More recycling facilities sought for south side of Ennis
Absence of waste recycling facilities “on the southern side of Ennis” have led to calls for the installation of a bottle bank to cater for residents in this part of town.
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Lack of accidents on ‘heavily traversed’ stretch between Drehidnagower & Drumcliffe a surprise for Ennis councillors
Renewed attempts to provide a footpath and pedestrian crossing across the River Fergus in Drehidnagower have formed a submission to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Failure to enact Fair Deal Scheme reducing prospects of family farms being taken on – Killeen
*Cllr Joe Killeen. Photograph: Martin Connolly Continued postponements relating to the Fair Deal Scheme need to be tackled by Clare’s Oireachtas members, a Corofin representative has outlined.
Howard urges Minister Ryan to hold off on plans to ban burning of turf & peat
A ban on the burning of turf and peat should be reconsidered in light of the continued lockdown, Clare’s first citizen has said.
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
HSE slammed for continued loss of speech & language therapy
Continued loss of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy services for children and adults is having a huge negative impact while the HSE were brandished an “absolute disgrace” for their dealings of the services.
‘Open the wallets to acquire Rocky Rd’ say Ennis councillors
Value for money must be evident if Clare County Council are to purchase the Rocky Road, a senior officer with the local authority has said.
‘Put the faith in St Patrick to rid Ireland of COVID-19’ – Cllr Keating
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Faith must be placed in Ireland’s patron saint to help rid the country of COVID-19, a West Clare elected representative has said.
Scaled-down version of Milk Market suggested for controversial Market Building
*Photograph: Eamon Ward A smaller-scaled version of the Milk Market in Limerick has been touted as a potential use of the Market Building in Ennis.
Lost footballs down Lees Rd ravine leaving people in tears
Children have been left in tears frequently over missing footballs at Lees Rd, an issue that fencing would prevent, the Mayor of Clare has stated.
