CLARE MEP Michael McNamara (IND) has been appointed as ‘chief observer’ of the EU’s Election Observation Mission for next month’s general election in Zambia. The Ireland South representative previously served as a TD for Clare from 2011 to 2016 and again from 2020 to 2024. McNamara was appointed by the EU High Representative for Foreign …
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A CLARE politician’s plan to ban AI ‘nudifier’ apps has been passed by the European Parliament. Today, the European Parliament has voted by a broad majority to introduce a ban on AI “nudifier” tools, proposed by Independent MEP Michael McNamara. The ban, which will come into effect on 2 December of this year, will outlaw AI systems designed …
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THE jobs market in Clare is expected to see a 6% rise in new vacancies and job openings during 2026, according to a new report published by FRS Recruitment. The 2025 Review & 2026 Trends Forecast report, produced by FRS Recruitment, the winners of the Employment and Recruitment Federation’s Large Agency of the Year award in 2025, reveals that recruiters are forecasting a rebound in the …
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THE Government’s decision to vote against the Mercosur deal will come as a “big relief” to Clare farmers, say local representatives. On an official trip to China, Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have revealed plans to deny the Mercosur trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which would allow import duties to be …
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Clare beaches and seas can expect to become cleaner as single use plastic items are banned in Ireland.
A MESSAGE from Sean Kelly MEP: COVID-19 has forced a harsh change to our daily lives: how we do business, how we communicate how we show friendship and most tragically of all, how we mourn. Yet like anything, it is how we adapt that is the key to our resilience, and governing is no different. …
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Schemes “supporting sustainable agricultural production” need to be embraced to help a “demoralised” farming sector, one elected member of Clare County Council has declared.
A Nigerian born Ennis campaigner has reminded Ireland’s MEPs to maintain their promise of fighting poverty.
With Brexit looming, concern has been expressed with Shannon’s lack of air connectivity with the rest of Europe. Shannon Airport currently has UK hub connectivity through London Heathrow, but following Britain’s exit from the European Union the airport will be without connectivity into an EU hub. Shannon Group has appealed to the Government to safeguard …
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