Flooding complaints at The Quay in Doonbeg to be examined
Complaints of flooding issues at The Quay in Doonbeg are to be investigated by Clare County Council staff.
Gabriel Keating
Absence of affordable homes in Clare hinders ability of ‘Housing for All’ plan to deliver
Clare’s rugged landscape and scenic beauty has been a unique selling point for generations but is now viewed as a factor in limiting affordable housing prospects in the county.
Clare tourism strategy ‘more important now than ever’
A ten year Clare tourism strategy has been approved by local elected representatives.
Dredging rivers not the answer to flooding in Clare say Council
Leading environmental officials in Clare County Council have warned that the dredging of all rivers in the county will not necessarily alleviate potential flooding problems.
Elevated local property tax levels to remain in Clare
Elevated rates of local property tax will remain in Co Clare next year while calls for the Government to refund the Council’s spend on COVID-19 measures have also been made.
TII pressed to introduce traffic calming at dangerous Darragh junction
TII should not wait for the “next fatality” before introducing safety measures on the N68 at Darragh, an elected representative of Clare County Council has stated.
Setback for Kilkee as improvements denied for numerous routes
West Clare councillors have been left disappointed following confirmation that a number of routes in Kilkee were not selected for improvements in the schedule of Municipal District works this year.
Road works granted for Carrowniska North
Requested road improvements are to be carried out in Carrowniska North.
More lay-bys needed to stop traffic congestion on N68
Additional lay-by areas on the main route connecting West Clare and Ennis to prevent traffic congesting behind slow moving vehicles have been sought.
West Clare to look to Waterford example to solve wastewater treatment issues
West Clare councillors are to visit an integrated constructed wetlands project in Waterford in an attempt to find solutions to long-running waste water treatment problems.