Apprenticeships need to be encouraged more for future careers
More emphasis on the benefits of completing an apprenticeship need to be highlighted in order to preserve a strong future of qualified tradespeople.
Paul Murphy
Councillors seek new system to monitor progress of their representations
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: John Mangan Systems to keep Clare councillors updated on the progress of their representations has been described by elected members of the local authority as “really important”.
Clare cyclists to pedal it out for mental health
Brakes may have been pulled on the annual ‘When In Doubt Pedal It Out’ mental health awareness cycle last year but it’s all systems go with wheels pumped and ready to pound the roads of Clare this Sunday (October 24th).
Access issues on Kilrush Rd flagged
An assessment is to be completed by staff within the Ennis Municipal District over access issues experienced by a family living on the Kilrush Rd in getting to their home.
Three to five years the average treatment time for Japanese Knotweed in Ennis
Treatment of Japanese Knotweed in Ennis takes generally “three to five years,” officials in Clare County Council have stated.
Multi-person bikes suggested to improve health of persons with disabilities in Ennis
Introduction of multi-person bikes across Ennis have been suggested as a way of “promoting inclusion” in the county town.
‘Neighbours from hell wreaking havoc’ in Council property
“Neighbours from hell” are “wreaking havoc” in Clare County Council owned houses, a local elected representative has declared.
Council clarify that Francis St crosswalk ‘was never a pedestrian crossing’
Clarity has been provided by Clare County Council engineers that a crossing point on Francis St in Ennis opposite the Irish Wheelchair Association Shop is not a pedestrian crossing.
Footpaths predicted to slow down speed in Ballybeg
Less speeding will occur in Ballybeg once footpaths are constructed, Council engineers and elected members have predicted.
Railings around O’Connell Monument leaves elected reps on the fence
*Photograph: Fiona McNamara Ennis councillors are on the fence at the possibility of the Daniel O’Connell Monument being surrounded by iron railings.
