Children in illegal encampments ‘need more protection & support’
Support and protection for children living in illegal encampments is lacking according to an elected representative from North Clare.
Ann Norton
‘Young people dying because people aren’t there to listen to them’ – stronger mental health supports sought for Ennis Hospital
A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed. A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed.
Two vaccination centres planned for Clare
Two vaccination centres are to be set up in Co Clare over the coming weeks.
Ennis representatives split on request to set up Town Team
Creating an Ennis Town Team has been pinpointed as a manner in which to tackle urban and rural decay in the Clare capital.
‘It is time we claim Daniel O’Connell’ – Ennis reps seek to capitalise on links to The Liberator
Ennis’ links to Daniel O’Connell are to be explored with the view to building a festival around the theme.
‘I would rather look at boulders than caravans’ – Ennis councillors oppose removal of rocks at Ballyalla
Ennis councillors voiced their opposition to the removal of boulders from Ballyalla prompting a former Mayor of Clare to withdraw his motion.
‘Urgent review’ of planning policy must acknowledge need for mixed housing tenure
A mixed housing tenure is essential, Clare councillors have said in a call for an urgent review of the planning policy relating to the development of residential property.
Howard warns BreastCheck backlog will take longer than three years to clear
Women that were due to get mammograms last March have yet to receive a call back following cancellations.
‘Protect pedestrians’ with additional lighting on Ballybeg Rd – Norton
Calls for additional lighting along the Ballybeg Road have been made as a means of protecting an increased number of pedestrians availing of the woods since the start of COVID-19 restrictions.
New Clare mothers improving communication with babies through sign language
Claire Glynn is inviting new and expecting mothers in Clare to attend a free virtual baby sign workshop designed to both educate and connect new parents in their local community.