‘Virtually impossible’ for community groups to get insurance for playgrounds
Community groups are finding it “virtually impossible” to secure insurance for new playgrounds.
PJ Kelly
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.
‘A disaster for Shannon’ – Clare councillors speak out against calls to put Airport back under DAA’s control
Strong opposition has been voiced by Clare councillors on the possibility of the DAA getting back involved with Shannon Airport.
Dredging rivers not the answer to flooding in Clare say Council
Leading environmental officials in Clare County Council have warned that the dredging of all rivers in the county will not necessarily alleviate potential flooding problems.
Blueway Plan under consideration for Shannon Estuary
Discussions are underway surrounding the development of a Blueway Plan for the Shannon Estuary.
Backlog in timber felling licenses ‘will affect all Clare households’
Severe job losses are feared to hit the forestry sector if a backlog in the allocation of timber felling licenses is not dealt with while Clare councillors have maintained the estimated two year delay will affect all households.
Elevated local property tax levels to remain in Clare
Elevated rates of local property tax will remain in Co Clare next year while calls for the Government to refund the Council’s spend on COVID-19 measures have also been made.
Clothes banks proving to be ‘an absolute disaster’ in parts of West Clare
Stronger policing of clothes banks is required across Co Clare according to elected representatives.
TII pressed to introduce traffic calming at dangerous Darragh junction
TII should not wait for the “next fatality” before introducing safety measures on the N68 at Darragh, an elected representative of Clare County Council has stated.
West Clare Greenway ‘will far surpass’ Waterford & Mayo equivalents
West Clare’s Greenway will “surpass anything” offered by their Waterford and Mayo equivalents, key personnel behind the planned project have stated.
