‘Excessive rainfall from adjacent lands’ damaging Boola Rd in Meelick
An excessive amount of rainfall from adjacent lands has been attributed with causing damage to the Boola Road in Meelick.
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Minister for Travellers needed to ‘sort out’ recurring issues
Consideration needs to be given to the creation of a Minister for Travellers to sort out issues “once and for all,” a Clare councillor has stated.
‘Dramatic deterioration’ of O’Connors Cross not enough to warrant inclusion in roads programme
A South-East Clare road has experienced ‘dramatic deterioration’ but will not be included in this year’s roads programme.
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.
‘Dithering’ from Minister Ryan delaying LNDR and subsequent development of Europe’s first University town
A former Mayor of Clare has accused the Minister for Transport of “dithering” regarding the progression of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR).
‘Confusing’ South Clare road junction to be examined
A review is to be conducted at Sheahans Cross to monitor the road markings and width of the junction.
‘Scenes in Shannon like The Wild West’ – elected reps disgusted by recent crime
Scenes in Shannon over the past week have been equated with “The Wild West”.
Extension of winter maintenance programme to cover Clonmoney school rejected
An extension of the winter maintenance programme to include a section of road approaching a Newmarket-on-Fergus school has been sought by Clare representatives.
‘Children gathering on roof of ESB substation’ beside grounds of Shannon Town Utd
Renewed calls have been voiced for the surrounds of Shannon Town Utd to be made safer.
Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.