The Ditch Liam is now 21 days in hospital as it is too unsafe for him to be at home. His whole life on hold while he waits for access to surgery. He is becoming more unwell as his spinal curve progresses.

There are at least 270 children needing a spinal surgery.

#scoliosis Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy

“It’s a form of torture”

13 year old Liam is one patient at the mercy of increasing waiting times for life-altering spinal surgery. The curve in his spine is now over 85 degrees, causing severe pain and making him sicker as time goes on.

His mum Pamela spoke to Brian O'Connell

Will be speaking to Liam’s mother Pam on Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1 just after 10.

Cracking article by Richard Fitzpatrick 👇

Important issues raised here on Today with Claire Byrne by Brian O'Connell. Happy to contribute to it.

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Very sorry to hear of Alf’s passing - enjoyed our chats over the years - a talented and versatile broadcaster, producer, actor and so much more…

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Over 220,000 souls have been laid to rest in this Cork cemetery in its 194 years, among them household names, heroes, revolutionaries and clergymen. Sportspeople, poets, and parliamentarians lie here, as does at least one genuine Hollywood star. echolive.ie/corknews/arid-…

Why is carers allowance regarded as income when assessing social housing rent levels in some local authorities ? And it’s not in others? Reporting on Today with Claire Byrne shortly …

Ev has been a fantastic and versatile colleague - wish her all the very best in her new role 👏👏

Was lucky to be at Muireann Bradley’s gig at Coughlan's Live last night. Absolutely spellbinding talent and rounding off the night with a brilliant cover of Dylan’s Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright..

📻 On RTÉ Radio 1, IPRT Exec Director, Saoirse Brady, spoke about the increasing number of people in prison on remand.

Saoirse emphasised the importance of offering bail where possible to reduce the number of people in prison awaiting trial.

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From 10.30

Brian O'Connell has an exclusive tour inside a new €34 million medical and detox facility for Dublin’s homeless.

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There’s been a significant increase year on year in the numbers on remand in our prisons. I tried to find out why….. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Reporting on Today with Claire Byrne shortly on the fact there’s no running track currently available for Cork’s approx 8k athletes and 58 clubs to train on….

Seeking help on our house-hunting mission for Clare / Limerick / Galway region. Susan and I decided not to return to Australia & are putting the word out for a place to rent. Open to short-term options to get started. Any word-of-mouth leads are appreciated.
Thanks, Ruairí 🏡🙏

Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird dies following illness via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2024/0312…

Live from Triskel Arts Centre RTÉ Radio 1 at 10am - it was here in 1996 Cillian Murphy began his acting career in the powerful Disco Pigs... I’ll have former teachers, friends as well as local reaction…

Best Actor in a Leading Role goes to Cillian Murphy! #Oscars

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A little sneak peak teaser of my new film 'Housewife of the Year', which is having its world premiere next weekend at the excellent cphdox.