Starting ‘paint re-use scheme’ would allow Clare ‘lead the West way’
Clare has a chance to “lead in the west” by bringing the ‘paint re-use scheme’ into operation, the sole Sinn Féin representative of the local authority has said.
Susan Crawford
Engagement on County Development Plan ‘a chance to rescue rural Ireland from the grave’
Elected representatives in North and West Clare have stressed the need for extensive engagement before the adaptation of a new County Development Plan to reverse the ‘slow death’ being experienced by towns and villages in Clare.
Over 40 wildfires in Ballyreen ‘a negative consequence’ of North Clare’s staycation success
Wild camping in North Clare resulted in over 40 wildfires over the staycation period prompting calls for park and beach rangers to avoid repeat scenarios.
Clare’s ‘computer illiterate’ residents ‘abandoned’ by solely online motor tax transactions
Computer illiterate residents of North Clare have been “abandoned” by the policy of making motor taxation services solely available online.
‘This is 2020 and loved ones are pulling family from the floor’ – Crawford hits out at sustained absence of daycare and respite services
Sustained absence of daycare and respite services for individuals with disabilities in Co Clare has been described as “an appalling situation” by a North Clare representative who described that family members are having to pull loved ones ‘from the floor’.
‘Respite and daycare services must resume during lockdown’
Clare councillors have stressed the importance of respite and daycare services for personnel with disabilities resuming during the lockdown.
‘Virtually impossible’ for community groups to get insurance for playgrounds
Community groups are finding it “virtually impossible” to secure insurance for new playgrounds.
Crawford ‘energised’ as she begins new journey as a county councillor
Dr Susan Crawford (GP) can officially call herself a county councillor following her co-option to the local authority on Monday evening.
Susan Crawford to take Garvey’s seat on Clare County Council
Dr Susan Crawford is to be co-opted onto Clare County Council in place of Senator Roisin Garvey (GP).
