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The row over proposed industrial action at Shannon Airport next Monday took a new twist this week after Aer Lingus threatened SIPTU it would sue the union for at least €2 million a day in potential losses, if the planned action goes ahead.
Read More »DAA in court bid to stop action
The Dublin Airport Authority has warned that operations at Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports may be affected by industrial action next Monday in a row over pensions.
Read More »Know what’s ’appening in Ennis
ENNIS will be, quite literally, put on the ‘app’ next month. The county capital is set to become one of the first towns in Ireland to have its very own mobile app as part of moves by Promote Ennis to boost tourism and business.
Read More »‘Worrying’ increase in illegal cigarettes
TOBACCO smuggling is not a victimless crime but “organised fraud on a global scale” according to the Office of Revenue Commissioners, as recent figures reveal that nearly one in five cigarettes sold in Ennis is illegal.
Read More »Frank’s quest to climb Carrauntoohil
A West Clare teenager is appealing for another 10 volunteers to help him achieve his dream of climbing the highest mountain in Ireland.
Read More »All third-level grants will be paid, says council
Clare County Council insists its decision not to send out more third-level grant application letters with a request about the payment of the €100 Household Charge is not linked to a protest in its headquarters last week.
Read More »Breen welcomes vetting proposal
PEOPLE who pose no threat to children or vulnerable people can now appeal a vetting disclosure for an offence, following a new provision in the National Bureau Vetting Bill, according to a local deputy.
Read More »Help from the skies
THE survival rates for people suffering from major trauma and life-threatening illness has dramatically increased, thanks to the new emergency air ambulance service for the West of Ireland. That’s according to Health Service Executive (HSE) advanced paramedic Pat Moran, who confirmed a number of Clare patients, who had life-threatening conditions, are still alive today thanks to the new service. The Emergency Aeromedical Service, which got off the ground last June, has responded to a wide range of emergencies, including serious strokes, heart attacks and road traffic collisions in West, South and North Clare. The €14 million air ambulance, an EC135 helicopter based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, is operated by the Air Corps at an estimated cost of between €2,500 and €3,000 an hour, while National Ambulance Service (NAS) advanced paramedics are responsible for patient care. It stopped off at the Fairgreen in Ennis on Thursday last, where members of the Air Corps team met Clare advanced paramedics and …
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