Kerry Today

Jerry spoke to Donal Cremin from Rathmore, who is president of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI). The Government has denied doing a U-turn on its announcement last year that €9 million would be allocated for secure mobile phone pouches to prevent students accessing them during school hours. Education Minister Helen McEntee has now issued new guidance.

Jerry spoke to Fergal Lynch, sport editor with the Meath Chronicle about tomorrow’s game in Tullamore.

Jerry spoke to Fearghal Reidy, the CEO of Kerry County Council.

John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

Jerry spoke to Ireland South MEP for Fine Gael, Sean Kell, about whether he’s made a decision to seek his party’s presidential nomination.

A man in his 60s remained in garda custody this morning in relation to the murder of Annie McCarrick. Jerry spoke with Barry Cummins, author of Missing and RTÉ Prime Time reporter, about the developments of the case.

Jerry spoke to Brendan Mannix of Mannix Property Services who gave his views as to what is deterring house-building.

A man in his 60s has been arrested in relation to the disappearance of Annie McCarrick, 32 years after she went missing. Jerry spoke to Dermot Browne who is founder and chairperson of the National Missing Persons Helpline.

Jerry spoke to Labour councillor for the Killarney Municipal District, Marie Moloney.

Brian Wilson, whose death at the age of 82 was announced last evening, was one of the most remarkable songwriters of the 20th century. The genius behind the Beach Boys was behind revolutionary, groundbreaking pop music including the album, Pet Sounds, regarded as one of the greatest LPs of all time. In the early 1960s, Connie Turner from Tralee was in LA, enjoying life in Santa Monica and Malibu. And what was Connie listening to? Of course, the Beach Boys! He shares his memories with Jerry.

Gardaí are investigating after a mutilated fox was found hanging from an overhead line on the Cork Kerry border. The animal was discovered on Sunday last, near Guiney’s Bridge, Rockchapel close to Brosna. Jerry spoke to John Tierney of the Irish Association of Hunt Saboteurs.

Catherine from Tralee organised a protest outside Tralee Courthouse this morning.

Every Wednesday Tony gives his perspective on listeners’ dilemmas.

That’s the view of former Green Party leader and Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan who wrote a piece about liquefied natural gas terminals in this week’s Irish Times.

The community in Asdee has welcomed a milestone in the progress of the Shannon Way Trail with the official opening recently of upgrade works from Tullahinell to Larha. Jerry spoke to John Kennedy who’s chair of Asdee Community Development Ltd.

Billy Hennigan of Hennigan Auctioneers, Killarney spoke to Jerry about the market for rural sites with road frontage.

Jerry spoke to author and journalist Donal Hickey, who wrote a piece in the Irish Examiner about the old ways of predicting the weather

Treasa spoke to Vera O’Sullivan, secretary of Glenbeigh Community Council, spoke to the vandalism caused to the community’s fairy forest walk over the weekend. The popular attraction was developed by the community council along with Glenbeigh Tidy Towns. If you have information, you may contact Killorglin Garda Station on 066 979 0500.

Yesterday on the show, Jerry spoke to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, who mentioned the landing of Papal Nuncio Archbishop Giovanni Battista Rinuccini at Kenmare in 1645. This was in the context of the Kerry TD’s request for more funding for Kenmare Pier. To find out more about Archbishop Rinuccini, Jerry spoke to Professor Tadhg Ó hAnnracháin, School of History, UCD, and author of Catholic Reformation in Ireland: The Mission of Rinuccini 1645-1649.

Uisce Éireann is investigating after a fatberg was found in the River Finnihy in Kenmare. Jerry spoke to Elaine Doyle, who’s Clean Coasts’ campaign and development officer for the south.

Freedom of Information data released to Sinn Féin by Kerry County Council which shows that local authority homes here are boarded up for longer than any other county. Jerry spoke to the party’s TD for Kerry Pa Daly. He also gave his response to the government’s reported changes to rental regulations including rent pressure zones.

Jerry spoke to Bibiana Savin, the CEO of Sage Advocacy, about the concerns raised by listeners after the RTÉ Investigates programme last week revealed the lack of care and compassion shown to residents in two nursing homes.

The independent deputy for Kerry first outlined to Jerry why he believes Kenmare Pier isn’t getting the funding it needs. Jerry also asks him about the changes to rent pressure zones.

That’s the view of Killarney councillor Niall Kelleher. He’s urged Kerry County Council to undertake a formal review into how public consultations are advertised.

Jerry spoke to Darragh O‘Dwyer of the National Lottery about a very fortunate past week for people playing the lotto in Kerry. This includes the person who won over €259,000 in the main Lotto draw on Saturday night. This person bought their Quick Pick ticket from Daybreak, Main Street, Kenmare on June 5th.

Musician and performer Francie Conway says the media need to stop referring to people being killed in wars. He said the word ‘murdered’ is more accurate.

Boat landings to Sceilg Mhichíl did not resume on Saturday as had been announced by the Office of Public Works. The OPW made the statement after the High Court gave it permission to resume landings following a legal dispute over the issuing of boat landing permits. Jerry spoke to Fianna Fail councillor Norma Moriarty.

On the first Friday of the month, David O’Sullivan of DC Energy Solutions answers your home heating and energy conservation questions. The feature is sponsored by Boyles of Killorglin.

Six speed cameras are going to be installed at level crossings nationwide by the end of the year to stop dangerous behaviour. 30 incidents have been recorded so far this year, which include drivers speeding to try and beat the crossing gates or pedestrians trying to jump them. Drivers will now be fined €160 euro if they speed at a level crossing, and €80 if they break a red light. Barry Kenny of Irish Rail says the cameras were trialled in this county.

Jerry spoke to Minister for Children Norma Foley who’s a Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry. She believes that now boat landings may resume on Skellig Michael/Sceilg Mhichíl from tomorrow (weather depending), that the season for such visits should be extended this year given the delays as a result of legal action. She also spoke to Jerry about the capping of childcare fees which will affect those paying the highest rates.

Jerry spoke to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Michael Healy-Rae about a number of issues including the RTÉ Investigates programme into nursing home care and planning exemption changes.

Last night’s RTÉ Investigates programme exposed how residents were treated at two nursing homes that were operated by Emeis Ireland, formerly known as Orpea. Jerry got the reaction of Frank Dillon who’s head of communications at ALONE, a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Paul Daly, who wants clarification whether people may have to pay to use the toilets at the Fenit water sports facility, which will cost €1.3m. After the interview was broadcast, Fáilte Ireland confirmed that 50 cent will be charged for the use of the toilets and €3 for indoor hot shower facilities.

Jerry spoke to Michael Brosnan who is unhappy with the Kerry/ Meath game scheduled for June 14th being played in Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore. He believes it’s unfair as Kerry supporters have to travel much further to get to Offaly compared to fans from the Royal County.

Every Wednesday Tony gives his perspective on listeners’ dilemmas. This week he offers his thoughts on how parents can support their children during exams.

The in camera rule means that people taking part in family law proceedings cannot be identified. It’s to protect the privacy of families, particularly important when there are children involved. However, there have been complaints that the current implementation of the rule means that it has sometimes eroded transparency in how the legal system works. Jerry spoke to Dr Aisling Parkes who’s a senior lecturer in law at UCC. She’s the co-author of the report, Review of the Operation of the In Camera Rule in Family Law Proceedings. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan says there will be reform.

Taxi app company FREENOW has called for changes to the Local Area Hackney licence to support the growth of transport options in rural areas. Jerry spoke to Paul Cheevers, a local area hackney driver in Castlepollard, County Westmeath.

The directors and management at Forbairt na Dromoda Teo have decided to have purchased the Inny Tavern in the Iveragh Gaeltacht as a community owned pubs/shop. Jerry spoke to Eimear Ní Mhurchú, bainisteoir/manager and Sean Farley, chairperson of Forbairt na Dromoda Teo.

Andrew Duggan is an artist based in West Kerry. He gave his response to the controversy over the Arts Council spending over €6.6m on an unsuccessful IT system.

Jerry spoke to two county councillors for the Kenmare Municipal District, Tommy Cahill and Teddy O’Sullivan-Casey.

Jerry spoke to the Mayor of Carlow Cllr Fintan Phelan about the shocking and tragic events in Fairgreen Centre in Carlow on Sunday. 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald shot himself dead after firing shots inside the centre. If anyone is affected, they may contact the Samaritans anytime at 116 123.

Jerry spoke to Radio Kerry GAA commentator Tim Moynihan about Saturday’s game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Dr Eamonn’s encyclopaedic knowledge of medical issues is evident on Health Matters every Wednesday afternoon on TalkAbout – a feature has hosted for years on Radio Kerry. However, his knowledge of and love for music is equally impressive. He tells Jerry why he’s delighted that Metallica will be back in Ireland next year.

Jerry spoke to Johnnie Roche who’s chair of Castleisland District Heritage about his organisation’s proposal that the town’s main street be renamed in honour of Daniel O’Connell.