On todays edition of Morning Focus with John Cooke
Councillor Michael McNamara, Labour TD, spoke to John ahead of the vote regarding Clare Daly's Fatal Foetal Abnormalities Bill later this evening. Labour TD Anne Ferris says she's prepared to be thrown out of the Labour Party for voting in favour of the bill. That means Deputy Ferris will be automatically kicked out of Labour's parliamentary party – and she may not be the only one. Party leader and Tanaiste Joan Burton believes the bill is unconstitutional. Councillor McNamara explained his stance on the vote.
The latest home repossession cases that have been listed in the courts across the country during the month of January show staggering figures including 100 cases in Clare. New Beginning estimate these figures will grow into the very high thousands this year and the reality is the Irish court system is ill-equipped to deal with this. Alongside home repossessions, there are still over 90,000 distressed mortgages in Ireland. New Beginning will host a practical “Join The Tide of Recovery” seminar in The Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on Wednesday 11th February at 7.30pm. Paul Carroll is the head of Bankruptcy Services with New Beginnings, he spoke about what is to be discussed at the seminar.
We heard from a caller Betty from Ennis who has had issues with Eircom who recently cut off her landline bill and Betty depends on her landline for her panic button. Betty has tried to contact Eircom on a number of occasions but to no joy. We will keep updated on the situation on Morning Focus.
John Lowe MONEY Doctor joined us to address all your financial needs and to talk about Central Bank to review mortgage arrears target and Credit Unions exploring prospects of offering mortgages to members among others . The Money Doctor returns to us again in 2 weeks time.
In the latest update on storm repair work carried out along the Clare Coast since last January and February, Councillors have been told that out of 43 damaged and impacted sites, 15 have been fully restored while further work is still required at 28 locations inluding Kilkee where long awaired repairs are to the historic sea wall are to commence next week. With the total damage caused by Storms Christine and Brigid estimated at 36.8 million euro just 17.6 million has been allocated by the government for repairs already completed and ongoing works in areas like Liscannor, Whitestrand and Kilbaha, but numerous other funding applications are still to be made in respect of coastal protection works this year.
John spoke to the Council's Senior engineer Tom Tiernan
To mark Internet Safety Day we heard fromAvril Ronan the Global Program Manager for Internet Safety at Trend Micro EMEA about the launch of a competition for both Primary and Secondary Schools titled “What’s your Story”? They are looking for competitors to share information to help others stay smart, aware and safe whilst online.
Finally, Frankie Coote ISPCA Clare and Dog Warden joined us in Studio. Dog Pound 68 20393
COMPETITIONS this week:
Engineers Week is a programme of nationwide events that runs from Sunday 8th February to Saturday 14th February. The week aims to create positive awareness and enthusiasm about the engineering profession in Ireland to people of all ages especially students, their teachers and parents. So what better prize to giveaway? How about a kindle a day? Stay tuned throughout the week and you could be in with a chance to win a kindle a day.
PLUS
Since Love is in the air, and you may be planning that perfect day! Patrick Bourke Menswear, Kilrush and Ennis,expert wedding outfitter, are celebrating the arrival of their all new wedding suit collections, Each day on Morning Focus we've a €100 voucher to be won towards wedding suit hire.
Get in touch and tell us about the big occasion to be in with a chance to win!
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