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It's claimed live stream cameras are needed in Clare's abattoirs in order to ensure adherence to animal welfare standards. A proposal calling for the installation of cameras at slaughterhouses has got the backing of the local authority. Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon will now consider implementing the plan. O'Callaghan's Mills farmer and Cllr Conor Ryan believes it would have many benefits.

Midwest Simon is calling for the Ukrainian Offer a Home scheme to be extended to all citizens in Ireland. The Simon Community's latest Locked Out of the Market report has found there are just 32 properties available across 16 study areas nationwide within the limits of the Housing Assistance Payment. In Ennis, there are just two properties available to rent, neither of which is within HAP limits. CEO of Midwest Simon Niall Garvey has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the Government isn't treating the housing situation as a crisis.

Ireland's finances are in "good condition". That is according to the Minister for Finance. Paschal Donohoe is confident we can meet the challenge of US tariffs. US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from the 1st of August. He has said that a trade agreement could possibly be reached between the EU and the United States. Minister Donohoe did caution that the scenario facing Ireland could "regrettably" have a "significant effect" on growth and job creation, although he added talks are underway at a European level to try and avoid this. Meanwhile, wider economic uncertainty worldwide has not led to a slowdown in consumer spending. New 'Bank of Ireland' data for May, shows Irish consumer spending rose 6.5 percent year-on-year. To assess whether consumers are looking at impeding financial hardship, Alan Morrissey was joined by, Micheál Collins, Ennis native economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD and Dr Chris McInern

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Sports Editor, Derek Lynch. Games Covered: Clare SFC Round 1: Friday 18th July Cratloe v Eire Og (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog, 7pm) Kildysart v Doora Barefield (Clarecastle, 7pm) Ennistymon v Doonbeg (Miltown, 7pm) Saturday 19th July Kilmihil v Lissycasey (Quilty, 4pm) St Breckans v Wolfe Tones (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog, 5pm) Kilmurry Ibrickane v Miltown (Cooraclare, 7pm) Clare IFC Round 1: Friday 18th July Clondegad v Coolmeen (Kilmihil, 7pm) Saturday 19th July Naomh Eoin v Corofin (Lissycasey, 1:30pm) Sunday 20th July Shannon Gaels v O’Currys (Kilrush, 12pm) Liscannor v Cooraclare (Quilty, 1pm) Ennistymon v Michael Cusacks (Corofin, 1pm) Kilrush Shamrocks v Banner (Kilmihill, 1pm)

On 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity, sustainability and the broader issue of Climate Change as it relates to Clare. Today, Pat Flynn meets with two people who have carried out projects on their bogs to enhance biodiversity.

There’s good news for an Ennis hair salon, with members of their staff up for awards. Two of the team at Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty are up for the Generation Apprenticeship Apprentice of the Year 2025. To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Grainne Henry and Emma McDonnell.

Clare Poetry Collective’s latest event will take place in Glór this weekend. The latest instalment of the Collective’s monthly gatherings Saturday (19th July, 1pm), will include invited guest, Susan Millar DuMars giving a reading, followed by the usual open mic. To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Nikki Griffin, event organiser and special guest, Susan Millar DuMars. PHOTO CREDIT: glór via Facebook

The cost of living was the big topic on the final day of the Dáil before the summer break. TDs won't be back in Leinster House for another nine weeks as this Dáil term ends. Leaders’ Questions was dominated by the cost of living and the significant increases in the number of families who are in energy arrears. Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty says it's disgraceful electricity credits are being scrapped in the budget. Clare FM’s Sean Lyons has been speaking with Clare SVP President, Denis Carty about the cost of living, energy arrears and electricity credits.

Our focus now is on vaccine hesitancy, with Unicef putting a slowdown in global immunisation programmes down to growth in vaccine misinformation. WHO figures show 115 million infants received at least one vaccine dose last year, with 122 million needed to reach herd immunity. 22 countries across the world have seen their vaccination rates fall below the required 90 per cent since 2019. For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by, Dr Maire Finn, Ennis Medical.

The life and times of a local councillor will be remembered in Kilrush later this month. Kilrush Town Hall in Market Square will be the location on Saturday, 26th July for a celebration of the life and times of Councillor Cissie Roughan (1916-1992). Kilrush and District Historical Society will gather with the Roughan family to recall Cissie, and to unveil a plaque in her honour. To tell us more Cissie’s Son, Morgan Roughan and Kilrush and District Historical Society PRO, Paddy Waldron joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. PHOTO CREDIT: Dr Paul O'Brien via X

It's claimed some communities in North Clare have been "bypassed" by tourism initiatives. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy has asked Clare Tourism and Fáilte Ireland to work with towns and villages across the region to develop a "local area business and community training program" for each. It follows the establishment of the Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus in May which serves areas like Ballyvaughan, Corofin, Carran, Kilfenora, Doolin, Liscannor, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna and Miltown Malbay. Councillor Garrihy believes smaller areas need a helping in hand in enhancing their tourism offering.

Clare County Council is being urged to use the stick as well as the carrot as a means of clamping down on dog fouling. A total of 24 complaints have been made in Clare in relation to dog fouling so far this year. The local authority claims it's "committed to addressing the issue of dog fouling through a combination of education, enforcement, infrastructure, and community partnership". Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney believes fines should be doled out more liberally.

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Clare's childless citizens are being discriminated against by Legislation they're not even aware of. That's the views of End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax for Childless Citizens spokesperson James Sexton. James joined Alan to tell us how childless citizens in Clare are being discriminated against because of our current Inheritance Tax Legislation. Pic (c) JADE ThaiCatwalk from Jade ThaiCatwalk's Images via Canva

Have you ever painted a picture of your beloved dog? If this sounds like a good idea to you, then Quin is the place to be this weekend. The Monks Well will play host to Saturday’s fun-filled event, where you can paint a portrait of your furry friend, all while sipping on some bubbly prosecco! Donations from tickets sold will go towards a deserving dog rescue. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Artist, Helen Seago.

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with farmer, nutritionist and co-owner of Lúnasa Farm and Butchery, Quin, Cass McCarthy.

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for chicken and stuffing wrap and club sandwich.

A fundraiser for Milford Hospice will take place in Kilrush later this month. The Coffee & Dip Fundraiser in Kappa is scheduled for Sunday the 27th of July (10am – 2pm). For more on what will be happening, the organiser, Alan Morrissey was joined by Organiser, Imelda Bourke.

Amid ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in Clare, Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the government to name a date to bring Early Years and School Age Care graduates' pay within public sector pay and conditions, in line with primary school teachers. In its Budget 2026 submission, the leading membership and advocacy organisation has urged the government to name a date to introduce pay parity for Early Years and School Age Care graduates, who are educated and trained to the same level as their peers in primary education. Alan Morrissey has been speaking about this with Early Childhood Ireland’s Director of Policy, Frances Byrne. Alan began by asking Frances to further outline why they are calling for pay parity with primary school teachers for Early Years and School Age Care graduates.

An emerging Clare playwright has been chosen for a mentorship with Eugene O’Brien. Róisín Daly will get the opportunity to work with the playwright, screenwriter, and actor, who is best known for his very successful play Eden, For the past year, Róisín has been studying a master’s degree in dramaturgy at the University of Amsterdam, having previously completed her bachelor’s degree in English literature and drama studies at Trinity College Dublin. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Róisín Daly. PHOTO CREDIT: Scripts Ireland