why force it now, you know, why disenfranchise, you know, really important people your customers if it's happens It'll happen But you know why push us down this route when so many people don't want it anyway Thank you very much for your time Thomas as always. I appreciate you accepting our Invite to comment on that as I say, I'm not saying it's not true, but I'll tell you if that's the way the NCT are announcing it My guests would be flabbered All right, a couple of comments here five weeks ago. I had a really bad fall and couldn't walk I had to get morphine in the ambulance and was in a wheelchair as there were no as there were no beds I asked repeatedly for help and even had to ask a cleaner to take me to the toilet The doctor told me they get rid of those with less serious elements as it will be quicker to do with those with more important issues Thereafter to help clear with the waiting room Greg, what can the government do real health service staff shortages? Well tied in with what the young people said on your show on friday Why doesn't the government make it more attractive to our well educated trained skilled young nurses doctors personnel in various professions? To stay and work in and for our own hospitals and people's needs at least for a few years to acknowledge our taxpayers that contribution Yeah, I get where you're coming from And I don't really get the motivation and it's not exclusive to here. I don't really get the motivation for not Paying people the money and treating people the way they need to be treated to stay Anywhere back from NCT Caroline officially know nothing back yet. Okay I call it says if NCT goes cashless and I refuse to pay by any other means They will not perform the test Would that be a legal excuse for not having NCT considering that the government are going to make cash payments always available Another cash is king. Don't go to get your car NCT time. The people spoke up to stop this Uh, okay. A lot of people are opposed to that Um, I am one of those who cannot read or write. So my family do all my stuff online Taking cash away is leaving me more isolated. It's so unfair. Yeah, indeed. And that's a reality for a lot of people as well Great planning in letter. Kenny took the heart out of her With the retail park one of the main things What to put toilets down there in the first place beggars believe says a caller there Now, I just want to give a mention to our mega cash draw It's our summer cash draw as we edge towards the end of summer dare I even say otherwise. I'm really confident. We're gonna have just the most amazing September There's nothing to suggest that other than my hope and dreams Just once we get the kids out of the way, then we can go out and enjoy it. Can't we? But anyway, you would potentially enjoy it with two and a half thousand two and a half thousand or even 10,000 in your back pocket because We are giving you the opportunity to win Two and a half grand this friday two and a half grand the following friday and 10,000 on that following friday as well If my maths are correct. Yes, indeed. They are all you have to do to enter is go on to our website You'll see a big banner there the summer draw summer cash draw click in and buy your tickets. It's perfectly safe for you to do so Because it's all very secure. It's a tenner of tickets So you can have a pond if you can afford it and it's within your means And if you want to buy more tickets as gifts you get An extra ticket for 50 an extra two tickets for 80. So that's completely up to you Okay, now if you don't want to use the card online after our last conversation Cash is also king here at Highlander radio. You can call up to us at the mountain top letter Kenny And we'll sort it all out for you as well during office hours But if you want to give us a call, we can also process your Entry that way as well and we've got the trombola sitting here. It's we're constantly looking at it here in the station And your name could be in it And you could win either two and a half grand on friday two and a half grand the following friday Or ten grand on that following friday as well But just to let you know that if you buy your ticket now, you're in all three draws Okay, so plenty of incentive for you to Enter you have three chances to win. Um, it gets very busy on the friday So if you think you possibly are going to buy a ticket you might give us a buzz now all seven four nine one 25 000 if that's how you intend to pay because as I say on a friday Then it can be hard to accommodate To accommodate everyone a caller says, why do we give free legal aid to everybody that comes into this country that breaks the law? This should all be deported. 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We got some money from an awareness and participation fund We got a little bit from manner tourism. I think the government need to have a dedicated fund here for this It's not just a bit donnie gall. It's over the country Hey, please spoke to senator marten khan way last night and and he said he's you will raise it for me at senator's level and take it to government Gardi are caught up with too much administration work instead of being out on the beat That's according to a group representing rank and file officers It comes as figures from the Irish tourist assistance service shows a rise in the number of tourists needing help dealing with crime It's helped 22 people so far this year compared to 721 for the whole of 2019 G or a represent Garth representative association president brendan o'connor says it's time for a return to basic policing But there's not enough members that they've been deployed the different areas Apart from frontline response to reason and then the real issue is in relation to Administration and layers and layers of bureaucracy box-taking and sitting in front of computers collating data Garde and donnie gall meanwhile are warning those enjoying caravan and camper van stacations to be security conscious They're urging people to ensure a good quality hitch lock and wheel clamps are in place And that their caravan is locked to a secure point having an alarm and keeping valuables out of sight is also advised As well as ensuring windows and doors are locked if leaving the Caravan unattended overnight caravan and camper van owners are also being urged to use a cover when they're not in use In a bit deter thieves good records should be kept of all serial numbers and unique markings And an image of the caravan or camper van should be kept They should also be registered with the central registration and identification scheme Different resources for education need to be used in an bid to cut down on school book waste The national parents council is making the call as the annual back-to-school rush cuts into full swing CEO on your lynch says schools need to think outside the box when it comes to the use of resources We've been I suppose using textbooks for as long as we can remember in education But education is changing quite significantly and we know now as well that young people learn in very different ways Whether that's kind of collaborative work working on projects group work So we need to see are there better resources and more useful resources to support that children's learning And West Drone MLA fears the closure of a department of infrastructure office in Straban Will result in another building laying derelict in the town the elm view office on the dairy road is to close Next month with staff being relocated to the jobs and benefits office in Straban Daniel McCrossen says the closure needs to be carefully managed by the department and by dairy city in Straban district council He says up to now there's been a clear lack of communication between the two bodies any locations that are left derelict for a period of time They're subject to anti-sensual behavior Straban is no different the council should have been kept up to date about road services plans Particularly given the intention of the council to purchase that land for a future leisure center facility That doesn't seem to be the case. We're going to be sitting in a situation where this building is going to be lying empty Where the forecast now and made here and tell us to expect bright or sunny spells and some scattered showers today Mild with highest temperatures of 17 or 18 degrees Celsius And that's Highland radio news we're back with news headlines again at 11 o'clock until then from the news team have a very good morning The obituary notices for this Tuesday morning, august the 22nd The death has taken place of party Joe Brogan rock hill Don Fanehe County, Donegal Wake is taking place at his home from 11 o'clock this morning funeral mass in holy cross church Don Fanehe on thursday morning at 11 o'clock with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery mass can be viewed live on mcmedia.tv The death has taken place of Sheila McGinty Naysharki of Dunlew. Her remains are reposing at her home rosary tonight at 8 o'clock High's private until 11 o'clock Funeral mass tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock in the church of the sacred heart Dunlew with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery The funeral mass can be viewed live on Kearnroati funeral directors facebook page The death has taken place of Gurley Gallagher, Nade Drian, 22 Mukesh Avenue letter Kenny Reposing atterly at residence with rosary tonight at 9 o'clock Family time please on the morning of the funeral funeral from there on thursday going to St Jinnons Cathedral for 2 o'clock Recreation mass which can be viewed live on church services dot tv Filled by burial in the family plot in Cornwall Cemetery Family flowers only please donations if wished to the Dunlegal hospice care of Pascal Blake funeral director The death has taken place of Nula Walsh, Nate Campbell, Colleen Lettermack award Her remains are opposing atterly at residence Funeral from there to more morning at half past 11 to St Bridges Church Lettermack award for 12 o'clock Recreation mass with burial afterwards in the church of Arland graveyard family time from 11 p.m To 11 a.m family flowers only please donations in lieu of desire to the Dunlegal hospice care of any family member The death has taken place of Anthony Tony Brosnan Rathmullen Removal from the letter Kenny funeral home portrait at five o'clock this evening going to St Joseph's Church Rathmullen for six o'clock to repose overnight Funeral mass to more morning at 11 o'clock while by burial in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery Funeral mass can be viewed live on mcmedia.tv The death has taken place of Harold Braden Milbury Quigley's point. Harold's remains are opposing at his home Heist private please family cremation to take place at a later date. No flowers Please donations if desired to the Dunlegal hospice The death has occurred of Anna Duffy lock and your Anna Gray Her remains are opposing at her home from 11 o'clock this morning Rosary at 8 o'clock with heist private please from after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral Funeral to more morning at 11 o'clock in the star of the sea church Anna Gray Fought by burial in the new cemetery family flowers only donations if desired to the Dunlegal hospice Care of any family member or Shawn McGlynn funeral director The death has taken place of John Kilcullen ran letter Kenny formally Emily Moran Castle Connor Slango John's remains are opposing at his late residence until 10 o'clock with rosary tonight at 9 o'clock Funeral from his residence to more afternoon at quarter past 12 for one o'clock requiem mass in St Junans Cathedral letter Kenny which can be viewed on church services dot tv Interment afterwards a new lex cemetery letter Kenny family time on the morning of the funeral please Family flowers only please donations in leo flowers if desired to St Junans Cathedral building fund Care of any family member The death has occurred of Danny Langen 54 mass and ass cottages creasel His remains are opposing at his late residence funeral mass in st. Michael's church creasel tomorrow at 12 noon Burial afterwards in dose cemetery funeral mass can be viewed live on mcmedia.tv Family time please from 11 o'clock tonight and before the funeral tomorrow Family flowers only please donations in live desired to the dunnegull hospice care of any family member or james harkin funeral director The death has taken place of Barbara Murray neherty for sleeve snot road letter Kenny Funeral mass this afternoon at 2 o'clock in St Junans Cathedral letter Kenny Which can be viewed on church services dot tv Interment afterwards a new lex cemetery letter Kenny The death has occurred of Claire Hannigan Ney Ronahan three knock pneumonia terrace letter Kenny funeral from her late residence this morning going to st Junans Cathedral for 11 o'clock recreation mass Which can be viewed live on church services dot tv Filled by burial in the family plot in comwall cemetery family time please before the funeral this morning Family flowers only please donations if wished to the friends of letter Kenny university hospital care of pascal Blake funeral director The death has occurred of Coleman Doherty Olly Coleman's remains are opposing at his daughter Sandra's residence at Carrick Bray Carndona Recreation mass this morning in the church of the sacred heart Carndona at 11 o'clock With interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery family flowers only donations in lead to the initial hospice Carndona Highest private this morning Coleman's funeral mass can be viewed live on church media dot tv The death has occurred of Sheamus McDevitt barric glence will eat donnie gall funeral mass today at 12 noon in St Columbus church glence willy was burial afterwards in kill feak cemetery mass can be viewed on church services dot tv Family time please before the funeral today Family flowers only with donations in lieu of desire to the donnie gall hospice care of any family member or comic Funal directors And the death has occurred of Patrick Gallagher donnie gall road killy begs county donnie gall Removal from his residence this morning at half past 10 to st Mary of the visitation church killy begs for 11 o'clock funeral mass burial afterwards in the local cemetery Mass will be streamed live on mcm media dot tv Family flowers only please donations in lieu of so desire to the donnie gall hospice Care of any family member on rick broshey funeral directors For more details including any family health guidelines for wigs and funerals, please go to highland video dot com i'm daniel shavon Bet it's aldi i just like how much i can get for my money You can feed the family for great value at aldi and i like to specially select the range like arland's first Ever diamond taste award winner specially selected dry aged black angus rib eye steak It's quality so if you like great value and award-winning irish steaks, it's got to be aldi arland's most reputable supermarket Oh kiddo keep welcome back number one talk show the nine till noon show on highland radio There you go. You're very welcome back to the nine till noon show coming up in the next hour We're going to have a detailed conversation about jim mcginnis's return as donnie gall senior football team manager We want to know what you think about it while your expectations. What are your wants? What would you like to see? We're going to go through the back room team And uh, what he might expect and all that kind of stuff. So stay tuned for that Community guard information is coming up after the very next break So don't go anywhere if you want to hear about the latest appeals and information from mongola shiokana Here first on highland radio Just to some of your comments before we take that break just back from a trip to england All purchases are cashless very few will take money even to buy a bottle of water You have to pay by card places like pubs and bookies some will accept cash Then there is the self service tills and card only service Then there is the airport most of them you check in Your own luggage weigh and label it yourself and set it out on the conveyor belt for the plane cashless service On board the plane when buying as well. That's their experience. It wasn't mine When on our recent trip to england, but we'll see We're being bombarded all the time by hearing about going cashless I understand fully how the older people think when they get their pension or wages They like to draw the money out Then they know how much they are spending and feel if you are using your card all the time You can't keep as good an eye on it. That's just my view enjoying your show from a bunkrana listener Thanks for being on being on board and yes, you're right, but I mean obviously my father God rest his soul Happy enough to tap he enjoyed the whole notion of it now he didn't tell Whomever he was whoever he was buying off how the tap machine worked every time But I also found that amusing but anyway, he had no problem with that And and many older people simply wouldn't either And conversely to there's an awful lot of young middle-aged people that want cash that use the cash They want to be able to go in and pay for their car tax in cash They want to be able to go into the post office and pay their electricity billing cash There are lots of people of different age groups that want to be able to use cash Not least because of a distrust of the banks I mean how many times have your cards gone down? Look what happened with the bank of Ireland recently You know people unable to get money out or people able to get money out that they didn't have You know, so you want a bit of reserve, don't you? Hi, Greg this nct centre going cashless is going to affect older people big time They're going to have to get someone now to do it for them not be allowed Some older people are not able to pay online. Why change again? I'm sorry to be an awful sync. I really would like to see an official statement from nct Ireland on that because I smell a rasp, but anyway, and that's not to question any of you who believe it to be true and I hope you're I don't hope sorry I expect you going to be proven right. There's just something about it that is a little bit off with me But as I say, I'm not saying it's not true either. I'm just being honest One can't blame companies for going cashless as cash is untraceable when presented cash is a risk to store and keep Ask anyone who has to work with a lot of cash transactions I've had a brainwave the national lottery spends million advertising telling us that the contribute four million euro every week Supporting local causes. Is that the case? Why don't they? Make contributions to the funding of rte in place of the license fee the unclaimed prize money alone wouldn't only do it Oh, I don't know. Are you getting an awful lot of taxpayers money? I like where you go with it In that you're thinking outside the box. What I don't like is is that The less than a third that goes to charitable causes We wouldn't want that diverted away to rte, which is not a charity But listen, it's your suggestion. I can think of better ways to spend the unclaimed money like more money for play people that play The nct would be better spending their time sorting the backlog of tests My mother's nct was up on the 31st of july the earliest date in any of donagall's centers is wait for this the 5th of december Now there are ways around that. I can't think off the top of my head. What they are, but um I'm sure she'll get something before the 5th of december. Surely Greg I haven't watched The Rose of Trillion years But sat down last night to watch it. I must say I really enjoyed it in particular I was delighted to see a participant who has autism another With ADHD and another who'd been really badly bullied in secondary school and is dyslexical taking part It really raises awareness of all these different issues can't wait to watch again tonight And I didn't see the people that you talk of there, but then there are other people Who are able to platform their skills as musicians as dancers and it's their choice and Switch on the news. My word. It's depressing open social media. My word. It's just depressing If people want to have a bit of fun in a big tent in Kerry and put it on the telly and others want to watch it Why would anyone want to stop that or really care whether it goes on or not? I booked a seat on the expressway expressway bus service to Dublin airport I wouldn't have got a seat otherwise people need to book seats in advance for a lot of things Why not buses as well? Okay, I get you But I mean like you don't do you have to book a seat to travel around Dublin on a bus You know in a city or is it just all sat in the sticks where they won't put on enough bosses At the right times that we have to book tickets and you know get the nose in the air For wanting to step on the bus without booking in advance Like maybe if you have to book in advance to travel around on a bus in Dublin I genuinely don't answer that question and maybe you're right. Maybe that's the way it is But anyway, maybe that's the way we're going But if it's different for traveling from rural Ireland to the capital Well, I would have more of an issue with that. 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Good morning. Great and good morning to your listeners. We really appreciate it Okay, we'll get to some of the appeals in a moment But let's actually start with what a lot of listeners might find as some Interesting information in terms of statistics. What garda you've had to deal with over the last wee while Yeah, well, it's a typical week this past week greg north and out of the ordinary but Just to maybe give people an idea of some of the things we're dealing with and the quantities we're dealing with You know, since maybe paul was on last week. So since maybe wednesday We've had 14 assaults And donnie gall. We've had 23 thefts. We've had two stolen vehicles We've had eight frauds, which would include The latest frauds and ones we've mentioned before like the e-flow was a particularly dominant one at the minute where they're contacting me in relation to an unpaid toll and we all know that There's a we don't we want the clock to stop when you're paying your toll because they kind of double within whatever a week or 10 days or something So that puts a sense of urgency on so that's one that people are falling for is the e-flow one And even this week we had another victim of a romance fraud where they've built up a relationship with someone online And then maybe they've sent a confirmation photo or video of themselves And then there they've been blackmailed or extorted into sending money Um going forward greg i could just imagine i haven't had any reports But i could just imagine that people should be on the lookout for um that whole fiasco last week in relation to the bank of Ireland atm's and and and the it system that went down So just be be on your toes about that in case you're getting any unsolicited Communications from somebody purporting to be from bank of Ireland or the garage or whatever Um, if you're suspicious at all just bring your local guard station. Yeah, and there's a couple of things Jump out at me from those statistics At the moment you'd be forgiven for thinking and i'm not expecting you to comment on this necessarily now But you'd be forgiven that there's only assaults happening in Dublin But you and your colleagues here 14 assaults in one week And i don't think there's been anything particularly unnecessary or maybe the festival But but generally speaking, you know, that probably is kind of an average week But also the reason why we keep reiterating the warnings about scams is because there's another nine people This week who've been the victims of of these scams And that's why we have to keep pushing it even though both you and i maybe sometimes feel like we sound like scratch records It's to try and stop another person falling foul. Yeah, exactly It's not to me to say whether you know crimes increasing or decreasing. You know, I don't have that data But um, certainly, you know, we've talked before about um one punch attacks, you know, that could have serious repercussions for Both parties and and you know, you should never listen a thesis thing in the world to walk away, you know Also, Greg just before before i go through me last me statistics. Um, we've had Unfortunately 16 domestic Interventions in relation to family disputes and stuff within the county. So that's that's quite high. But again, that's normal You know, there's nothing high about that. We've had three burglaries We've had four detections for drugs one detection for the sale and supply of drugs We've had seven drink drivers two drug drivers and we've had Nearly 20, uh, road traffic collisions and two of them were resulted in serious injuries Well, that's in the last seven odd days last six days six days, right, okay So that's that's quite about Greg just gives you a flavor of it's really interesting to see what as I say You and your colleagues are are dealing with that. I suppose no harm having a quick chat about, you know, the reporting of crime Yeah, and and you know, what constitutes god of business? Maybe and what doesn't listen We are super busy. Um, and things are picking up now I suppose after the pandemic and stuff where it was uh reported crime was historically low So, you know In order for us to manage our resources effectively, you know, there there's certain things that people are contacting us about They don't need to be contacting us, Greg You know, maybe there's other services could provide, you know, like the dog warden or the council or whatever So people don't need to be contacting us about abandoned vehicles unless they think it's a stolen vehicle Noise pollution don't contact the garage about noise pollution. That again is a council issue illegal dumpings a council issue stray dogs are concerned for animals also a council issue Street lighting problems or civil matters anything to do with wills the property boundary disputes best left with solicitors Greg, so you have no need to contact the garage about that Um, now if there's some immediate concern, then then please you can you're feel welcome to contact us There are other avenues people can find out information about as well too, of course, isn't there? Yeah, absolutely Yeah, um one such being the citizens advice information bureau. Um, who is the statutory body? It's what's it's a government funded body that they support the provision of information to citizens and most people would be aware of them And their website is simply citizens information dot a very useful website I'm sure we've all used it at some stage or you can contact them on zero seven six one zero seven four thousand Yeah, now, of course I mean, obviously what we're talking about there is things that aren't guarded business and kind of obvious as well But there's then stuff that is obvious the business for the guardie So maybe your reminder is to you know when to contact guardie. How to contact guardie. Yeah Well, first of all, suppose we're an emergency service So if you do need to contact you can contact us on one one two or nine nine nine in an emergency and an emergency You know isn't um someone looking for a britney spears tickets and see if there's any left. It's it's it's a danger to life It's a risk of serious injury If there's a crime in progress or about to happen or the fender is still at the scene or has just left that Cases for nine nine nine most other cases can be dealt with through ringing your local guard station Or indeed any guard station because we're all networked and we can pass the information on so Really when there's a danger to life life or risk of serious injury That's when you should be contacting nine nine nine because they're really busy A call takers and we do get a lot of calls that are not in any way connected to an emergency on the nine nine nine line Yeah, one one reason as to why people might contact guardie Reporting child sexual abuse for an example Yeah, people might not be aware of this but you know, we have a history and unequal of unfortunately of We've had a few high profile cases in relation to child sexual abuse in the past and historical Child sexual abuse and there is a phone number that we have that's man 24 hours a day 365 days a week and it's for specifically Reporting child sexual abuse and historical abuse And that is one 800 treble five treble two where there'll be a trillion guard a member in relation to taking a report and of of abuse or any sexual offence And passing it on then for investigation greg. So what's the situation with report and crime online now? We have people being discouraged from say for instance the goddess you can't on a gold facebook page. It page It's a great resource, but it is not monitored It is not a well It's not monitored in a way that if you are in any of the Situations we outlined where you need guardie immediately or emergency. Whatever. It's not suitable for that, but there are Scenarios and places where you can Report a crime online. Yeah, just even this week, greg I was made aware that we've had two different injured parties reporting something via the facebook page that that is not reported. It's not recorded anywhere It's not on our guard of pulse systems. You know, you need to actually contact the guard of station Or any guard of station or if you know a guard of map, you can ring Ring any guard of station and they'll put you in touch with With someone that will take your report properly. The only online report you can make is on garda.ie and that is for theft of property that is valued at 1 000 euro or less online And now that's only something that's happened in the past if it's happening at the moment Well, then you need to contact the guards. Yeah, all right Bad driving people spotting bad. Do you get many calls on that and what's your people be doing multiple calls every day, greg There is a specific number to call in relation to that So, you know, it's a good one to have saved in your phone if you're on the road a lot and And and maybe you witness something rather than because if you're on the road You might know what guard of stations covering that particular stretch of road you're on So this is a national number 0818 205 805 and again, they'll take the details off she and they'll pass it to the appropriate guard of station for For investigation All right, okay Now that's a local number, of course and As you say, you know, especially if you travel around the country a bit All that information greg's on our own website garda.ie. Yeah, okay, which is a good resource as well Right, uh, should we move on? We'll move on. Yeah. Yeah, all right. Okay. So Shall we start with a couple of more recent ones an aggravated burglary in milford? Yeah, and aggravated burglary means that a burglary that someone has used force on on on the occupant. So unfortunately This morning just before 3 a.m. In milford a lady was in a house on her own And she was in her bed sleeping and she was interrupted and heard an intruder in her home And she went downstairs to see What was going on and this intruder assaulted her by a puncher on the face and knocked her to the ground I don't have a great description at the minute greg but again This happened in milford just about a minute out of the town a minute's walk from milford main street At 3 a.m. So this chap was of medium height and stocky build and possibly wearing a black hat It's not a great description to go on greg but we have a very specific time 0 to 56 a.m So if any of the neighbors have any like doorbell cams or anything like that, maybe could they contact My colleagues in milford. I know they are out this morning canvassing and and and and they've been at the scene with this lady all all night and up until now So if anybody has any information or seen anybody around 3 a.m. milford main street Or even on the other side of the town on the carry keel road Please maybe a shift dash cam or doorbell footage or you seen somebody 074 yeah 9153060 and that's just in the last eight or nine hours. So it should be really fresh in people's heads I don't know how to characterize the next appeal. Is it in decent exposure or Yeah, would be Yeah, this this was an act of lude behavior I suppose and and decent exposure and and more At this happened last thursday at karik fin beach in kankashla There was a lady walking with her two young girls when she noticed a man committing a lude act on himself and she reported this subsequently to her local guard of station The best description we have it's quite a good description and I I believe we have also footage of this chap So he's in his late fifties or early sixties. He's got gray hair He's a small bill these five foot seventy five foot eight Wearing gray shorts and I think a gray top So that was a karik fin beach and that happened sometime between three p.m. And five p.m. Last thursday the 17th Right, someone hopefully has some information on that because that the person needs to be spoke to as soon as possible Yeah Now burglary last week at mountain top. Yeah, just just behind you here greg At knock out last wednesday the 16th of august It happened at exactly 14 10. So it happened in the afternoon A neighbour Noticed and heard loud bangs coming from his next door property. He looked out and he disturbed three male burglary burglars running out of the property They got into a brown What is described as an suv one man was wearing a blue hoodie and denim jeans The other two were in dark tracks. It's all had their faces covered So if anybody noticed anything in the knock out last wednesday the 16th around just after lunch time Please contact my colleagues and letter kinny zero seven four nine one six seven one hundred or indeed any guard station Now um theft of a motorbike Yes, after motorbike at manner view part greg. I have a picture here of the motorbike a picture of a picture So i'm sorry, it's not a big quality. So pass it over here. I'll hold it up. Yeah, we'll discuss it. Yeah So this just happened yesterday as well greg um between Sorry Monday night between 3 a.m. And 8 a.m. Just off the long lane near the hospital It's a model is a kiwi 125. It's got a red fuel tank and a black seat and a round headlight It's got a custom number plate. I'm not going to mention that at the minute, but it's a very distinct number plate um, so if anybody noticed that uh Motorcycle police contact my colleagues and letter kinny is again zero seven four nine one six seven one hundred All right now that will of course also be put up on our website on the goddess you kind of facebook page as well An assault now in letter kinny this on friday last. Yeah friday last and Again broad daylight greg unfortunately at 3 p.m. At the old courthouse car park Just off just a swath road. There was no serious injuries involved. Fortunately, but one man was um Assaulted by another man who he described as being in his early 30s Black short hair and a black short beard. He was wearing a gray and black tracks it So any information to letter kinny again, please greg Okay, um now Another teota stolen Yeah on yeah, we've made some this numerous times these um these japanese imports. This is a Toyota pink Toyota vitz i think that's uh, or It's a yaris really but vitz is the the the badges on it Was stolen from glendale manor in the grange area letter kinny overnight On the night of thursday the 17th of august their the car was missing in the morning But there was glass on the driveway so presumably one of the windows had been broken and entry was forced that way So if anybody noticed this, um pink Toyota vitz I'll give the number plate for this one greg. It's 11 LS 2854 so it's a little Pink kind of metallic pink Toyota yaris 11 LS 2854 and this is one that might be abandoned Somewhere so if you do spotted for sure. Yeah, if you do spot it get in touch and uh burglary a boat This was um tied up at locks will appear. Was it? Yeah, this seems to be a kind of uh, uh, like a day boat thing greg Right, um, maybe the there's a chap living on this boat. Um, but he was away at the time It's parked up for repairs at swilly pier bunkrana. I think dry dry dock as you would call it Between saturday and sunday and maybe monday morning Someone kicked open his the door and the boat broke the lock and stole his guitar I don't have the description of the card greg, but if anybody can help the guards in munkrana, please contact them on 074 93 205 40 or any guard station and now finally back to your colleagues in letter kinny. They're dealing with damage to a car Yeah, this happened A young man got his one screen damaged at ardo donald letter kinny overnight on sunday past the 20th of august So if anybody's seen anything suspicious on sunday night the 20th of august at ardo donald park or has any information for us Again, my colleagues in letter kinny would love to hear from you. Okay now Thank you so much for all your effort there and really interesting to get a sense of what's been going on in the county over the last Six days as well as everything else Um, that was community guard information for this, uh, tuesday guard anon maguire from falcara guard station Thank you very much indeed for your time. Thanks, man. You're great. 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We have it all The north west truck fest returns to milford mart this saturday and sunday with live music from norman warland On sunday afternoon from tootlephobia. This ad is sponsored by jd recovery services kill mcrennan and donny gall time 9 1 3 9 3 0 3 Okay, so uh, there's been a broad welcome to the news that jim mcginnis is back in charge of donny gall on initial Three year term the 2012 all island winning manager returns after nine years away from the canty And we'll have all island winners collin mcfatt and anneal mcgee is part of his backroom team More details on the rest of his backroom team will be released in due course with a number of people Joining us to discuss this first. We'll go to fergus mcgee who's chair of donny gall g a a good morning fergus Right, this is a really positive step for the future of donny gall g a there's no doubt about that. Is there Absolutely absolutely positive step been when you look at jim mcginnis the most probably sought after manager in the whole country He brings a great energy and he demands total commitment You know his track record is exemplary from you know the time he was with donny gall before He's the player's choice. He's the people's choice and i've had texts and phone calls and emails from Oh people all over donny gall hit all over the world Uh today and last night They're just so happy that that he's on board. You know, it's uh, that's really gonna lift the county at least Greg yeah, when did negotiation start or when did it become clear that if the circumstances were right that jim was interested in a return Well the whole process, you know, what It's a whole process. Greg will start finish. It's supposed to go. Have you got a moment just to come take you through that? If you wish, yes, yeah, it's interesting. Yeah, basically Uh, the county committee on the 24th of july, which is four weeks from yesterday We were approved as as a committee. That was myself Uh, Martin McHugh, Anthony Malloy Anthony Dugan And we also then got a HR person on board with us and of course the The secretary of the county board Declan Martin So we were appointed by the the county board at that at that time to go out and seek You know seek a manager. So We we thank you everybody that put their name forward obviously We confidentiality was important to those who are unsuccessful The selection committee then got together and we agreed procedures questions We checked. Well, you were not there any conflicts of interest around Greg like that there, you know And we worked in line with a crow park nine step process that came out probably I would say maybe 10 12 years ago And the nine steps are you know, they're they're easy to follow steps and we worked with that as well We sent um, we shortlisted the candidates. We wrote to those who are not considered for interview Uh, we sent the questionnaire then to those who were to be interviewed We carried out the interview process and we had A lady called Sandra mcconnell from the HR point of view she came and what this just did You know to make us an observer to make sure that everything was done properly Uh, we informed everyone or anyone who was unsuccessful Following the two we did that both verbally and we didn't write them as well I personally did the the verbal part and The secretary Declan Martin. He he wrote to them. We then We had permission from the the county board to to drop a list then Of other people who maybe didn't put them an expression of interest There was eight people on that list and the first person on that list was Jim McGinnis And that's when we started the discussions with him, but He was he was he was came from the he was came from the get go, you know, Greg to to come on board to come back. He's a in addition to all that I mentioned about him above all Jim McGinnis He's a proud proud donning all and his heart and souls on the county No, of course the county board and donning all ga is going to come to the table, you know with expectations But Jim McGinnis given his history and his status. He's going to also Come to the table with some expectations. Can you give us any insight as to You know what he's looking for or what he looked for to sign on the dotted line? I get that those those those are lists of our requirements that he had and All of the requirements right what I liked about the discussions that we had with Jim Every requirement that Jim had he actually gave a justification for he he He outlined why he wanted this why he needed this He had approximate costs put in place on all of those things as well I suppose if you look at it realistically, you know, I think donnie gall is Certainly a top eight team donnie gall is still a top eight team in the country There'll be starting a way in division two I suppose Jim's objective would be in the first year to maybe try and If not stay in division two Preferably, maybe try and get back up into division one to get onto that. No top eight ranking again In order to prepare the players in order for everybody to have what they need There is a cost of course going to be associated with that But I think if you look at it and you look and we want to work at that We want to sit at the top table There's a higher cost than if you're at the bottom of division four, Greg, you know But then when you have someone like Jim McGinnis and his back room team In situ hopefully then it's easier to To to generate money to to to meet those costs How did we settle on a sort of a three-year term with with the option of a fourth or was that a County board I don't want to say demand. That's not the word. I think you know what I'm saying like or is that what Jim said Did he say look at if I want to achieve what I believe we can achieve This is you know, this is the time frame I'm needed or or how how was that settled on? No, no, no, no that that's that was Jim's call. That was Jim's call. He the three years He was going to maybe go for a bit less first, but You know, if Jim put it for longer, he would have got a two You know, that's the reality of the thing So three three and three and one one additional year was was was what what what he agreed upon at the end of the day Yeah And I suspect he might be able to choose how long he stays on it for But do you think this sets us in a good position for the next five 10 15 years in that You know, there are some obvious candidates for for the job into the future Maybe in the back room team or maybe that you know are doing other things at the moment But featured in 2012 like what I'm trying to say is do you think this sets At the senior teams management set upon on good foundations for the foreseeable future Not looking beyond Jim's tenure, but I think do you get where I'm coming from? Oh, absolutely. I get you completely, Greg. And it's a point well made What you're actually saying is that this is going to lead on and to yeah, absolutely It is because he's taken the you know, he'll have a back room team with him now There'll be some of them will have a certain amount of experience. Some of them will gain experience So working with someone like Jim again, this is absolutely going to be like It's a conveyor belt is what you're talking about really, you know, I've got people learning the skills of the game and I'm going forward And yeah, absolutely. I agree totally with what you're pointing your point is very well made, Greg And very finely Fergus, you know, I mean you reluctantly suggested perhaps it would be nice Get up to division one next season and very diplomatic in that regard And I think maybe we all have to manage our our expectations And maybe Jim McGinnis himself will set those expectations when he speaks publicly But I mean was the discussion as to what might be delivered over the course of the three plus years Like is a is an all-star enough is a semi an all-on and semi final enough or or is that a conversation for another day I think that's a conversation for another day, Greg, to be honest with you You know, I think that's getting getting Jim back on board now It's going to it's going to generate a whole new excitement It's going to unite the biggest thing that's going to do is there's going to do it's going to unite this county Because we've gone through as you know, we've gone through a very, very difficult period Now hasn't been for four years Yeah, we were there last night, you know, and we're all together and there was a really good feel good factor In the room when you know when the announcement was made and when he was ratified by the county board And you know, there was a lot of talk at the weekend about this and you know this past week Probably there was a lot of talk about it until county committee proposed and second to Jim last night There was nothing certain, you know what I mean But have you figured out who leaked it yet? No Well, I have told the county committee last night that certainly didn't come from our week We had five person committee we had was a very solid Listen, you have to have a bit of crack with it as well Of course you do, of course you do, Greg Furgus, listen, thanks for your time this morning I know you're busy Furgus McGee, chair of Donegal GEA, great to speak to you We're joined on the program now as well by Anthony Malloy And Eamon McGee, both with fantastic credentials Shall I start with you, Anthony? This is a great bit of news delivered for Donegal GEA And it's not just the senior team, is it this kind of Figurehead, it filters down right across all age groups and all genders Good morning, Greg, and first of all, I think we're blessed to have secured the services of Jim And I think, yes, the evening was a fantastic evening for a common lay class, a common new class guy doing well when Jim was ratified And people in fact, Greg, my phone is hot this morning And people are texting like, you know, this is like Christmas morning here in Donegal And that's how well thought of Jim is And I can honestly say, Greg, that we have selected Jim I think Jim's the ideal man to take Donegal forward There's no doubt about that He's a very, very proud Donegal man He's passionate about his football And he knows what it takes He knows his football as well And he knows what it takes to succeed as well And I think we just need to have patience now And I think we need to let Jim get on now with the job in hand And when I pressed the county board last night, I just asked that we as a county board And we as delegates and we as supporters Gives Jim full cooperation and full support going forward, Greg Did you have to twist his arm? No, well, Jim would have been expressed an interest some time back as well And I have known Jim a long, long time I stay in touch with Jim and he was very much part of the squad in 1992 And then look at him, he created his own, had to be in 2012 Unlucky in 2014, delivered three Ulster titles in the National League So I would have been in touch with Jim Other than an old Jim and his family a long, long time And there were a very, very little twist to do with Jim He has everything it takes and he has Donegal at heart, as I said I'll come back to you in a second Amon McGee former Intercanti footballer, columnist and current footballer too Club player, Amon Just about Greg, just about hanging out there I heard you crying about the criticism you get from the younger players For the choice of music And I'm sure it's well earned I've no doubt about that It definitely is, Greg, it definitely is Well come here, what's your reaction to this news? I'm delighted, I'm just like what Anthony says there It's this really good positive news story about Donegal J And it's funny, you know, three months ago Nobody wanted to chat about Donegal J But now when you go in and people are saying Is Jim back and what's the story of Jim? And it just raises that expectation And that's all it takes Because we are at J Madd County And all we need is just something to get behind So I'm delighted, I'm delighted Looking forward to seeing how the players respond Because there's no doubt about it It's going to be a tough few months for them In terms of the build-up for 2024 So it'll be really interesting to see how they get on with that Yeah, indeed And I mean in fairness to the last management team too Towards the end of their tenure We did have that upward tick So it does kind of feel we're in an upward momentum For Jim to take over from What does it mean to a team and a squad actually? Someone like Jim with his experience, with his credentials And the experience he's built up since his last 10 years Donegal Manager, not to mention Like what difference does that make? It must be huge in the dressing room and training And eventually then when you've got him standing on the pitch As you're heading out to play That makes a massive difference, Craig You know, you have to remember when Jim initially came in And he started talking about one in Ulsters and all Ireland There was probably a sounding out period with the players And you know, there just wasn't that much belief in the squad But he's coming into a group now where Jim's done it He's went on and he's done it in a professional sport So he doesn't need to sell that He doesn't need to go through that phase So they can hit the ground running on that Kind of side of things, they have an advantage And it's just about getting the players To really, really buy into that lifestyle You know, because there's a go back There's going to be so much thrown at them And in the next few months, a few weeks Will they have the answers? And as long as they keep having the answers Keep going back at it Don't think it'll all be in a good place next year Yeah, and Anthony Maloy It's amazing how quick life changes Because we're in a really different space now Since the last time he was manager in terms of I don't know, you know At the level of scrutiny, expectation, online criticism Some people can ignore it, others can't And of course he's been there and done it And the expectation is that he does that again So, hey, he's coming in with his eyes wide open But there is some sort of inherent built-in pressure There with everything that's changed Since he was last manager Yeah, look what we all know It's a massive job, Greg And a massive responsibility And late last night, I would just like to thank John's wife, Ewan, and Dita's family as well Because, you know, it's a huge commitment For them also And a young family Bringing up a young family amidst all this Jim is one of the biggest profiles He's got one of the biggest profiles in Ireland He carries a certain aura When Jim speaks Yeah, I think someone's electricity's just run out Okay, thanks That's electricity gone in our Doran Now whatever you get to Texas I have to put 50p in the meter Okay, well listen, thanks very much, Anthony Maloy But, Ayman, I'm going to ask it I don't know if anyone else had a probably stupid question Will Jim look at some recent retirees And say, look, if you've got another year in you One big push for the county He will, he'll look around And obviously the big one Will he look at Michael Morphinean and imagine He probably has had conversations And sent an amount Can you see him coming back? It'd be hard to say no No, no, I don't And, you know, that's just my own opinion And I think Michael's given his time He's done his service So we need to start Looking to the future Going in other directions And looking for other leaders now And the lads will step up But Michael's trail the path there For them and what to do And how to lead So the lads will step up But I think we just need to put it to bed fairly early Michael's is probably not going to come back playing now But it's up to him It's a conversation that him and Jim will have to have Jim changed the game The game's moved on since What type of football do you expect Donegal to play under? Jim McGinnis 2023 I think, you know, majority teams are playing fairly similar So the gym will not deviate too far away from it And at the end of the day, most of the teams They're Kerry and Dublin Are probably a wee bit out ahead of everybody And then there's a block falling on behind And most of them are sitting around the building Why is it the same level? And you have to get that mentality The mentality that goes with it And I felt that's been one of the criticisms Over Donegal this last few years Is the mentality And there's nobody better in the country Than Jim McGinnis to, you know, find that mentality And really harden it Then make it that one in edge Yeah, because there's been some frustrating periods Of games as well Where you think that we could do this or do that Or are you excited? I am excited And just talking about the training You have to give a shout out to, you know, there's Luke Barrett's there And we should be excited Because I think Luke's going to be one of the up and coming coaches In terms, and he's coming in And he's going to learn from Jim and add his own things So it'll be exciting to see how those two blend and work together So that'll add in terms of the playing style And, you know, I'm excited Like the rest of Donegal public And I can't wait to take the kids To the first Donegal again Yeah, I hear you Okay, listen, thanks so much for that as always Thank you very much I really appreciate it Anthony Muloy, thank you to Anthony He had the power, went out seemingly Aiman McGee, thank you very much indeed And Ferguson McGee to chair of Donegal GE8 Really open and frank Not saying it's ever been any different But just it was really interesting to get a run through Of those negotiations and the time frames And what have you, all right I enjoyed that 086625,000 WhatsApps or texts It's a nine to noon show In association with the Northwest Truck Fest This Saturday and Sunday at Milford Mart With live music, family fun, a truck convoy And much more When it's time for a new car It's time for a Volkswagen Our unbeatable August offers Across our wide range of petrol, diesel And all electric models Make it easy to choose the right Volkswagen For you and your lifestyle Choose from our ever popular Tygo T-Rock and T-Cross SUVs Or our best selling all electric ID range Available now for immediate delivery in August So there's no time to lose Discover our full range And our unbeatable offers today At Volkswagen.ie Volkswagen Best selling claim based on latest published figures Choosing the perfect stove is a big decision Here at Charles Bonner & Sons Ballet Buffet We are one of Ireland's leading dealers In stoves and ranges In a variety of styles and sizes At exceptional prices And with our professional advice We're sure we'll find the perfect one just for you So call 0749131700 Or visit the StoveStore.ie It's the right price tiles and wood flooring 70% off sale Get up to 70% off on all your purchases Up to 70% off all tiles All wood flooring All bathware Everything's reduced in store The 70% off sale At right price tiles and wood flooring Stores nationwide Sale now on The Red Castle Oceanfront Golf & Spa Hotel Would like to invite you to their wedding Bear on Sunday 3rd of September From 2-5pm Meet the wedding team Top industry suppliers With breathtaking views Refreshments and great incentives For bookings made on the day For more information Please contact events at redcastlehotel.com August 31st Default Clothing Latticanny Retail Park Terms and conditions apply The 9-Tonin Show brought you by the Northwest Truck Fest Taking place this Saturday and Sunday In the grounds of Milford Mart With proceeds to Donegall Down syndrome Hey John Quick Write this number down 9148234 Say that again, Mick 9148234 So what's that, Mick? 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Ahsoka, two-episode premiere Streaming August 23rd Exclusively on Disney Plus Subscription required 18 plus Teasing fees apply Okay, so yesterday We were speaking to Senator Eileen Flynn And she was talking about her experience Of the McGill Summer School And much of the conversation Was about the war in Ukraine And she was of the view And I don't want to misquote her But she was of the view That it lacked nuance That there was no discussion About, say, for instance, how this war Is being perceived by Russian people Not their leadership Or how it might be affecting them Lucy is from Russia Has been living here in Ireland For a couple of decades Now, Lucy, good morning to you Thanks for taking the call Hi, good morning Right, so I suppose to answer that Questioner, you still have contacts I presume in Russia How is this whole operation Being viewed from within Or do you have an insight into that And I'm interested in your own views As well, of course Yeah, so I suppose I'd have Relatives in both Russia And the eastern part of Ukraine In Kiev and Nipro Because I suppose I'd be half Russian Half Ukrainian And I suppose I'll start off With the fact that there definitely is There's no balance in the way This is being represented at the moment In the media at all I think Senator Flynn there She was correct I mean, anyone who tries to kind of Discuss the Russian side of things Is definitely being shut down And there's a lot of censorship happening What is happening? What's missing from the conversation? When you talk of there only being one side What is the other side that you believe The western media aren't delivering to the people then? Well, I suppose how this conflict would start Do you know, people aren't aware Just like Do you know, I suppose You wouldn't expect the whole world to know Irish history And same, the Irish I suppose here Wouldn't know the actual How everything would have started And how it would have started many years ago This whole conflict, you know So do you think the Russians Do you think the Russian leadership, sorry Were antagonised that they were drawn into this Conflict Like do you support Putin and what he's done? I suppose it's important to know who exactly is at fault here And what Putin is protecting Is the security of Russia I think that's important to note There's plenty of evidence there to support it So how was the security of Russia Being threatened in your view? Well, I suppose if you think about it I mean, after the Cold War NATO has started to expand east And then, you know, if we're looking at The Bucharest I suppose, so much in 2008 Suddenly, which is something Putin has always Said is not going to be tolerated They were, you know, they invited suddenly Ukraine and Poland to join NATO Now you can imagine that won't sit well But just in relation to that And one thing I can't figure out I mean, obviously one of the reasons Putin took his actions was because he was concerned That the, you know, that NATO was going to border Russian But in invading Ukraine, it's he That's, and if he was successful in his operation It's he that's bringing Russia closer to the border With NATO, not the reverse Well, not necessarily, to be honest with you I mean, first of all, the word invasion It's a very strong word And that is where, you know, if you think about it There's an informational war going out there Okay, information Is completely one-sided And words like invasion And words like, you know, war And words, other words that are being used Are incorrect terms Yeah, I think Putin's actually used the word war himself now, Lucy Well, now, recently, I suppose, the name has been used I want you to feel that you have your view expressed, right? So I'm not trying to pull a rug from under you But I think he has found himself using the word war in the past Yeah, yeah, war But in terms of, like, I The incredible loss of life I mean, obviously, Vladimir Putin thought he could go in there And this would all be done in dusted in days Now, obviously, that wasn't the case Because, you know, Ukraine and its allies obviously had since 2014 And before that to sort of prepare for this and in fairness That they were well-prepared I mean, would you not question his leadership That to have not seen what was coming And there's an incredible loss to the Russian economy Young Russian men and some women as well The fact that Russia now is a bother They're shouting a complete outlier sort of in the world You know, all the trappings of Western culture Whether people like them a lot are gone now It's back behind that iron curtain and isolated again I mean, surely even Surely what he has done has to be questioned for Russian people Even based off what I've just outlined there I mean, or is your support for him complete? Well, if you think about all the sanctions that have been put forward Haven't exactly broken Russia by any means I mean, that was their plan, essentially I mean, US came in there I think it's important to note that word is also being used a lot It's not allowed to be used It's not allowed to be looked at it that way What word? Sorry, I missed that, Lucy A proxy, I was about to say it A proxy? Okay, good A proxy war Can I just say, I remember five days after the invasion I'll put it to I can actually remember the guest during the Friday panel And said that effectively this was a proxy war Because Ukraine are fighting with the support of And listen, even the Americans have said We have to, in inverted commas, defeat Russia in Ukraine For fear of what might come thereafter I just want to know what it's like living as a Russian person Now, you don't sound particularly Russian, Lucy But I presume you must feel that you can't It's called in to great It's called in to great Yeah, but No, of course, that's not a criticism It'll make sense when I go on with the question, Lucy So you don't necessarily sound obviously Russian But is it something you feel you have to Do you hide? I'm not saying you are now But I mean, in the office or amongst your friends Do you feel you can say, well, hold on a second There might be two sides to this or in the defense of I presume you love Russia Do you have to hide that? What was in terms of that? I don't I specifically don't hide it So I'm very proud of where I come I'm proud of my roots And I suppose it's important to note there We weren't raised ever to hate anybody We weren't raised with xenophobia Which is essentially what Ukrainian Patronism is about They wouldn't have patronism If they didn't have hate towards Russians And the western parts of Ukraine Have with the influence of US Have been raised with us And essentially because of that It's all to divide Because, you know, you can clearly see the evidence Is there that Ukraine is an extremely Divided country And that is something that's not being told The east and the west completely divided The east parts predominantly Russian speaking And once to be part of Russia The west part of Ukraine Once to be part of EU So I suppose I don't No, because I was not raised To hate anybody I was raised to love myself of who I am And where I come from Um, in terms of being a phrase I suppose since I started speaking out And trying to get the Russian side of things out there I never wanted I suppose anyone to hate Ukraine Or I didn't want anyone to love Putin Or to love Russia But I did want people to look at the two sides Of the coin And, um, since I started doing that Yeah, absolutely I have been censored in the worst possible ways But Lucy, in that case That came in the form of Yeah, well, let me finish Yeah, go ahead That came in the form of threats It came in the form of losing my job It came in the form of my name being Blackened And used to kind of almost make me To be some kind of Russian spy or something All because I have good English Now apologies that I have a talent for languages You know, but that's just me I'm an ordinary person I'm a single mom I hold no trust But that is what I've been made out to be Which is an extremely, extremely dangerous position to be in In regards to my Russian community Yeah, go ahead In regards to my Russian community They have faced similar threats And the Russian speaking The likes of Latvians, Zatvanians here They have also faced similar threats People would be working in a company And there would be Ukrainians that would be hired People would have to move They would move them to a different part Just because Ukrainians are working there They don't want to be working with them You know And again, similar threats And I mean, these threats are very scary Well, Petro Balmier House You know, well, I have a daughter So, you know, they were threatening things towards her It was awful I did have to go to the guards You know, but of course it's very difficult Did the guards ever take an interest in you, Lucy Given your background You talked about Pardon? Did the guards ever take an interest in you? Have you ever been visited by the authorities? I have been guarded by others There's no, I'm fully transparent I've been guarded by others Sorry, you misunderstand the question Sorry, I'm not suggesting any impropriety Or that what I'm saying is that You know, you talked about people accusing you of being a spy I was just wondering, was that office whispers Or did you, you know, did you find yourself At the attention of Guardi? But you've answered that No, I'm not suggesting that you need Guardi never took any interest in me Why would they? I mean, I'm allowed to speak out, right? I'm allowed to have opinions Of course, it's just And I'm allowed to live my country and its people Yeah, and I'm not a bit But it's just when you mentioned That you've been called a spy That was the motivation for that question And that was, yeah By a few people insinuated that, all right Just on the ground, I get you okay Stay where you are Patrick, you've recently got married in Moscow Was it since the war in Ukraine began? Come on, Greg Yeah, it's since, yeah Two Sundays ago I was married August 6th So Congratulations You obviously married a Russian person Who has got Ukrainian roots What is their view? Your view on what's happening at the moment And I suppose how it's being more broadly reported Well, there isn't being broadly reported That's the problem I mean, there's a narrative There's a script that's written And it's written by the State Department I mean, the State Department Selected the government in Ukraine We saw that in 2014 With the State Department sponsored kill And then you had the infamous Roundcall between Victoria Newland and Chris Paya About who should run Ukraine And subsequently Yatsenuk was brought in That was Newland's election Not the Ukraine one Can you give us a sense of what The manifest is like in Moscow How, I mean, obviously it is clear Through Zelensky, he said he wants to bring He wants Russians to feel the war We're seeing drone attacks in Moscow And on Russian soil Or Russian claims soil But how are people talking about it in Moscow? Yeah, it's in the conversation, right, Greg? But I think people see Zelensky as a pathetic trigger He's been used He's basically a tool there at the moment There's a State Department melt-piece And I think he was a convenient choice For a president because Now I don't know whether he's a practicing Jew I don't know whether he follows up on his fate But of course there was I mean, if you look at Long Run in series By the BBC, Vice News, DW They did series about Nazism in Ukraine Which is one of the reasons for the SMO in the first place And so I think Zelensky was selected for that And because he was a TV personality Who had played the role of a president So, you know, he's a good actor What is Russia's role? Let's just say, for instance, that accusation was true What's Russia's role in ridding Ukraine of Nazism? What will be true? I mean, it's on record, Greg It's on record You can go and listen to that audio yourself You can hear Victoria Newland bragging about Look, and I've seen some of the tattoos That can be visible sometimes And I'm not saying it's not present there I'm not saying either that's there At the levels that you're talking of I'm just curious as to what's... I think those tattoos in Ireland If you go back to last summer Now, this summer, I haven't seen them so much And I think that's because they were told You need to cover up You're like this whole... I'd never seen a swastika tattoo Or a black zone Or an SS insignia on anybody Or silhouettes of snipers Bandera portraits I hadn't seen that before last summer Then suddenly I'm seeing them on the daily You know, we had a good weather Patrick, let me ask you this We are... Where we're at now is... I can't imagine anyone Well, I mean, there are obviously always people Who are going to benefit from war But I think normal people You, me, Lucy No one wants particularly these young people Being sent to their inevitable deaths Any longer And we don't also want to see this escalate Beyond what it already is What do you believe in? What do you believe an acceptable solution, Patrick, is? Listen, we don't think like you're... No, I want to ask both of you I was just going to go to Patrick first, Lucy I will come back to you Yeah, no worries Yeah, just so I don't lose my train of thought Like you or I wouldn't think Like the head of Dino Corp Or Raytheon or Boeing or whatever I mean, these are the guys that stand To make billions from this So it's in their interest to keep this going And if you... Like, there's three times now There's been peace settlements on the table And three times the State Department Have intervened to put a stop to this So, you know... What's an acceptable... What do you see as the... What do you see as the conclusion to this, Patrick? What do you... Greg, here's the point Here's the thing that... Annalena Baerbock Tobias Elwood Merviecki and Paul and Lindsay Graham Of Kill Russian's fame John Bolton Retired General Keith Kellogg Former National Security Advisor At least goes on of people who have said That we're at war with Russia And for the moment we don't need boots on the ground We can go to the last Ukrainian Graham has said this John Bolton has said this Kellogg has said this I'm not sure... I'm not sure anyone watching on feels that that's... You know, would not suspect to some extent That that's what feels... That's what it feels like what's going on But Lucy, I'll go to you then Maybe you can answer And I'll go back to Patrick as well I'm not suggesting you won't answer What do you see as the resolution to this? What would you think from a Russian perspective? And I'm talking of the leadership and its people As to a satisfactory conclusion to this What is a win for Putin? I suppose... Look, I think it's a win for everybody Involved That Ukraine's say a neutral state Okay, I suppose almost like a buffer state Okay That abandon all these NATO expansion ideas And I suppose, you know, create an economic rescue plan Which is something, you know, in connection with Russia Of course Which is something that Putin did offer Something that you weren't able to offer But Putin did offer And then of course guarantee minority rights To the people in the EU Russia did previously commit to Ukraine When it gave up its nuclear weapons to protect it Could you understand how Ukrainians might be suspicious Of any commitment Russia might give As part of a peace plan Considering that many might feel it reneged On its commitment to defend it really effectively To not invade it anyway I'll ask Luciana and come back to you Go ahead, Patrick Yeah Go ahead, Patrick Go ahead, do you have... No, no, because to be honest with you Like, isn't it strange That the Minsk agreements were agreed They were even confirmed by UN And then the next day It just... They'd completely abandoned that commitment And they didn't honor it So who here is actually not guaranteeing peace or security Who here is in the wrong in terms of us When there was a peace plan in place And everything was guaranteed But it was in fact Ukraine in connection with the US Of course That went and abandoned those plans And all because they wanted to give Ukraine time To pump them with weapons against Russia And Patrick, you can take over here Because you know we have... I'll come back to Patrick But I just want to ask you one more War question, Luci, because we will have to move on You know, you talk of here in this country And I get it that maybe the full story Is not being told That people like yourself Maybe feel you don't have a platform But we see incredibly strong controls Over the media in Russia A very specific... And I watch RT, right Because I think you have to watch all different media Outlets to sort of try and get sort of A nuanced balance view and somewhere in All of it is the truth So I do watch RT I do follow a few Telegram channels So I feel I do get a sense of Without it being fed to me by BBC or Sky News As to what's going on The narrative that's going out in Russia I mean, why is that being so tightly controlled By Russia? I mean, you want an open conversation here What is Putin afraid of With an open conversation in Russia? That's obviously untrue In what respect? An evidence would suggest that Because in Russia you're able to have that open conversation They're aware of everything that is happening They're aware Everyone is aware I'm talking to my family And both Ukraine and Russia They're well aware of what is happening That isn't true All right, Patrick Yeah, I think you're anti-censorship Are you anti-the censorship That's going on in Russia as well? I'm anti-the censorship that goes on here Ukraine is more censored than Russia And that's to be honest This is Zelensky made sure of that when he got the power But to go back I need to go back to where you said When Putin did decide to go in there That was in defense of ethnic Russians in Ukraine as well Who were being slaughtered And this has been catalogued I mean, the ECHR since 2014 In thousands of cases of murder and human rights abuses The OSCE, the UN, Amnesty And other human rights organizations All fully aware of this We're told about Russian war crimes We're not told about Ukrainian war crimes Which has been presented before the UN By the likes of Lord Nel And who's an investigative journalist Who's been in Donbass since I think 2015 Recording everything Kristallnayant Another one You have also Anna Lip as well Anyone who wishes to seek an ad We'll find information on what you're talking about I'm not finished on this Go ahead We can't forget as well Poroshenko's role in this as well It's Nachos Zelensky Poroshenko, the prior to Zelensky Was the one who said I think it was in 2014 He said Our children will go to school and kindergarten This is verifiable as well You can look this up There's no mistranslation And he said It's a long-winded speech But I think the main part of it is where he said Our children will go to school and kindergarten And theirs will hide in basements Now there was more to it There was about rights for them For pensions and things like that as well But he was talking about ethnic Russians there And how they were going to squash any dissent That they were It was basically the Ultra-nationalists were going to get their way Poroshenko was an ultra-nationalist themselves You know He's a russifold Well, I think if I'm not mistaken Poroshenko himself's in the basement So at the moment If that Well, he was He was So you might see that as part of it So what do you see Let me ask you directly one more time Patrick What do you see as the A solution to To this I mean I suspect and you're clearly very intelligent I suspect maybe Are you avoiding the question because you want to see Zelensky out No, no, no, I've got an answer for you I've got an answer for that Basically The collective West needs to stay out of Russian politics They need to forget their ideas on regime change And having every World leader lined up with the USA department And tone the line for US interests The era of the hegemony is over We're into the multi-polar world Now the only polar world is a thing of the past So they can forget about removing Putin Russian people are happy with Putin I'm happy with Putin I see how that country is being progressing And I just I found a hilarious fact that senator Was able to say Talk about censorship But when's the last time she was there You know When is the last That she can say that Russian people can freely speak How can she come to those conclusions Oh, that's what she was talking about Yeah, no, well Alan, it was a broad conversation as well I mean, there's no point picking up One particular element of it Because I think for the most part The senator was of a view That we need to hear other voices as well What it would It would be of an narrative writing Yeah, but what it would seem though What it would seem is And use both for saying it's not the case That what people can say publicly I haven't heard any Russian objection To what's happening in Ukraine So either 100% of the Russian population Believe that everything is going great And the way it should be Or else they don't speak out I do watch, as I say, RT News I'm not saying that's everything But I do see how things are presented And the interviews and Vox pops that are out on the street And I have seen people on the streets of Moscow If they're anti-war being rounded up And sent into prison Or both of you saying that that is not the case Do we have a free and open social media Opposing debates like we're having right now Are you saying that's happening in Russia? If you're just saying it's the case I'll take your word But it doesn't appear to be the case Lucy is that But that's not shown to you Because that's the way they would want you to think Yeah, but I don't see it on Russia today I don't see it on that channel either For an example, I'm not saying this Well, there's a lot of independent I mean, there's so many sources That you can view And absolutely a lot of Russians are Taking up having a debate about this Absolutely But in general, the Russians understand What is happening and what needs to be done And that is for their own future That this is important Lucy, thank you for your time For the safety of the people of Russia All right, thank you for your time In both Ukraine and Russia All right, thank you Patrick, thank you very much indeed Lucy and Patrick 08, 660, 25,000 WhatsApps and texts 08, 660, 25,000 Or 074, 9125,000 The county's number one talk show The Nine Till Noon Show on Highland Radio It's the Nine Till Noon Show In association with the Northwest Truck Fest This Saturday and Sunday at Milford Mart With live music, calmly fun And truck convoy and much more Over recent months, we've all been dealing With the reality of rising energy costs And we've all been making changes To reduce our energy use However, if you are having trouble Paying your energy bills Be sure to talk to your supplier As soon as possible There are a range of protections In place for customers Organizations such as maps And a loan can also help For information on these And all other supports available Visit gov.ie forward slash reduce your use Brought to you by the government of Ireland September 29th to October 8th Starring 35 bands including Tumbling Patties Derrick Ryan David James Declan Ernie Plus Blind Date and Speed Dating Book now for accommodation And entertainment package deals Log on to showtours.ie Or call Showtours on 0818-300TRAVEL8 Major match in Bondoran Join the Highland Radio Outside Broadcast Team this Wednesday afternoon from 240 at Letterkeny credit union for their first card draw of the year. first car draw of the year. 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Tetsch near war in 1999, 2000. Georgia in 08. Ukraine 14. Crimea, Syria 15. Kazakhstan 22. Actions speak louder than words. Another who's making a fortune out of the war in Ukraine with their vested interests. They wish to prolong this. Another Lucy is very brave to come on and speak, but I'm inclined to think along the same lines as Lucy. I did look into some of the history at the start of this conflict and what Lucy is saying is true. No one wants destruction of life or property, and there's no genuine efforts, especially from the West, to have any peace negotiations or agreements put in place. Media bias is rampant all over the world. The West needs a market for all their weapons and artillery. That industry needs conflict to continue to provide a market for these weapons. Fair play to Lucy. There's only one sided media that's being heard on the airwaves. Another. I agree. Two sides to every story. I don't trust Ukrainian president. He doesn't want peace. He likes to keep conflict going. Interesting interview. Has Lucy experienced any negative effects of being Russian living in Ireland? Has people's attitudes towards her changed in recent times? Here, what you heard she has. The Irish have definitely sold the Ukrainian side of events, but how many are aware of that? Greg stop interrupting just because she's from Russia. She was vetted, not like the Ukrainians. You see, this is the problem. You give people a platform and then you're accused of interrupting them. I'm speaking to people on two delayed lines with time constraints, adverts stacking up. You can't win. Can you speak to someone with a different point of view? And then someone gives out for the style in which you're doing. So Lucy, I didn't challenge her opinion. I tried to have a conversation with her. Lucy's anxiety of her home being attacked should surely help her emphasize or empathize with innocent Ukrainian families being targeted by Russian shelling over the past 18 months. Man, there's a lot going on. All right. Tell her Ukraine were granted freedom as in living in a free democratic country when Soviet Union was broken up. Unfortunately, Putin wanted Ukraine under his control again. Ukraine didn't roll over as he thought they might. Another America fueling it for all their own reasons. Zelensky making millions out of it. Always two sides to every story. Good to hear that girl's story. I feel sorry for her. Ask Greg about the Minsk Accord Treaty. That's the crux of it all. And he should know about this. And if not, he needs to educate himself. I think I actually referenced that in the interview, but thank you. All right. Those are the views of mixed reviews, different views coming in on that issue. People always talk about the media putting across certain views and this that and the other. I think there are those that think they're awake to everything that they've woken up to what's going on. And I think they do the broad, I think they do the broad population a disservice. A lot of people out there do their own research, read their own stuff from many, many different places. I think particularly here in Donegal. All right. Okay, we're going to talk about tourists and their experience of crime whilst visiting Ireland. Lisa Kennedy of the Irish Tourist Assistance Service joins us next. Sunday in the grounds of Milford Mart with proceeds to Donegal Down syndrome. There's still time to book that holiday to France with Stenaline. Travel Rossler to Sherbrooke from 199 euro one way car and driver. Travel in comfort at a time that suits you with more sailings to France and Britain than ever before. Book now at Stenaline.ie. Wherever you're going, enjoy getting there with Stenaline. 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I mean I don't know in terms of visitor numbers this year compared to 2019 or how comparable are the figures in your view Lucy? Lisa, I beg your pardon. Good morning. Yeah well just to state I suppose our service assists as you said international visitors to the country who experience crime and trauma so yeah we have seen an increase in the numbers accessing support from the service this year and it's mostly in relation to the kind of the very much opportunistic crimes of of theft where tourists would be you know as you are as a tourist out and about socialising attending visitor attractions that sort of thing and they're pig-pocketed. It can be very traumatic for tourists in this situation and we would assist and offer them immediate support if they need it so in relation to the figures what we're seeing is an increase in these types of crime and not thankfully and I know there's been a number of high-profile cases recently but those are not something that we're seeing an increase in crimes referred to us what we're seeing is an increase in the very much I suppose the opportunistic side of things where tourists are targeted for crimes more I suppose and I don't mean to trivialise it but the pettier crimes. I get that. I mean obviously listen we don't want to hear of anyone being seriously assaulted but we've had 16 serious assaults in Donegal in the last six days you know but the media have got their teeth into what's happening in Dublin and then the Guardi have to respond and then you know foreign departments then say well do we need to update our details on on advisories and what have you so if someone's travelling to Ireland they might google it and then they would for all intents and purposes think you know they're in danger in coming here but the experience is that not to belittle the experience of the 721 sorry the 782 people is is Ireland should we get the message out there that okay yes there are issues but fundamentally Ireland is saved by by international standards yes absolutely and I suppose when you consider the number of tourists that come into the country and I'm not sure of the exact figures this year but I mean if we compare to you know to when we go back to look at 2019 and there's over you know 10 million tourists visiting the country and so figures are very low when you put it into perspective like that now obviously as you say you don't want to trivialise that for the the tourists that to that you know have incidents such as the pickpockets and unfortunately the more serious assaults but very you know generally these type of incidents don't occur and we're seeing the you know the vast majority of tourists that come to our country have a very very positive experience and obviously that's what we would like them to have and itas our service isn't there because there's a serious tourist crime problem we're there simply because the needs of tourists are such that they require that immediate response as you can imagine you know you're left stranded in a country perhaps your you know your wallet has been stolen so your bank cards are gone on your cash you know your passport and you need that immediate support English might not be your first language you might be wanting you know have not booked accommodation for the night so you just need someone there to show that you know we've invited you into the country we're renowned for our hospitality and if something goes wrong there's also that caring support there to get them back on their feet and that's what we try and do get them back on their feet and get them back to enjoying their holiday and and the majority do nine out of ten so I again I don't want to diminish anyone's experience but I think we need a little bit of context here in that you're talking of the millions of visitors nine out of ten gets sorted they continue their their holidays and again not discouraging people from going to Dublin but if you go outside the capital you're even less likely to be the victim of a crime as a tourist that's correct and I suppose with all capital cities in every country around the world and I suppose that you're perhaps more susceptible to crime and as you say once you go out while incidents can occur they are far rarer and I suppose the majority of incidents that we deal with originating you know in the capital and nearly 90% of the crimes that we do deal with are in the capital and just to point out also that you know this year that Ireland was ranked seventh safest city in Europe to visit you know so we are seen as a safe country to visit and as we said for the vast majority of tourists coming into our country they'll have a very very positive experience and obviously that's what we we want them to have and if as I said if something goes wrong there is support available and hopefully you know it won't happen but should something go wrong then then our support is is there to get them said back on their feet and as you know as you can imagine in a foreign country you know you haven't got the support structures that you would have at home you can't go back to your house and you know just get up you know get on with things you're in a hotel or in a guest house and you just need that extra support to to to navigate the systems and that's what we're there to do. Maybe the narrative that's out there at the moment and I hate that word because it has connotations but I hope people understand the context I'm using it it wouldn't be the same maybe in except you know in October or January or February because there's more news about different types of news for someone who knows the the lived reality of the majority of tourists is there any part of you frustrated as to maybe the image of of Dublin but the country is a whole that's not only going out there nationally but internationally as well. Yeah I suppose um you know as you mentioned social media it's it's you know when something happens and incidents are put up and you know it has a global reach so obviously for our international reputation this is something that we don't want particularly when incidents like this you know occur very rarely and it's not something that tourists are genuinely targeted for you know so yes it's important that we you know remain a safe country to visit that we try and do everything that we can to you know to minimize these incidents and then when something goes wrong to deal with them as quickly as we can and you know you mentioned earlier on that you know embassies are perhaps updating you know farm departments are updating their their um security information and they do that regularly so I suppose it's also something that we shouldn't get too alarmed about but we have for many years issued a safety tips for tourist guide and it's it's you know not to be alarmist it's just a crime crime prevention information and general tips in him well there's not a there's not a there's not a city in Europe that I would walk around on my own in the early hours of the morning or down any side streets that's not to attribute any blame to anyone that has don't get me wrong but personally it doesn't matter where I was I wouldn't do that I wouldn't do it in Thatcher Kenny which is a small town not too far from where I'm sitting and it's just basic self-preservation if you know what I mean it's not because I suspect I'm going to be you know attacked at any given moment it's just the advice that you wish you to travelers who are interested in the same thing take caution and you know protect your personal and your your belongings and your personal safety and that's what we would advise anybody uh anywhere not only tourists but you know everybody obviously as well. Lisa lovely to chat to you thanks so much for your time and great to actually get that information it's really appreciated and you see when the media kicked up the storm in Dublin and again this is not to to trivialise anyone's experience or there was a gentleman that was attacked and he remains in hospital and it's an awful experience for him but it's something the media got their teeth into and as I said at that time here we go now we're going to have money thrown at policing in Dublin 10 million the allocation for overtime we had instantly we had instantly politicians coming out and saying Dublin is safe but they should they should have said lean on these statistics they should have said look we've got 10 million people coming to Ireland we've had 782 people that needed assistance because they were the victims of a crime most of it happened in Dublin but even on that scale it's relatively low of the 10 people that engaged uh with the irish tourist assistance service for every 10 nine where the situation was resolved and they continued on their holiday after support for the service that's the information that should be gotten out there but once again we presume that the money has to be thrown and God you have to be thrown at the situation in Dublin which is taking resources from elsewhere and the situation is being amplified and bad information like politicians saying I feel safe walking around Dublin you know at night time you feel you wouldn't feel safe walking around anywhere it's not to be afraid but it's so they should have put the message out there that the crime is very very rare um and so on and so forth but they didn't they just went down the other route of throwing money at it and so on and so forth but anyway have to take a break back shortly it's a nine to noon show in association with the northwest truck fest this saturday and sunday at milford mart with live music family fun a truck convoy and much more plus did you know there are more places than 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ncts needs to have a word with its pr department because it is true the are going cashless and the way in which the information was related and the way in which it was was worded and because i've been doing because i'm so bloody cynical to begin with i thought there's no there's no way they present the information and use that way well they have we got in contact with them ncts over the next number of months will be moving towards a service of 100 pre payment this decision has been prompted by the continuous high level of no shows where customers are failing to show up for their confirmed appointments on a weekly basis which is severely impacting the level of service we provide while our staff in the test centers work hard in sourcing vehicles to fill these empty slots it's not enough and we're still seeing around two and a half thousand no shows per week a further one thousand lake cancellations the decision to move to 100 pre payment is with our customers in mind and to provide them as with a much improved service in terms of availability of appointments and more efficient service we do understand that there is a cohort of customers who do not use online services and who may be directly impacted by this we've made the provision for these customers to pay by bank draft or by post lord which can be purchased from any on post office throughout the country the move will commence over the next number of months on a phased in basis and customers will be notified well in advance right so let me just sorry about this so effectively right in the press release we've got it's because we're not showing up for appointments on a weekly basis and it's impacting the level of service but on their their facebook it's a very different story uh we're saying goodbye to cash ncts ago and cashless over the coming months for your safety and convenience so that's how it's portrayed on facebook they're going cashless hashtag cashless hashtag ncts for your safety and convenience but in the press release the tone's very different it's because two and a half thousand he aren't showing up thousand lake cancellations so the mind boggles again mixed pr messages right my apologies for holding k there hi okay hello gregg i'm doing okay but you're not because i'm looking at the the the price difference in your electricity bill and it is that dropping through your door or into your email that's a oh my god what are we going to do about this horrendous so it's gone from an average of what to what 180 um 190 to 600 any explanation as to why it's skyrocketed why it's tripled i formed up the sb and asked them to do get a reading or was that an estimate and they told me that was actually a reading and i just couldn't believe it uh the only thing i could think of um my uncle lives with me and he's on oxygen around the clock and um this time i have it's the summertime and the bell has rocketed to 600 and like i'm i'm sure it's not the oxygen condenser let's put it up that high yeah and in the wintertime i would use tumble dryers i'm so afraid if it's a tumble dryer if it's 600 in the summertime what's it going to be like in the wintertime and k i'm not going to afford this does the new bill does it say that we've had to that you paid too little in previous bills or is there anything like that or is it just they're saying you use 600 euro worth of electricity 600 euros worth of electric because my bill was paid up to date every time yeah and as you've quite rightly say that's that's your summer bill where we can do a bit of drying outside where we're not using the lights as much you know uh that we're not using heating and stuff as much though with a with a sick family member i'm not sure maybe it's slightly different but uh that's worrying how can anyone normal person afford those bills i spoke to the woman at the esp and i said and how am i going to go forward with paying this bill like because it's very very high and she came up with a plan of um was it paying there's a 55 euro every week and then by the time the bill comes out it should be paid for yeah but 55 euro a week for electricity yeah that's weekly that's uh yeah um that's all right if you've a big income coming but i'm i'm a carer for my uncle yeah and you don't get that much in the carers you know what i mean of course like um you're saving the hospital a lot of money by keeping somebody at all yeah and and there's no help and if you look around that's very little help and it sounds to me okay you look around there's nowhere you can save here it's not like you are burning the midnight oil in terms of electricity here there's nothing you can do to sort of say right well i'll cut back here there and everywhere as it says you're already not using the tumble dryer and stuff so like you're facing into a worrying winter right i'm not so yeah yeah and i wonder where it's all come from what everybody's complaining about the people um uh uh is it electric electric carland electric ireland electric ireland sorry yeah i think they're really i think they're one of the cheapest on the market which is worrying so the shop around option the shop around option um right okay okay listen let's throw it out to our listeners to see if they've got i mean what what advice could anyone give um you know you're just wondering what's gonna what's gonna pop through the door and your email up for the next bill and you've enough to be dealing with and as you say you are uh we hear about all what's the solution to the health service well you're uh clearly keeping someone uh in a comfortable condition safe at home and not reliant on on the hsc or their services you shouldn't be penalized yeah for that okay okay um listen thanks thanks for your time i wish i wish it was a different situation i'm so sorry uh you know you get a bill for 600 quid and you wonder well where am i going to get the money to pay that um similar stories to 08 660 25 000 uh so more of your comments in fact i think we can dedicate the end of the show to your calls and comments um i'll uh we'll have that time good to get uh both sides to the ukrainian russian conflict i commend lucy for coming on to talk about a very difficult situation all loss of life is tragic solution to the war on ukraine greggis for ukraine to drop all aspirations of joining nato declare neutrality equal status for ethnic russians on the territory of ukraine and to demir militarization um but that really would be at the whim of russia and would we as a democracy and we are a democracy would we would we like to make those uh would we like to make have to make those uh recommendations or those commitments um to sort of stop us being you know blown up i enjoy the rose of tree with dahi but kathryn thomas know not the place for her i enjoy kathryn i find dahi a wee bit arab agarra and and i know it's who he is and that's fine uh i i thought she brought a little bit of a of a modern twist to it i didn't watch it all i didn't watch it all so um i'm not criticising him either i just thought she brought a little bit something else to it how come a bbc reporter can stand in the middle of mosco and report for the bbc news yet all russian media is banned in the west asks that listener read jim mcginnis congratulations to furgus in getting all this together that comes in from donal can you ask furgus how many were in the canty or in for the canty job today say i think he said a short list of eight i've quite a lot to uh balls to keep in the air here so sometimes i don't hear everything perfectly but i believe he said there was a short list of eight and jim mcginnis was top of that short list uh and then they went through all the procedures of contacting those that expressed an interest in the job uh jim mcginnis is back in donagall with his tail between his legs because he wasn't wanted elsewhere i thought he was going to make it big in the soccer world wonder what pat splannes analysis of the appointment would be i couldn't be less interested in what pats pats splannes analysis of it is but people do find that interesting i'm not sure that's a fair characterization of it but it is your opinion and i've read it out i got a scam message from revenue yesterday don't open any messages any links in any messages it's really the simplest advice because we can talk about revenue we can talk about banks we can talk about the tolls just don't open a link you get in a text and if you have any queries just go right that's shocking and ring the company and get clarification from them please ask your guests if the donagall canty board can do something to make all g a a events accessible to all classes of people young and old to bring back the use of cash at turnstiles so many fans would not be excluded i wish jim and the team well going forward i was surprised to learn recently that particularly for league games or uniquely for league games that counties were allowed to take cash but very few actually did the central council said you can take cash on the turnstiles for league games but very few actually did if my memory serves me correctly can i play two requests as an out for a change bridger mcgloughlin in 24 grantee role boncran a happy birthday is 24 that comes in from margaret and joan burnfoot mary mack entire eight well i won't give her full address who's in straban happy birthday mary you know where you are that's coming in from your brother gabriel and gabriel i don't want to give too much info on your sister away but we wish her a really really happy birthday that's where we have to leave it on the show today thanks to carla and all who researched and produced and neve shields working on the show and looking after the social media and what have you we're back with you tomorrow morning from from nine stay tuned john bresson's coming up around the northwest the nine-ton in show brought you