Arás 25 Live: Presidential Hopefuls Pitch To Clare Councillors
CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL is today Monday hosting a special meeting where six individuals are trying to secure the local authority’s nomination to contest the Presidential election.
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West Clare infrastructure needs to improve for Irish Open & offshore wind potential
*Junior Minister, Timmy Dooley (FF). JUNIOR MINISTER, Timmy Dooley (FF) has said road infrastructure around Doonbeg needs to be improved in advance of next year’s Irish Open.
Six Presidential hopefuls to seek support of Clare councillors
*Former Clare resident, Gerben Uunk is among those hoping for a nomination from Clare County Council. SIX PROSPECTIVE candidates for the Presidential election have confirmed they will be addressing Clare councillors on Monday to try secure a nomination but the cohort will not include Gareth Sheridan (IND) or Maria Steen (IND).
Returning to September start for schools will help Clare economy say Cllrs
*The matter was discussed at the September meeting of Clare County Council. SUMMER HOLIDAYS for schools need to be extended to aid the Clare economy, a West Clare councillor has argued.
Start date of construction for Ennis’ Active Travel scheme ‘is imminent’
*An artist’s impression of the Active Travel scheme on the Tulla Rd. ENNIS’ Active Travel scheme on the Tulla Rd is expected to start construction within the next month, senior officials in the local authority have said.
Doonbeg must target lasting legacy Irish Open left in Lahinch
*Crowds at the 2019 Irish Open in Lahinch. A LASTING LEGACY left by The Irish Open in Lahinch needs to be replicated in Doonbeg.
€6.9m allocated to transform Cloister into community space
*The Cloister Building is set for a major redevelopment. ALMOST €7M has been allocated to Clare County Council to transform The Cloister in Ennis to a multi-use community space.
Presidential hopeful Casey criticised for seeking support of deceased Clare councillors
*Peter Casey. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins A BUSINESSMAN hoping to receive a nomination to contest the Presidential election has sought the support of deceased councillors.
‘He didn’t deliver big speeches but got the job done’ – September Council meeting adjourned for ‘gentle giant’ Bill Chambers
*Bill Chambers. WARM TRIBUTES were paid to the late Bill Chambers as elected members of Clare County Council gathered for the first time since his last month.
House Rules: New Council CEO announces structural changes
*Staff and elected members of Clare County Council were briefed of the changes on Monday. STRUCTURAL CHANGES to Clare County Council will put a stronger focus on housing delivery and activation with rural development no longer a standalone directorate.