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Irish Water progressing Parteen plans

Irish Water is progressing plans to replace the water main in Parteen to secure a safe, reliable water supply for the local community. This aging water main has been subject to numerous bursts and Irish Water is investing €80,000 for the replacement of 400m of 150mm water main in the area of Griffin’s Cross. Design and tender documents are currently being prepared, as part of an East Clare bundle of work and investment. It is anticipated that these design and tender documents will be complete in late 2016 and issued to market in January 2017. Irish Water expects construction to start in Spring 2017.

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McNamara not interested in Labour leadership

WHILE he was one of the most high profile and outspoken critics of Eamon Gilmore, Clare Labour TD Michael McNamara has no interest in seeking the job now that a new leader is required. Earlier this afternoon, around an hour before it emerged that Gilmore would fall in his sword, Mr McNamara said he wouldn’t be looking for a promotion;  “No, I don’t have the experience. Not that I think experience is everything, but I’d simply have no interest.” He didn’t offer a view on who should take over, but he said it’s time for a younger leader. “I think there has to be a generational change in the Labour party, which I indicated yesterday and it remains my position today.” Owen Ryan

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