The show opened with more about the CervicalCheck scandal as Sinn Féin representative for West Clare, Violet Anne Wynne discussed upcoming protests in Kilrush.
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Garda wellbeing was one of the many topics up for discussion on the midweek edition of Morning Focus.
The GRA (Garda Representative Association) heard calls for extra safety equipment and training for Gardaí especially in the face of modern terrorism. Clare GRA representative, Paul Crowley discussed the situation with Gavin.
Speaking of Gardaí, a new initiative, Operation Respect, is being rolled out in Laois Offaly Garda Division to have Gardaí attend funerals to boost ties with local communities. Councillor John Clendennen of Offaly County Council discussed the initiative.
Next, Justin Moran of Age Action Ireland discussed the rising minimum age to claim the state pension.
Then the show heard more about insurance hikes causing difficulties for marts, festivals and other small businesses. This time the focus was on the Festival of Finn committee as Gavin talked to festival organizer, Martin Waldron.
Then Gavin and Cillian Murphy, owner of Murphy Black’s restaurant, Kilkee ask: should parents of bawling babies have to leave a restaurant?
Then swimming from Italy to Sicily and back, Evan Cronin stops by the studio to discuss his training to swim the English Channel in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation. Follow his progress on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/evanschannelswim2018/
Following that the Morning Focus Book Club returns to discuss a new book, Jennifer Johnston’s ‘Naming the Stars’.
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After that, the show talks to Clare’s Hospice Sunflower Hero, 2018 Joe Keary and Fundraising Manager for Cahercalla Hospice, Mary Moloney about the challenges faced by hospices and how to become the next Sunflower Hero.
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Finally, Tom Lynch of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland teaches us all about bird calls. Are there really any cuckoos in Ennis?
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