‘We will not fix housing crisis without solving water woes’ – Senator Garvey
A remedy to Ireland’s housing crisis will not be implemented until adequate water infrastructure is in place, a Clare Oireachtas member has highlighted.
Carrigaholt
Fishermen hopeful pier funding may serve as incentive for industry growth
Investment in six piers in the county has helped to improve the livelihood of one remote fisherman in Quilty, who like many, has been fighting against the decline of rural fishing communities.
‘We’re continuously falling through the cracks’ – Carrigaholt father seeks investigation into awarding of primary medical certificates
A Carrigaholt man is calling for an investigation into the issuing of primary medical certificates, following two unsuccessful attempts to obtain one for his 24-year-old daughter.
Quick action needed to maximise potential of maritime centre of excellence in Kilrush
Swift movement is needed to maximise on the full potential of the maritime infrastructure along the Shannon Estuary by establishing a maritime training centre of excellence in Kilrush.
Sustainability of towns and villages must be ‘high priority’ for strategic projects
Sustainability of towns and villages must be treated as “high priority” when it comes to the preparatory work on 22 strategic projects in the West Clare Municipal District.
Improving lighting at Clare piers an investment in safety & fishing’s survival
Close attention needs to be paid to lighting surrounding piers in North and West Clare.
Moneypoint plans will safeguard future of West Clare & offer sustainable jobs
Construction of a Green Atlantic Hub at Moneypoint has been hailed with safeguarding the future of West Clare.
Almost €6m allocated for active travel projects in Clare
Close to €6m has been allocated for active travel funding for cycling and walking infrastructure projects in Co Clare.
Sewerage issues in 52 Clare settlements ‘like Armageddon’
Serious issues relating to 52 unsewered settlements in Clare has been likened to Armageddon.
‘Dezoning war’ comes into play as future of rural Clare is on the line
*Doolin. Photograph: John Mangan A ‘dezoning war’ is likely to lead to Clare councillors rejecting a proposed County Development Plan with the survival of rural parts of the county on the line.