The Government’s U-turn on cuts to personal assistant hours is being welcomed by disability groups
The HSE has been told not to go ahead with the controversial cutbacks – after protests outside Government Buildings yesterday
The Opposition says the U-turn shows that the management of the health services is in chaos
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Political Editor with the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheehan who said that the Government’s handling of the issue has made international headlines over the past few days – and the IMF has also been watching closely
Senator Tony Mulcahy of Fine Gael said he was delighted that the government has rolled back on this
He added that he doesn’t understand why they look to the vulnerable people to find cuts in the first place and that more services are needed in these areas- not less
Senator Mulcahy also defended payments made to TDs and Senators who were newly elected last year.
Anne Marie Flanagan from Corofin, who spoke about her fear of losing her PA on yesterday’s programme, welcomed the news
Independent Shannon Town Councillor Cathy McCafferty spoke about her motion last night at Shannon Town Council’s monthly meeting when she called on her eight other council colleagues to back her motion for the practice of civil disobedience to be used by local authorities
The Declan Hayes memorial half marathon and 10 k runwalk takes place in Doonbeg Saturday at 11am with the walkers of half marathon starting at 10am
Last year they raised €24,000
There is up to €1,000 in prize money so register now at run Ireland.com or call Claire 086 2620688
This year the proceeds to Suicide Bereavement Support, Kilkee Marine Rescue and Clare Children with Autism
Chairman of the Declan Hayes Memorial Michael O’Doherty and Manual De Lucia of Kilkee Marine Rescue encouraged people to support this cause.
Daniel Meehan has been volunteering with Emotions Peer Support Centre for about four months- there is huge interest in the place
He has struggled with his own mental health in the past and since becoming a volunteer he has never felt better
They are holding a Flag Day tomorrow and will have an information booth at the top of O’ Connell Street in Ennis
Table Quiz in Johnno’s Bar, Quinn Road, Doora tomorrow night at 8.30 pm
Contact Emotions Peer Support Centre, Clonroad Business Park, Ennis – 065 6892552
Paul Wolfe of the Clare Citizens’ Information Service joined John to answer listeners’ queries.
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