‘I found politics very frustrating’ – Dr Michael Harty
He was the standout story from the 2016 General Election in Clare but Dr Michael Harty has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election to Dáil Éireann.
Michael Harty
General Election race kicks off in Clare
*Photograph: Martin Connolly It began earlier than expected but the battle is on as candidates from all over the county begin their campaign to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
Clarecastle brain injury unit underfunded
A shortage of funds is hindering Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Ireland from providing services at Clarecastle.
Derelict Newmarket-on-Fergus buildings can help housing crisis & boost business
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Dealing with derelict houses has been suggested as central to enticing further businesses to set up in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Harty disappointed by Irish Rail dismissing possibility of Crusheen rail stop
No plans or funding is in place to build a rail stop at Crusheen.
‘Clare Bus has been saved’
*Photograph: Martin Connolly A brighter future looks to be on the cards for Clare Accessible Transport after some dark months with the transport provider offered the contract to maintain the twelve routes it operates.
‘Turf war’ between OPW & Irish Rail delaying works to fix Ballycar flooding
*Tom Casey and his wife Bernie. Photograph: Joe Buckley “A turf war” is preventing progress in solving the almost annual issue of flooding at Ballycar, Clare TDs have stated.
64 single residents to be housed at Ennis Direct Provision centre
A new direct provision centre is to open in Ennis and will house up to 64 single residents.
Newmarket-on-Fergus post ‘a lucrative position’ for prospective GPs
*A section of the crowd that attended Monday’s community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Joe Buckley Confidence has been expressed by Clare’s Junior Minister that a new GP will be in place in Newmarket-on-Fergus very soon despite locals raising their concerns at the drawn out process of securing a replacement doctor.
‘West Clare is left behind’ – frustration grows over inaction on Moneypoint
Annoyance has been expressed locally with the lack of outlined plans for Moneypoint post 2025.
