Spancilhill Cross speeding of ‘grave concern’
*Photograph: John Mangan Speeding by Spancilhill Cross is of “grave concern” to local residents.
Clare Colleran Molloy
Footpaths predicted to slow down speed in Ballybeg
Less speeding will occur in Ballybeg once footpaths are constructed, Council engineers and elected members have predicted.
Railings around O’Connell Monument leaves elected reps on the fence
*Photograph: Fiona McNamara Ennis councillors are on the fence at the possibility of the Daniel O’Connell Monument being surrounded by iron railings.
Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
Reducing cost of disposing mattresses won’t bring down illegal dumping – Council
Reducing the charges for the disposal of mattresses will not necessarily result in less illegal dumping, senior officials in Clare County Council have flagged.
Ongoing ban on visitors at A&E ‘disgraceful’
Clare councillors have voiced concern with the ongoing ban on visitors at the emergency department in University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
‘Public need to contact Gardaí over speeding not local councillors’
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Gardaí should be called instead of local politicians for instances of speeding across the county, an Ennis councillor has said.
7 month delay to completion of County Development Plan agreed
A seven month delay to the completion of the Clare County Development Plan has been agreed by local councillors.
‘Drivers more erratic since lockdown’ claims Flynn as safety hazards in Doora flagged
Drivers are travelling at a higher speed and more erratically since restrictions have eased, an Ennis representative has claimed.
Irish Water & EPA ‘failing to protect Kilkee’
Irish Water and the Environmental Protection Agency have been criticised for their “failure” to protect Kilkee.