On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Marie Horgan, Sister of the late Sean Poland
It’s almost ten years since Sean Poland was shot dead at his home in Blackwater, Ardnacrusha, and to date no one has been held responsible for his killing
The 39 year old Car dealer answered his door shortly before midnight on New Years eve 2002 to be confronted by a gang of robbers who shot him and left him to die in his hallway before tying up his partner and stealing money from their home
There have been many arrests over the years and numerous garda appeals but no one has ever been charged with his murder – but tonight, the Sean Poland case will feature on the RTE Crimecall programme in a fresh bid by gardai to progress their cold case investigation
John spoke with Marie who told him that Christmas is always a difficult time for the family
A Crimecall Special appealing for information will be broadcast tonight
Contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400 or the Garda Confidential line on 1850 666 111 or see www.crimestoppers.ie or call them on 1800 25 00 25.
The Environment Minister has announced a grant scheme of up to 4000 euro for households whose septic tanks require upgrading
Inspections will begin in the new year – and properties whose waste treatment systems have registered – and fail the inspection – will be eligible for a grant
Homeowners will have to register their septic tanks by February first in order to qualify for a grant, and inspections are being carried out on unregistered properties also
To date 290,000 people or 58 percent of those with septic tanks have registered their systems- Joe Carey TD of Fine Gael explained.
Michael Duffy, a Kilfenora based civil engineer, commented on the measures saying he doesn’t think a grant system is the way to go as he thinks it could effect the price
The European Court of Justice rule tomorrow on whether the Irish government is still in breach of a European waste water directive, which requires each country to implement domestic laws regulating systems such as septic tanks.
Will Cahir of Cahir and Co. Ennis and a Clare Legal Advice Clinic volunteer solicitor joined John in studio to discuss the Tenancy Board and anti social behaviour of tenants.
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Madeline Taylor Quinn, Former Clare TD, Senator, Councillor and Mayor of Clare and a Moyasta Native, living in Kilrush joined John in studio to look back on her childhood in Moyasta and her thoughts on Christmas.
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, joined John in studio
The Ennis Badminton Club are holding a fundraising bag packing day for ISPCA this Friday in Tesco – Frankie urged people to please support them
He also urged dog owners to keep their animals restrained after a woman walking her dog in Kilkishen was set upon by a group of stray dogs recently.
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