‘I would rather look at boulders than caravans’ – Ennis councillors oppose removal of rocks at Ballyalla
Ennis councillors voiced their opposition to the removal of boulders from Ballyalla prompting a former Mayor of Clare to withdraw his motion.
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‘Urgent review’ of planning policy must acknowledge need for mixed housing tenure
A mixed housing tenure is essential, Clare councillors have said in a call for an urgent review of the planning policy relating to the development of residential property.
Howard warns BreastCheck backlog will take longer than three years to clear
Women that were due to get mammograms last March have yet to receive a call back following cancellations.
Non-testing of close contacts not giving a clear picture as Clare continues to flatten the curve
Daily case counts of COVID-19 are not offering a clear picture as close contacts are not being tested, the Department of Public Health Mid-West has flagged.
Equivalent to The Gathering needed to entice tourists to Clare post COVID-19
Clare councillors are leading the call for an equivalent of ‘The Gathering’ to be prepared to aid the promotion of Shannon Airport and tourism post COVID-19.
Droichead na Gabhar remains ‘an accident waiting to happen’
A bridge posing dangers to vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists near Lees Road has been labelled as an “accident waiting to happen”.
‘Every town & village’ in Clare needs a bus shelter say councillors
An East Clare councillor has pleaded for bus shelters to be installed in each town and village across the county.
Plans progressing for memorial to women & children of Kilrush Mother & Baby home
Plans to erect a memorial to the mothers and babies from the County Clare Nursery are progressing.
‘Stay home stay safe’ does not have same meaning for domestic abuse victims
Staying at home does not mean staying safe for domestic abuse sufferers, a Shannon elected representative has warned.
ESB’s sub-station in Knockaderry ‘like a scene from Eastern Europe 20 years ago’
An ESB sub-station located in Ennis has been equated with a scene “from Eastern Europe twenty years ago”.