Local people suffering from loneliness

A local woman says it's an absolute curse for people who are suffering with loneliness.

Fiona McCaffery Jones of Truagh Spirit Monaghan was reacting to loneliness being described as a critical public health issue.

Ireland is now regarded as having the highest level of loneliness in Europe.

She said she it is something she sees quite regularly and described it as a scourge.

Truagh Spirit in Monaghan takes steps, through its services, to prevent or eliminate loneliness or social isolation.

Some of the services they offer are meals on wheels, home visits, good morning calls or day trips.

Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, Fiona explained the impact these activities can have.