Newstalk Breakfast Weekends

Exclusive information obtained by Newstalk Breakfast from the HSE shows that during the third quarter of 2020 there were still new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections being reported when the country was being asked to keep a safe distance from anyone not living in your household. 

There were 1,764 new cases of Chlamydia, 110 of HIV and 527 of Gonorrhoea  which represents a 20% reduction year on year 

Susan was joined by Dr Caroline West, host of the 'Glow West Podcast' and 'Sexpert' at Evoke.ie to discuss.

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As the days close in, the nights get colder, and the weather turns, the lockdown might seem like a daunting prospect - but it is crucial that we maintain a healthy outlook and try to see the bright side of what can sometimes seem like an insurmountable challenge.

One of the best ways to combat those negative thoughts is through the restorative power of music and by connecting with others in whatever way we can.

Musician, music teacher and wedding performer, Patrick Dexter joined Susan Keogh to chat about his 'Moments in Music' posted to his Twitter & Instagram accounts, living through lockdown in rural Co. Mayo, and finding peace through music.

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If the Government decides to move “the country into Level 5 then it is crucial that we know the strategy for coming out of lockdown and it must be an all island approach”. That’s according to the Social Democrats and their joint leader and spokesperson on health Roisin Shortall joined Susan to discuss this and everything else we can expect from the week ahead. 

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"Businesses and their employees are once again being left to pick up the pieces from the impacts of additional restrictions, which continue to be implemented at short notice." That was IBEC earlier in the week with news of imposing Covid-19 restrictions across the country.

Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC joined Susan to discuss the impact of a second lockdown on Irish businesses. 

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As we face into the potential of another national lockdown, the psychological impact of the virus could be significant for people both young and older.

So how should younger people look after their mental health and what can older people do to look after themselves over the next few weeks and months?

Susan was joined by Dr Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Assistant Professor at UCD & Rose Anne Kenny, Professor of Medical Gerontology at St. James's Hospital and Director of the new Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing to discuss.

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Later today the Government will meet to discuss NPHET’s recommendation that the entire country go into lockdown for a period of six weeks in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19

However, there are those that believe that lockdowns should be avoided at all costs.

Having set out alternatives to a lockdown, Dr  Jack Lambert, a consultant specialist in infectious disease at Dublin’s Mater hospital, came under fire from Chairman of the NPHET Modelling Advisory Group, Professor Philip Nolan.

Dr Lambert joined Susan to discuss further.

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Today is International Coming Out Day, which is a day dedicated to highlighting the positive impact but also the challenges faced by LGBTQI + people in coming out. 

BeLong To Youth Services is an organisation that offers support and Susan Keogh was  joined by their CEO Moninne Griffith & Jayson Pope, a gay trans man who has been part of the the BeLong To community for the past 6 years. 

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As Covid-19 cases and hospital admission continue to rise, the impact the second wave has had on the critical care community has been immense.

But as we face into the colder autumn and winter months, how will our ICU capacity cope with the possibility of more and more patients being admitted?

Dr Catherine Motherway, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine at University Hospital Limerick joins Susan Keogh to discuss.

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Today is World Mental Health day and all this week St Patrick’s Mental Health Services have been running the ‘Walk in My Shoes’ campaign.

'Walk in My Shoes' aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health by opening conversations and encouraging people to take early action by seeking support and, where needed, professional advice. 

Susan was joined by Paul Gilligan, CEO of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services and Nicole Owens, Dublin GAA star and new ambassador for 'Walk In My Shoes' to chat about the initiative and advocating for mental health awareness.

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