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.
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‘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.
Staging of unauthorised humanist ceremonies at ancient Burren Abbey damaging grave slabs and upsetting locals
*Corcomroe Abbey. THE STAGING of unauthorised humanist weddings and civil ceremonies at an ancient 13th century Abbey in the Burren, Co Clare is resulting in damage to graves slabs there with local family members upset over litter, broken glass and bottles left behind after such events.
Door not closed to fixing the ‘O’Donnell Directive’ insist Clare’s Oireachtas members
*Limerick TD, Kieran O’Donnell (FG). CLARE TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) has told a special meeting of Clare County Council that the “door is not shut” on overturning a directive issued by a Junior Minister to dezone lands in the county.
Shock at sudden closure of busy Tuamgraney store & service station
*Photograph: James Treacy ONE OF EAST CLARE’s most prominent service stations closed suddenly on Friday and has entered receivership.
Colleran Molloy & McNamara clash during special meeting
*Michael McNamara TD and Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy. AN ENNIS COUNCILLOR raised eyebrows at a special meeting of Clare County Council this week with her remarks towards a Clare TD and a fellow barrister.
School bus ‘crisis’ prompts Cratloe complaint to Bus Éireann & Dept of Education
*A public meeting took place in Cratloe on Monday. A FORMAL COMPLAINT has been issued to Bus Éireann and the Department of Education following the cancellation of three routes in South-East Clare.