‘Growing amount’ of casual workers in West Clare struggling to pay rent
A “growing amount” of West Clare families are struggling to pay rent and HAP, a local councillor has flagged.
Cillian Murphy
‘Door slammed in the face’ of Carrigaholt, Cooraclare & Doolin in attempts to improve wastewater infrastructure
Frustration is hitting fever pitch in two West Clare communities over the absence of adequate sewerage and wastewater treatment plants despite decades of efforts to rectify the matter.
‘Lack of equality’ – West Clare reps say Ennis getting preferential treatment from Council
West Clare councillors have claimed their jurisdiction is not getting the same treatment as the county town.
‘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.
Historic Carrigaholt Castle ‘can be grade-A heritage project’
A West Clare castle rooted in history has the potential to become a “grade A” heritage project.
Remote working results in extra Kilkee residents prompting call to fund repairs of Cliff Walk
Kilkee has over 200 extra residents in the coastal location due to an increase in remote working.
‘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.
Connecting with towns & villages will be key to success of West Clare Greenway
An appointment of technical advisors to work on the planning and detailed design of a 20km section of the West Clare Greenway between Kilrush and Kilkee is expected to be announced in March while councillors have stressed the need to connect to towns and villages to maximise its chance of success.
Aspects of Co Dev Plan may hinder Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working – Cllr Murphy
Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working may be hindered by aspects of the County Development Plan, a West Clare representative has warned.
‘We cannot tolerate Direct Provision any longer’ – Kilkee rep calls for action to prevent future comparison with Mother & Baby Homes
A West Clare councillor has flagged that Direct Provision could be regarded as the modern day equivalent to Mother and Baby Homes if it is not abolished.
