NCT centre to open in Shannon by end of 2021
A second NCT centre is to be opened in Co Clare by the end of this year.
Michael McNamara
County’s Government politicians urged to put party whip on the line to make a stand for Shannon Airport
Clare’s Government representatives have been urged to put their vote on the line by making a stand for Shannon Airport.
Advice of Attorney General sought before inquiry into death of Patrick Nugent is provided to family
*The late Patrick Nugent. A report received by the Department of Justice last November following an inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent has yet to be provided to his family.
COVID-19 outbreak at Clare Lodge shows Government failings around congregated settings – McNamara
*Photograph: John Mangan An outbreak of COVID-19 at a Clare Direct Provision Centre has underlined the inability of the Government to learn from their mistakes during the pandemic, a Clare TD has declared.
Devastating blow as Aer Lingus to close base at Shannon Airport
Aer Lingus are to close its base at Shannon Airport in what is seen as a devastating blow to the region.
Engagement ongoing between Dept of Transport & Shannon Group on future ownership of Shannon Heritage sites
Engagement is ongoing between the Department of Transport and Shannon Group on the future of Shannon Heritage.
No provision to extend Heathrow slots from Shannon Airport beyond next year
There is no existing provision to extend commitments from Aer Lingus to their Heathrow slots at Shannon Airport when they expire in September of next year.
Expansion of MAU at Ennis Hospital underway
A recruitment process for new staff and the expansion of the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) in Ennis Hospital is underway.
‘A cynical PR exercise’ – Clare TD criticises Dept of Transport for ‘rehashing’ Shannon announcement
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A Clare TD has accused the Government of engaging in a “cynical PR exercise” after Department officials attempted to portray monies allocated to Shannon Airport as new funding.
Biden bringing ‘leprechaun economics to a rapid end’
US President Joe Biden will be responsible for bringing “leprechaun economics” to an end, a Clare TD has said.
