Council to get €2.5m to deal with €3m Moneypoint shortfall
A €2.5m financial boost for Clare County Council is to be issued compensating for a drop in rates from Moneypoint.
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People ‘weeded out of West Clare bit by bit’ due to planning laws claims Cllr Kelly
Clare’s longest serving councillor has claimed a “systematic targetting” of West Clare has been prevalent for the last twenty years surrounding refused planning permission for settlements in the area.
West Clare needs sustainable energy communities to replace Moneypoint jobs
‘Inaction’ on behalf of Clare County Council regarding the future of Moneypoint has been criticised while renewed calls have been made to prepare the county for climate change.
Filip becomes first Polish national to play in Clare SFC
Several milestones in Filip Rzymek’s life have been interrupted as a result of COVID-19 such as his eighteenth birthday and sitting the Leaving Certificate. Despite the global pandemic, he managed to make history by becoming the first Polish national to line out in the Clare senior football championship.
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.
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.