Oddly enough our drink driving laws are much stricter than those in the UK and US. I can't speak re Canada & AustraliaThis story is being reported on BBC, Guardian, RT, Euronews, and Canadian, US and Australian websites.
What a laughing stock Kerry County Council have made of themselves and the country.
Rural isolation is a massive problem, especially in relation to older men.Rural isolation my horse.
The GAA Social Initiative arose as a result of former President Mary McAleese and her husband, Martin, noticing an absence of older men in attendance at official functions during their many visits to local communities over the years. She came to the conclusion that many men, because of the changing patterns of life, were falling through cracks in the system and either risking or already experiencing isolation and loneliness. For instance, there are approx 200,000 men over 65 in the country, of which as many as one third are living alone.
People can still meet in pubs and have social interaction.
Indeed, but there doesn't seem to be any easy answers. Many pubs are trying their best, offering free newspapers, wifi, pizzas etc but it doesn't take a genius to twig that most older men in rural parts by and large won't get too excited about such offers.Maybe pubs should start looking at what they can offer other than alcohol to these people.
Pubs are shutting down daily because they don't know what to do to attract non-drinkers.
This story is being reported on BBC, Guardian, RT, Euronews, and Canadian, US and Australian websites.
What a laughing stock Kerry County Council have made of themselves and the country.
It is a mad idea, but so is expecting some old man who is used to his corner in the bar, now opting for a coffee or a glass of coke .. at least show some empathy?
What a laughing stock Kerry County Council have made of themselves and the country.
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