‘Clare Bus has been saved’
*Photograph: Martin Connolly A brighter future looks to be on the cards for Clare Accessible Transport after some dark months with the transport provider offered the contract to maintain the twelve routes it operates.
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‘Clare most anti-rural county for planning’ claims Cllr Kelly
Clare’s longest serving local elected representative has described the county as “the most anti-rural” so far as planning regulations are concerned.
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.
‘Clare County Council doesn’t use recycled paper’ – Green Party councillor claims
Recycled paper is not used in the printing room of Clare County Council, “not even in the environment section,” a horrified Cllr Roisin Garvey told a recent meeting of the local authority.
Financial audit to be conducted of Clare’s sporting facilities
*Lees Rd. Photograph: Eamon Ward An audit of the sporting facilities in the county are to be carried out.
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.
Chief Supt Colleran keen to stay in Clare
Clare’s latest Chief Superintendent is keen to stay in charge of the Division as it merges with Tipperary in 2020.
Wheels to be put in motion about Clare hosting Tour de France stage
*Photograph: Gruber Images Clare has put its hand up to host a stage of the Tour de France.
Shannon Airport ‘at risk of falling behind Knock’ as public lose faith in Board
Public faith in the board of Shannon Group has been lost and Shannon Airport is at risk of falling behind Knock Airport, elected representatives declared this week.