‘This stinks of a cover-up’ – McNamara calls for statutory inquiry into death of Caitriona Lucas
CLARE TD, Michael McNamara (IND) has said there has been a cover-up by the State into the death of Ballyvaughan native Caitriona Lucas.
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‘We shouldn’t have caved in’ – councillors criticise closure of controversial Ennis Market building
*Photograph: Martin Connolly CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL have to put up their hands and admit they made a mistake with the Market Building in Ennis, a former Mayor of Clare has said while it has emerged elected representatives were not consulted prior to the temporary closure of the building.
Justice Minister survives confidence motion – how Clare’s TDs voted
*Justice Minister, Helen McEntee walks the streets of Dublin flanked by Gardaí. MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, Helen McEntee (FG) has survived a confidence vote with two of the three Clare TDs present supporting the Government.
‘They are intent on wasting more money’ – McNamara slams plans for Scariff regeneration project
*Michael McNamara. Photograph: John Mangan A CLARE TD has said the local authority is on course to “waste” money with their plans for the Scariff Regeneration Project.
McNamara to vote no confidence in Justice Minister McEntee
*Independent Clare TD, Michael McNamara with Joe Saunders. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE TD, Michael McNamara (IND) has confirmed he will be voting no confidence in the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee (FG).
Clare TDs divided on Drew Harris’ future as Garda Commissioner with Wynne seeking resignation
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: John Mangan DREW HARRIS’ position as Garda Commissioner is “untenable” according to a Clare TD.
‘Has anything been sold there other than drugs’ – temporary closure slapped on Market Building
*Photograph: Eamon Ward ONE OF ENNIS’ most controversial buildings has been forced to close due to anti-social behaviour.
‘We’re getting the brunt of it’ – local reps frustrated by Oireachtas members on Broadford & Cooraclare
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FURTHER FALSE dawns regarding announcements for Broadford and Cooraclare’s potential inclusion in a €50m pilot wastewater scheme have been criticised.
McNamara surprised with Taoiseach’s stance on electric buses being the sustainability solution
*Clare TD, Michael McNamara. Photograph: Eamon Ward A CLARE TD has voiced his surprise at a response received by the Taoiseach that electric buses will lead to tourism becoming more sustainable rather than creating a more equal divide of flights across the country’s airports.
Surgeries cancelled at Ennis Hospital as UHL has record-level of overcrowding
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LIMERICK has experienced record levels of overcrowding with surgeries cancelled at Ennis Hospital on Wednesday as a result.
