‘A disaster for Shannon’ – Clare councillors speak out against calls to put Airport back under DAA’s control
Strong opposition has been voiced by Clare councillors on the possibility of the DAA getting back involved with Shannon Airport.
Donna McGettigan
Shannon ‘ignored’ in Limerick/Shannon Area transport strategy
Clare councillors have expressed annoyance that the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) is very dominant in favour of its neighbouring county.
‘People not just sleeping on couches but living there’ – McGettigan highlights homelessness in Clare
More households are exiting homelessness services in Clare since the introduction of a Homeless Action Team, Council management have stated while a Shannon councillor has highlighted that individuals in the county are living on relatives couches.
Elevated local property tax levels to remain in Clare
Elevated rates of local property tax will remain in Co Clare next year while calls for the Government to refund the Council’s spend on COVID-19 measures have also been made.
Inquiry sought into provision of Mid-West mental health services
An independent inquiry into mental health crisis services in the Mid-West has been sought by Clare members of Sinn Féin and the Haven Hubs.
Strong case to be made for increased funding for Shannon Recycling Centre
Strong representations are to be made at senior levels within Clare County Council to plead the case of enhancing the Shannon Recycling Centre.
‘Zero tolerance for trolleys’ at UHL says Cowan
Elected representatives have stressed that levels of overcrowding cannot be let return to the Mid-West.
Flynn ‘peed off’ with Council inconsistency on Tullyglass footpath
A Shannon county councillor has been left “peed off” with Clare County Council staff claiming past agreements to repair a footpath have been forgotten about.
‘Shannon not getting fair share from Council’
Shannon is not getting a fair return on the amount of rates it is giving to Clare County Council.
Residents of new Shannon housing estate appeal for traffic calming
Residents of one of Shannon’s newest housing estates have issued a request for the installation of traffic calming measures on its main approach road.
