Risk of ‘tragic dictatorship’ if County Development Plan follows national policy
Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.
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Ennis allocated over €4m for public realm regeneration as Shannon bid falls short
*Photograph: John Mangan Over €4m in funding has been granted towards the Ennis Town Centre Public Realm Regeneration Project while Shannon has lost out in bids to secure an allocation.
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
Sewerage issues in 52 Clare settlements ‘like Armageddon’
Serious issues relating to 52 unsewered settlements in Clare has been likened to Armageddon.
No personal information compromised in Council cyber attack
No information was compromised after an attempted hacking of Clare County Council’s exchange server last week.
McNamara pinpoints three Clare sites worthy of inclusion on World Heritage List
Three Clare sites should be included on Ireland’s tentative list for future World Heritage nominations to UNESCO, the county’s only Independent Oireachtas member stated.
New contract for Co Library to be issued in July
A new contract for the construction of the Clare County Library is to be issued in July.
Housing shortage in Clare to be aggravated
*Social housing units in Feakle. Photograph: John Mangan A housing shortage will be aggravated by the continued halt in construction, a Newmarket-on-Fergus representative has warned.
HSE slammed for continued loss of speech & language therapy
Continued loss of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy services for children and adults is having a huge negative impact while the HSE were brandished an “absolute disgrace” for their dealings of the services.
Just one fine paid for dog fouling last year
Only one fine issued for dog fouling in Clare last year was paid with 83 complaints submitted on the matter.