MORNING FOCUS THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER
A JUDGE has asked that the legislation surrounding the operation of private speed vans be re-examined. At Ennis District Court yesterday he adjourned all Go Safe connected prosecutions before him, after raising concerns over the evidential basis of photographs taken by the vans' cameras of alleged speeding motorists Darragh Hasset of Hassett Considine Solicitors, Ennis and Kilrush and Conor Faughnan AA Roadwatch debated the issue with John, it certainly got listeners talking
The current pupil teacher ratios are set to be maintained an additional 1,700 teacher and SNA posts will be created to cater for additional pupil numbers in primary and post primary schools under guidlines set out in Budget 2015. The announcement means that current pupil teacher ratios should be maintained. Sean McMahon President of the INTO outlined the positives and negatives of budget 2015 with John.
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot we speak with Dr Maire Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre Today's Maire looked at the area of tinnitus, vertigo and general ear issues.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
Best Will in the World Week takes place every October to highlight the importance of making a will.During Best Will in the World Week, solicitors across the country offer will consultations for a fee of €50. People interested in making their will, or updating an existing will, are also asked to consider leaving a gift to their favourite charity once loved ones have been taken care of. Sharon Cahir Solicitor for Cahir and Company Ennis spoke to us ahead of next weeks initiative.
Looking for something original to do this October Bank holiday weekend? Why not join in a unique Burren celebration which honour's the generations of Burren farmers, take part in re-enactments of ancient pastoral traditions and Samhain pursuits; enjoy the songs, stories, heritage and food of the Burren landscape and experience the Burren from the farmers perspective Bridget Barry Event Co-Coordinator joined John to talk about this very unique event.
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