On Monday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Consultant Obstetrician at the University of Limerick Maternity Hospital Dr Gerry Burke about the national recommendations outlines in the HIQA report into the death of Savita Halappanaver
He expressed concern about the low number of obstetricians in Irish hospitals, ahead of a national review of Maternity Care
Dr Burke also said that the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill has given he and his colleagues greater clarity.
Last night the cabinet signed off on the budget to be revealed tomorrow
The government is to provide free GP care to the under 5’s as part of a package of measures targeting families with young children
Mary Regan – Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner- spoke with John about the leaked budget measures.
Sergeant Joe Downey – Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division – joined John in studio to appeal to listeners for information on crimes committed over the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100
Ennis Fashion Week is beginning this Friday with a talk by Patrick Holford on “Weightless – what really works”
Patrick is one of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition and mental health and has authored over 36 health books, many of them bestsellers
In this seminar Patrick Holford outlines how, by combining elements of alternate-day fasting with a low glycemic-load (GL) diet, you can lose fat fast, without going hungry or compromising your health
Happy to answer listeners’ queries
Event ‘Weightloss – what really works?’ taking place 7.30pm Friday in the Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis
Tickets €15 available from Ennis Chamber, 54 O’Connell Street and Auburn Lodge, Gort Road, Ennis
See www.ennisfashion.com
A major international conference focusing on sustainable destination development is taking place in Ennistymon this Thursday and Friday
The theme of the conference is how to work with stakeholder partners in balancing conservation and tourism
The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark LIFE programme will host the conference at Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistymon
Tina O’Dwyer of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark spoke with John
Contact The Falls on 065 7070934.
John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer listeners’ wildlife queries.
See www.clarebirdwatching.com
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