Today’s show began with an interview with Dr. Michael Harty TD. He chaired an Oireachtas Health Committee meeting on Wednesday, and later met with Minister Harris, in respect of the CervicalCheck scandal. During the interview, Dr. Harty expressed support for the suggested investigations into the scandal, which will see an initial “scoping exercise”, conducted by an international expert, likely followed by a Commission of Investigation.
With just over three weeks to go to the referendum on the 8th Amendment, the Bishop of Killaloe, Father Fintan Monahan has issued a pastoral letter on the matter. It will be discussed and read at masses this weekend. Bishop Fintan joined Gavin in studio to outline why he is calling on people to vote No.
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We will hear from a representative of Clare Together for Yes on Friday’s programme.
It has been revealed that the Rocky Road in Ennis is not the only place in Clare suffering a goat problem. Last evening in Ardnacrusha, the local community came together to round-up eight goats who had been wreaking havoc in the area over the past eight days. Local Councillor Cathal Crowe spoke with Gavin
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The 25th Annual Burren Law School takes place this weekend. Held at the Burren College of Art in ballyvaughan, its theme is “Law and the Art of the Possible: The Fifth Province?” With discussions this weekend set to focus on a range of topics, including Brexit, Gavin wanted to get an insight from broadcaster and journalist Eamonn Mallie about the attitudes towards Brexit in Northern Ireland, which is facing significant upheaval at a time when its devolved government in Stormont is not sitting.
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Now, it’s been on the cards for some time, but this week the sugar tax has been introduced. It’s hoped it will play an important part in tackling Ireland’s obesity crisis. The levy on sugary drinks comes into effect today – with people paying 30 cent more per litre. 1 in 4 children here are currently overweight or obese. Gavin heard from Laura Erskine, Head of Community at Mummypages.ie, on the issue as well hearing the thoughts of people on the streets of Clare.
The final hour of the show saw a lot of live music as musicians Mickey Dunne, Oliver O’Connell and Eoin O’Neill joined Gavin in studio to play some tunes and chat about an event in celebration of Traveller music in aid of RNLI. The unique concert celebrating is being held out-doors in Caherconnell Fort in the Burren. The event will take place on Saturday May 5 at 7:30 pm. Booking is available directly from the Fort.
Before our second round of live music, we looked forward to Sunday’s Newmarket-on-Fergus Agricultural Show. It will be held on Sunday and includes a magnificent dog show, cattle and horse competitions, bouncy castles, food stalls, trade stands, vintage cars and tractors, and more. The event starts at 9 am. Derrick Burke who is the chairperson of the event, joined Gavin in studio to chat about the show.
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To round off the show, Claire Watts joined Gavin in studio. Claire has recently launched her latest album, Landmark, and will be the special guest at the Kilshanny Singing Circle on Sunday, May 6.
