Pyrite homeowners ‘living in purgatory
*Photograph: Joe Buckley PEOPLE IN HOMES damaged by pyrite “are living in purgatory,” a Kilrush councillor has claimed.
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70% of road network getting gritted with salt in current cold snap
*Photograph: John Mangan 1,400 TONNES OF SALT has been used in gritting roads across Co Clare in the past week as part of efforts to minimise the risk to road users during the current cold snap.
‘Vehement’ case will be argued against Blake’s Corner judicial review
*Traffic at Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Bob Singer A JUDICIAL REVIEW against the decision for a compulsory purchase order (CPO) of Blake’s Corner will be “vehemently” argued, the Chief Executive of Clare County Council has pledged.
‘Don’t forget the Council also have to keep the lights on’ – Howard seeks significant additional funds for local authority
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL must also be considered “in the equation” for the cost of living crisis, an Ennis representative has said while calling for “significant additional funding” to be provided to the local authority.
O’Callaghan believes experience in business & community will help him to try fill Nestor’s shoes
Antoinette Considine congratulates Tom O’Callaghan. Photograph: Joe Buckley CLARE’S NEWEST COUNCILLOR has expressed his hope that his experience in businesses and working with communities will stand to him.
‘A joke’ – Kelly lets rip at delay in receiving legal advice for County Development Plan
*Cllr PJ Kelly. Photograph: John Mangan CLARE’s longest serving councillor has voiced his fury at the delays associated with securing legal advice on aspects to the County Development Plan.
‘Out of touch’ to not extend lifeguard cover
*Lifeguards in Lahinch. RENEWED CALLS have been made to extend the lifeguard cover in Co Clare.
Planning to be lodged in April for One Shannon Hub but philanthropic donation in doubt
*The One Shannon Hub is a key aspect of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan. A PLANNING APPLICATION is due to be lodged in April for the One Shannon Hub while a philanthropic donation that had been earmarked for the building dubbed as “an icon” for Shannon is at risk of falling through.
Clare residents surveyed on sustainable tourism in the county
*Director of Rural Development with Clare County Council, Leonard Cleary, Fiona McKenna of ATU Sligo, Pat Dowling Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF), Head of Tourism with Clare County Council Deirdre O’Shea, Carol Gleeson Manager of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark and Sean …
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Council’s 2023 Budget of €151.8m adopted with commercial rates unaffected but community grants cut
*A special meeting was held on Friday to adapt the Budget. A €151.8M BUDGET has been adopted by Clare County Council
