Taoiseach commits to just transition fund for Moneypoint
A just transition fund for Moneypoint has been promised by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar with details to be confirmed at “a later date”.
Michael Harty
ESB has responsibility to support Moneypoint employees
ESB has a responsibility to support its employees losing their jobs who wish to be retained or upskilled to find alternative employement, Clare’s Independent TD has said.
Clare students out in force for global climate strike
Students across Co Clare held a day of action highlighting the importance of climate change.
Clare Colleran Molloy: Why I’m opposing the roll-out of 5G in Clare
As the responsible Councillor, I feel it appropriate to respond to Eoin Neylon’s article in the last issue of The Clare Echo headlined “Anti 5G campaigners making false claims.”
Moneypoint can become ‘Silicon Valley for renewables’
*Moneypoint. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Despite the looming loss of over 100 jobs at Moneypoint, there is hope for the site of the power plant with one West Clare elected representative maintaining it has the potential to become “the Silicon Valley for renewables”.
Council delegation formed to fight for future of Moneypoint
*Moneypoint Power Plant. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A delegation of West Clare councillors are today (Wednesday) issuing a letter to secure a meeting with two Ministers plus a number of agencies and the ESB on the future of Moneypoint.
ESB management accused of ‘ruining West Clare’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon ESB have been slammed for their treatment of their workforce in West Clare following last Tuesday’s announcement that an expected 100 plus jobs are to be cut, one month after refuting claims such a scenario was on the cards.
Minister Ross to visit Clare by September- Harty
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross has agreed to visit Co Clare next month according to Independent TD, Dr. Michael Harty.
Ennis Community College provide solution to shortage of second level spots
42 Clare children who were without a secondary school place for September are to be accepted into Ennis Community College.
September return for GP services in Newmarket-on-Fergus
GP services are to return to Newmarket-on-Fergus in September.
