Six former Senators have written to the Irish Times to initiate a campaign to save the Seanad
They are calling for reform rather than abolition and say such a body could play a valuable political and constitutional role
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined by former two-time Senator Brendan Daly and current Senator Tony Mulcahy to discuss abolition or reform of the second house of the Oireacthas
They also discussed the possible abolition of town councils by Environment Minister Phil Hogan
Today is the Samaritans national fundraising and awareness day
24:7 is aimed at highlighting the charity’s round-the-clock availability to people seeking emotional support
The Samaritans vision is for a society where fewer people die by suicide, something that is particularly relevant now, as in 2011 the number of suicides in Ireland increased by seven per cent
Gerry Dobbins, Director of the Clare and Ennis branch of the Samaritans and Peadar White from Ennis, a well known vintage car enthusiast, joined John in studio
Peadar is organising a recreation of the 1901 Motor Tour of Ireland as a fundraiser for the Samaritans and is asking people to donate and participate on Wednesday 8th August – if you would like to get involved contact Peadar on 086 814 0020 or drop into The Halfway House on the Limerick Road
Samartians Helpline 1850 60 90 90 or email [email protected]
To celebrate their amazing promotions now on instore Rochford’s Pharmacy on Parnell St in Ennis have given us five beauty hampers to give away each morning this week on Morning Focus
Each hamper is worth €250 and is packed with fantastic beauty products including Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Clarins and Chanel
Rules of Engagement – the legal issues of importance once one has decided to marry – the topic of discussion with
Sharon Cahir, volunteer solicitor with the Free Legal Advice Clinic at Clare Citizens’ Information Centre in our legal advice slot this week.
The Clare branch of the Diabetes Ireland have a Diabetes nurse specialist, Maria Kelly-Conroy, from University Hospital Galway attending their Type 1 diabetes support group meeting this evening in the Temple Gate Hotel at 8pm – all are welcome
Rebecca Flanagan from Doolin, and her 12 year old daughter Hayley joined John in studio
Hayley is going into 1st year this September in Ennistymon, she has Type 1 Diabetes
They spoke about living with the condition and the treatment resources available in the Midwest
Rebecca also appealed for volunteers to participate in a sponsored spin event which takes place on this coming Saturday in the Square, Ennis
Contact Kate in Diabetes Ireland on 1850 909 909 or email [email protected]
Clare ISPCA Warden Frankie Coote joined John in studio for his weekly slot to advise animal owners on the proper care of animals and their legislative responsibilities
Contact the Clare ISPCA Animal Shelter on 065 6820393.
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