Children in illegal encampments ‘need more protection & support’
Support and protection for children living in illegal encampments is lacking according to an elected representative from North Clare.
Susan Crawford
‘Lack of equality’ – West Clare reps say Ennis getting preferential treatment from Council
West Clare councillors have claimed their jurisdiction is not getting the same treatment as the county town.
‘Young people dying because people aren’t there to listen to them’ – stronger mental health supports sought for Ennis Hospital
A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed. A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed.
Connecting with towns & villages will be key to success of West Clare Greenway
An appointment of technical advisors to work on the planning and detailed design of a 20km section of the West Clare Greenway between Kilrush and Kilkee is expected to be announced in March while councillors have stressed the need to connect to towns and villages to maximise its chance of success.
‘Stay home stay safe’ does not have same meaning for domestic abuse victims
Staying at home does not mean staying safe for domestic abuse sufferers, a Shannon elected representative has warned.
Council pressed to issue apology for involvement in Kilrush Mother & Baby Home
Clare County Council have been pressed to make an official apology for their involvement to the Mother and Baby Home in Kilrush.
Eir commits to fixing West Clare mobile service
Eir has committed to fixing its mobile service in West Clare.
Clare ‘has not maximised its water sport & recreation potential’
Co Clare has struggled to maximise its water sport and recreation potential, prompting the call for a new feasibility study while a seven year old equivalent has not delivered on any of its objectives.
Streaming Council meetings ‘can boost public engagement’
Online streaming of Clare County Council meetings for members of the public to view or listen to is under consideration.
‘Outdated’ wind energy guidelines ‘a failure of successive Governments’
An update for the fourteen year old wind energy guidelines for Co Clare has been sought.
