Opposition group confident Council will reject plans for Cahermurphy wind farm
Members of a group opposed to a West Clare wind farm are confident Clare County Council will not give the green light to the development.
Ian Lynch
‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
‘Families cannot be expected to shift to town centre living without amenities’
Recreational and playground facilities are needed in the heart of Kilrush to promote “the attractiveness of town centre living,” a local representative has affirmed.
Cohesive plan needed to protect and maximise potential of Shannon Estuary
Leadership is needed to maximise the potential investment for West Clare from the Shannon Estuary.
West Clare can cash in on cruise industry post COVID-19
West Clare has the capability to pounce on what is expected to be a dramatically altered cruise industry.
‘Bare minimum of transparency’ around planning for telecoms infrastructure insulting to communities
Clare communities have been insulted by the “bare minimum of transparency” with surrounds planning applications for telecommunications infrastructure.
Emergency legislation sought to remove name of domestic abuse perpetrator from Council tenancies
A Kilrush councillor has called on the Taoiseach to bring forward emergency legislation to allow local authorities remove a tenant’s name from a Council owned property to protect victims of domestic violence.
Extra resources for Clare’s coastal amenities to cost €10-€15k per week
Between €10,000 to €15,000 per week is projected to be spent by Clare County Council in providing additional resources to coastal amenities to cope with a forecasted staycation surge.
Quick action needed to maximise potential of maritime centre of excellence in Kilrush
Swift movement is needed to maximise on the full potential of the maritime infrastructure along the Shannon Estuary by establishing a maritime training centre of excellence in Kilrush.
Public need more communication from Council on impacts of Development Plan
Greater communication to the public will be needed to inform of property status changes from the new County Development Plan, local representatives have affirmed.
