Work ongoing on Ennis Data Centre, Killaloe Bypass and LNDR
Plans for a number of major infrastructural projects in Co Clare are continuing despite the impact of COVID-19.
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EOIN NEYLON: The Clare aspects to the Programme for Government
Political columnist, Eoin Neylon examines what the Programme for Government means for Co Clare.
70% drop in coal electricity generation at Moneypoint
NEW data released by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has shown that coal use in electricity generation fell by 70% in 2019, with Moneypoint electricity generating station operating at reduced capacity.
‘Shameful & disgraceful’ – Clare Fianna Fáil Chair says members must have say on Government formation
*Michael Enright (left) with Fianna Fáil party leader Micheál Martin. Chairman of Fianna Fáil’s Clare Comhairle Dáil Cheantair, Michael Enright has labelled it “shameful and disgraceful” that party members of the country may be deprived of a say on a historic coalition with Fine Gael.
Eoin Neylon: Fianna Fáil National Exec signing death warrant if members deprived say on coalition
Political columnist with The Clare Echo, Eoin Neylon examines this week’s landmark developments between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
‘Loop Head pilot project can create more jobs than Moneypoint did’
*Moneypoint. Photograph: Fergal Clohessy If used properly Just Transition funding can “create as many if not more local jobs for West Clare than Moneypoint ever did,” an elected representative has claimed.
Clare Colleran Molloy elected County’s first citizen
Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) has become the third woman to wear the Mayoral chains as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council following her election on Monday.
Breen confident employment stats will help Dáil bid
*Pat Breen. Photograph: Joe Buckley A Junior Minister in the 32nd Dáil, Pat Breen (FG) has expressed his pride with the drop in unemployment figures but maintained big job losses in the county would not hurt his vote.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: David Barrett in Killaloe
To bring new results, different voting patterns are needed, David Barrett (IND) is repeating to the people of Killaloe.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Michael Leahy in Ennis
Promises are made at every election by the politicians but also the voters who insist they will read the leaflets handed out by candidates, Michael Leahy’s propaganda was studied by canvassers in Ennis on Saturday.
