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Declan Clune explains reasoning behind leaving the Sinn Fein Party - Deise Today Tuesday 1st September

Declan Clune explains reasoning behind leaving the Sinn Fein Party - Deise Today Tuesday 1st September

On today's show we get further reaction to the news that WIT is to move all of its lectures online. Damien hears from WIT students union president John Fortune and students union welfare officer Ben Nolan. We also discuss the impact on the rental market with Regina Mangan from Liberty Blue Estate Agents as well as Aaron, a student left high and dry by his landlord and Liz, a parent whose child was due to attend WIT this coming year.

And Commeragh councillor Declan Clune gives his first live interview since announcing he is to leave the Sinn Fein party. He tells Damien the reasons behind his decision.

In the second part of the show Sinn Fein group leader on Waterford Counicl Conor McGuinness gives his reaction to Declan Clune's decision to leave the party.

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Breda Felle from the Family Support Network has details of Overdose Awareness Day.

Tom Casey, a resident from Kill, talks about the recent severe flooding in the town.

Tara Curran physical activity coordinator with the Irish Heart Foundation talks about a recent survey commissioned by the Irish Heart Foundation which is warning of the dangers of sitting down for long periods. They are calling on workers to move for a minute each hour during the working day.

And Dr Sudhir Immanni chats to Damien about the ICU 4U Cycle which is aiming to raise at least €100,000 for Alone (older people), Breakthrough Cancer Research (new cancer treatments), Aware (mental health) and ICUsteps (ICU patient aftercare support). The charity cycle to Dublin gets going this Thursday 3rd September.

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