New residential zoned land tax poses headache as Development Plan consultation continues
CERTAINTY and clarity is needed regarding a residential zoned land tax that will come into play with the upcoming County Development Plan.
Pat Dowling
Takeover of Shannon Heritage sites ‘the single biggest tourism development’ for Clare
AN URGENT MEETING with the Taoiseach surrounding Clare County Council’s takeover of the Shannon Heritage tourism sites has been requested in what has been described as “the single biggest tourism development” for the county.
1,000 plus Ukrainians likely to arrive in Clare as Council urged to use ‘discretion’ with accommodation
CLARE could be welcoming up to 1,000 Ukrainian people to live in the county, as violence continues to devastate Eastern Europe.
Commemoration event to be held honouring loved ones lost in Clare due to COVID-19
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media LOVED ONES lost during the pandemic and frontline heroes are to be remembered during a commemoration event next weekend.
JP McManus viewed as key figure to maximise Shannon Airport’s use for Ryder Cup
SHANNON AIRPORT needs to now be identifying itself as the gateway for the 2027 Ryder Cup with JP McManus identified as a key player in making this a reality.
Clare County Council case versus Ennis Traveller family will be back before High Court
*Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Eamon Ward A FULL HEARING in the High Court is to be held in an ongoing case between Clare County Council and an Ennis family.
Shannon Heritage sites to open for summer but long-term ownership reliant on funding approval
Photograph: Paschal Brooks SHANNON HERITAGE operated sites are likely to be open for the coming summer season but their long-term transfer to Clare County Council will be reliant on the local authority securing adequate funding.
SDZ designation for Clare side of UL campus can generate €1.7bn annually to Irish economy
A DECISION regarding the potential creation of Europe’s first university town is expected to be made this year.
‘Serious concern’ in construction sector heightens need to promote apprenticeships
ACTION to promote take-up of apprenticeships can begin at a local level by an expansion of the roles offered by Clare County Council, a West Clare representative has maintained.
Plans for Kilrush Maritime Training Centre take a dive
PLANS for a Maritime Training Centre in Kilrush have met another stumbling block.