The official HIQA report into the death of Savita Halappanavar was published yesterday
It found a series of failures in the provision of basic medical care and that staff in University Hospital Galway failed to recognise Mrs Halappanavar’s infection and deterioration
The report went on to say there were a number of missed opportunities which, if acted upon, may have changed the outcome of her care
On Thursday’s Morning Focus we heard HIQA Director of Regulation Phelim Quinn speaking at yesterday’s publication launch
The report makes 34 recommendations for maternity services both in Galway and nationwide which Petrina Vousden, Health Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, outlined to John Cooke.
Sinn Féin launched their Budget Alternative on Tuesday
The main aims are to lower the tax burden on ordinary families; protect public services and invest in jobs
The document sets out measures to assist job creation, SMEs, the agriculture sector, and people in mortgage distress but has been criticised as populist fairytale economics
Pearse Doherty TD, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson, spoke with John.
Kilmaley resident Simon McNamara contact Morning Focus to say that while walking his dog on Tuesday last week he noticed a dead Badger on the road
The badger carcass remains on the roadside and Simon wanted to know who is responsible for its removal.
The Alcoholics Anonymous Clare Area Convention takes place this weekend in the Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis
Beginning on Friday at 4pm the local branch of the support group is encouraging people to come along
Recovering alcoholics Jim and Christina joined John in studio to speak about their personal experiences with alcohol abuse and their recovery
They urged people who are in difficulty to take the steps to come along and find the support they need
Contact the local AA branch on 061-311222/085 2406867 or see www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
The importance of effective community fire safety is being promoted all this week- National Fire Safety Week 2013
The theme of this year’s safety campaign is “Together We can STOP Fire” – Colum Frawley, Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Clare Fire Service joined John in studio.
John Underhill of Burren Vets joined John in studio to speak about animal first aid and answer listeners’ queries.
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