Investigations into Detective Garda Adrian Donohue’s murder are ongoing
Justice Alan Shatter described the killing as was an attack on the entire Garda force and he said good progress is being made in the investigation
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Tom Brady, Security Editor of The Irish Independent about how the investigation is progressing.
Detective Donohue was the first Garda to be murdered in the line of duty since Detective Jerry McCabe who was gunned down in Adare, Limerick in 1996
The widow of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe is calling for tough mandatory sentences for anyone convicted of murdering a member of the force
Ann McCabe signed a book of condolence for Adrian Donohue at Henry Street Garda station yesterday
The book was placed beneath a bust of her late husband who was shot dead during a botched robbery in Adare in Co. Limerick in 1996- we heard Anne McCabe speaking in Limerick yesterday
Garda Ben O’Sullivan, Jerry McCabe’s former partner, also spoke to reporters yesterday to convey his shock and upset at history repeating itself
A book of condolences for the family of the late detective Adrian Donohue has been opened in Kilkee Library, Ennis Garda Station, Killaloe Garda Station and Kilrush Garda Station.
Ed Carey, Chairman of the Residential Group of Society Chartered Surveyors Ireland, and himself an auctioneer, spoke with John about self evaluation and the property tax
It is speculated that the value of the home will go up in bands of €50,000 and it will be calculated by self-assessment
Householders will pay the rate attached to the nearest €50,000 band, so a house worth €220,000 will pay the rate for all houses between €200,000 and €250,000 of €500
However, it won’t be straightforward – there are all sorts of anomalies and grey areas that will make it difficult for homeowners to know how much their house is worth
The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers said recently that they would discount farmhouse adjacent to farmyards by at least 50%
The SCSI say that farm houses situated away from the farmyard could be treated differently
A relief fund has been established for Clare farmers still feeling the effects of last year’s wet weather
Clare IFA is calling on people to contribute to the account, moneys from which will be used to help farmers who find themselves facing critical shortages of fodder and feed
Efforts to assist those farmers through seminars and clinics are continuing, but farming representatives in the county warn the full impact of last year’s persistent rain will only be felt in the coming months, when farmers feel the financial pinch
Andrew Dundass, Chairperson of the Clare IFA and Ardnacrusha farmer explained.
Gearoid Howard of Crimmins Howard Solicitors in Shannon joined John for our free legal advice slot
Gearoid is a volunteer solicitor at the Free Legal Advice Clinics at Clare Citizens’ Information Service
Today he discussed the law as it applies to cyclists, pedestrians and vehicle passengers.
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter yesterday attended the launch of a report detailing the progress by Ireland’s LGBT community in the past two years
Gay and lesbian rights group GLEN launched the review, which looks at the huge steps taken by the community in a number of areas, including legal reform, education, health and civil partnership legislation
It comes amid calls for fully equal rights for the LGBT community in relation to marriage
Brian Sheehan of GLEN says that with the legislation for civil partnership, same sex marriage can now surely follow
Kilrush native Brian Sheehan, Director of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network discussed.
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden joined John for his regular slot on the proper care of animals and owners’ legislative obligations
Contact Ennis Animal Shelter on 065 6820393.
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