Minister for Health James Reilly is due to bring the expert group on abortion report to Cabinet for consideration this morning
Yesterday, Taoiseach Enda Kenny ruled out a free vote for Fine Gael TDs in the Dáil on the issue of abortion
The report is expected to be published after the meeting
The Dáil is to debate a motion from the Technical Group on abortion this week
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined by Deputy Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fail and Senator Martin Conway of Fine Gael to discuss the report.
Cillian Murphy, Chairperson of Loophead Tourism had a word about an exciting feasibilty study that’s underway into a ‘Loophead Geology Experience’
Professor John Fahy of the University of Limerick is an award winning author, internationally renowned lecturer in marketing and Adjunct Professor of Marketing at the University of Adelaide
He spoke with John and said businesses got away with providing poor quality during Celtic Tiger- so now it’s essential to work on the quality of the product and the service
He added that surviving in these challenging times is all about holding customers, increasing revenue and being successful. One of the biggest challenges most businesses face is knowing what their unique value proposition is
This evening he will be in Shannon to deliver a seminar entitled ‘Creating a winning customer value proposition’
It will benefit all business people with an interest in growing and retaining their customer base – the event, which runs from 6pm to 8pm,with registration at 5.30pm, is being held at GE Capital Aviation Service (GECAS), Westpark, Shannon.
Contact Shannon Chamber for more information or to book your place 061 708341.
The Money Doctor John Lowe had some personal finance advice for our listeners
He also spoke about low income families and issues getting cash for Christmas
He maintains that over 50s are hardest hit by rises in the cost of living and suggested four options that could ease mortgage nightmares!
See www.themoneydoctor.ie
Kinvara resident Eugene Lambe has been playing the uilleann pipes, whistles, flute for 50 years
He is also a talented instrument maker and has featured on recordings and in numerous TV and radio documentaries
He will be appearing at Ragairne – a monthly Irish language club in Kilnaboy – tomorrow night at 8.30 pm
Eugene joined John in studio to speak about the craft and play a few tunes.
With thanks to Aer Lingus Regional we have 2 flights to give away each day. You can choose to fly from Shannon to Edinburgh, Manchester or Birmingham
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, was in studio with advice on the proper care of animals and pets
Contact Clare Animal Shelter on 065 6820393.
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