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Primary school pupils key to curbing dumping problems in Shannon

Primary school children have been identified as the potential saviours to curb the rates of illegal dumping and littering within Shannon.

Shortage of serviced sites in Shannon limiting housing options

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Joe Buckley A shortage of serviced sites in Shannon to construct private housing developments is leading to more younger people leaving the town, elected representatives have warned.

Brexit remains ‘high risk’ for Clare businesses

By Páraic McMahon

Brexit continues to be a “high risk” situation for businesses located across the Banner County.

No third party objections were received by Council for Parteen wind turbine

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: John Mangan Renewable energy developments should be not allowed proceed in the centre of villages, a South Clare representative has stated.

Risk of ‘tragic dictatorship’ if County Development Plan follows national policy

By Páraic McMahon

Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.

‘Dezoning war’ comes into play as future of rural Clare is on the line

By Páraic McMahon

*Doolin. Photograph: John Mangan A ‘dezoning war’ is likely to lead to Clare councillors rejecting a proposed County Development Plan with the survival of rural parts of the county on the line.

Rural Clare has reached a crossroads

By Páraic McMahon

Rural Ireland “is at a crossroads” and requires a revitalisation of its towns, villages and settlements with as much gusto as leading promotional campaigns, a North Clare elected representative has declared.

Council urged to have swifter approach to taking in charge

By Páraic McMahon

South Clare representatives have urged Clare County Council to draft a new policy to enable the local authority utilise a swifter process to commence the taking in charge of developments.