McNamara critical of initial delay closing off nursing homes to visitors
A Clare TD has questioned the amount of time it took for visitor restrictions to be introduced at nursing homes across the country.
Michael McNamara
Ogonnelloe group to air Easter Rising commemoration online
*Co-director Louise Donlon with scriptwriter Jim O’Brien Commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising have to be held in private this year which has prompted one East Clare community to air their plannned production on social media instead.
‘I understand my remarks caused offence’ – Violet-Anne issues apology
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has apologised for how she engaged with constituents online on Friday.
Clare TDs concerned on wait for COVID-19 test results
“Serious issues” surrounding COVID-19 testing systems “need to be addressed” according to two Clare TDs.
Clare FM journalist to become parliamentary assistant of new TD
Clare FM journalist, James Mulhall is to leave the station and take up a full-time position working for a Clare TD.
Ann Marie Flanagan eliminated from Seanad election
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Disability activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) has lost out in her attempts to become a Senator.
NTA ‘have agenda’ to drive Clare Bus off the road
*Clare Bus making its way into Scariff. Photograph: Martin Connolly Frustration and anger has been voiced in East Clare with the antics of the National Transport Authority (NTA) who have put the future of Clare Bus on the line, once again.
‘There is never a perfect time for anything’ – Dunphy departs Council role
*Mark Dunphy pictured with President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins in Ennis. Mark Dunphy has departed his role as Clare County Council’s Head of Communications to establish his own company.
Ann Marie Flanagan views Seanad seat as ‘natural progression’
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Social exclusion activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) is one of two Ennistymon residents contesting the upcoming Seanad election.
McNamara in talks with Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin
*Photograph: John Mangan As negotiations continue surrounding the formation of the next Irish Government, Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) has confirmed he is to meet with both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.