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Police Federation brands support for ill officers 'inadequate'

Are they getting the support they need? Are we, in fact, asking too much from police? Today Stephen spoke to Mark Lindsay, chairman of the Police Federation.

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How much pressure are our police officers under? Mental health problems, PTSD, workload pressures?
Are they getting the support they need? Are we, in fact, asking too much from police? Today, Stephen spoke to Mark Lindsay, chairman of the Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers.
Also on the programme:
‘Do not resuscitate’ orders – who decides?
Is Dublin airport growth a threat to NI rivals?
And Gloria Hunniford on her fraud ordeal.

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1 hour, 27 minutes

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Tue 23 Aug 201609:03

BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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Police Federation brands support for ill officers ‘inadequate’

How much pressure are our police officers under? Mental health problems, PTSD, workload pressures. Are they getting the support they need? Are we, in fact, asking too much from police? These were the big issues we tackled on yesterday's show. Today, Stephen spoke to Mark Lindsay, chairman of the Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers.

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‘Do not resuscitate’ orders – who decides?

A County Antrim man has spoken of how he was unaware that a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order had been placed on his medical file. He feels his human rights have been violated. Earlier this year, a study by the Royal College of Physicians in England found one in five families was not consulted when doctors had decided not to revive their relative. So what are the rules? Who should decide?

Is Dublin airport growth a threat to NI rivals?

Dublin was confirmed as Europe's fastest-growing major airport last week, as figures showed strong overall increases in Irish air traffic this year. And it seems many Northern Ireland flyers are choosing Dublin over our own airports. Between 2012 and 2014, there has been a 69% increase in the number of Northern Ireland residents using Dublin Airport. So what does this mean for Northern Ireland's two main airports - George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International?

‘I don’t trust banks’ – Gloria Hunniford on her fraud ordeal

Just how safe is YOUR money in YOUR bank account? Gloria Hunniford thought her cash was safe - until she was the victim of a bank scam with con artists trying to steal £120,000 from her.The presenter of BBC's Rip Off Britain was ripped off herself and says she felt "violated" after being targeted by fraudsters.

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