Development of forest area at Slí na Mara boreen will be pursued
*Sli na Mara Boreen. Photograph: Joe Buckley Development of the forest area behind Slí na Mara boreen in Shannon is to be considered.
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No third party objections were received by Council for Parteen wind turbine
*Photograph: John Mangan Renewable energy developments should be not allowed proceed in the centre of villages, a South Clare representative has stated.
More modern marketing style needed for Shannon Airport say Clare reps
A more modern marketing campaign is needed to promote Shannon Airport for when the aviation sector begins to picking up the pieces, Clare councillors have said.
Upcoming change to veterinary medicine regulations ‘more unneeded bureaucracy for farmers’
Farmers are being hit with “more unneeded bureaucracy” with calls for a derogation allowing veterinary medicines to be sold without prescription for use on food-producing animals set to cease.
Potential for cargo hub at Shannon Airport ‘needs to be exploited’
Potential to develop a leading international cargo hub at Shannon Airport needs to be exploited, Clare councillors have declared.
Children in illegal encampments ‘need more protection & support’
Support and protection for children living in illegal encampments is lacking according to an elected representative from North Clare.
‘Young people dying because people aren’t there to listen to them’ – stronger mental health supports sought for Ennis Hospital
A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed. A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed.
‘Ill-timed’ – Clare councillors reject call for British Govt to hold United Ireland referendum
“Ill-timing” has been voiced by Clare councillors as they rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on Irish unity.
‘Maximum impact’ needed in ‘short window’ for removal & pruning of trees
Better organisation is needed to maximise the removal of trees and shrubs in the Shannon Municipal District during a four month window.
Driver feedback sign for main Newmarket-on-Fergus road by April
A driver feedback sign is to be erected on the main road in Newmarket-on-Fergus by the end of April.
