On Wednesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined on the line by Dr Michael Collins, an Economist with Trinity College, Dublin. Dr Collins discussed the situation in the Eurozone, and gave an overview of the upcoming budget.
Clare FM’s latest online poll:
Now that the New 7 Wonders have been chosen- What’s County Clare’s best natural wonder?
• The Burren
• Loop Head Peninsula
• The Cliffs of Moher
• Lough Derg
• The Ailwee and Doolin Caves
Darren Scully last night stepped down as Mayor of Naas, after the backlash of his announcement yesterday that he will no longer represent those of African origin
Councillor Darren Scully said he made the decision based on what he describes as the "aggressive" attitude he has experienced when representatives are made to him by black Africans
However, he stressed that this is his own view, and not that of Naas Town Council
Speaking to KFM, Darren Scully said he will refer any black Africans seeking assistance from him to another of his council colleagues
John was joined in studio by Dr Moosajee Bhamjee, Former Labour Deputy for Clare from South Africa and Dr. Taiwo Matthew, Former Ennis Town Councillor from Nigeria who was absolutely outraged by these comments, particularly as they came from a public representative
Church Code of Cannon Law allows for families to have a special cemetery or lands on lands other than a graveyard- but this would require the permission of the Bishop
Last week Councillor James Breen called that a farmer should have the option of being buried on their own land
Fr Brendan Quinlivan, Killaloe Diocesan Communications Officer and Parish Priest of Feakle with pastoral responsibility for Killanena- Flagmount joined John to discuss
A UNICEF report into what it means to be an adolescent in Irish society today has found that teenagers are growing up in a culture where drink and drugs are the norm, where one in five has lost their virginity before the age of 16 and where viewing pornography on the internet is commonplace
Those are among the disturbing findings of two new reports by UNICEF Ireland examining what it means to be an adolescent in contemporary society where drug-taking remains more widespread than smoking.
Girls emerged more negatively than boys, with a higher percentage drinking, smoking and having sex — although boys outnumbered girls by more than two to one when it came to watching pornography online
The reports — Changing the Future: Experiencing Adolescence in Contemporary Ireland — also found:
More than one-third (35%) reported trying drugs, with 28% of these saying usage was ongoing, grass being the most popular. 15% reported the use of cocaine
Of the 63% who said they were sexually active, four in five had penetrative sex. More than 50% had lost their virginity before the age of 18
Almost one in five failed to use a condom the first time they had sex
Amel Yusus, Youth Health Coordinator at the Base Youth Centre, Ballyfermot, Dublin explained the findings
As part of Clare FM’s 50 Cent Appeal The Late Train Table Quiz hosted by Brian Flynn will take place this Friday night in McGowana House, Inch at 9pm
All are welcome to attend and all proceeds are in aid of the Appeal
Brian Flynn, Presenter of The Late Train on Clare FM, joined John in studio to encourage people to support this event
If you would like to donate money or host a 50 Cent Event contact Máire at 065 682 88 88 or email [email protected]
Or to donate directly go to any AIB branch;
Sort Code: 93-53-87
Account Number: 32500588
Account Name: Clare FM Fundraiser Account
Bank: AIB Bank, Bank Place, Ennis, Co Clare
Paul Wolfe of the Clare Citizens’ Information Service was in studio to answer your social welfare, employment and consumer law queries
If you wish to get in touch with the Morning Focus team email [email protected]
