‘Positive investment in Ruan’ to be rewarded with installation of street lighting
A business owner has been hailed for bringing “positive investment” into Ruan.
Joe Killeen
Path to recovery for Cliffs of Moher underway as €500k is invested in 2km coastal walk
€500k has been invested to repair a 2km coastal walk adjacent to the visitor centre at The Cliffs of Moher while a path to recovery for the world renown tourist attraction is underway.
Over 40 wildfires in Ballyreen ‘a negative consequence’ of North Clare’s staycation success
Wild camping in North Clare resulted in over 40 wildfires over the staycation period prompting calls for park and beach rangers to avoid repeat scenarios.
Clare’s ‘computer illiterate’ residents ‘abandoned’ by solely online motor tax transactions
Computer illiterate residents of North Clare have been “abandoned” by the policy of making motor taxation services solely available online.
West Clare reps call for planning contributions to be lowered in rural areas
Positive discrimination towards rural Clare in the guise of reduced planning contributions has been put forward by West Clare representatives as a means of tackling population decline.
Work of Ennis flood relief schemes at risk of being lost
An audit of flooding patterns along parts of the River Fergus has been requested by a North Clare representative while an Ennis councillor has warned the work of flood relief schemes is at risk of being lost.
‘They have become a rare species but we must find them’ – visionaries needed to save Shannon Airport
Visionaries are key to saving the future of Shannon Airport, a recent meeting of Clare County Council has heard.
Clare councillors call for gyms to be reopened and some COVID-19 restrictions on businesses to be eased
Local representatives in Clare are calling for an easing of COVID-19 restrictions citing the impact on businesses and mental health in their arguments.
‘Safety around schools is paramount’ – faulty flashing lights brought into focus
Clare councillors have highlighted that numerous flashing orange lights on approach roads to schools are faulty and not working.
Council appeal for Gardaí to back bid to use CCTV on illegal dumping
Assistance from An Garda Síochána is needed for Clare County Council to utilise CCTV to tackle illegal dumping.