Efforts ongoing to bring Kilkee Courthouse back to life in new guise
*Cllr Gabriel Keating. Photograph: Natasha Barton NEW USES FOR the old courthouse in Kilkee are to be considered.
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Council’s penchant for contractors criticised while roads budget increase will be impacted by inflation
*Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton HIRING CONTRACTORS instead of utilising internal staff of Clare County Council needs to be dealt with, a Shannon councillor has said.
Review of operations at Ennis Hospital including identifying greenfield site sought
*A review has been sought by county councillors. HSE OFFICIALS have been urged to review arrangements at Ennis Hospital including identifying a greenfield site to allow for further development.
Speed limits making end of school days a stressful time in Doolin & Fanore
SOUNDING OF THE BELL at the end of a school day may be a happy time for students but it is “very stressful” for others, a North Clare representative has flagged.
Cruise industry’s potential benefit to Clare questioned as Cahercon remains ‘under-utilised’
*Cahercon Pier. CAHERCON PIER IS CURRENTLY “UNDER-UTILISED” and the cruise industry has once again been pinpointed by a West Clare elected representative as an avenue to amend this and try bring an economic lift to Kildysart and the surrounding areas.
Lahinch’s outdoor showers out of action for over six months
REPAIR parts have been ordered for the outdoor showers at Lahinch beach.
Energy bills top €1k at Baile na mBan in Miltown Malbay
ENERGY BILLS of €1000 have been received by residents of social housing in Miltown Malbay since Christmas.
Clahane lessons must be learned when replacing ladders at Doolin Pier
LESSONS must be made from the design of the ladders at Clahane when completing replacements at Doolin Pier.
‘This is not our plan’ – councillors criticise outside influence behind County Development Plan
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE has dictated the County Development Plan, elected representatives have said with Clare’s longest serving politician declaring “it is not our plan”.
Revised bid underway for Burren’s UNESCO status
*Photograph: Martin Kiely REVISIONS to try make an application for the Burren designated as a world heritage site are to be made.