Kerry Today

Jerry spoke to David Cullinane, Sinn Féin spokesperson for health. He also got the opposition deputy’s views on Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy’s statement that the Regional Group which includes Danny Healy-Rae can’t form a Dáil technical group for the purposes of speaking rights.

The Dingle Distillery International Film Festival is holding screenings at Ionad an Bhlascaoid (the Blasket Centre) in Dún Chaoin, this St. Brigid’s Weekend – tomorrow, Saturday 1st and Sunday, 2nd February. Presented in association with NEWKD, the event will feature four screenings of films on the theme of war and famine which will highlight the connection between Ireland and Ukraine. Tomorrow, February 1st, the Ukrainian Ambassador Larysa Gerasko will introduce, Family Album. The documentary tells the story of Samara Pearce, a British photographer whose great-grandfather Alexander Wienerberger became an accidental witness of Holodomor, the man-made famine in Ukraine in 1933. He recorded the event through his photography. Jerry spoke to Samara Pearce and to Natalia Krasnenkova of NEWKD (North East and West Kerry Development) and co-organiser of the event. For more go to: https://dinglefilmfest.com/common-ground/ and https://holodomormuseum.org.ua/en/archive/holodomor-in-kharkiv-region-photo-by-alexander-wienerberger/

Under the Government’s plan, it is illegal to keep an XL bully unless the dog’s owner has a certificate of exemption. Local authorities issue these certificates which allows the owner keep the dog until it dies. Jerry spoke to Claire Quinlan who is a qualified professional dog training instructor and certified and accredited canine behaviour consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. After this interview, the High Court granted an injunction to prevent XL bully dogs already under the care of animal shelters and charities from being put down, as per new regulations.

Jerry spoke to Gavin Reilly, political correspondent with Virgin Media News.

Pat’s Café in Castleisland. That’s where Kathleen Herlihy and her friend were just last Wednesday enjoying breakfast. Katheleen’s story is uplifting and heart-warming. Were you one of the women who was so kind to Kathleen and her friend? If so, get in touch or let us know if you know the identity of these two big-hearted ladies!

Jerry spoke to Padraic Kissane of Padraic Kissane Financial Services following the Central Bank Inquiry into Permanent TSB’s regulatory breaches when it came to its treatment of tracker mortgage holders between 2009 and 2010.

Jerry spoke to Tim Linehan who’s a senior statistician with the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Jerry spoke to Dee O’Shea, who is from North Kerry but now lives in Valentia. As a member of the South Kerry Friends of Palestine group, she travelled to Dublin on the opening day of the Dáil last week to protest over fears that the contents of the Occupied Territories Bill are being watered down due to concerns over upsetting Donald Trump.

With the number of women who have died violently in recent times, should we look at whether this country has a problem when it comes to violence against girls and women? Jerry spoke to Maria Dempsey from Rockchapel – her daughter Alicia Brough was 20 years old when she was murdered by John Geary in Newcastle West in November 2010. Geary is serving a life sentence for the murder of his former partner Sarah Hines, their five-month-old daughter Amy, Sarah’s three-year-old son Reece, and Alicia who was Sarah’s friend. If you have been affected by anything you heard in this interview, you can contact Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge on 066 712 9100 or the Samaritans on 118 123

Jerry spoke to Sean Scannell, ESB Networks area manager for Kerry, who gave an update as to the number of customers in Kerry still without power this morning. If you’re without electricity and have not yet contacted ESB Networks, Sean Scannell is urging you to call them on 1800 372 999 to report the fault. You should also have your MPRN number to hand.