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Tipp Carer Meets Minister Over Scrapping Mobility Grant
Written by Joe Pryce   
Monday, 14 November 2016 16:02

The recipient of the Carer of the Year Award for South Tipperary is to meet with the Minister for Disability for a discussion on the decision to cut the mobility grant.

Maggie Butler was presented with the awarded recently for the level of care she provides to her son Alex who suffers from a range of disabilities.

However, Maggie recently highlighted how the government’s decision to scrap the mobility grant a number of years ago has made it difficult for her family to replace a specially fitted-out van that is vital getting Alex to his appointments.

Speaking to Tipperary Mid West Radio this morning, Richie Molloy, also the manager of the South Tipperary branch of Family Carers Ireland said that TD Mattie McGrath has arranged for Maggie to meet with Minister Finian McGrath on the matter.

Mr Molloy explained how the scrapping of the mobility grant left a gap in support that proves very hard for many to bridge.
 
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Outbreak of Norovirus at South Tipperary General Hospital
Written by Nora Samworth   
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 19:25

South Tipperary General Hospital has a confirmed outbreak of Norovirus, amongst a small number of patients, confined to one ward. 

The hospital management is appealing to the public to co-operate with the restrictions currently in place and advise anyone who have been affected by vomiting and/or diarrhoea, or anyone who has had contact with persons with these symptoms, not to visit hospital until they have been symptom-free for 48 hours.

As a precaution the affected ward, Medical 2, is restricted to  visitors, except for End of Life situations and other exceptional circumstances, which visitors should agree with the specific ward manager by telephone in advance of visiting. 
 
All members of the public are asked to adhere strictly to the visiting times.
 
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Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Written by Joe Pryce   
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 15:42

The N24 at Ballykisteen has just reopened following a fatal road traffic collision there last night.

At around 8pm a male pedestrian, aged 23, was seriously injured when he was struck by a car.

He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead.

A post mortem is due to be carried out.

Nobody else was injured and no arrests have been made, gardai say.

As a result the N24 was closed at Ballykisteen for a time.

Gardai are appealing for witness and anyone with information, particularly those travelling on the N24 at Ballykisteen yesterday evening between 7.45pm and 8.15pm is asked to contact Tipperary Gardai Station on 062 80670, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
 
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