No Garda stations have Clare closed during COVID-19 as Wynne questions resources
Response times from unmanned Garda stations in Clare have been sought by one of the county’s four TDs while no stations in the county have closed down during COVID-19.
Violet-Anne Wynne
31% increase in breach of barring orders in Clare this year
A rise in domestic abuse incidents in the county during COVID-19 has been documented while the increase in barring orders being breached has been labelled as “horrendous”.
Changes to aviation policy can salvage Shannon Airport – reaction to closure of Ryanair’s winter base
Operations at Shannon Airport can be salvaged by changes to the Government’s testing and aviation policy according to one Clare TD while mixed reactions have ensued following confirmation that Ryanair will close its base at Shannon and Cork Airport for the winter.
Shannon Heritage sites to receive €2m less in funding than initially announced
Shannon Heritage are to receive €2m less funding than what had been sought and announced to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle open till the end of the year.
Wynne engages with Minister Ryan on Shannon Group review
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan (GP) has confirmed his Department is heading up a review on the operations of Shannon Group and that he believes the body is best placed to continue its operations.
Ryanair threaten to close Shannon Airport base for winter season
Ryanair have threatened to close their base at Shannon Airport for the winter months and into early spring.
Wynne concerned by ‘complacency in COVID-19 testing’
Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne has expressed her concern with what she has called “public complacency” regarding COVID-19 testing.
Inquiry sought into provision of Mid-West mental health services
An independent inquiry into mental health crisis services in the Mid-West has been sought by Clare members of Sinn Féin and the Haven Hubs.
Rose Hynes’ tenure as Chair of Shannon Group concludes
Rose Hynes’ tenure as Chairperson of Shannon Group has concluded with US based Kathryn O’Leary Higgins also departing the Board.
Shannon Group dispute Deputy Wynne’s remarks
Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has said Shannon Airport staff have been given a one week window to sign their redundancy offers.
