Dooley set for return to Leinster House
Timmy Dooley is expected to be announced on Saturday night as one of the eleven nominees of the new Government to the Seanad.
Timmy Dooley
Garvey & Dooley appointed to Seanad Éireann
Clare will have three representatives in Seanad Éireann following confirmation of Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s eleven nominees.
EOIN NEYLON: The Clare aspects to the Programme for Government
Political columnist, Eoin Neylon examines what the Programme for Government means for Co Clare.
Taiwan community make donation of PPE to Raheen Community Hospital
Taiwan Chambers of Commerce located in Ireland made a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to a Clare nursing home this week.
Bank of Ireland branches in Kilkee, Miltown & Tulla at risk of permanent closure
Three Bank of Ireland branches in Co Clare are at risk of permanent closure in the wake of COVID-19.
VIDEO: Violet-Anne keen to pay back rent arrears of €12,000 in ‘very near future’
Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) is hopeful of paying back her rent arrears of €12,000 in the very near future.
Cameras on roads a possible solution to rural robberies – Kelly
Use of cameras in towns and villages to monitor traffic would also aid Gardaí in detecting robberies and thefts, Clare’s longest serving councillor has outlined.
‘I understand my remarks caused offence’ – Violet-Anne issues apology
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has apologised for how she engaged with constituents online on Friday.
EOIN NEYLON: Seanad elections strengthen Fianna Fáil’s hand for Government formation
Eoin Neylon was on the ballot paper for the 2016 Seanad Elections, The Clare Echo’s political columnist looks back on an election which “is not for the faint-hearted” and predicts Government formation may happen sooner than anticipated.
Clare FM journalist to become parliamentary assistant of new TD
Clare FM journalist, James Mulhall is to leave the station and take up a full-time position working for a Clare TD.