Clare councillors seek global ban on fracking
Almost a decade on from becoming the first local authority in the country to introduce a ban on fracking, Clare County Council has now called on the Government to introduce a global ban.
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‘A disgraceful plan’ – councillors slam Shannon Town Masterplan
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Public consultation for the Draft Shannon Town Masterplan closes tomorrow (Friday) with strong criticism aired about its contents by elected representatives.
‘People of Clare deserve more than social media interaction’ – Garrihy criticises engagement for Co Development Plan
*Cllr Joe Garrihy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Strong criticism has been voiced by North and West Clare councillors over the local authority’s interaction with communities on the County Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Clare’s pyrite problems will be put to Minister O’Brien during county visit
Clare’s pyrite problem is to be highlighted to the Minister for Housing when he undertakes a visit to the county this Friday.
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).
Study of East Burren parishes to be considered to progress more projects
Greater cohesion is needed when it comes to planning projects in East Burren parishes with calls made for a study to be undertaken in order to secure funding and progress developments in the area.
Swimming ban lifted at White Strand
A swimming ban which had been in place for eight days at White Stand, Miltown Malbay has been lifted.
Cooney flags road safety concerns in Scariff
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Eamon Ward A need to improve sight lines on an approach road to Scariff has been highlighted.
Cliffs of Moher strategy ‘too important to not get right’
Taking local feedback on board is critical to making the Cliffs of Moher 2040 Strategy a success, county councillors have stated.
Relief as 10 day do not consume notice is lifted in South-East Clare
A do not consume notice which impacted up to 7,500 customers on the Shannon and Sixmilebridge public water supply has been lifted.
