‘Only the swings are working at disgraceful Lahinch playground’ slams Slattery
*Lahinch Playground. LAHINCH playground’s present state is “disgraceful” with a North Clare councillor claiming that only the swings are functioning properly.
Ian Lynch
Commitment sought for projects to aid Kilrush’s economic growth
*Kilrush Town Hall. KILRUSH’s economic growth will be among the first items that the newly appointed Chief Executive of Clare County Council will be pressed for a commitment on.
‘We’ve been blindsided by it’ – Clare reps seek deferral of decision on Sceirde Rocks
*A special meeting of Clare County Council convened to discuss the matter. CLARE COUNCILLORS have called on An Bord Pleanála to defer any approval of the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm project until meaningful consultation with local communities has taken place.
‘Horrendous’ system of failing to fast-track medical cards slammed by breast cancer survivor
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
‘We take so many things for granted when we are able-bodied’ – Clare Cllrs seek grant for hospitality sector to provide disability accessible toilets
*The motion was debated at the December meeting of Clare County Council. LACK OF ACCESSIBILITY at facilities across the county are depriving persons with disabilities of opportunities.
‘We need to step up our online communications’ – Council urged to be more proactive online during extreme weather events
*The Crisis Management Team meeting at Aras Contae an Chlair during Ophelia. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL can “step up” its communications during extreme weather events according to elected representatives.
Hassett hoping to close ‘Government’s Pandora Box on immigration’
*Kevin Hassett (IND). Photograph: John Mangan ONE OF six Independent candidates on the ballot paper, Kevin Hassett (IND) has said the Government have “a Pandora’s box which they are unable to control” regarding immigration.
Dowling ‘lit a very bright candle for Co Clare’
*Outgoing Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Joe Buckley ELECTED members of Clare County Council were vociferous in their praise of Chief Executive Pat Dowling who confirmed that he will be retiring from the role at the end of the year.
‘Quiet summer for Kilkee but a lot of anti-social behaviour from illegal camping’
*Photograph: John Mangan KILKEE experienced a quite summer on the business front but a busy one regarding illegal camping, elected representatives have claimed.
‘Kilrush & West Clare will not survive if we’re not ready for 600 Moneypoint workers’ – Lynch
*Moneypoint. STEPS need to be taken now to ensure future benefits of Moneypoint are realised in West Clare.