West Clare can cash in on cruise industry post COVID-19
West Clare has the capability to pounce on what is expected to be a dramatically altered cruise industry.
Ian Lynch
‘Bare minimum of transparency’ around planning for telecoms infrastructure insulting to communities
Clare communities have been insulted by the “bare minimum of transparency” with surrounds planning applications for telecommunications infrastructure.
Emergency legislation sought to remove name of domestic abuse perpetrator from Council tenancies
A Kilrush councillor has called on the Taoiseach to bring forward emergency legislation to allow local authorities remove a tenant’s name from a Council owned property to protect victims of domestic violence.
Extra resources for Clare’s coastal amenities to cost €10-€15k per week
Between €10,000 to €15,000 per week is projected to be spent by Clare County Council in providing additional resources to coastal amenities to cope with a forecasted staycation surge.
Quick action needed to maximise potential of maritime centre of excellence in Kilrush
Swift movement is needed to maximise on the full potential of the maritime infrastructure along the Shannon Estuary by establishing a maritime training centre of excellence in Kilrush.
Public need more communication from Council on impacts of Development Plan
Greater communication to the public will be needed to inform of property status changes from the new County Development Plan, local representatives have affirmed.
‘Spectacular’ Whitestrand in Doonbeg in need of annual development plan
Present infrastructure at Whitestrand Beach in Doonbeg is not serving the area well, a West Clare representative has maintained.
Decision on feasibility report for Shaughnessy’s Cross yet to be decided by TII
Approval of the feasibility report for improvement measures at Shaughnessy’s Cross has yet to be decided on by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
Gardaí launch increased patrols at popular Kilrush spots
Increased patrols have been undertaken by An Garda Síochána at busy locations in Kilrush.
Keating seeks public lighting upgrade in Knockerra
*Knockerra Church. Photograph: Graham Horn No plans to upgrade public lighting in Knockerra are currently on the table of Clare County Council officials.