Rural Clare has reached a crossroads
Rural Ireland “is at a crossroads” and requires a revitalisation of its towns, villages and settlements with as much gusto as leading promotional campaigns, a North Clare elected representative has declared.
Pat Burke
East Clare to benefit first from National Broadband Plan
An East Clare councillor has urged National Broaband Ireland (NBI) to brush up on their geography after signs emerged in the county indicating that it was Limerick.
4000 jobs target of Clare Rural Development Strategy must now factor remote working into its review
Targets of the Clare Rural Development Strategy need to be revised because of the global pandemic, a West Clare representative has stated.
Upcoming change to veterinary medicine regulations ‘more unneeded bureaucracy for farmers’
Farmers are being hit with “more unneeded bureaucracy” with calls for a derogation allowing veterinary medicines to be sold without prescription for use on food-producing animals set to cease.
‘People of all demographics are really struggling’ – appeal issued for increased mental health supports in Clare
A “massive hangover” with regard to the public’s mental health will be experienced unless sufficient supports are put in place.
Community must have maximum benefit from Carrownagowan Wind Farm as major development progresses
One of East Clare’s biggest projects has moved a step closer with elected representatives of the local authority approving a planners report for the development of the Carrownagowan Wind Farm.
Reddan’s Quay hit with speeding drivers and ‘a touch of undesirables’
An increase in speeding coupled with “a touch of undesirables and anti-social behaviour” has become apparent at a popular quay in East Clare.
East Clare reps call for 700km gritting programme to be expanded
Quicker reactions are needed in East Clare when it comes to gritting roads, a local councillor has outlined.
Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.
Safety plan can eliminate ‘deficiencies in Dromindoora’
‘Deficiencies’ in Dromindoora can be dealt with by the completion of a comprehensive safety plan, the Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District has stated.
