*Photograph: John Mangan 4 further deaths and 88 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded across the country and one more in Co Clare while an easing of restrictions of a regionalised basis is not anticipated.
Acting Transport Minister Shane Ross (IND) has been slammed by Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) for the manner in which management of Clare Bus were “silenced” by the National Transport Authority and the treatment of its workers.
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (FG) has confirmed he will seek an update from Irish Water on outdated infrastructure in West Clare will be improved.
Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) is confident the new Dáil COVID-19 committee will hold high ranking health officials to account.
*A man fishing in the River Fergus. Photograph: John Mangan Anglers are permitted to fish in locations 5km from their homes as of today (Wednesday).
North Clare’s branch of the Labour Party have urged newly elected leader, Alan Kelly to guarantee they do not enter into Government as a junior coalition partner alongside Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
A decision is to be made within the next fortnight on whether UL will issue refunds to residents of student rented accommodation.
A conscious decision was made to “jettison” nursing homes in Ireland during the current pandemic, a Clare TD has claimed.
*Photograph: John Mangan Miltown Malbay residents have highlighted their concern at being unable to follow recommended advice from leading health officials due to a burst water main.
A Clare TD has questioned the amount of time it took for visitor restrictions to be introduced at nursing homes across the country.