South-East Clare road ‘taken away twice this year due to flooding’
“Severe flooding” is leading to a hill on a South-East Clare road receding, elected representatives have warned.
Michael Begley
‘Mixed feelings’ as ABP to have ultimate say on whether flood defence works at Springfield will proceed
Described as a “warzone with water”, An Bord Pleanála will decide flood prone Springfield in Clonlara is granted defence works.
Pay as you go rubbish collection suggested to tackle illegal dumping in Shannon
Mixed views were voiced on the prospect of skips being placed around Shannon Town as pay as you go rubbish bins in an attempt to tackle illegal dumping.
‘This cannot gather dust’ -Shannon masterplan due for October completion
Shannon’s latest masterplan must not become a document that gathers dust on a shelf and represents “the last chance” to plan the future of the town.
‘Mitigate against flooding on Clare roads’
*Spot flooding on the Tulla Rd in Ennis. FILE PIC A co-ordinated approach to the management of surface water on Clare roads would limit the impact of spot flooding on the public and save valuable money, local councillors have outlined.
Reform needed of Ireland’s ‘collapsing’ childcare system
It is unknown when childcare facilities will reopen in the country, prior to their closure they were described as being “on the brink of collapse” by elected representatives in the county.
Newmarket-on-Fergus ‘still as busy as ever’ despite being bypassed
Despite being bypassed, Newmarket-on-Fergus is unusually “as busy as ever” in the eyes of its local representative on Clare County Council.
Councillors frustrated by social housing
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Housing officials are frustrating Clare councillors who are now seeking a greater input into the allocation of social housing units by the local authority.
Clonlara tragedy as young father dies
Sympathy has been expressed to the Powell and Hackett families following a tragic family death over the weekend.
McGettigan takes seat on County Council for first time
*Donna McGettigan at the GE2020 count. Photograph: John Mangan Shannon’s Donna McGettigan (SF) is officially an elected representative on Clare County Council following her co-option on Monday evening.