Bishop welcomes idea of national government

THE idea of a national government was yesterday welcomed by the Bishop of Kerry, Dr Bill Murphy, who said it might help “to get us out of the mess we’re in”.

He also spoke of the hardship being experienced in his diocese, which also includes parts of west and north Cork, due to the recession.

And, he urged people to simplify their celebrations of certain sacraments and not to be too focused on clothes, gifts and meals.