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.
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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.
‘No loyalty to its country of origin’ – Clare councillors worried about Aer Lingus’ future in Shannon
Clare councillors are “worried” with the thought process of Aer Lingus management and the potential impact for the airline’s employees at Shannon Airport.
Restarting debate on Shannon Airport returning to DAA ranks ‘a distraction’ during pandemic
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Beginning a debate on the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) regaining ownership of Shannon Airport would serve as a “distraction” in the current climate.
Shannon Airport cannot afford for Dept of Transport to make another wrong appointment
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Three options are being assessed by the Department of Transport when it comes to filling the vacancy of the Shannon Group Chair.
EOIN NEYLON: All is not rosy in the Green garden
All is not so rosy in the garden for the Green party, If people were not aware of that beforehand, it came to light over the past week when 3 Green Senators, including Clare’s Róisín Garvey, when they placed down a motion of no confidence in their party chair, Dublin Lord Mayor Cllr. Hazel Chu.
Bring segregated cycle lanes to all approach roads to Ennis says Mayor Murphy
Introduction of segregated cycle lanes on all main approach roads into the county town has been solicited by the Mayor of Ennis.
Clare needs to push hard for active travel posts
Clare needs to put forward a strong case for the hiring of active travel officers in the county.
‘A major lapse in good governance’ – IAA appointment process criticised by Dooley
Rose Hynes pictured with John Ruddle and Michael Noonan. Photograph: Don Moloney / Press 22 Clare Oireachtas members have criticised the manner in which the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) went about appointing an interim chairperson.
Driving test backlog ‘chaotic’
A Clare TD has described the backlog for driving tests and lessons as chaotic.