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.
Kilkee
E-coli passed onto two week old boy after older sibling swims in Kilkee
*Photograph: John Mangan E-coli infections among young bathers remain prevalent at coastal locations in the county, a Clare Senator has warned.
Taoiseach commits to intervene over Kilkee water concerns
Kilkee’s beauty was referenced at a sitting of the Dáil on Wednesday as the Taoiseach confirmed he will intervene as the area was hit with a do not swim notice for the third year in succession.
Clare’s 9 Blue Flag beaches retain status
All nine Blue Flag beaches in Clare have retained their status for 2021.
‘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.
Do not swim notice for Kilkee expected to last a week
A do not swim warning is in place for Kilkee until further notice.
Fishermen hopeful pier funding may serve as incentive for industry growth
Investment in six piers in the county has helped to improve the livelihood of one remote fisherman in Quilty, who like many, has been fighting against the decline of rural fishing communities.
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.
Electronic submission for planning applications to go live next year
An electronic system for the submission of planning applications is to Clare County Council is to go live via an online portal by the middle of 2022.
