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Funding secured for Clarecastle Daycare Centre
The Clarecastle & District Daycare Centre opened in 1999 and the model of care provided is one that has proven hugely successful. This model has been replicated by many other voluntary organisations around the County. The experience of the voluntary board signalled that there was a lack of daycare services for the elderly suffering from […]
Reduced rent allowance could be linked to anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is something that effects many towns, villages and cities across Ireland. County Clare is in no way unique, but I have had a lot of contact from residents about this issue. We have seen it make local and national headlines, and this is an issue we simply have to deal with more […]
Septic tank registration rate of 88% in County Clare
I want to commend the vast majority of householders in County Clare who registered their on-site wastewater treatment systems. The latest information available shows that of the 19,769 householders liable to register, some 17,579 did so, which is an effective compliance rate of 88%. Despite some scaremongering, the vast majority of householders have complied and […]
A new dawn for Shannon Airport
What would the great innovators and business pioneers associated with Shannon Airport over the years have made of the Government’s vision for the Airport announced this week? I believe they would have applauded the new structures and have been enthused by the business plan put forward by Government that will be implemented over the coming […]
Funding secured for additional Ennis/ Clarecastle water works
I welcome confirmation from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government that additional works to the Ennis Town Water Augmentation Scheme will proceed to tender in 2013. I have long campaigned for the Ennis Water Augmentation Scheme to be rolled out in full and have liaised with Clare County Council officials and the […]
Sudden death of colleague and friend Minister of State Shane McEntee
Politics needs decent, honourable and committed individuals, who have a natural affinity with people and their concerns. My friend and colleague, Minister of State, Shane McEntee, was one of those persons. I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of his sudden death today. He was deeply committed to his constituents in Meath East, […]