Quotes of the Week: Voices from Westmeath
“In theory it’s good — the nearest ambulance goes to the emergency — but in practice that’s the problem. People are dying as a result.”
Councillor John Dolan speaking about how a centralised ambulance should work and how he believed the system was broken.
“Mullingar’s Purple Flag accreditation is a testament to the town’s commitment to providing a welcoming and vibrant environment for everyone.”
President of Mullingar Chamber of Commerce discussing their Purple Flag partnership and its impacts on the town.
“You have to be careful what you’re buying and watching how much extra everything is,”
This quote is from Síofra Grant’s recent Vox Pop, discussing the cost-of-living crisis in Mullingar. Quote from Gabrielle Geraghty.