500 extra cases of COVID-19 in the Republic & 3 more in Clare
500 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed which is the biggest daily increase in the Republic of Ireland with three more diagnoses made in Co Clare.
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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.
Securing an extra TD in Clare key to Fianna Fáil’s bid of forming Government
*Clare Fianna Fáil PRO Michael McTigue, Micheál Martin & Cllr Cathal Crowe. Photograph: John O’Brien Electing an extra Clare TD is the target for Fianna Fáil, party leader Micheál Martin has outlined.
‘Financial structure of Shannon Airport needs reviewing’ – Martin
Shannon Airport’s financial structure needs to be reviewed, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has outlined to The Clare Echo.
Reopening Ennis A&E won’t solve UHL problems – Micheál Martin
*Micheál Martin with Cllr Cathal Crowe at The Old Ground Hotel. Photograph: John O’Brien Reopening the Accident and Emergency Unit at Ennis General Hospital is not the solution to solving overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has stated.
Report recommends no disciplinary action for Dooley
Clare TD Timmy Dooley remains suspended from the Fianna Fáil front bench despite a report recommending no disciplinary action for his role in a voting controversy in Dáil Éireann last week.
Dooley asked to step down from Fianna Fáil front bench
*Fianna Fáil TD, Timmy Dooley. Photograph: John Mangan Clare TD, Timmy Dooley has been temporarily suspended from his position on the Fianna Fáil front bench.
Hayes calls on party leader to end confidence and supply
*Pat Hayes. Photograph: Martin Connolly Elections bring out a mix of emotions and that was certainly the case for Pat Hayes who was delighted first and foremost to be the second candidate elected in the Killaloe Municipal District but disgusted with the ongoing treatment of East Clare especially regarding Clare Bus.
Fianna Fáil leader visits Kilrush
Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin visited West Clare on Friday to open the new constituency office of general election candidate, Rita McInerney. Deputy Martin took the opportunity to visit the Kilrush Community School and to canvass the town of Kilrush meeting locals and calling into businesses plus a visit to the Vandeleur Walled Garden. Speaking …
Crowe covering the ground in double election bid
A Fianna Fáil candidate for both the General and Local elections plus a recent new arrival for he and his wife means Cllr Cathal Crowe is set for a busy few months. Speaking to The Clare Echo before his party leader, Micheál Martin renewed the Confidence and Supply agreement with Fine Gael until 2020 meaning …
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