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Sika deer have an illustrious history here

Sika deer have an illustrious history here

It is rutting season for deer this month. Hillwalkers and strollers in Glendalough Valley have been struck by the piercing sound of sika stags making a shrill triple-whistle sound as they collect their hinds (females) and hold them in a harem while they maintain dominance among their male counterparts during rutting season. A pregnant hind will give birth next June, 33 weeks after ‘unity-day’ in October!

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Migrants are quickly cashing in on benefits

Migrants are quickly cashing in on benefits

So now asylum seekers are suing the German government because they are not getting benefits fast enough?

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Budget offered nothing for mental health sector

Budget offered nothing for mental health sector

The budget of 2016 has allocated €74 million for horses and greyhounds while Minister Kathleen Lynch is “hopeful” of an additional €35 million to help develop and enhance community mental health services in 2016.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

People who abide by the law need more rights

People who abide by the law need more rights

A recent meeting of “concerned” citizens at Thurles, suggested that career criminals be tagged and “free legal aid” be denied to such individuals.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

Paternity leave is wasted on menfolk

Paternity leave is wasted on menfolk

How many fathers do you think want paternity leave?

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

Labour are a disgrace and a wasted vote

Labour are a disgrace and a wasted vote

The Labour Party are an absolute disgrace and for me represent a wasted vote! They have become more Fine Gael than Fine Gael themselves!

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

The Wall of Memory will be a patchwork quilt

The Wall of Memory will be a patchwork quilt

Apparently the Government plans a Wall of Memory in Glasnevin that would mingle the names of all who fought on all sides from 1916 to 1922.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

The €34 million spent on drugs would be better spent on therapy

The €34 million spent on drugs would be better spent on therapy

I was interviewed for last Saturday’s Irish Examiner in relation to my views on primary mental health care. One of the quotes attributed to me was that GPs have “no training whatsoever in making connection”.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

Not much to take away

Not much to take away

What’s the difference between my local Indian restaurant and the latest Government budget? 

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

We need an East Cork ferry route

We need an East Cork ferry route

If more attention and investment were given to harbours and ports and our rail lines, it might help to ease the traffic jams we witness so often in our towns and cities.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015