The Clare-based General Secretary of the ICSA has warned that a combination of policy decisions will threaten food security and undoubtedly lead to higher prices in the shops for consumers.

Eddie Punch is calling on the Government to include extra support towards the cost of fertiliser in its cost-of-living support package on Tuesday.

The Cratloe farmer has highlighted a recent IFAC report, which found that three quarters of farmers are still deepply concerned over the price of agricultural inputs.

Eddie Punch and Clare IFA Chair, Tom Lane, have been speaking to Clare FM's Morning Focus.

An Ennis Green Party representative says Ireland is wasting money by compensating for missing climate action targets.

Ireland had the highest increase in greenhouse gas pollution across the EU in the third quarter of last year compared to the same time the year before.

The country saw greenhouse gas emissions increase by 17% and also had the highest GDP growth rate at over 10% during that timeframe.

Green Party representative for Ennis, Bridget Ginnity, says we need to be spending money on meeting targets, not missing them.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by local singer-songwriter Ali Hayes.

Ali will be performing at the Shannon Wings Music Festival which will be taking place next week from the 20th to the 26th of February.

The Banner native is currently working on her latest four track EP and will be heading stateside in March where she will be performing in Florida on St.Patrick's day.

She discussed her own musical journey to date and performed her new song live in studio 'If my memory serves me well'.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Melanie Lennon who is the Sales and Marketing Manager for the Cliffs of Moher Experience. Melanie discussed her excitement for the very first Cliffs of Moher and Clare Retail Expo.

She spoke about the event which will see Clare food and artisan suppliers come together with consumers and retail buyers. The event will take place this Sunday February 19th and Monday February 20th. Melanie highlighted the importance of the expo which will showcase the quality products and artists we have in County Clare and help them to promote themselves outside the county also. She also mentioned the various suppliers that will be present on the day.

You can purchase tickets for the event by visiting https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/cliffs-of-moher-and-clare-retail-exposition/.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Claire Cuddihy who is from Lissycasey and is a Coach with the Clare Comets Basketball Club.

Claire discussed her current attempt to raise funds in aid of Pieta House by running seven marathons in just seven days. She discussed her reasoning behind choosing Pieta House as the beneficiary of the funds raised and complimented the facilities in Lees Road making the whole thing possible. She described her goal for the challenge of raising €1,500 which she has already surpassed.

If you wish to donate to the cause, you can do so by visiting https://gofund.me/9baf92cf.

Josh Prenderville hears from Clare VFI Chair and Ennis publican Charlie O' Meara on his thoughts about the future of the industry. He also hears about a call from Clare entrepreneurs to get involved in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme 2023.

On this week's School Run, Colum from The Colum McGrath Breakfast Show visited the boys and girls at Labasheeda National School!

The Mid West Hospital campaign will press the Taoiseach on the UL Hospital Group's committment to explore the provision of a model 3 hospital in the region during his visit this afternoon.

Member of the Mid West Hospital Campaign, Marie McMahon will meet the Taoiseach at UHL this afternoon, and insists he must listen to patient experiences.

The incoming Chief Superintendent of the Clare Garda Division says he's 'satisfied' that anti-social behaviour issues in Ennis will be tackled.

Chief Superintendent of the Clare Garda Division, Colm O' Sullivan, is reassuring the people of Ennis that the issues can be tackled successfully.

The CEO of the Shannon Airport Group is calling on the Government to provide further public transport access to the facility.

Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine says the facility can continue to play a role in decongesting traffic in the capital and elsewhere.