‘We’ve nothing to fall back on’ – West Clare reps fearful reliance on tourism will prove costly
Swift movement at a national level is needed to sustain the future of North and West Clare, areas which are heavily reliant on tourism.
Cillian Murphy
‘Limit Air BnB short-term rentals in rent pressure zones’
A clampdown on Air BnB properties in rent pressure zones across the county is needed, a North Clare representative has maintained.
Irish Water to be pressed to prioritise Miltown Malbay works
Criticism with the “layers of bureaucracy” in Irish Water have been voiced by North-West Clare councillors, while it has been confirmed that the proposed replacement of the old watermain from Miltown Malbay to Mullagh will commence during the first quarter of 2021.
‘Make Clare a world-leader by amending taxation policies to make rural living sustainable’
Future personal taxation policies are needed to cater for balanced regional development within the island of Ireland.
EOIN NEYLON: Green policies could save rural way of life
With full government formation takes underway, which have thus far been described as cordial, it’s now looking more and more likely that we will see Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens come together to try rebuilding our society and economy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.
‘Self gagging’ leading to rubber stamping by Clare councillors claims Kelly
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Elected representatives in Clare have said the standing orders in place for meetings of Clare County Council are a form of “self-gagging”.
‘Mitigate against flooding on Clare roads’
*Spot flooding on the Tulla Rd in Ennis. FILE PIC A co-ordinated approach to the management of surface water on Clare roads would limit the impact of spot flooding on the public and save valuable money, local councillors have outlined.
3-5 year estimate for bringing Lisdeen road ‘up to standard’
*Querrin Pier. “Highly expensive” filling of road drains between Querrin and Doonaha and no history of accidents mean the chances of requested works being carried out along the section both villages are incredibly slim.
‘Very sad day’ as Kilkee says goodbye to Kieran Marrinan
Flags at the grounds of St Senan’s Kilkee GAA club were flying at half mast as the community gathered online to pay their tributes to Kieran Marrinan who was buried today (Sunday).
COVID-19 effect for local economies reliant on tourism ‘disastrous’ – Murphy
*Cllr Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Martin Connolly Protections are being sought for the approximate 6,500 jobs in Clare’s tourism sector with COVID-19 expected to have a “disastrous” impact on the industry.
