Crowe criticised for ‘reckless contribution’ in the Dáil
Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) has come under fire for his contribution in the Dáil on Wednesday where he labelled the conduct of young people as “almost treasonous”.
Labour
‘A matter of urgency’ – further pleas for Hynes & Board of Shannon Group to resign
Further calls have been made for Rose Hynes to resign as Chairperson of Shannon Group.
North Clare Labour urge Kelly to stay out of Government
North Clare’s branch of the Labour Party have urged newly elected leader, Alan Kelly to guarantee they do not enter into Government as a junior coalition partner alongside Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Eoin Neylon: Fianna Fáil National Exec signing death warrant if members deprived say on coalition
Political columnist with The Clare Echo, Eoin Neylon examines this week’s landmark developments between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Michael McNamara in Ennis
It’s an election campaign that has very much been put into “perspective” by Michael McNamara (IND).
Michael McNamara bids to win back Dáil seat
*Michael McNamara. Photograph: Martin Connolly Former Labour TD, Michael McNamara has entered the General Election race as an Independent candidate.
General Election race kicks off in Clare
*Photograph: Martin Connolly It began earlier than expected but the battle is on as candidates from all over the county begin their campaign to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
New group launches to fight for better Mid-West health services
As the fight for better medical services across the Mid-West intensifies, a number of community health campaigns have merged together.
‘I saw more backsides on a trolley than in my nursing career’
*Patricia McNamara addressed the crowd at Sunday’s protest. Photograph: John Mangan A retired nurse who also experienced life as a hospital patient recently has declared there “is no privacy or dignity” for individuals receiving medical care at University Hospital Limerick (UHL)
Clare Haven & Rape Crisis Midwest ‘need more certainty’
Certainty is needed for organisations such as Clare Haven Services and Rape Crisis Midwest which can be provided from the Local Property Tax, Seamus Ryan has claimed.