Jerry spoke to Fr. Tony Flannery of the Association of Catholic Priests. The association issued a statement which said, “for the past two centuries nuns educated people in their schools, and cared for people in hospitals, at a time when the state was either unwilling or unable to provide such services. Yes, they operated industrial schools, orphanages and mother and baby homes and the values under which such institutions operated clearly failed in many circumstances to reflect those of the Gospel. It is important that people who have suffered institutional abuse should be given whatever help is necessary for their possible recovery from the trauma of their experience. Society judges the past harshly while media outlets seek to outdo each other in condemnation. Religious sisters are vilified; a harsh hard-faced nun, dressed in traditional habit, has become the standard media image of all nuns. It is false and unjust.” What are your views? Email [email protected]

Jerry spoke to Sean Kelly, ESB Networks area manager for Limerick. The Brosna area is served by the supply line from West Limerick. To report a fault, call ESB Networks on 1800 372 999.

Pádraig Corkery, senior executive officer for corporate affairs with Kerry County Council, updated us on the road conditions after bitterly cold frost developed overnight.

Every Wednesday, Tony gives his perspective on listeners’ dilemmas.

Yvonne Burgin of Tralee Badminton Club spoke to Jerry. The club has over 200 members. The partial collapse of the roof means they have lost their home ground.

Thomas Brosnan is civil defence officer for Kerry. He says they are prepared for the worst possible scenarios arising out of this cold weather.

John Joe Fitzgerald, who’s vice-president of Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association, thinks local authorities should have farmers on standby this time of year, to help clear snow.

This morning, the village and wider area remained without power and water. Treasa received an update from Uisce Éireann as to when it hoped to restore water. Jerry also spoke to Lisa Cox, who lives in Brosna; she feels they are living in a forgotten village. After this interview, ESB Networks contacted the show to say that some homes in the area may not have power restored until Friday. Up to 40 fallen trees in Brosna, particularly in Mount Eagle, have caused the outage and have contributed to the length of time it's taking to restore electricity.

Pádraig Corkery, senior executive officer for corporate affairs with Kerry County Council, gave an update on the road conditions after temperatures dropped overnight.

Kieran McAuliffe from Knocknagoshel contacted the show to alert people who abandoned their cars at the Four Cross roads in Knocknagoshel as a result of the snow. They’re asked to collect their vehicles as the council needs to grit and plough the roads in the village