5th April 2018

Neil speaks to a male victim of rape who was attacked in a toilet as a teenager. He says 'I can empathise with women as to why they don't come forward.' We ask is enough being done to support victims? A caller has told Neil no amount of counselling will stop a rapist from re-offending. University in Florida research found the average member of the general public believes that 75 percent of sex offenders will reoffend. Resident Catherine Sullivan has been speaking to Neil as work is expected to begin this summer on the development at Ballinglanna that incudes 600 homes, a creche and school. Residents in the area have expressed concern about traffic congestion, quality of life, places at local school and doctors. Developer Michael O'Flynn says the issues residents are raising are concerns with the local area development plan and the county plan, not with the developers.In today's Small Talk the children of Lets Go Ireland Easter Camp have been giving their views on politics this week. Ciara Revins has been heading out and about across the city and county getting the views of Cork's youngest and brightest. Focus Ireland have been chatting to Neil about the big sleep out in the Bishopstown training base of Cork City FC . To get involved [email protected]