Cost being put ahead of individual needs in awarding of rural transport contracts – McNamara
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Accessibility must be given greater priority in the awarding of contracts for rural transport services.
Clare Leader Forum
‘I would be the first to run away but I can’t because I’m in a chair’ – Jennifer Hynes continues appeal to move out of nursing home
A petition has been launched to get a forty two year old Clare woman out of a nursing home and into a “forever home”.
Ann Marie Flanagan eliminated from Seanad election
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Disability activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) has lost out in her attempts to become a Senator.
NTA ‘have agenda’ to drive Clare Bus off the road
*Clare Bus making its way into Scariff. Photograph: Martin Connolly Frustration and anger has been voiced in East Clare with the antics of the National Transport Authority (NTA) who have put the future of Clare Bus on the line, once again.
Ann Marie Flanagan views Seanad seat as ‘natural progression’
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Social exclusion activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) is one of two Ennistymon residents contesting the upcoming Seanad election.
Disabled people living in Clare ‘crying out for a social life’
*Martin Tobin. Photograph: Páraic McMahon People with disabilities living in Co Clare are “crying out for a social life” and an outlet in which they can meet up regularly.