Pressure is being put on Clare County Council to ratify speed limits for the entire county.

At the June meeting of the local authority, Fianna Fáil’s Michael Hillery asked when a review of speed limits in Clare will be put on the agenda for ratification.

Recently appointed Senior Engineer, John Leahy responded “As agreed at the April meeting of the Council further meetings will be held with the Elected Members of each Municipal District in advance of bringing the Draft Speed Limit Bye Laws 2018 to the Full Council for consideration. It is expected that the Draft Bye Laws will be considered at the October meeting”.

Cllr Hillery said he had “constantly getting requests on the issue”. “Clare County Council needs to have a speedy response on this” he added, “the urgency of getting speed limits through has been stated on several occasions”.

His views were repeated by Cllr Christy Curtin who is keen to see progress by September. Cllr Bill Slattery stated, “Every councillor in West Clare has a motion for review on speed limit”, he continued “apply the speed limit as has been requested”.

Whitegate councillor, Pat Burke outlined his frustrations, “People in our area are asking us what is the story with speed limits in other areas holding us back”. He maintained that the limits for the Killaloe Municipal District to be implemented instead of waiting on reviews for West Clare to be passed.

On a recent visit to Corkscrew Hill it dawned on Cllr Johnny Flynn that speed reduction is badly needed in the area. His Fine Gael colleague, Gabriel Keating commented “the people have spoken”, he is adamant that locals know the road best and said it is ““time to move on and get the job done”.

“At the outset I share your frustrations on the issue” remarked Council CEO, Pat Dowling. He told Cllr Hillery that putting the item back as another motion to get it ratified would not accelerate the process. “We’ve brought it back twice and failed to get it ratified, ninety percent of it is agreed”. Dowling admitted that consent is required from the TII before a change is given.

“In the West Clare area, we’ve made it clear what we want” concluded Cllr Hillery in response to comments from Dowling and Cllr Burke.

Related News

cahercon 1
Cruise industry's potential benefit to Clare questioned as Cahercon remains 'under-utilised'
Court
Mother charged with attempting to murder eight year old daughter
kilmihil main st 2
Active Travel scheme suggested to make Kilmihil 'a safer place'
paschal donohoe 2
Offshore renewable sector can restore economic imbalance in Clare & West's favour
Latest News
cahercon 1
Cruise industry's potential benefit to Clare questioned as Cahercon remains 'under-utilised'
david noble jim madden-2
St Francis Credit Union renew sponsorship deal with CDSL
tim smythe-2
Smythes still doing it their way
Court
Mother charged with attempting to murder eight year old daughter
kilmihil main st 2
Active Travel scheme suggested to make Kilmihil 'a safer place'
Premium
Official Opening of FASD by Anne Rabbitte Minister of State for Disability in the Dept of Health & Dept of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth-5_10x8_Final Edit
Crowe apologises for UHL 'centre of death' comments
sixmilebridge v clarecastle 13-08-21 5 shane golden
CLARE CUP: Inagh/Kilnamona & Sixmilebridge begin with wins & Kilmaley victorious again
clare v tipperary minor hurling 21-03-23 harry doherty darragh linanne michael collins 1
Buzz building behind BOC's minors
tractor run newmarket on fergus 12-09-21 4
63 year old mother of six escapes conviction for golf club attack on ex-husband's tractor
clare v limerick 26-03-23 ciaran russell 1
Clare footballers finish off league bid with facile Limerick win

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Scroll to Top
Enable Notifications for the latest news and updates OK No thanks