National Ambulance Service ‘will be able to cope’ with COVID-19 surge
Volunteers will not be needed to assist in transporting personnel to COVID-19 testing centres.
Pat Dowling
Response Forum aims to see Clare come out ‘as best possible’ post Covid-19
‘Dependent individuals’ are being placed at the centre of work undertaken by the newly formed Clare Covid-19 Community Support Response team.
Clare Community Response helpine is now live
*Providing telephone sypport for the Clare Community Response Helpline is David Bennett and Helen Moloney of Clare County Council’s Rural Development Directorate. A dedicated community support helpline has been set up in Co Clare to assist members of the public during the current public health emergency.
Gardaí close off public car park in Lahinch
Gardaí are in place stopping any further visitors from coming to Lahinch’s public car park.
Former Bord na Mona & Ervia CEO appointed to Board of Shannon Group
Ex Bord na Mona CEO, Mike Quinn has been appointed to the board of Shannon Group plc.
County St Patricks Day parade cancelled
*Photograph: Eamon Ward St Patrick’s Day parades across Co Clare are to be cancelled following the decision by elected representatives to be postpone the county parade.
Mid-West authorities need to collectively support international promotion of Shannon
Collaboration is needed from local authorities in the Mid-West to drive the promotion of Shannon International Airport.
Councillors frustrated by social housing
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Housing officials are frustrating Clare councillors who are now seeking a greater input into the allocation of social housing units by the local authority.
Revenue at Cliffs of Moher tops €10m for first time
*Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A countywide lure” needs to be gained off the Cliffs of Moher, the Chairperson of its Board has stated.
Clare may be used as pilot in Sport Ireland facilities audit
*Tim Smythe Park. Photograph: Clare County Council Clare is in line to be trialled as a pilot in an audit of facilities to be carried out by Sport Ireland.
