Swimming ban lifted at Kilkee
Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan Kilkee’s swimming ban has been lifted.
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Taoiseach commits to intervene over Kilkee water concerns
Kilkee’s beauty was referenced at a sitting of the Dáil on Wednesday as the Taoiseach confirmed he will intervene as the area was hit with a do not swim notice for the third year in succession.
EOIN NEYLON: Mandatory hotel quarantine was nail in the coffin for Aer Lingus jobs in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley The EU travel scheme to allow international travel looks set to take effect in Ireland from mid-July, but this is scant consolation for the Aer Lingus (EI) Shannon staff.
Devastating blow as Aer Lingus to close base at Shannon Airport
Aer Lingus are to close its base at Shannon Airport in what is seen as a devastating blow to the region.
Emergency legislation sought to remove name of domestic abuse perpetrator from Council tenancies
A Kilrush councillor has called on the Taoiseach to bring forward emergency legislation to allow local authorities remove a tenant’s name from a Council owned property to protect victims of domestic violence.
Taoiseach appoints Deputy Crowe to State commemorations consultation group
*Micheál Martin with Cathal Crowe at The Old Ground Hotel. Photograph: John O’Brien An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin (FF) has appointed Clare TD Cathal Crowe (FF) to the All-Party Consultation Group on State Commemorations.
Cabinet approve proposed reopening measurers
A reopening plan for the country throughout the months of May and June has been agreed by the Cabinet.
Clare TD tells Taoiseach ‘healthy young people’ should not get vaccine while supply is scarce
“Healthy young people” should not be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during a spell of shortage in supply, a Clare TD has told the Taoiseach.
Taoiseach announces restrictions will ease slightly from mid April
Current lockdown restrictions are to remain in place until after Easter week where an easing of measures will slowly come into effect.
EOIN NEYLON: Concrete plan for delivery of inclusive United Ireland can reignite Fianna Fáil
In days gone by, the easiest way to ascertain someone’s political leanings in this country was to ask them where they stood on the national question.