Morning Focus Monday June 17

The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill is to be debated in the Dail this week

On Monday’s Morning Focus with John Cooke, Jacqueline Healy – Women’s Health and Human Rights Worker- National Women’s Council of Ireland and Geraldine Martin of the Pro Life Campaign discussed the legilsation.

Health and Nutrition Expert Patrick Holford  is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition, specialising in the field of mental health
He is widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues
Patrick’s in Ireland to give seminars on the latest weight loss craze – intermittent fasting and the 4:3 diet – he explained what it is to John

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See www.patrickholford/burn-fat-fast

Garda Brendan Keane of Ennis Garda Station joined John in studio to appeal for the public’s assistance with information on crimes committed in the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100

A major security operation is in place ahead of the start of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland today
Eight of the world’s most powerful leaders – including US President Barack Obama – will attend the two day event in Co Fermanagh
Around 8-thousand police are on duty for the summit – with military back up – and the support of 900 Gardai along the border
Meanwhile, the PSNI has confirmed that military drones will be used in the largest ever security operation on the island of Ireland.

Katherine MCCurrey, a Fermanagh based Reporter with The Ulster Herald spoke with John about the atmosphere in the town ahead of the summit

Meanwhile, as the leaders of the world’s superpowers gather in Fermanagh, it is a Clareman who is ensuring the G8 Summit runs smoothly
Back in November John spoke with Ferghal Purcell- a native of Kincora park, Ennis -now the General Manager of the Lough Erne Resort
We heard what Ferghal had to say ahead of the summit and we also heard some of President Obama’s speech in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall this morning.
 
John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries.

See www.clarebirdwatching.com

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