Nugent family hopeful 37 year search for answers has turned a corner
Family members of a Sixmilebridge man killed thirty seven years ago in unexplained circumstances are confident of ‘turning a corner’ in their long search for answers.
Helen McEntee
Wynne critical of maternity provisions for politicians which will reduce her time off following birth of sixth child
*Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne (SF). Photograph: John Mangan Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) who is expecting her sixth child this Spring has criticised a lack of provision for members of the Oireachtas to take maternity leave which she felt was turning women off entering politics.
‘Never-ending & cruel’ – Nugent family remain frustrated as Minister pledges to have report published ‘very shortly’
Family members of the late Pat Nugent have described their search for answers into his 1984 death as “never-ending” and “cruel”.
‘Equality for women can only be achieved by women seeking leadership roles’ – McMahon
Women often have to work two to three times harder than their male counterparts, the second female to serve as Deputy Commissioner of An Garda Síochána has said.
‘Public representation was a privilege’ – MTQ reflects on political life in new book
*Madeline Taylor-Quinn being honoured for her contribution to Clare County Council by former Mayor, Tony Mulcahy. Photograph: Sean McInerney. Clare’s first female TD features in a new publication chronicling the contribution of women to politics Cumann na nGaedhael and Fine Gael.
‘Alarming rise’ in domestic abuse incidents
An increasing in domestic abuse incidents throughout the country during 2020 has been described as “alarming” by a Clare TD.
Rate of national transmission ‘extremely high’ with 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Clare
12 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Clare among 921 nationally with an additional 23 deaths recorded.
Kilmurry McMahon woman appointed Deputy Garda Commissioner
A Kilmurry McMahon woman has been appointed as a Deputy Commissioner of An Garda Síochána.
Update to gambling laws sought to tackle ‘serious problem’ in Clare
Clare men are gambling ‘serious sums of money’ on a much too frequent basis, local councillors have flagged as they called for an update to gambling laws.
Minister for Justice receives inquiry into investigation of Clare man’s death 36 years ago
A Clare family are anxiously waiting for an update from the Department of Justice surrounding the death of a 23 year old man in 1986.