‘Badly damaged’ section of Dromaan Harbour to undergo repairs
Parts of Dromaan Harbour which were “badly damaged” by roots of trees are to be remedied.
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Flooding issues at ‘one of East Clare’s busiest footpaths’ to be tackled
Funding has been approved to complete drainage works along one of East Clare’s “busiest footpaths”.
Clare farmers annoyed by ‘hippy dippies & tree huggers’ and concerned for future of sector
Clare farmers have voiced their concern about the lack of young people viewing farming as a viable profession while environmental guidelines were also slammed.
‘We need to fight for workers’ – communication lines criticised in plan to transfer Council staff to Irish Water
*Cllr Pat Hayes. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Lines of communication need to improve as discussions continue on the transfer of local authority workers to Irish Water.
‘To hell with the environment when road safety is concerned’ – Whitegate councillor
Strong criticism has been voiced of landowners across Co Clare labelled as an “absolute disgrace” for failing to cut their hedges.
Clare councillors seek global ban on fracking
Almost a decade on from becoming the first local authority in the country to introduce a ban on fracking, Clare County Council has now called on the Government to introduce a global ban.
Cooney flags road safety concerns in Scariff
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Eamon Ward A need to improve sight lines on an approach road to Scariff has been highlighted.
7 month delay to completion of County Development Plan agreed
A seven month delay to the completion of the Clare County Development Plan has been agreed by local councillors.
Better collaboration sought between Councils in Clare & Tipp to benefit Killaloe & Ballina
Discussions are to be held on the possibilities of County Councils in Clare and Tipperary entering a shared partnership when it comes to services in Killaloe and Ballina.
‘It will help create the centre Clooney has been crying out for’ – appointment of contractor for works imminent
*Photograph: PL Chadwick An appointment of a contractor is imminent for a project of works to take place in Clooney.