The latest figures from the CSO reveal Ireland is out of recession
On Friday’s Morning Focus Marian Egan spoke with Economist Micheál Collins of the Nevin Research Institute about what this means for people and their recommendations for the upcoming budget
The economic think-tank is suggesting that the Budget 2014 fiscal adjustment should be €2 billion rather than €3.1 billion with the saving on the Promissory Note restructuring used to reduce the Budget’s scale. They also recommend that the remaining adjustment should be re-orientated towards taxation measures with the only expenditure cuts being those already agreed and announced under the two public sector wage agreements. Also that the Budget should be accompanied by an Investment Stimulus which would assist in counteracting the negative impact of the Budgetary adjustment on the domestic economy.
Over 300 people gathered in Ennis last night at the INTO hosted meeting to express their concerns regarding cuts to education ahead of next months budget
The crowd included concerned teachers and parents, local councillors and TD’s Pat Breen, Timmy Dooley and Joe Carry along with Clare Senator Martin Conway
Clare FM’s Amy Ryan was there and the meeting began with an address by INTO Vice President and Principal of Mullagh National School Sean McMahon…
Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey joined Marian in studio to discuss possible education cuts, the upcoming budget and emerging from recession.
In our Health Matters slot Marian was joined in studio by Dr Maire Finn of the Ennis Family Medical Centre
Today Dr Finn spoke about difficulties some couples experience when trying to conceive and had some advice.
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice
You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email focus@clare.fm, but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP
A special event for those interested in railways, history and drama is taking place in Fawl’s Bar, Ennis tonight
At 8pm the evening begins with a short 10 minute film ‘The WCR Then and Now’ followed by a 10 minute talk and slide show given by Jackie, the owner of the railway who will be explaining the future plans of the WCR
The comedy ‘ Laughter in Court ‘ by Brian Comerford will start at 8.30 pm
This One Act drama includes a host of well-known West Clare actors
Jenny Bassett, Director of ‘Laughter in Court’, spoke with Marian and Jackie Whelan of The West Clare Railway joined her in studio
The evening is part of The Ennis Fringe Festival and is included in the National Culture Evening. It is free to the public.
Lisa O’Dea of West Clare Equestrian in Tullabrack had a word about their Autistic Fun and Fundraising Day taking place at West Clare Equestrian, Tullabrack, Kilrush tomorrow from 10am
A line up of top national hunt jockeys and showjumpers will be there and all the proceeds will be spent on the kids in Clare – All are welcome.
The 7th Annual Maura Blake Memorial Golf Am Am takes place in Gort golf club today and tomorrow
The Maura Blake Memorial Fund, established in conjunction with Cancer Care West in memory of Maura from Kilcolgan who died in 2006 having battled cancer
Since then the fund has raised over €172,000 for cancer service and support as Gerry Glynn explained.
Contact JJ Grehan on 087 2549618 for more details.
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