The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar is expected to conclude in Galway today
On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with The Galway Independent’s online editor Marie Madden who has been covering the inquest from the beginning
The inquest finished hearing evidence yesterday
The inquiry heard the 31 year old died from septic shock after miscarrying her baby at Galway University Hospital in October last
She had been refused an abortion because of Irish law
Savita’s husband Praveen Halappanavar did not attend the hearing yesterday but is due to return today when a verdict is expected
Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson Eamon O’Cuiv TD spoke with John ahead of a public meeting in Ennis this evening on CAP reform He said farmers will be consulted about their views as the crucial negotiations enter the final phase
The meeting will take place tonight at the Auburn Lodge Hotel in Ennis at 8.30pm
Representatives of all the different farming organisations have also been invited to the meeting
Deputy O’Cuiv also expressed his concerns about ongoing fodder shortages.
The new personal insolvency guidelines say people who enter arrangements should not expect to live in luxury or at a subsistence level
Details of the scheme – under which there will be three options depending on the amount of debt involved – are being published this afternoon
There will be a number of strict conditions for people who avail of the service – depending on a household’s composition and access to public transport
Individuals will be given a budget of 247 euro per month for food, 31 euro for healthcare, 35 for clothing and almost 29 euro per month for socialising
The guide says a reasonable amount of money will be allocated for spending on childcare or mortgage repayments – depending on circumstances
Lorcan O’Connor is the Director of the Insolvency Service of Ireland- he explained the guidelines
See www.isi.gov.ie for more details or call 076 106 4200.
In our Morning Focus health slot we speak with Dr Maire Finn of the Ennis Family Medical Centre
This morning she continued with the popular topic of arthritis
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice. You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email [email protected], but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP
The inaugural Michael Howley Memorial walk, run or cycle takes place this Sunday in Ennistymon
The newly formed Riverside Cycling Club are involved and the new walkway between Ennistymon and Lahinch will be used in the event
The late Michael Howley from Ballyvraneen passed away on March 29, 2012, at the age of 49 – he had been in hospital in Cork
Denis Cullinan in Ennistymon spoke about Michael and this event in his memory and encouraged people to support them
All funds raised from the event will go to Bru Colombanus and Friends of Ennistymon hospital – more information and registration on www.riversidecycling.com
Tuesdays with Morrie tells the story of the last few months of Morrie Schwartz – suffering from Motor Neuron Disease
It was a book and a movie before it was a play – it is written by Mitch Albom it has sold over 19 million copies worldwide
A play based on the book is showing at Glor Theatre in Ennis tonight and tomorrow
Director and Producer of Tuesday’s with Morrie Breda Cashe was inspired when she read the book when her own father was very ill and dying
It resonated with her at a very deep level and inspired her to undertake this production – as she explained to John.
Kincora Traditional Weekend kicks off today in the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina
Over three days and nights there will be many concerts, workshops, traditional music and singing sessions in various venues in both towns.
The weekend itself takes its name from the ‘Palace of Kincora’ which was formerly situated on the green in Killaloe and served as the home of High King of Ireland Brian Ború
Michael Hackett – Chairperson and PRO of the Kincora Traditional Weekend – spoke with John
www.kincoratraditionalweekend.com
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