Clare is set to see the delivery of a number of new-build social houses under a new Government funding allocation.

It forms part of a €436m nationwide investment,announced by Housing Minister James Browne.

231 homes promised under the 82 new projects will be built cumulatively across Clare and 12 other counties.

Meanwhile Clare is set to receive a share of €325M, granted to local authorities under the Social Housing Second-Hand Acquisitions Programme to provide support to counteract homelessness in the county.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by member of Social Development SPC and

Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tony O’Brien.

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The Dáil will vote on a confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle for the first time in its history today.

Opposition parties have come together to submit the motion in Verona Murphy after her handling of last week's speaking time row.

The opposition alleges Ms Murphy colluded with the Government parties to get the new speaking times for the Regional TDs and coalition backbenchers over the line.

The Ceann Comhairle, who is expected to survive the vote, has said she has no intention of going anywhere.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump will unveil his tariff plans tomorrow(Wednesday), with heavy import duties expected to be imposed on the EU.

The US President’s tariffs will be widespread and will target countries across the world in what he's calling 'Liberation Day.'

Cars, steel, pharmaceuticals and other goods will be hit with extra charges.

With nearly a thousand Irish exporters likely to be hit, there are fears about what it could mean for tens of thousands of Irish jobs

The Government and the EU have held talks about how best to protect Irish pharma from Donald Trump's tariffs.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tulla Fianna Fáil Minister, Timmy Dooley and Shannon Sinn Féin TD, Donna McGettigan.

The People of Clare Against Genocide, East Clare for Palestine, Portumna for free Palestine and friends have come together to present a screening of the documentary film ‘The Phoenix of Gaza’.

The screening will take place Wednesday, April 2nd at the Templegate Hotel in Ennis at 7:30pm.

It will be followed by a post-show discussion with the director, Palestinian journalist, Yousef Alhelou.

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the director of the Phoenix of Gaza, Yousef Alhelou.

Photo(C): Yousef Alhelou

Complaints from residents near farmland in Clare have prompted the local authority to issue a late night and early morning Moo Ban. The Moo Noise Reduction Act 2024, which comes into effect today, will see cows banned from mooing between the hours of 9pm and 7am. Clare County Council says it's responding to multiple complaints from residents near farmland who claim that late-night and early-morning mooing is disrupting their sleep. The local authority says the act is being implemented after extensive research and public consultation and will see farmers provided with soundproofing options, such as insulated barns and white noise machines, to help keep their livestock quiet overnight. Chair of the Council's Bovine Special Policy Committee, Councillor Pat O'Gorman says the moove will make an udder difference to residents living in rural parts of the county.

It's claimed West Clare has been left in a spiral of playing catch up when it comes to its roads network. Although the Kilrush Electoral Area's schedule of works budget has been increased by 40% this year to €8.5m, the majority of this will go towards local and regional roads. Transport Infrastructure Ireland, meanwhile, has recently allocated Clare just over €2m for works on national roads, but none of this has been ringfenced for the west of the county. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Councillor Rita McInerney says the most important roads are being ignored.

To discuss the latest in the entertainment world, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Colum McGrath on Tuesday’s Morning Focus.

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Colum told us about Adolescence, Will Smith, and concerts in Ireland.

A night of candid conversations, laughter & inspiration will be making its way to the Mid-West later this week.

Your Happiness Is A Gift, with Amanda and Mel Grace will take place at the Nenagh Arts Centre this Thursday, April 3rd at 8pm.

There should be plenty of laughter on the night, given the two women are daughters of the late, great comedian Brendan Grace.

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Amanda Grace and Mel Gillespie

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There are calls for a new pay-related social welfare scheme to be extended to maternity and paternity leave.

From this week, jobseekers benefit will pay up to a maximum of 450 euro per week - depending on previous earnings and PRSI contributions for the first three months of someone losing their job.

Welcoming the move, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions says it should now be extended to parents of newborn children.

ICTU's Social Policy Advisor Laura Bambrick, says this should include parents leave.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Crusheen-based mother, Deborah Kett.

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The Tuamgraney Harp Festival is edging ever closer!

This year’s event will run from April 4th to April 6th.

A host of concerts, workshops and recitals are planned for the festival.

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by festival organizer, Mary Coffey.

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Mike Shyne is a driving instructor in Ennis and Shannon.

However, he wears other hats, as he is also the man behind SockTalk.

Through SockTalk, Mike supports mental health and wellbeing.

To explain more about the connection between socks and mental health, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Mike Shyne.