Handed in my nomination papers today for NUI Seanad election..COVID experience showed we need advocacy for older people,our teaching hospital system & its design, for intergenerational solidarity & recognition of arts,sports & nature as key components of our wellbeing.

asking @rtenews @VirginMediaNews &media over next weeks 2 rem anxieties esp of our children when reporting increasing cases/deaths-Warn before bulletins BUT also be balanced please-vast majority people survive #Covid_19ireland Doomsday reports hamper health services&damage morale