A formal investigation into the Mount Suir apartment complex in Waterford City is continuing, with councillors indicating that the probe will be comprehensive and far-reaching following last week’s serious incident.

A three-year-old boy and his seven-year-old sister fell from a balcony at Block C of the complex and were hospitalised.

Sinn Féin councillor Jim Griffin was on 'Deise Today' this morning with Damien and he confirmed that the investigation began almost immediately after the incident and is now progressing with input from independent experts.

He said engineers are examining the entire structure “from the ground up,” not just visible elements like balconies or façades.

Councillors held a closed (in-camera) meeting on Thursday afternoon, led by Metropolitan Mayor Adam Wyse, to review the incident and the council’s response.

You can listen back to Jim Griffin talking to Damien by clicking on the image above...

A formal investigation into the Mount Suir apartment complex in Waterford City is continuing, with councillors indicating that the probe will be comprehensive and far-reaching following last week&rsquo;s serious incident.
A three-year-old boy and his seven-year-old sister fell from a balcony at Block C of the complex and were hospitalised.
Sinn F&eacute;in councillor Jim Griffin was on 'Deise Today' this morning with Damien and he confirmed that the investigation began almost immediately after the incident and is now progressing with input from independent experts.
He said engineers are examining the entire structure &ldquo;from the ground up,&rdquo; not just visible elements like balconies or fa&ccedil;ades.
Councillors held a closed (in-camera) meeting on Thursday afternoon, led by Metropolitan Mayor Adam Wyse, to review the incident and the council&rsquo;s response.
You can listen back to Jim Griffin talking to Damien by clicking on the image above...

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Councillor: Probe into Mount Suir balcony incident will be "thorough"

Confirmation season is upon us and First Holy Communions are just around the corner too!

For families of children involved, they have become very expensive events and it's difficult to achieve the balance of making the day special for your child, while not going over the top on the spend!

But they can also be expensive occasions for extended family, friends and neighbours of the children; who have to question how much money to put in a card...how much is too little, or indeed, too much?

This morning on 'Deise Today', we had a chat with Aileen Hickey, who is the CEO of Parentline to get her view.

You can listen back to her chat with Damien by clicking on the image above.

Confirmation season is upon us and First Holy Communions are just around the corner too!
For families of children involved, they have become very expensive events and it's difficult to achieve the balance of making the day special for your child, while not going over the top on the spend!
But they can also be expensive occasions for extended family, friends and neighbours of the children; who have to question how much money to put in a card...how much is too little, or indeed, too much?
This morning on 'Deise Today', we had a chat with Aileen Hickey, who is the CEO of Parentline to get her view.
You can listen back to her chat with Damien by clicking on the image above.

How much to gift for a Confirmation or Communion?!

Investigations are ongoing into an incident at Mount Suir Manor apartments in Carrickphierish on Friday where two children fell from a second-floor balcony.

The children, a boy aged 3 and a girl aged 7, were hospitalised after they fell from their apartment balcony, at Block C, when a glass panel gave way. 

Thankfully, both children have now been released from hospital. The girl suffered minor injuries and the young boy, a bleed to his brain, but both are now home. 

The incident occurred around 11.40am on Friday. The family involved are now staying with the children's grandparents.

Damien was at the scene at Mount Suir on Friday for WLR after events unfolded - and he also spoke to the family involved yesterday (Sunday) about the shock and horror of the incident.

Here is Damien's report from 'Deise Today' this morning (Monday)...

 

Investigations are ongoing into an incident at Mount Suir Manor apartments in Carrickphierish on Friday where two children fell from a second-floor balcony.
The children, a boy aged 3 and a girl aged 7, were hospitalised after they fell from their apartment balcony, at Block C, when a glass panel gave way.&nbsp;
Thankfully, both children have now been released from hospital. The girl suffered minor injuries and the young boy, a bleed to his brain, but both are now home.&nbsp;
The incident occurred around 11.40am on Friday. The family involved are now staying with the children's grandparents.
Damien was at the scene at Mount Suir on Friday for WLR after events unfolded - and he also spoke to the family involved yesterday (Sunday) about the shock and horror of the incident.
Here is Damien's report from 'Deise Today' this morning (Monday)...
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Listen: Damien talks to family at centre of Mount Suir balcony story...

Waterford City's Darkness Into Light Walk will not take place this year.

The decision was made at a meeting of the local organising committee last night (Thursday)

Des Purcell, chairman of committee, outlined the reasons behind the decision on 'Déise Today' this morning.

He said the recent decision by Pieta to move the Waterford service from the Waterside in the city to a new location was "upsetting" for the committee.

"They can't justify taking money from the people of Waterford when the house is closing, that's the bottom line," he said.

"They do not want to go and request money from the people of Waterford while, simultaneously, the house is closing."

He explained that a letter would be issue to Pieta headquarters today informing them of the decision.

The walk was due to take place in May and, also speaking on 'Déise Today', committee member Jim Griffin outlined that posters and placards had already been ordered.

"It's a black or white issue," added Mr Purcell.

"Either we have a walk and we have a house or we don't have a house so we don't have a walk."

He outlined issues with the proposed co-location model put forward by Pieta which would see the charity establish a presence within every Integrated Healthcare Area across the country.

Mr Purcell described having a physical house in Waterford as "sacrosanct"

The decision by the Waterford city committee does not impact the other 'Darkness Into Light' walks that take place each year in Waterford, in areas such Dungarvan, Tramore, Dunhill, Portlaw and others.

These will be a matter for their own individual committees.

Waterford City's Darkness Into Light Walk will not take place this year.
The decision was made at a meeting of the local organising committee last night (Thursday)
Des Purcell, chairman of committee, outlined the reasons behind the decision on 'D&eacute;ise Today' this morning.
He said the recent decision by Pieta to move <a href="https://www.wlrfm.com/news/pieta-waterford-moving-to-new-location-2924041">the Waterford service from the Waterside in the city to a new location</a> was "upsetting" for the committee.
"They can't justify taking money from the people of Waterford when the house is closing, that's the bottom line," he said.
"They do not want to go and request money from the people of Waterford while, simultaneously, the house is closing."
He explained that a letter would be issue to Pieta headquarters today informing them of the decision.
The walk was due to take place in May and, also speaking on 'D&eacute;ise Today', committee member Jim Griffin outlined that posters and placards had already been ordered.
"It's a black or white issue," added Mr Purcell.
"Either we have a walk and we have a house or we don't have a house so we don't have a walk."
He outlined issues with the proposed co-location model put forward by Pieta which would see the charity establish a presence within every Integrated Healthcare Area across the country.
Mr Purcell described having a physical house in Waterford as "sacrosanct"
The decision by the Waterford city committee does not impact the other 'Darkness Into Light' walks that take place each year in Waterford, in areas such Dungarvan, Tramore, Dunhill, Portlaw and others.
These will be a matter for their own individual committees.

Councillor: Probe into Mount Suir balcony incident will be "thorough"

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