Faded Glenina road markings repainted
Faded road markings at an Ennis housing estate on the Gort Rd have been repainted following requests from residents and local representatives.
Ann Norton
Clare needs to push hard for active travel posts
Clare needs to put forward a strong case for the hiring of active travel officers in the county.
Councillors seek greater input to allocation of social housing
Clare councillors are keen to have a greater involvement when it comes to the allocation of social housing within the county.
Barefield walking route ‘neglected’
Several measures have been undertaken to improve a popular walking passage in Barefield, staff within the Ennis Municipal District have said but they have proven to be sufficient according to a local councillor.
Provision of Ennis town bus service remains ‘absolute priority’ for NTA
A town bus service for Ennis is “an absolute priority” of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
Inspection of wheelchair parking spaces in Ennis to be undertaken
An inspection of wheelchair accessible car parking space is to be undertaken in the county town.
HSE slammed for continued loss of speech & language therapy
Continued loss of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy services for children and adults is having a huge negative impact while the HSE were brandished an “absolute disgrace” for their dealings of the services.
Minister Ryan urged to give Shannon Airport attention it deserves by appointing ‘top-class’ Shannon Group Chair
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Local politicians in Clare have disputed the views of their national counterparts when it comes to filling a high-profile vacancy at Shannon Group.
Over-hanging branches in Ballyalla Grove brought into focus
Landowners are to be reminded of their responsibility to stop hedgerows from obstructing public roads and footpaths within the environs of the Ennis Municipal District.
