2200 families contacted by Children’s Health Ireland in wake of hip dysplasia surgery audit.
60% of operations were unnecessary at one hospital, 79% were unnecessary procedures at another. those were two of the most damning statistics outlined by a joint clinical audit of hip surgeries at both the Children’s Hospital Ireland and Cappagh Hospital. Joining Anton with the latest on the story was Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
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How to craft the perfect office
Now, earlier this week, we heard the news that Independent Ireland TD Kenneth O’Flynn asked Oireachtas management for a La-Z-Boy recliner to be supplied for his Leinster House office for “breaks and informal meetings”. This got us thinking, would I put a La-Z-Boy in my office? If so, how would that work exactly? Joining Anton for more on this was Anne Tuohy, aka the Room Junkie
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In Conversation with Gavin Friday
Gavin Friday, singer, songwriter, and musician, joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss his first new solo album in 13 years and the work-life balance of a touring artist.
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Dozens of first-time buyers queue overnight to secure one of almost 40 new properties going on sale in Dublin.
Over sixty people, including families with young children, queued in the rain overnight at the Seven Mills housing development between Clondalkin and Lucan in Dublin.With dozens queuing since 3 o clock yesterday afternoon in a desperate attempt to get one of the new homes.Many brought deck chairs, blankets and sleeping bags as they prepared to brave the elements until the houses go up for sale this morning. Barry Whyte Newstalk Chief Reporter was one of those looking to purchase one of the houses, he joined Anton to discuss the experience.
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Ask the Expert: Dietician
For this week’s Ask the Expert Anton was joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietician and Founder of Eatwell, to discuss Coeliac Awareness Month and your nutrition questions
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