Broadford’s long wait for sewerage scheme almost over
A fifty year wait for a sewerage scheme in Broadford is to end this October with the infrastructure to be approved in the coming months.
Darragh O’Brien
Founder of Clare Pyrite Action Group upbeat following ‘positive meeting’ with Minister
*Dr Martina Cleary. Optimism has been expressed by the founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group that Department officials will move swiftly to deal with Clare’s application for inclusion in the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme.
Minister pledges to have decision on Clare pyrite redress application ‘within weeks’
*Minister Darragh O’Brien addresses members of the Clare Pyrite Action Group. Photograph: Joe Buckley Homeowners in Clare affected by the presence of defective concrete blocks in their homes will know within “a matter of weeks” if they are eligible for inclusion on a redress scheme.
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.
Founder of Clare Pyrite Action Group says 100s more houses affected
Hundreds more homes in Clare than what is known are believed to be affected by pyrite and defective blocks.
Premature to extend Defective Concrete Block Scheme – Housing Minister
A review is to be completed by July 31st on the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme which has seriously impacted homes in Clare, Donegal and Mayo.
Taoiseach commits to intervene over Kilkee water concerns
Kilkee’s beauty was referenced at a sitting of the Dáil on Wednesday as the Taoiseach confirmed he will intervene as the area was hit with a do not swim notice for the third year in succession.
‘We will not fix housing crisis without solving water woes’ – Senator Garvey
A remedy to Ireland’s housing crisis will not be implemented until adequate water infrastructure is in place, a Clare Oireachtas member has highlighted.
Rural Clare has reached a crossroads
Rural Ireland “is at a crossroads” and requires a revitalisation of its towns, villages and settlements with as much gusto as leading promotional campaigns, a North Clare elected representative has declared.
