On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined in studio by Dr Mosagee Bhamjee, Consultant Psychiatrist and former Labour TD to discuss the upcoming publication of legislation on Abortion expected later today
The Cabinet is expected to approve draft heads of legislation on abortion at its meeting this morning
Drafting work continued late last night, but it is anticipated that agreement will be reached between Fine Gael and Labour on the shape of the proposed legislation
It is now 21 years since the Supreme Co urt judgment in the X Case, which found that abortion was legal under the Constitution, if there was a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother
The court held that this included the threat of suicide
This morning, the Government is expected to approve the draft heads of legislation setting out the conditions under which such abortions can be carried out
Two Clare Fianna Fail members have been successfully elected to the party’s Committee of 20 group
Ennis members Garrett Greene and Eoin Neylon – who is from Clare’s County Town but resides in the UK were both vying for a position on the committee – which is a key element of the party’s ruling
Their selection followed a vote at Fianna Fail’s Ard Fheis in Dublin over the weekend – one of the Clare men elected – Eoin Neylon from Ennis- a structural engineer working in the UK – spoke with John.
The Money Doctor John Lowe joined John for his regular slot to give advice and answer listeners’ personal finance queries
This morning he discussed the OECD Review of the Irish Pension System and mortgage rate ups and downs.
See www.themoneydoctor.ie
The Festival of Finn is set to take place in Corofin this weekend
The revival of the Festival of Finn, as part of the Gathering initiative, is being met with great excitement and enthusiasm in Corofin; a testimony to this fondly remembered community event
Visitors from overseas including members of our nostalgic diasporas will be attracted by a fun filled programme which will include the World Stone Throwing Championship, Ireland’s Best Beard Competition, Garden Fête at The Farmyard, the Anglers Paradise Fishing Competition and Lark At the Lake as well as a whole host of cultural and sporting events showcasing Corofin as an ideal welcoming tourist destination in its unique surroundings of Lakeland and Burren landscape
Gerard Kennedy spoke with John to explain what will be happening.
For more information see www.festivaloffinn.com
Dr Maire Bourke – Keeper and Head of Education at The National Gallery of Ireland – will be giving a lecture in Corofin on Frederic William Burton’s painting, ‘The Meeting on the Turret Stairs’
The lecture will take place at Clare Heritage & Genealogical Centre in Corofin on Friday at 7pm (organised by the Clare Heritage & Genealogical Centre in conjunction with the Festival of Finn)
Dr Bourke spoke with John about Ireland’s favourite painting.
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