Reconfigured Airport Oireachtas group need to tackle Shannon’s lack of connectivity to mainland Europe
*Shannon Airport. LACK OF connectivity from Shannon Airport needs to be a consideration of the reconfigured Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group.
Michael Begley
Councillors suggest ‘Luas on Wheels’ as alternative to Shannon Airport rail spur
ELECTED members of the Shannon Municipal District are to examine the merits of a rapid bus system versus the potential of a rail spur for Shannon Airport.
‘Pedestrians get a free shower’ – safety concerns grow over ongoing flooding in Ardnacrusha
*Cllr Rachel Hartigan (FF). CLLR Rachel Hartigan (FF) has called for immediate measures to address the ongoing flooding of the footpath from the entrance of Lackyle Heights up to Barry’s Cross in Ardnacrusha.
Ryan Line is reopened as Conor & James take seats on County Council
*Cllr Conor Ryan (FG) and Cllr James Ryan (SF). CLARE’S newest councillors have taken their seats on the County Council for the first time.
‘Horrendous’ system of failing to fast-track medical cards slammed by breast cancer survivor
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
‘We take so many things for granted when we are able-bodied’ – Clare Cllrs seek grant for hospitality sector to provide disability accessible toilets
*The motion was debated at the December meeting of Clare County Council. LACK OF ACCESSIBILITY at facilities across the county are depriving persons with disabilities of opportunities.
Lissycasey’s Griffin lauded as she moves onto new role
Cllr John Crowe (FG) and Anne Griffin. Photograph: Eamon Ward LISSYCASEY’s Anne Griffin has been lauded by elected members of the Shannon Municipal District.
The Campaign Trail: Joe Cooney in Clonlara
*Pat Breen (FG) and Cllr Joe Cooney (FG). TALK TO JOE is the election slogan of Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) and it’s ringing true with his phone hopping from house to house.
Six years and tens of thousands of euros later UL withdraw bid for SDZ designation
*An aerial shot of UL. PLANS for Clare County Council and the University of Limerick to build Europe’s first university town have been shelved.
Dowling ‘lit a very bright candle for Co Clare’
*Outgoing Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Joe Buckley ELECTED members of Clare County Council were vociferous in their praise of Chief Executive Pat Dowling who confirmed that he will be retiring from the role at the end of the year.
