Brexit remains ‘high risk’ for Clare businesses
Brexit continues to be a “high risk” situation for businesses located across the Banner County.
Noeleen Fitzgerald
Clare GAA urged to address expenditure of defunct supporters club
*Clare hurlers celebrating on their homecoming after winning the 2013 All-Ireland. Clare GAA have been urged to “address the story” questioning the manner in which funds were raised and spent by the Hurling Supporters Club between 2012 and 2015.
Council refuse request to accept sworn affidavits for NPPR charge
Local authority staff will not accept sworn affidavits when it comes to dealing with payments matters relating to the Non Principal Private Residence (NPPR) charge.
Over €10m spent by Council on consultants in two years
More than €10m has been spent by Clare County Council on consultants fees over the past two years.
‘Owners of vacant properties must take responsibility to re-energise Ennis’
Ennis town centre can be “re-energised” if “owners of vacant properties take responsibility,” an elected representative of Clare County Council has said.
Streaming Council meetings ‘can boost public engagement’
Online streaming of Clare County Council meetings for members of the public to view or listen to is under consideration.
‘Hybrid model’ of online & street presence a success for Clare businesses
Senior financial officials in Clare County Council have said the “hybrid model” of having an online and street presence is proving to be a success for businesses in the county.
Remote working leads to increased work output for Council since start of pandemic
Remote working has resulted in an increased work output for one of the county’s biggest employers.
Local businesses & housing a priority of approved Council Budget
An expenditure of €131m is included in Clare County Council’s revenue budget which puts a priority on local SMEs, housing, town enhancement plans and rural regeneration while future capital projects such as the West Clare Greenway, Blake’s Corner and the Killaloe Bypass are identified for progression.
964 vacant commercial properties in Clare
964 commercial properties are deemed to be vacant in Co Clare.