‘Startling’ population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
*Crusheen railway station. WORK has commenced on the preparation of a socio-economic study on the benefits of reopening the Crusheen railway station.
Tony O’Brien
‘Seldom used section’ of Local Government Act could stall Ennis 2040 warns Cllr Kelly
*Ennis 2040. CLARE’s longest serving politician has hinted that “a seldom used” section within the Local Government Act may be examined to halt the Ennis 2040 strategy.
Abandoned boats, swan signage & illegal dumping flagged at Mountshannon Harbour
*Photograph: John Mangan THREE issues need to be dealt with at Mountshannon Harbour according to local representative, Cllr Pat Burke (FG).
‘Necklace of wind farms tearing families apart’ from Meelick to Bodyke
*Members of the public who were in the gallery for Monday’s Clare County Council meeting. ELECTED representatives of Clare County Council have hit out at plans from energy companies to erect wind turbines from Meelick to Bodyke in six different developments.
Soothing words heighten tensions within Clare Fianna Fáil
*Cathal Crowe, Mike Enright and Timmy Dooley. AN EMERGENCY meeting of Fianna Fáil members takes place tonight (Wednesday) with one item on the agenda, that to discuss recent comments made by the party’s Clare chairman.
HSE CEO turns down councillors request to hold meeting without the media
*Bernard Gloster. HSE CEO, Bernard Gloster has turned down a request by councillors in Clare to attend a behind closed doors meeting.
Flooding challenges in River Graney catchment hindering farmers use of their land
*River Graney. FARMERS in the River Graney catchment area have been unable to use their land due to persistent flooding challenges.
Application finalised for Scariff Regeneration Project
*Scariff. A NEW car park is to be delivered prior to any developments starting on the Market Square and L4024 in Scariff.
HSE CEO to be invited to behind closed doors meeting with Clare councillors
*Bernard Gloster. HSE CEO, Bernard Gloster is to be summoned to an ‘in-camera’ workshop with local elected representatives in Clare.
‘Potential of serious flooding’ in O’Briensbridge flagged
*Photograph: John Mangan O’BRIENSBRIDGE is facing “a serious issue of potential flooding” according to a local councillor.