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.
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‘Diary constraints’ preventing Taoiseach from holding Shannon Airport meeting
“Diary constraints” are preventing the Taoiseach from meeting representatives of Clare County Council to discuss Aer Lingus’ decision to permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport.
Clare FF Chair calls for Taoiseach to resign & ex councillor urges Varadkar to consider his position
Taoiseach Micheál Martin (FF) should step down from his position the Chairman of Fianna Fáil’s Clare Comhairle Dáil Cheantair has said while an ex Fine Gael councillor in the county believes Leo Varadkar (FG) should also be considering his position.
Clare towns suggested for trial of urban e-scooter rental scheme
Shannon, Kilrush and Ennis are ideally placed for an urban e-scooter rental scheme trial, a Clare TD has told the Minister for Transport.
Shannon Group 11 months without a Chairperson
*An empty car park at Shannon Airport. Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon Group is eleven months without a Chairperson, all the while the aviation industry faces one of its biggest crises of all-time.
Minister for Transport says Aer Lingus jobs at Shannon can be saved
*Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan Government are going to fight to save jobs left as a result of Aer Lingus’ decision to close its base at Shannon Airport, the Minister for Transport has said
Engagement ongoing between Dept of Transport & Shannon Group on future ownership of Shannon Heritage sites
Engagement is ongoing between the Department of Transport and Shannon Group on the future of Shannon Heritage.
Clare vaccination centre unaffected but long delays for Mid-West hospitals following HSE ransomware attack
LONG delays are expected for patients attending services across UL Hospitals Group this Friday as a result of a serious ransomware attack on HSE IT systems but the operation of the Clare vaccination centre at Treacys West County Hotel remains unaffected.
No provision to extend Heathrow slots from Shannon Airport beyond next year
There is no existing provision to extend commitments from Aer Lingus to their Heathrow slots at Shannon Airport when they expire in September of next year.
Dooley introduces Bill before Oireachtas seeking nationwide ban on sale of smoky coal
A Clare Senator has introduced a bill before the Oireachtas that would see the selling of smoky coal banned nationwide.