Reform needed of Ireland’s ‘collapsing’ childcare system
It is unknown when childcare facilities will reopen in the country, prior to their closure they were described as being “on the brink of collapse” by elected representatives in the county.
Gabriel Keating
Wait for water mains repair in Miltown Malbay ‘chronic’
Delays to Clare projects on Irish Water’s mains rehabilitation programme have been labelled as “chronic” in Miltown Malbay. A list of priority projects in the 2020 mains rehabilitation programme to be carried out by Irish Water was sought by elected representatives at a recent meeting of the local authority. “Is funding now allocated for Mullagh …
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Clare Gardaí concerned by rising amount of drivers on drugs
There was a seven percent increase in the amount of Clare motorists found to be driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in 2019.
‘You can’t buy a box of matches in Ruan’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Increasing use of the Ruan to Corofin road has led to one elected representative seeking an upgrade of the surface.
Revenue at Cliffs of Moher tops €10m for first time
*Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A countywide lure” needs to be gained off the Cliffs of Moher, the Chairperson of its Board has stated.
Ballyvaughan among 5 locations where plans for new sewerage schemes are progressing
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Plans are being progressed for new sewerage schemes in Ballyvaughan, Clarecastle, Kilkee, Kilrush and Liscannor.
‘Stars aligning’ for West Clare Greenway
*Part of the proposed Greenway will be located along the West Clare Railway. Photograph: Martin Connolly Waterford’s Greenway is being used as the template in the development of the West Clare Greenway.
‘Kilkee needs the toilet’
*Public toilets in Kilkee. Photograph: Páraic McMahon New public toilets are “urgently” needed, senior officials in Clare County Council have said.
Countywide traffic survey not needed say Council
*Traffic congestion in Kilrush. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A requested traffic survey to determine the use of Clare’s road network is not needed, senior officials in the local authority have said.
Clubs seek clarity on home & away strips
*Dale Masterson in the St Breckans away strip. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A new bye-law on rules regarding home and away strips in the GAA has been put forward by Naomh Eoin.