The Round-Up: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Heather Russell, a bereavement coordinator at the Belfast Trust, talks to us about the changes in processes after a death and how they have released new booklets to help deal with grief through COVID-19. Harry Connolly, director of Fáilte Feirste Thiar, talks about the new NHS mural on the International Wall and local support for […]
The Round-Up: Monday 27th April 2020
Dessie Donnelly from the PPR Project discusses a new campaign calling for internet access for all. Joe Brogan, Head of Pharmacy and Medicines Management at HSC Board NI, talks about the impact of Covid-19 on our local pharmacies and the role of community groups in overcoming the challenges. Linda Robinson from Age NI talks about […]
The Round-Up: Friday 24th April 2020
Robbie Butler MLA for Lagan Valley talks about coming out of retirement to work for the Northern Ireland Fire Service and provides insight and safety tips on fire prevention as we spend time at home. Charlene Cowan from The Bytes Project tells us about how they have been using technology to continue their youth work […]
The Round-Up: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Ashleigh Roberts discusses East Belfast Coronavirus Community Support, a group of ministers, politicians and community activists seeking to support local responses to the crisis and co-ordinate efforts to ensure all people can access help. Barry Fegan from Clonard Monastery Youth Centre talks about the activity packs the club has been distributing to its younger members. […]
The Round-Up: Monday 20th April 2020
Clara Maybin talks about her facebook group which is producing face masks and scrubs for front line workers. Sport and physical recreation organisations are facing a hugely difficult time. We talk to Sport NI CEO Antoinette McKeown, concerning the crisis. Sean McDonnell from Youth Action NI, talks about how they are dealing with the situation […]
The Round-Up: Friday 17th April 2020
Matt Gillespie, Supply Chain Manager with the NI Blood Transfusion Service, talks about the continuing need for blood donation at this time. Prof Graham Brownlow from QUB talks about the impact of the lock-down on the economy. Natalie Corbett from NI Youth Forum talks about how they are continuing their work with young people during […]
The Round-Up: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Rita Devlin talks about the issues faced by nursing staff in the current crisis and the potential long-term affects on their mental health. Pilib Mistéil, principal of Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh, talks about how schools are dealing with the current situation. We talk to Cliódhna Ní Chorráin, an ILBF trainee about her experience of working […]
The Round-Up: Tuesday 14th April 2020
We talk to Pam Cameron MLA, Deputy Chair of the Health Committee about the issue if PPE for front line health workers. Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty International NI talks about some of the current issues that they are highlighting around COVID-19 and how emergency powers brought in by governments must be re-assessed at regular intervals.
The Round-Up: Thursday 9th April 2020
Interview with Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey. Interview with Robert Murtagh, President of National Union of Students, NUS-SUI.
The Round-Up: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Jack Gibson, Law Centre NI discusses issues by workers and the self-employed trying to access support at this difficult time. Seainin Ni Chorraidh tells us of her experience when her mother died in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Elfie Seymour tells us about the seminars being run by PPR concerning the housing crisis and […]