NCT centre to open in Shannon by end of 2021
A second NCT centre is to be opened in Co Clare by the end of this year.
Kilrush
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.
Commitments to Kilrush primary health care centre ‘unnecessarily vague’
*Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: Martin Connolly A Clare TD has criticised the HSE’s “unnecessarily vague” nature when it comes to commitments for a planned health care centre in Kilrush.
COVID-19 outbreak at Clare Lodge ‘amplifies concern’ of Direct Provision living conditions
Compact living conditions at the Clare Lodge Direct Provision centre in Ennis have fuelled concerns that a repeat outbreak of COVID-19 is likely until residents are vaccinated.
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.
‘We’re continuously falling through the cracks’ – Carrigaholt father seeks investigation into awarding of primary medical certificates
A Carrigaholt man is calling for an investigation into the issuing of primary medical certificates, following two unsuccessful attempts to obtain one for his 24-year-old daughter.
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.
Wynne accuses Government of ‘repeated ignorance’ towards expectant couples
Criticism over continued restrictions at maternity hospitals has been voiced by a Clare TD.
Sustainability of towns and villages must be ‘high priority’ for strategic projects
Sustainability of towns and villages must be treated as “high priority” when it comes to the preparatory work on 22 strategic projects in the West Clare Municipal District.
Gardaí launch increased patrols at popular Kilrush spots
Increased patrols have been undertaken by An Garda Síochána at busy locations in Kilrush.
