Wynne concerned by childcare pressures on Clare parents
Concern has been expressed by Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) over the level of worry experienced by parents within the county about accessing childcare when they attempt to return to work.
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Scattery Island one of sixty islands surrounding Ireland no longer inhabited
Remnants of the last remaining inhabitants of Scattery Island last to this day, 32 years after their departure.
Irish Water to be pressed to prioritise Miltown Malbay works
Criticism with the “layers of bureaucracy” in Irish Water have been voiced by North-West Clare councillors, while it has been confirmed that the proposed replacement of the old watermain from Miltown Malbay to Mullagh will commence during the first quarter of 2021.
‘Easing of restrictions will only function if advice is followed’ – Coillte seek co-operation
Clare’s Coillte forest parks and car parks open to all those who live within 5km.
Aldi hopeful & excited that plans for Shannon store will get green light
Aldi has lodged plans to open a store in Shannon as part of a €160m investment which also includes another Limerick outlet.
Marty and Bernard challenge Kilrush RNLI in new TV show
MARTY Morrissey and Bernard O’Shea are back for a second run of their road trip TV show.
‘Make Clare a world-leader by amending taxation policies to make rural living sustainable’
Future personal taxation policies are needed to cater for balanced regional development within the island of Ireland.
West Clare family create device to ease face mask pain
*Aisling McKiernan and her dad Chris have designed face mask adapters WEARING a face mask all day is not a very pleasant experience. It can get quite hot and the material can irritate the skin, especially in sensitive areas like the ears.
Violet-Anne to make inaugural Dáil speech
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: John Mangan Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne will make her inaugural Dáil speech on Wednesday (tomorrow).
70% drop in coal electricity generation at Moneypoint
NEW data released by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has shown that coal use in electricity generation fell by 70% in 2019, with Moneypoint electricity generating station operating at reduced capacity.