New residential zoned land tax poses headache as Development Plan consultation continues
CERTAINTY and clarity is needed regarding a residential zoned land tax that will come into play with the upcoming County Development Plan.
Liam Conneally
Application to have Europe’s first University town in South Clare to be lodged
AN APPLICATION to have Europe’s first university town in South Clare is to be lodged by the end of this week.
Opposition to prospecting licences growing in Tulla & Bunratty as window for submissions extended
STRONG OPPOSITION to the awarding of prospecting licences in Tulla and Bunratty is stemming from environmental groups and local politicians.
Memorial unveiled to Mike McKee at Shannon Town Park
*Janette McKee films the memorial event at Shannon Town Park with her mother Eileen in the background alongside Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF). Photograph: Eamon Ward A PLAQUE has been unveiled in memory of the late Mike McKee in the Shannon Town Park.
Restructuring of Municipal District earns Council national recognition
*Cllr PJ Ryan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council, and Liam Conneally, Deputy Chief Executive, Clare County Council; with (back row, l-r) Senior Executive Officers, Morgan Lahiffe (Killaloe MD), Leonore O’Neill (Ennis MD), Jason Murphy (Shannon MD) and John O’Malley (West Clare MD). Photo: Eamon Ward. AN INITIATIVE for the restructuring of its four Municipal District has …
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Councillors keen to get legal advice before vote on County Development Plan
ADDITIONAL legal advice has been sought by Clare councillors ahead of a crucial vote in March on whether or not to adapt the County Development Plan.
Population projections for Clare heighten fear for less post offices & teachers but more sporting amalgamations
*Action from the Minor B hurling final which was referenced at Clare County Council level. Photograph: Ruth Griffin POPULATION projections for the county as they stand “will be the end of rural Clare,” an elected representative has claimed.
Views of the public must be secured as draft County Development Plan goes on display
HOW communication is extended to the public surrounding the draft County Development Plan has been labelled as crucial by Clare councillors.
€1bn of annual GDP contributions projected for South Clare university town
FINANCIAL predictions have forecast a gross value-added contribution to the Irish GDP of over €1.5bn annually from a university town which is to be located in South Clare.
Town Centre management will be pressed to deliver aspects of Masterplan
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Pressure is to be put on the owners of Shannon Town Centre to deliver on aspects of the upcoming Shannon Town Masterplan.