The false widow spiders have not gone away and during lockdown there have been a number of reported sightings of the insect. It was recently confirmed that the venom from such a spider is more toxic than had been previously suspected. Today Damien speaks to Ruth Farrell, a mother of four from Tramore who was recently bitten by a false widow spider and suffered swelling, blisters and pain.
Tramore native Stephen Kent, is the head of Bus Eireann. He speaks to Damien about how the national travel company has been dealing with Covid-19.
Teresa Heeney is the CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, she's before the Special Oireachtas committee on Covid-19 response this afternoon to put across the concerns of the sector. They say while they welcome the Government’s support package for reopening further clarity is needed to ease anxiety among providers who are preparing to reopen on Monday 29th of June and those will need to reopen from late August.
And former County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan tells Damien about another of the nominees in Waterford's Greatest Sporting Hero, Tom Cheasty. Cited by many of his hurling peers as one of Waterford's greatest-ever players, Cheasty was described by Jim Irish as "the greatest centre-forward I ever played with or saw in Waterford."
Childhood obesity has become an increasing issue particularly during lockdown. Nutritionist Jemma Kehoe has helpful tips for parents.
Dean of the Church of Ireland in Waterford Maria Jansen talks about the return of church services. Numbers will be limited and guidelines will be in place.
A recent survey shows that 80% of people are anxious to take a holiday as soon as it is possible to do so. With Italy and Spain re-opening to tourists Damien asks travel writer Pol O Conghaile is it a good idea to book a holiday.
And Dr Cara Daly, WIT lecturer in horticulture and plant science, has details of a new plant, a bee orchid, which was discovered at WIT recently.
