Steering group set up to coordinate Molex job losses
A steering group has been established to coordinate jobs losses at Molex in Shannon over the next year.
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Dooley asked to step down from Fianna Fáil front bench
*Fianna Fáil TD, Timmy Dooley. Photograph: John Mangan Clare TD, Timmy Dooley has been temporarily suspended from his position on the Fianna Fáil front bench.
Moneypoint staff accept proposal for lower running regime
A new lower running regime at Moneypoint has been accepted by staff at the West Clare plant.
‘Major shake up’ needed of Shannon Airport board
“A major shake up of the board at Shannon Airport” is urgently required, Clare TD Timmy Dooley has stated.
Climate action protesters need to be listened to – Dooley
*Timmy Dooley partaking in Friday’s for Future’s street classroom. Schoolchildren protesting for climate action need to be listened to, a Clare TD has stated.
Clare students out in force for global climate strike
Students across Co Clare held a day of action highlighting the importance of climate change.
Farmers warn of looming rural recession as protests continue
*Farmers protesting at Kepak, Tiermaclane. Photograph: John Mangan An estimated 800 people in the county have thus far partaken in peaceful protests led by farmers.
‘West Clare not dead in the water’ despite Moneypoint blow – Lynch
*Cllr Ian Lynch. Photograph: John Mangan Kilrush councillor Ian Lynch hit out at the lack of work done by Clare’s Oireachtas members in standing up for the county as West Clare attempts to pick itself up following last week’s announcement over 100 jobs are being cut from Moneypoint.
Council delegation formed to fight for future of Moneypoint
*Moneypoint Power Plant. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A delegation of West Clare councillors are today (Wednesday) issuing a letter to secure a meeting with two Ministers plus a number of agencies and the ESB on the future of Moneypoint.
ESB management accused of ‘ruining West Clare’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon ESB have been slammed for their treatment of their workforce in West Clare following last Tuesday’s announcement that an expected 100 plus jobs are to be cut, one month after refuting claims such a scenario was on the cards.