Gutting of Council houses in West Clare ‘sinful & shameful’
Criticism has been voiced with the manner in which West Clare’s social housing stock has been managed.
Ian Lynch
More publicity needed on rates reduction scheme
*Kilrush Town Hall. Efforts to increase the publicity of a rates reduction scheme in West Clare have been condemned.
Upskill youths by working with outdoor Council staff – Lynch
Younger workers may be enticed into applying for jobs with Clare County Council if a motion to aid unskilled youths is acted upon.
Community service suggested for illegal dumping culprits
Personnel convicted of illegal dumping and littering should be assigned to community service work, a request put forward to the Minister for Justice and Equality has outlined.
Moneypoint taskforce has not held a single meeting
Four months on from the request of its foundation, a taskforce designed to support staff at Moneypoint has not held a single meeting.
Nothing done on Moneypoint despite years of warning laments Lynch
*Moneypoint. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A just transition fund for Moneypoint is an action that is too little and far too late, Cllr Ian Lynch said when launching a strong criticism of Clare’s Oireachtas members.
Joseph Woulfe to contest General Election in Clare
*Joseph Woulfe Chairman of the Clare Beef Plan, Joseph Woulfe has confirmed he will be contesting the next General Election as an Independent candidate.
Current Shannondoc system ‘not fit for purpose’
Families have been put off moving to West Clare because of the shortage in availability of health services, a Kilrush councillor has claimed.
Clare “behind the curve” in catering for camper vans
*A camper van making its way through Corofin. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Clare is not designed for camper vans and suitable locations need to be found to accommodate such visitors, members of the West Clare Municipal District have said.
Property tax increases in Clare by maximum amount
Clare’s local property tax is to increase by fifteen percent following a vote by elected members on Monday evening.