Lough Derg extraction plans poses ‘potential devastation for Clare’
EXTRACTING WATER from Lough Derg for use in Dublin could have yet “a detrimental effect” on the county, local councillors have warned.
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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.
Impact of SDZ to county’s population projections flagged
*Cllr Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Eamon Ward CONCERN has been voiced on the potential implications to Clare’s population projections of the Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), designation for which has been sought from the Government by Clare County Council and the University of Limerick.
Irish Water criticised for ‘farcical’ behind closed doors briefing
IRISH WATER briefings are to be boycotted by a Clare councillor until they agree to meet at a statutory meeting that can be attended by the media.
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.
Land Tax emerges as new aspect to County Development Plan
PREPARATION OF CLARE’S upcoming County Development Plan 2023 – 2029 has been hit with a fresh hurdle with Department officials pushing for the introduction of a new tax for residential zoned land.
Online meeting organised to inform communities of prospecting licence impact
AN ONLINE public meeting is to be held to inform local communities on the potential impact of prospective licences to Tulla and Bunratty.
Opposition to prospecting licences growing in Tulla & Bunratty as window for submissions extended
STRONG OPPOSITION to the awarding of prospecting licences in Tulla and Bunratty is stemming from environmental groups and local politicians.
A giant of New York business – tributes to the late Broadford born Danny Moloney
TRIBUTES have been paid at either side of the Atlantic Ocean to Broadford born New York businessman Danny Moloney who died on Monday morning.
Council defend decision to exclude media from Rural SPC meeting on County Development Plan
*Rural Development Director of Service, Leonard Cleary. Photograph: Arthur Ellis PLANNING OFFICIALS led the call for members of the media to be excluded from a recent meeting of Clare County Council’s Rural Development Strategic Policy Committee (SPC).
