*John Casey at an EV charging point in Ennis. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE’s existing infrastructure is too weak to encourage more people to drive electric vehicles, a Green Party senator has acknowledged.
*Senator Martin Conway in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Senator Martin Conway has called for E-Scooters to be banned from footpaths, admitting that he has found dealing with the electric vehicle a “frightening” experience.
Funding is required to upgrade “outdated” passport control facilities at Shannon Airport to protect the public and staff, the county’s first citizen has said.
Leaving the National Planning Framework as it stands is “a death sentence to rural Clare,” the county’s longest serving politician has predicted.
“Lives are at risk” after the Doolin Coast Guard Unit was stood down amid an ongoing dispute.
Moneypoint is to close as scheduled in 2025 despite warnings of a potential capacity shortfall in Ireland’s electricity grid over the coming five years.
A Clare TD has urged the Minister for Transport to intervene in an escalating row between Irish air traffic controllers and their management.
Renewed calls have been issued for the installation of a rail link to Shannon Airport.
*Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine with Junior Minister Hildegarde Naughton. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Appointment of a new Chair of Shannon Group has reached its final stages.
Introducing smart solar bins in Shannon would be “contrary” to policies in place by Clare County Council.