Today’s show brought listeners detailed analysis of Budget 2018, with an explanation of how back pockets around the Banner will be affected.
The show opened with a vox pop compiled by Clare FM’s James Mulhall, who heard what some of those in Ennis thought about the Budget.
Then Gavin was joined by Junior Minister Pat Breen (FG) and by Deputy Timmy Dooley (FF).
Eoin Galvin from Deloitte, Limerick, then explained the main tax changes in the Budget, while Gavin was later joined in studio by financial advisor Tommy Corbett who responded to listener’s questions. Listen back below:
Treacy Reddy of Midwest Simon; Martin McMahon of the ICMSA; Ian Barrett of the Cregg Group and Dermot Hayes of Clare Leader Forum then gave their reactions to the Budget.
After 11am, the tone changed and Gavin was joined in studio by Jack and Jill Foundation nurse, Mags Naughton who has worked for 18 years with the organisation. Jonathan Irwin, the retired founder also joined Gavin on the line. Listen back below:
On Fraud Awareness Week, Gavin was joined by Niamh Davenport Fraud Awareness Manager with the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland. Listen back below:
A discussion of the Bahai faith followed when Mike Maguire joined Gavin in studio to discuss an event on Sunday, October 22 at the Ennis Civic Centre, designed to introduce and celebrate this belief system. Listen back below:
As always on Wednesdays, the show was rounded off with a visit from John Underhill of Burren Vets, Ennistymon. Listen back below:
