The Shannon Chamber of Commerce claims the government is failing to action on renewable energy projects in the county.

In June, the Independent Shannon Estuary Taskforce found that by 2035, the catchment area has the potential to produce enough green electricity to achieve net zero status and create 10,000 new jobs.

However Shannon Chamber believes enabling initiatives such as zoning Atlantic waters for development and including a 400 MW(Mega-Watt) floating wind demonstrator in the schedule of works must happen urgently to realise this.

President Eoin Gavan says both our environmental and economic future is at stake.

Ennis Municipal District has committed to implementing measures in a bid to curb excessive dog fouling at a popular lakeside amenity.

Councillor Mary Howard has called for at least two dog poo bag holders to be in place at Ballyalla Lake as well as for maintenance to be carried out to rid the footpath of briar and bramble overgrowth.

Ennis Municipal District has confirmed one additional dog poo bag holder will be installed, while its gardening department will carry out maintenance works next week.

Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Howard says the announcement is welcome and vital for the public's continued enjoyment of the amenity.

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief. Fr Gerry Kenny talks to Denis Carthy the President of SVP in Clare about their Christmas Appeal. We also talk to Jane Mellett from Trocaire anout their Christmas Gifts.

Following the conclusion of Bishop Michael Burrows tour to every church in the diocese to play the organ we join the bishop on his journey.

Fr Gerry Kenny brings us Sunday Prayer with the parishioners and choir from Cree Church.

Ennistymon have retained their U-21A Football Championship in dramatic circumstances at Shanahan McNamara Memorial Park, Doonbeg.

Ennistymon's Ciarán McMahon spoke to Clare FM's Derrick Lynch after the final whistle.

Clare's Aontú representative claims perpetrators of domestic abuse have no deterrent from committing such heinous crimes due to a breakdown in law and order.

Domestic abuse calls in the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division are up a staggering 214% within the last ten years, with 2,169 made up to November of this year compared to 690 in 2013.

Recently released Garda data meanwhile show that the number of Gardaí in this county has fallen by 13 in the last year alone.

Aontú Midwest Public Relations Officer Eric Nelligan believes because Gardaí are less visible and tied-up with bureaucracy, domestic abusers are slipping through the net.

Concern has been expressed that people in Clare are choosing to shop in Limerick instead of Ennis due to "chronic traffic congestion".

Mayor of Ennis Pat Daly has called on Ennis Municipal District and local Gardaí to arrange a "free flow of traffic" throughout the town as a means of alleviating the issue.

The local body has conceded that traffic conditions have been problematic in recent months due to a variety of works, including public realm enhancements on O'Connell Street, but expects an "increased improvement" in the near future.

Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Daly believes Gardaí should intervene to ensure a smoother flow of traffic so that people aren't deterred from shopping in the county town.

Coming up on the show:

We will reflect on a very special evening for Clare's minor hurlers and junior camogie squad as their 2023 successes were recognised by a Civic Reception from Clare County Council.

The final football silverware of the season will be handed out this weekend as Ennistymon and St Breckan's go head to head in the Clare U21A final.

Avenue United are hoping to reach the quarter-finals of the Munster Junior Cup and the chairman of Clare ladies football reflects on a positive year as he takes the role for another year.

On our weekly series 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.

This week, Clare County Council’s Environment Awareness Officer Karen Foley tells Pat Flynn about the importance of having a sustainable Christmas.

Top tips on how we can all support the global goals and have a sustainable and circular Christmas:

• Buy locally produced gifts, you’re supporting local jobs and helping the environment by reducing transport miles.

• Buy experiences rather than gifts! Visit www.visitclare.ie for lots of ideas from around the county.

• Purchase presents second hand from charity shops. This supports worthwhile charities while also reducing consumption.

• Shop for locally produced food or fair trade labels. Challenge yourself to make dinner entirely from locally produced produce.

• Shop locally in your local town or village. Not only does this benefit our environment it also supports local businesses and local jobs that help sustain our local communities.

• Other great gift ideas include upcycled Christmas tree decorations, native tree vouchers, solar powered radios and torches, energy saving light bulbs.

• Avoid gifts which require batteries, or purchase a battery recharger and rechargeable batteries. Remember batteries and all waste electrical equipment can be recycled for free – https://erp-recycling.org/ie/

• Try alternative wrappings like newspaper, old material and string or ribbon that can be reused. Or consider gift bags as they can be reused over and over.

• Bring your own reusable bags when shopping. Say no to excess packaging.

• Make a shopping list so you’re not tempted to buy things you don’t really need or want.

• At least 30% of all the food we buy is thrown out! Visit www.stopfoodwaste.ie for inspiring ideas on how to shop smarter for food over the festive period as well as recipes for what to do with leftovers.

• Remember to use your dry recyclable and food waste collection provided by your waste collector. If unsure what can be recycled visit www.mywaste.ie.

To prevent contamination in the household recycling bin it is important to ensure that items being placed in this bin are clean, dry and loose. You can also use your local bottle bank and/or recycling centre.

Clare County Council's recycling centre locations, opening times and recycling costs are available at www.clarecoco.ie

Morning Focus was broadcasting live from Kilrush Town Hall.

Firstly, Alan Morrissey was joined by Councillor Ian Lynch, who discussed a town meeting that took place on Monday, and Shauna Johnson from Johnson’s Pub in Kilrush, who spoke about running a family pub and making time for volunteering with the RNLI.

Alan was then joined by Judi Kinnane, who is all set to open a new café caller Jellyfish Marketplace in Kilrush. While Megan Nolán is also set to open a new business, called Oileán, a restraunt paying tribute to the Scattery Island aiming to use local suppliers as much as possible.

Alan was also joined by Phil Crowley, events organiser and Brian Markham, operations manager at the Vandeleur Walled Gardens. Hazel Murray, a local artist also joined to chat to talk about her first exhibition.

Afterwards, James and Gillian Hall joined Alan, as James Hall will have the honour of switching on the Christmas tree in St. Senan’s Church in Kilrush this evening. For him and his partner Gillian, it will be a very poignant act due to the loss of their young son Adam, their only child, in January of this year.

The Choir from Gaelscoil Uí Choimhín joined us for some Christmas music.

Then it was time for this week's Ours To Protect, our weekly programme with Pat Flynn that looks at biodiversity and sustainability in Co. Clare.

Suzanne and Kevin Murphy from Murphy's Kitchen and Cup of Scald chatted about their businesses and this weekend's farmers market.

The Friday Panel brought the show to an end. Alan was joined by Niomh Madigan, a local businesswoman and community activist Paddy Cleary, a community activist & actor with Oakhill Players and Aisling Glynn, a Local Solicitor and chairperson of West Clare Mental Health Association who debated all the news of the week.