We opened today’s programme on the deal in Brexit’s first phase that was released in the early hours of the morning. MEP Deirdre Clune outlined the agreement.
The Taoiseach says it’s a “very significant day”after a deal was reached. The compromise will ensure there’ll be no hard border on the island of Ireland. Leo Varadkar says it’s not the end – but it is the end of the beginning.
Roger Cole, Chair of The Peace and Neutrality alliance spoke to Gavin about concerns over the government’s plans to sign up to an EU defence deal that could jeopardise our neutrality.
Noeleen Moran discussed being chosen as candidate for Sinn Féin the General Election in Clare along with Shannon Councillor Mike McKee
Fr Fintan Monahan calls for referendum to secure Constitutional right to housing in the wake of news that the number of homelessness in Clare has doubled in number.
On the same theme, Miltown’s Anne Rynne has recorded a song she calls a ‘rallying cry’ for raising awareness of child homelessness. She chatted to Gavin and performed the piece which is written from teh point of view of a homeless child. Listen back below:
Palestinian percussionist Raed Said joined Gavin in studio to share some drumming songs ahead of his performance at the ‘Rural Rejig’ event in Corofin tomorrow. Listen back below:
We did a quick round up of events happening in the Banner county this weekend.
The Friday Panel joined us in studio to discuss the topics of the week – John Quinlivan and Martin McMahon discussed Brexit, Rejig Rural Ireland, Mobile phone obsession and Christmas preparations! Listen back below:
