On Wednesday's edition of Morning Focus with John Cooke
With Illegal Dumping described as 'out of control' across the county there's been a call for CCTV's to be installed to record activity and for Households to prove their waste management efforts.
Maneul Di Lucia Kilkee contacted the show to say he was driving on the old Clarecastle to Dromoland road and was shocked to see dirty nappies strewn along the side of the road for about a mile. Independent Cllr PJ Ryan Sixmilebridge, spoke to John to say the issue has worsened since the introduction of recycling charges while Paul Moroney Senior Engineer with Clare County Council outlined the Council's initiatives in place to catch those offenders.
Vintners AGM took place yesterday and today in Killarney
The Vintners Federation says the government isn't doing enough to help the pubs industry. The group – which represent 4,200 publicans – is holding its annual conference in Kerry today. CEO of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland Padraig Cribben says the overall mood at the event is a positive one, as publicans begin to feel the effects of the recovery. Charlie O Meara Chairman of the Clare Branch VFI Moroney's Bar, Market Place, Ennis spoke to John live from the Conference.
At least 42 people have been killed in another earthquake in Nepal. Around one-thousand are injured after the 7-point-3 magnitude quake struck a remote region between the capital Kathmandu and Mount Everest. It caused landslides and buildings to collapse. It's just over two weeks since the region's biggest earthquake in decades killed eight-thousand. Deaths have also been reported in neighbouring India and Tibet. Ross O'Sullivan Senior Humanitarian Advisor, on behalf of Concern spoke to John live from Kathmandu saying that any of the efforts made in recovery since the first Earthquake have been undone.
Pj O Brien, from Kilnaboy joined the conversation on illegal dumping outlining how he often finds bags of rubbish thrown into his land and there is nothing to be done about it.
Renasha Small O Connor from Toronto contacted Morning Focus regarding her recent trip to Ennis. Renasha outlined she and her mother were looking to use a toilet and first stopped at a petrol station where the assistant abruptly said they were broken without suggesting an alternative – this was the case in 3 following businesses – eventually they were allowed to use the facilites at one take away restaurant but only after purchasing a bottle of water – Renasha is surprised that Ennis is claiming to be Ireland's friendliest town…..She spoke to John Cooke.
Brian O Neill, Chairperson of Promote Ennis says he is very surprised about the treatment of Renasha and her family and very disappointed too. The need for public toilets is urgent and does not want to see a repeat of this situation again. If Renasha and her family visit Ennis again, he has offered them a meal at his restaurant, The Rowan Tree and hopes she would have a more pleasant experience.
Living Scenes group from St. Josephs school Tulla joined us next in studio ahead of their annual show. The group intiative includes 10 adults aged from 91 to early 70's, joined by theT.Y. students, who meet up each week throughout the school year. Partaking in art projects, baking the old way, talks and seminars.
This Week the group present their annual stage show….'Big Maggie' with Students and Adult Friends taking to the stage. Siobhan O Connell T.Y. Student St. Joseph's Secondary School, Tulla, John Anglim, from Feakle, Rose de Courcy from Tulla and local poet and Living Scenes member Maureen O'Shaughnassy also from Tulla spoke about the group and shared some of their talents. John and Rose will perform a piece from the Play – Big Maggie, Student Siobhan performed a tune on the flute and Maureen read her poem "The Donkey".
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