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• Community Matters: Shantalla

  As the flu season kicks into full swing, there has been an upsurge in cases which are leading to hospitalisations. It is predicted that the peak of the flu season and hospitalisations will be around Christmas week or even into early January. Could we have done more to prevent this in the form of enhanced vaccines? Well, the HSE didn't deem enhanced vaccines cost-effective this year, but there has been political pushback, particularly from backbench government TDs. We discussed the pros and cons of the standard flu vaccine with local TD and GP Martin Daly. The problem of aggressive seagulls in Galway city centre has been highlighted on a number of occasions on our programme over the past number of years. In severe cases, people have been attacked by the birds, and some have required medical attention. They have also been associated problems like taking food off people, and defecating on locals. We discussed the ongoing problem of bullish seagulls in Galway City with Fine Gael Councillor Frank Fahy. He wants bylaws enacted to fine businesses who are not disposing of their litter correctly, as some businesses leave their rubbish out in bags which can be pecked and opened up by the birds. We also discussed the potential of a 'puppy patrol' or falconry to deter these birds from terrorising the city centre. Australia has announced a social media ban on certain platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. It came into effect in the middle of the week. We discussed whether this should be introduced here in Ireland and the European Union with a number of contributors. We heard first from a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Gort who admits that more needs to be done to safeguards teens on social media, but doesn't believe an outright ban is the way to go. We also heard from Alex Cooney, the CEO of Cybersafe Kids, who gave her thoughts on the issue, and we got the political opinion of Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas. All agree that things need to change when it comes to social media, but they have varying views on whether or not there should be an outright ban for under 16s. It's that time of year again! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Renmore Pantomime Society are celebrating 45 years in existence. They're putting on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, the iconic panto. We were at their launch night in the Connacht Hotel and we spoke to the director, the choreographer, playwright, and Jack himself. They are due to open their show in the Town Hall Theatre at the end of the month. Find tickets and all the details on tht.ie

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• Community Matters: Shantalla

  Today on Community Matters: Shantalla 9am-10am  Gerry Daly and Alan Mullholland Billy Smyth Bridie Thornton and Tom Nally  10am-11am  Dominick Burke Miriam Browne We hear about the Credit Union  11am-12pm Sport in Shantalla  Live music from the Sliding Rock  The man, the myth, the legend: Don Deacy 

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• Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday December 11th

  Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am US plans to ask all Irish tourists to share five years of social media history   Bill on regulation of puppy farms to be debated in Dáil  RNLI lifesavers from Galway prepare to answer the call this Christmas    10am-11am Galway City to host EU housing summit  ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs   Daithí Ó Sé joins us to talk about the AIB GOAL Mile 2025   11am-12pm Culture Corner – Corofin Charity Church Concert – A Night To Remember    Connacht tribune headlines   Sports preview   Music Mornings Aoife Mullholland

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• Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday December 10

  Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Australia social media ban for under 16s takes effect – should Ireland follow suit?   Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted   Galway man launches offline social circle 10am-11am   Demonstration outside Leinster House on International Human Rights Day   University of Galway secure 6.6m funding for World-first trials for chronic pain   Galway man undertaking fundraising walk to Dublin after volunteering in the West Bank   11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We speak to the traders of St Nicholas Christmas market   History Talks - We look at the history of Oranmore 

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• Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December 9th

  Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Orange wind alert for Galway as Storm Bram hits Ireland   We get an update from Met Eireann  Road closures and car park closures in the city   We hear how Galwegians can protect their homes and businesses  The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment joins us - get your questions for him in  RSA urge parents not to Gift E-Scooters, Quad Bikes or Scrambler Bikes to Children This Christmas  10am-11am It's been revealed the HSE did not offer enhanced flu vaccine for over 65s as 1,500 people hospitalised   Comedy campaign victory signals ‘chink of light’ in Arts Council  Galway to light up in green as Samaritans highlight human connection on the longest night   11am-12pm Galway theatre group KATS brings its annual supper theatre show to the Galway Bay Hotel  Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - Renmore Panto

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