On Thursday's edition of Morning Focus with John Cooke
The inquiry into the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation(IBRC) has been widened to investigate whether preferential interest rate deals were given to some large borrowers. The Government announced Wednesday night that the inquiry into IBRC has been upgraded to a Commission of Investigation, headed by a High Court judge, and Opposition parties and TDs, such as Independent Catherine Murphy, are to be consulted on its scope. Fiach Kelly Irish Times Political Correspondent had more on this.
People will be given the opportunity to air their opinions on a proposed inner relief road and bridge which its hoped will resolve traffic congestion issues at Blake's Corner in Ennistymon. Public consultation event is taking place at the Falls Hotel on June 10th from 3pm to 8pm. People will have 4 weeks to make written submissions before a final decision is made on which option is pursued through a formal planning process. Sheena Clancy of West Clare Flowers Ennistymon is urging the people of Ennistymon and further afield to get behind those that are at risk of losing their homes and businesses, like her. She spoke to John.
Retailers in Ennis and Kilrush have welcomed the introduction of parking incentives, which they hope will boost footfall and increase consumer spending. Free parking is being provided in Clare County Council’s car parks in Ennis from 2.00 p.m. each Saturday, though charges will continue to apply to on-street car parking in the town. In Kilrush, motorists can park for free for two hours on any day, and both schemes will be in place until September. Johnny Flynn – Mayor of Ennis says this parking trial is to encourage people in Clare to support Clare businesses by shopping in Ennis and Kilrush. Mairead O Brien – President of Kilrush Chamber of Commerce, like Johnny has welcomed the free parking trial and says it is fantastic for the town – Kilrush is a beautiful town that with the recent Entente Floral and tidy towns projects is doing really well so free parking is even more inviting for people.
Anthony Galvin, Children's Entertainer from Ennis spoke to us on March 3rd as he waited to hear if his application for a seasonal job in the world’s most southerly and possibly coldest post office had been successful. Anthony, was one of over 1,000 people who have applied for four positions on Goudier Island off the Antarctic Peninsula where there is no running water, mains power and only limited communications — but plenty of penguins. The successful team of four would spend next November to March, running a shop, post office, and maintenance and museum operation at Port Lockroy for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. Anthony sadly missed out on the post but is determined to apply again next year . . . he checked in with John this morning.
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot we speak with Dr Maire Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre who today address the topic of Childhood Vaccinations offering parent's medical advice and example plan for scheduling their childrens' vaccines. Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Thursday for more medical advice. You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email [email protected], but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP. Listen back to this and more Health Matters Podcasts here https://www.clare.fm/health-matters
White-tailed Eagles have successfully hatched chicks across four counties in Ireland. Eight pairs of White-tailed Eagles have nested and laid eggs with five nests successfully hatching chicks in counties Clare, Cork, Galway and Kerry. It was later in April a pair was confirmed to have hatched chicks at their usual nest site on Lough Derg, near Mountshannon, Co Clare. This pair created history in 2013 when they reared the first chicks to fly from a nest in Ireland in over 100 years. The pair also reared the only chick to successfully fledge from a nest in 2014. Dr. Allan Mee Project Manager, Golden Eagle Trust gave us an update on the latest additions to Mountshannon.
Kay Murphy Secretary of Shannon Act Retirement Group spoke to John live gtom the Radisson Blu Hotel Limerick where Mid-West retirees gathered at the second annual Marigold Festival. This free event shares the latest insights on how to live a healthy and active life no matter what age you are with this year's guest of honour RTE’s Anne Doyle.
DAA Shared Services Shannon Inaugural Fundraiser Fashion Extravaganza at Bunratty Castle Hotel took place tonight with all money raised going to the 3 daa charities – The Parkinson's Association of Ireland, Temple Street Hospital for Sick Children and the Children’s Medical & Research Foundation, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Mary O'Keefe Event Organising Committee, daa Shared Services Shannon, gave us the event details.
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