Archive for October, 2008
Madam, It was moving to read your report of the inquest into the tragic death of Kevin Fitzpatrick, who was crushed to death in a refuse truck in Limerick last year, because of the the obvious love, care and deep concern shown towards him by his family (The Irish Times, October 23rd). Mr Fitzpatrick often slept rough or in hostels and was well known more...
The recent proposal by the government to withdraw medical cards from people over 70 must be seen as a very serious attempt to abuse and undermine the human rights of one of the most vulnerable groups in our society, Alice Leahy, TRUST and Member of the Irish Human Rights Commission said today (TUES., 21 October, 2008). Calling for a major focus on the more...
