Interactive communication boards mooted for Clare parks to foster inclusivity
Interactive communication boards primarily aimed at the elderly and individuals with disabilities will be introduced at public parks in Clare should funding be obtained.
Siobhán McNulty
Illegal encampments must be dealt with in ‘legal & safe’ manner – Council
Clare County Council will “not be found wanting” when it comes to dealing with illegal encampments, the Chief Executive of the local authority has stated.
‘Nobody listening’ to residents of Ashford Court Hotel
A resident of Ashford Court Hotel has raised their concern over fellow residents while criticising the input of Clare County Council.
Councillors frustrated by social housing
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Housing officials are frustrating Clare councillors who are now seeking a greater input into the allocation of social housing units by the local authority.
‘Social housing residents should not be pulled from rural areas’
*Social housing in Feakle. Up to 150 dwellings in six different parts of Clare are being investigated for ownership to determine future uses.
Gutting of Council houses in West Clare ‘sinful & shameful’
Criticism has been voiced with the manner in which West Clare’s social housing stock has been managed.
More than 100 homeless in Clare this Christmas
Over 150 people are homeless in Clare this Christmas while Clare County Council have been accused of removing sleeping bags belonging to rough sleepers in Ennis.
Charges & opening hours of Kilrush sports complex adding to obesity
Obesity is being assisted through the charges and opening hours for accessing community sporting facilities, one West Clare representative has stated.
‘More consumer protection for a kettle than your home’
An NCT like procedure is required when it comes to determining the safety of homes in Ireland, one Ennis councillor has declared.
Tenants being turned down by landlords for mentioning HAP – Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Gary Collins Criticism has been levelled at the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) which was described as “virtually useless” by Cllr PJ Ryan last week.