An announcement is expected later from Eamon O’Cuiv about whether he’ll choose to remain a member of Fianna Fail
The former minister has been asked not to do media interviews calling for a ‘No’ vote in the fiscal treaty referendum
The Fianna Fail party is campaigning for a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum at the end of the month
Deputy O’Cuiv received a letter on the issue from the party whip at the weekend
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with political correspondent with the Irish Independent Fiach Kelly.
A newly erected crash barrier in O’Briensbridge has come in for criticism from the O’Briensbridge Community Council who say they are unhappy with it and think it’s ugly and ruins the picturesque town
Mick Murtagh, Chairman of the O’Briensbridge Community Council, explained the concerns.
The Annual Delegate Conference of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) will see more than 360 nurses and midwives gather in Killarney for the three day event
This year’s conference, which has as its theme, Safe Care – Safe Practice – No Compromise, will be dominated by the realities facing members on the frontline as they strive to maintain safe care with reduced resources
John asked INMO General Secretary Liam Doran about absenteeism, overcrowding and the recruitment embargo.
The Visit Ennis Brochure 2012 will be formally launched at 10.30am to 11.15am in Glór, Ennis
Local businesses and tourism organisations will be in attendance
Brian O’Neill, President of Ennis Chamber and of the Rowan Tree Café and Hostel and Ennis Town Clerk Leonard Cleary joined John in studio.
The event is being hosted by Ennis Town Council, Shannon Development and Ennis Chamber of Commerce
The Visit Ennis Brochure for 2012 forms part of the Promote Ennis strategy to profile the town and county to visitors and tourists locally, nationally and internationally www.visitennis.ie
Garda Albert Hardiman of Ennis Garda Station appealed for the public’s assistance with information on crimes committed recently
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
Sharon Cahir of Cahir and Company, Ennis is a volunteer solicitor with the Free Legal Advice Clinic at Clare Citizens Information Centre
In our weekly legal advice slot today she took a look at holiday entitlements
There is a lot of media attention to public servants paid days – off ; uncertified and holidays
Sharon clarified general employee rights under current Irish legislation.
Tom Liddy of Liddy’s Costcutter in Roslevan had a word after a Lotto ticket worth €2.6 million was sold there on Friday. It was the stores seven year birthday and their first time selling a winning ticket.
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, joined John in studio for his weekly slot where he has advice on the proper care of animals and owners’ legislative obligations
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253.
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