PASSENGER numbers at Shannon are moving in the right direction for the first time in years, Shannon Airport Authority chairperson Rose Hynes revealed on Monday, even before this week’s Aer Lingus announcement.

A NEW Enterprise Ireland €375,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund, aimed at stimulating new start-ups or the expansion of existing business activity in the aviation sector, was launched by Minister Richard Bruton on Monday in Shannon.

KILKEE town councillor Claire Haugh has said that some residents of the four social houses in the town, which remain under town council control, need to wear heavy coats to remain warm while indoors, during the winter months.

DIRECTOR of the West Clare Railway in Moyasta Jackie Whelan has expressed surprise at the removal of two aluminium signs, which he values at €2,500 each. Mr Whelan says the National Roads Authority (NRA) have acknowledged that the signs were removed by a sub-contractor, with the knowledge of Clare County Council.

ADDRESSING Monday’s July meeting of Kilkee Town Council, Joanne Bourke described councillors as “rude” when she and her sister, Lorna, were attempting to seek permission to attend the June meeting of the town council.

CLARE TD Pat Breen has welcomed the announcement of increased Aer Lingus services to the US.

WHILE there has been talk of stabilising property prices nationwide, it’s down, down, down in County Clare.That’s the verdict of the latest Daft report into the housing market, which saw a 13.1% drop in asking prices in the Banner in the year to mid-2013.

THERE are two basic issues to be decided before the official inquiry into the banking collapse is set up: will it get to the truth and will it win the next election? I don’t think I need to spell out the priority in the minds of all the political parties. Fine Gael and Labour will want to ensure Fianna Fáil gets its come-uppance, while Fianna Fáil will want to protect its own arse.