Children in illegal encampments ‘need more protection & support’
Support and protection for children living in illegal encampments is lacking according to an elected representative from North Clare.
Donna McGettigan
‘Young people dying because people aren’t there to listen to them’ – stronger mental health supports sought for Ennis Hospital
A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed. A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed.
‘Ill-timed’ – Clare councillors reject call for British Govt to hold United Ireland referendum
“Ill-timing” has been voiced by Clare councillors as they rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on Irish unity.
‘Maximum impact’ needed in ‘short window’ for removal & pruning of trees
Better organisation is needed to maximise the removal of trees and shrubs in the Shannon Municipal District during a four month window.
Driver feedback sign for main Newmarket-on-Fergus road by April
A driver feedback sign is to be erected on the main road in Newmarket-on-Fergus by the end of April.
Shannon councillors seek ‘greater transparency’ on operation of GMA
Shannon councillors have expressed their frustration with the operation of the General Municipal Allocation (GMA) citing “a lack of clarity and transparency” in the process.
Installation of pedestrian crossing planned by Co-Op on approach to Clonmoney school
Plans to install a pedestrian crossing near the Dairygold Co-Op Superstore in Newmarket-on-Fergus is hoped to alleviate long-standing concerns regarding traffic speed in the vicinity of a local primary school.
Permanent pollinator area rather than multiple wild sites will bee ‘better for Shannon’
Identification of permanent pollinator areas will form part of an upcoming biodiversity plan for Shannon Town.
Two children knocked down at Sixmilebridge estate reignite calls for traffic calming
Two children have been knocked down at a Sixmilebridge housing estate in recent months leading to calls for the installation of traffic calming measures.
Municipal District borders can’t be neglected say Fianna Fáil reps
Fianna Fáil councillors have encouraged local authority officials to have greater engagement when it comes to areas bordering Municipal Districts.
