On Thursday’s Morning Focus we recapped on a topic that was in the news last week. We got huge reaction when Paul Moroney spoke with us about the changed speed limits on the N68 Ennis-Kilrush Road, and how he feels it’s only added to danger on the route.
But now another man who’s expressing concern is Kilrush-based solicitor Patrick Moylan. In a letter to Clare FM, he described the change in speed limits as “the greatest threat to West Clare since the foundation of the State.” Patrick Moylan of O’Kelly Moylan Solicitors in Kilrush and Ennis joined us in the studio to express his concerns.
An unpublished report prepared by the HSE’s National Doctors Training and Planning Unit has painted a damning picture, reporting that consultant recruitment in Ireland is ‘in crisis.’ First reported by the Sunday Business Post, the unpublished report presents the first admission from the health service that what is now happening on a widespread basis in Irish hospitals and the resultant gaps in service is creating clear patient safety risks.
It states that the number of applicants for consultant posts has fallen dramatically, outlines a significant brain drain of Irish doctors, and states that many posts were unsupported appropriately by clinical teams. The IMO says this de facto admission by the HSE warrants a response from the Health Minister.
Dr. Clive Kilgallen, Chair of the IMO Consultant Committee joined Gavin earlier today to discuss what needs to be done to change this.
Lorcan Allen, Agri-Business Reporter for the Irish Farmers Journal joined us again today to tell us what happened with the Kerry Co-op shareholder redemption scheme discussion at a special meeting in Tralee yesterday. It was expected to be a highly-charged affair.
We got our regular parenting expert, Dr. Toby Sachsenmeier on how important the role of father is within a child and families life.
Loop Head Tourism have announced a new festival to run over 10 days during the Summer Solstice or Mid-summer period from June 21st to June 30th.
There will be a series of events including, walks and talks, boat trips, guided walks and cycles, workshops and traditional music.
For more information: https://www.loophead.ie/events Suzanne Magee Loop Head Tourism and Dolphinwatch
A new single from Aodhán Coyne of Socks in the Frying Pan fame will be released on Friday.
Chance and Gamble sees him depart the world of trad for folk, and comes after years of writing songs and preparation. He’ll release his second solo album, and his first solo folk album, in September.
Tour Dates Saturday, June 22nd – The Stormy Teacup, Limerick (with Cathal Murphy) Tuesday, June 25th – The Whitehorse Sessions, Lahinch
Friday, June 28th – Record Break, Ennis
We got a look into what ongoing and up coming in the arts community in Clare with our Arts Officer Siobhan Mulcahy
VISUAL ARTS
Thursday – Burren College of Art
Saturday – Tubber
Ongoing – Kilkee & Scariff
FESTIVAL
Saturday – Midsummers Festival in Ballyvaughan
MUSIC
Willie Clancy School
Weds – Riches of Clare
THEATRE
Weds – Corofin Drama Soc AGM
