Tony O'Brien Archives - Page 20 of 23

Traffic danger outside Bodyke school ‘frightening’

‘Frightening’ scenes are being witnessed in Bodyke with ‘increasing danger’ in the vicinity of Bodyke national school on a frequent basis.

West Clare reps call for planning contributions to be lowered in rural areas

By Paraic McMahon

Positive discrimination towards rural Clare in the guise of reduced planning contributions has been put forward by West Clare representatives as a means of tackling population decline.

History made as Council meeting is chaired remotely

By Paraic McMahon

Clare County Council made history on Tuesday when one of its meetings was chaired for the first time by somebody not physically present at the sitting.

Higher penalties sought for ignoring disability spots

By Paraic McMahon

Accessibility for all members of the population must form part of the thinking process on the delivery of public services, Clare elected representatives have stated with higher penalties for parking in disability spaces sought.

Bealkelly to Tuamgraney walking trail viewed as a ‘fantastic asset’ to East Clare

By Paraic McMahon

A 4.5km walking trail in East Clare is set to be finished by the end of November according to local authority officials.

O’Brien seeks improved disability access at Ballycuggeran Amenity Park

By Paraic McMahon

A Killaloe councillor has implored Clare County Council to make all of Ballycuggeran Amenity Park suitable for universal access.

‘Virtually impossible’ for community groups to get insurance for playgrounds

By Paraic McMahon

Community groups are finding it “virtually impossible” to secure insurance for new playgrounds.

‘Never a busier summer season in East Clare’ as councillors lobby for extra resources

By Páraic McMahon

Lack of resources and bins are leading to some “unsightly areas” cropping up and a gulf between East and West Clare, elected representatives have warned.