Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
Ann Norton
‘Government not helping one iota to keep Shannon Airport open’
As levels of international travel continue to grow, Clare’s first citizen has requested that free parking be trialled at Shannon Airport while a long-standing councillor has accused the Government of offering no assistance to keep the doors open at the international airport.
Ennis launched as Clare’s first age friendly town
*Pictured at the launch of Ennis as an Age Friendly Town are (l-r): Carmel Kirby, Director of Service, Ennis Municipal District; Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Cllr Ann Norton (IND), Mayor of Ennis Municipal District; Chief Superintendent Sean Colleran, An Garda Síochána; Leonore O’Neill, Ennis Municipal District and Chair, Ennis Age Friendly Town …
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7 month delay to completion of County Development Plan agreed
A seven month delay to the completion of the Clare County Development Plan has been agreed by local councillors.
Myths & taboos on menopause need to be dispelled – Clare councillors
Female councillors in Clare have spoken of the need to remove taboos on conversations about menopause.
Sixmilebridge rep urges Dept of Health to fund defibrillators for all Clare community groups
Funding for communities groups throughout Clare has been sought for defibrillators and training from the Department of Health.
Review of disabled parking spaces underway in Ennis
*Photograph: John Mangan Drop kerb adjustments to aid accessibility and mobility in Ennis has been deferred while a review on disabled parking spaces at the main parking spots in the county town is underway.
Clare councillors overwhelmingly back higher local property tax rate for 2022
Clare councillors have overwhelmingly voted in favour of maintaining the local property tax (LPT) at fifteen percent above the standard rate.
Biodiversity promotion causing ‘huge problem with unkept public spaces’
A bid to promote biodiversity in Ennis has caused “a huge problem” in public spaces, a county councillor has flagged.
‘A total scam’ – High Court ruling for Ennis illegal encampment ignored
Failure of residents of an Ennis illegal encampment to adhere to High Court rulings has been labelled “a total scam”.