*An impression of the Lackreach Wind Farm. ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES have criticised energy companies for producing “shiny brochures” but failing to engage with politicians on their proposals.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A SOUTH CLARE representative has warned that the closure of the entrance to Cluainin Apartments in Shannon “could end up causing a death”.
*Photograph: John Mangan AN APPEAL by the Retailers of Ennis group to give a presentation to the Ennis Municipal District with their “street by street” vision for the town has been rejected.
*Thomas Griffin David Griffin Vicky Cassley Mary Quinlivan and Louise McNamara all spoke publicly of their opposition to the plans. Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare County Council has given the green light to the construction of a biomass plant in Stonehall in spite of considerable objections in the locality.
Ennis councillors have reiterated their concerns that a business employing 55 persons is breaching planning permission regulations and the Clare County Development Plan.
*Photograph: John Mangan Renewable energy developments should be not allowed proceed in the centre of villages, a South Clare representative has stated.
