Funding needed to protect public & staff from ‘outdated’ passport facilities in Shannon
Funding is required to upgrade “outdated” passport control facilities at Shannon Airport to protect the public and staff, the county’s first citizen has said.
Eamon Ryan
National Planning Framework ‘a death sentence to rural Clare’
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’ – answers & interventions sought as Doolin Coast Guard unit is stood down
“Lives are at risk” after the Doolin Coast Guard Unit was stood down amid an ongoing dispute.
Moneypoint’s use unlikely to extend past 2025 despite fears of energy crisis
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.
Clare reps seek action on IAA dispute
A Clare TD has urged the Minister for Transport to intervene in an escalating row between Irish air traffic controllers and their management.
Shannon Airport rail link ‘a golden opportunity’
Renewed calls have been issued for the installation of a rail link to Shannon Airport.
Appointment of Shannon Group Chair reaches final stages
*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 extra bins in Shannon ‘contrary’ to litter policy
Introducing smart solar bins in Shannon would be “contrary” to policies in place by Clare County Council.
EOIN NEYLON: Opposition notably quiet in fallout to Zappone party
Political columnist, Eoin Neylon says action on climate change must take place in this decade or else it will be too late.
Shortlist yet to be finalised for role of Shannon Group Chair
*Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan A shortlist of candidates has yet to be finalised for the post of Shannon Group Chairperson.
