Elevated local property tax levels to remain in Clare
Elevated rates of local property tax will remain in Co Clare next year while calls for the Government to refund the Council’s spend on COVID-19 measures have also been made.
Gabriel Keating
TII pressed to introduce traffic calming at dangerous Darragh junction
TII should not wait for the “next fatality” before introducing safety measures on the N68 at Darragh, an elected representative of Clare County Council has stated.
Setback for Kilkee as improvements denied for numerous routes
West Clare councillors have been left disappointed following confirmation that a number of routes in Kilkee were not selected for improvements in the schedule of Municipal District works this year.
Road works granted for Carrowniska North
Requested road improvements are to be carried out in Carrowniska North.
More lay-bys needed to stop traffic congestion on N68
Additional lay-by areas on the main route connecting West Clare and Ennis to prevent traffic congesting behind slow moving vehicles have been sought.
West Clare to look to Waterford example to solve wastewater treatment issues
West Clare councillors are to visit an integrated constructed wetlands project in Waterford in an attempt to find solutions to long-running waste water treatment problems.
West Clare Greenway ‘will far surpass’ Waterford & Mayo equivalents
West Clare’s Greenway will “surpass anything” offered by their Waterford and Mayo equivalents, key personnel behind the planned project have stated.
Opportunity to deliver ‘spectacular’ coastal walk in Kilkee
A West Clare councillor has suggested that a coastal walk be developed in Kilkee akin to the popular Liscannor to Doolin trail.
Clare ‘way ahead’ in remote working curve says Minister as DigiClare strategy is launched
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Clare is “way ahead of the curve” when it comes to remote working, the Minister for Rural and Community Development has said.
‘A model on how to do public service’ – Cooraclare’s Corry praised as West Clare MD tenure concludes
*John Corry (far right) taking notes during a meeting of the West Clare MD. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare civil servant has been lauded as the model in which to carry out public service.