It was announced this week that inspections of septic tanks by council officials will begin next year
The Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan said householders who own septic tanks can register with their local authority from now
They have to sign up by February 1st 2013
Inspections will be free – but it’s not yet known how many will be carried out
Yesterday afternoon Phil Hogan told an Oireacthas Committee that it will be significantly cheaper for householders to register early
He also said budgetary constrains will impact on funding for households carrying out works to upgrade septic tanks
On Thursday’s Morning Focus Michael Duffy, a Consultant Civil Engineer in Kilfenora, joined John to discuss thislatest announcement and answer listeners’ queries.
The Saorview takeover is taking place this October – Digital Reception Manager Brian Geraghty took listeners’ queries, explained any difficulties or last minute questions people had regarding the switch over
Saorview Fortnight taking place for retailers in Clare this week
For more information see www.saorview.ie
Shannon swimmer Chris Bryan has confirmed that he will not be appealing a decision that has dashed his hopes of competing in the London Olympics
After a place opened up in the Men’s Open Water Event, it was hoped that this would be given to the Ennis Swimming Club member who missed out on a spot in London in a photo finish at a race in Portugal earlier this month
Instead though, international governing body FINA have opted to give the place to an athlete from the Oceania region, meaning a competitor from Guam will travel to London instead – he trailed the Clareman by 14 minutes in that Olympic Qualifier in Portugal
Chris and his mother Jackie were guests of Morning Focus earlier this month and his father Rob spoke on the programme earlier this week, before they decided not to pursue any appeal
Jackie Bryan spoke with John to give the family’s reaction and thank people for their support.
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar spoke with John Cooke live from the Business Convention in Dromoland where he has just delivered the key note address to delegates
Boosting business aviation at Shannon Airport is one of the key issues being discussed at a major conference that began yesterday on the future of the Mid West Airport
The two day think in at Dromoland Castle is hearing from leading figures in the sector including Ennis man Donal Slattery- CEO of aircraft leasing company Avolon and i Readdy, former NASA astronaut and space shuttle commander
Business traffic at Shannon grew slightly last year, in a time when commercial traffic continues to fall, and it’s seen as presenting an opportunity to the soon-to-be independent Airport.
The Official Opening of the Cultural Centre will take place tonight with Pat Hayes, Mayor of Clare, Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ardstiurthóir C.C.E. The Tulla Pipe Band will again lead the proceedings
Féile Chnoc na Gaoithe will take place today until Sunday to celebrate the official opening of Phase One of Cnoc na Gaoithe, The Tulla Comhaltas Cultural Centre
Chairperson of the Tulla Comhaltas Development Committee Breda McNamara joined John in studio.
This week on Morning Focus courtesy of the Mallow Home and Garden Festival which takes place at Cork Racecourse, Mallow this Friday, Saturday and Sunday we have an end of week prize of two nights B & B for two people at the Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar
Tune in tomorrow morning to see which of our listeners will be bound for County West Meath!
Adele Clinton of the Volvo Ocean Race Communications Team spoke with John ahead of the kick off this weekend
Hosting the end of the Volvo Ocean Race has been a fantastic coup for Galway and they are gearing up for it once again this weekend
Adele explained the key elements of the Park and Ride Service and gave an overview of the line up and the atmosphere for the weekend
See www.volvoceanracegalway.ie
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