On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined in studio by Flan Garvey, former Mayor of Clare and Chairman Tralee IT to discuss plagarism investigations on his Masters thesis.
The former Mayor of Clare has been cleared of wrongdoing after the Institute of Technology found part of his masters thesis was copied, but not intentionally
However questions are now being raised about quality assurance procedures involved in the awarding of his and other degrees
The way in which postgraduate degrees are awarded by the IT in Tralee is up for review following the recent investigations involving Flan Garvey.
Clare FM’s Kevin McGillicuddy was at Ennis Station yesterday speaking with members of the public and taxi drivers about how the bus strike affects them
Bus Eireann Services in Clare are back to normal this morning after workers halted strike action to allow for talks
The industrial dispute has been suspended for 48 hours following a breakthrough at the Labour Relations Commission last night
Bus Eireann have also agreed to hold off implementing 5 million euro in cuts to overtime and premium pay to allow for negotiations
Bus Eireann employee and former Killaloe Councillor Tony O’Brien spoke from the workers’ point of view.
The Money Doctor John Lowe discussed the ECB interest rate cut, European Investment Bank initiatives and Bank charges on his regular slot
As always the Money Doctor was happy to answer listeners’ personal finance queries – email yours to [email protected]
Ann Norton, Cofounder of The Clare Crusaders will be announced ‘Clare Woman of the Year’ at the Clare Association Annual Dinner in Ennistymon this weekend to honour her work and contribution to the Clare Crusaders
The Barefield based clinic provides occupational and speech therapy, physiotherapy, reflexology and special education to 200 children
Ann joined John in studio to speak about the honour and to highlight the work done by the local charity.
For more information on the Clare Crusaders see www.clarecrusaders.ie
For more on the Clare Association’s Annual Dinner see www.clareassociationdublin.com
Clare ISPCA Warden Frankie Coote joined John in studio with advice on the proper care of animals and owners’ legislative responsibilities
Contact Clare ISPCA Shelter on 065 6820393.
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