*Photograph: John Mangan ENNIS’ public realm works recommence on Monday with appeals made for a temporary traffic management plan to be introduced to ease congestion while capacity issues at the Maid of Erin roundabout has been labelled as a contributory factor.
CONSTRUCTION works on a traffic calming scheme in Patrick Street, Clarecastle will be completed in 2025 if funding is granted.
OMISSION FROM a Department of Transport circular is likely to hinder a Toonagh road which has cars travelling at an “unbelievable” speed from sourcing funding.
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY needs to be increased within the village of Barefield, a senior engineer in the Ennis Municipal District has acknowledged.
*Kenneth Daly campaigning for safer conditions on Droichead na Gabhair. INTRODUCING a stop go system at Droichead na Gabhair / Drehidnagower Bridge is “not the answer” to solve safety issues along the Ennis bridge.
*Cllr Conor Ryan (FG) and Cllr James Ryan (SF). CLARE’S newest councillors have taken their seats on the County Council for the first time.
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
*The motion was debated at the December meeting of Clare County Council. LACK OF ACCESSIBILITY at facilities across the county are depriving persons with disabilities of opportunities.
*Offshore energy has been touted by the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council to keep the educated workforce in the county. CLARE’s economic growth is not matching the national picture, the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council has said.
*Kevin Corrigan, Pat Dowling and Carmel Kirby. Photograph: Brian Arthur. ELECTED MEMBERS of the Ennis Municipal District have said they were left in shock following the decision of Ennis 2040 Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Corrigan to tender his resignation this week.
