248 active travel posts nationwide announced
248 new jobs in local authorities to expand walking and cycling facilities all over the country have been announced by the Department of Transport.
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‘If ever there was a time to buy local it is now’ – Senator Garvey urges people to influence local economy
A Clare member of the Oireachtas has stressed the significance of the Banner public spending locally this festive season.
Ennis councillors want to see more children cycling to school
Ennis councillors have agreed that a survey on the cycling habits of school children in the county town is necessary.
Absence of Clare projects from €63.5m funding not a cause for concern – Garvey
Absence of Clare projects in €63.5m worth of funding announced this week for Greenways is not reason to spark concern, one of the county’s seven Oireachtas members has outlined.
Global recognition for Burren Ecotourism Network
A North Clare community tourism network has been recognised as one of the world’s top thirty places, people and tourism projects for 2021.
Lack of mental health supports for Gardaí evident during recent suicide attempt – Senator Garvey
A Clare Senator has highlighted the lack of mental health supports available to An Garda Síochána in the county following a recent suicide attempt.
Shannon Airport to share €22m in funding with Cork in new package
Shannon Airport is to share €22m in funding with Cork Airport as part of a revised €80m funding package announced by the Department of Transport on Tuesday in a move Clare politicians have lauded as “a lifeline”.
31% increase in breach of barring orders in Clare this year
A rise in domestic abuse incidents in the county during COVID-19 has been documented while the increase in barring orders being breached has been labelled as “horrendous”.
BUDGET 2021: Incentives for remote working praised
A Clare Senator has welcomed the attention placed on remote working in Budget 2021.
Garvey criticised following ‘inappropriate’ Traveller remarks
A Clare Senator has apologised for causing offence to members of the Traveller community following comments made at the national convention of the Green Party.