An emergency meeting of the Western Inter-County Rail committee was held last Friday in Claremorris in response to recent reporting on the Western Rail Corridor
There have been complaints that the coverage failed to report what they describe as the underselling of the service (for example not being possible to purchase ticket online) and that fares are higher on WRC than for comparable journeys elsewhere
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Brian Meaney, Green Party Councillor and Coleman O’Raghallaigh of West on Track and Barry Kenny of Irish Rail on the concerns raised.
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Clare representatives of the INTO met with their General Secretary in the West County Hotel Ennis last night for a meeting with primary school representatives in opposition to planned cuts to rural schools
The Education Minister recently said small rural schools have to take their fair share of cuts
Ruairí Quinn told the Oireachtas Education Committee that he is re-examining cuts made to schools in disadvantaged areas – however no decision has been made yet
Sheila Nunan, General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation spoke with John.
Gearoid Howard of Crimmins Howard Solicitors, Shannon and a volunteer solicitor with the Clare Citizens Information Centre’s Free Legal Advice Clinic joined John in studio to discuss medical misadventure in Irish public hospitals and the effect this has on patients.
Ennis resident Dick Robinson was Clerk of the Court for almost 40 years and served in nine different counties
During his time the court sat in many unusual venues such as hairdressers, a graveyard, pubs and a tin shed in Ballybunion
It was minor criminal cases and civil law for the most part
He joined John for a chat and shared many amusing stories and some ones that have never left his memory.
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden joined John for his weekly slot where he had advice for animals owners on the proper care of animals and their legal obligations
Last Friday their calender shoot went well- 30 dogs that had been homed through the Clare pound came along to take part
Also, dangerous dogs (bull terriers) that were seen roaming Kilrush were apprehended and Frankie also caught a dog that was responsible for a recent sheep kill
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253.
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