Morning Focus – Monday 17/07/17

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The week got off to a lively start on Morning Focus, with a look ahead to some of the biggest news and sports stories of the coming week.

The show opened with a look at the Disclosure Tribunal, which is set to enter its third week.
Pat was joined on the line by Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner, Mick Clifford. Listen back below:

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The show then returned to the topic of ambulance response times, with Senator Martin Conway calling for the publication of a report which is said to be highly critical of the National Ambulance Service (NAS). Listen back below:

As tickets for the Senior Hurling clash of Clare and Tipp, tickets for Clare supporters to the game at Pairc Uí Chaoimh are already getting scare. Pat was joined on the line to discuss the issue by Cllr Joe Cooney, Chairperson of the Clare County Board. Listen back below:

The Monday Sports Panel was made up of Derrick Lynch and Sixmilebridge journalist Marie Crowe. Listen back below:

On Fleadh News this week, the tourism benefits of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for Clare were discussed with Siobhán King of Fáilte Ireland and Maurice Walsh of Clare Tourism Forum. Listen back below: