Public representatives in the county have expressed their concern at the lack of a Mid-West voice among new appointments to the board of the Dublin Airport Authority. One local councillor went so far as to say one of the incoming board members is “no friend of Shannon”.
Read More »Shannon councillor parts ways with Sinn Féin
CATHY McCafferty, until recently Sinn Féín’s only elected representative in Clare, this week spoke out about her departure from the party.
Read More »Septic tank complaint lodged with Commission
A NORTH Clare civil engineer has lodged a formal complaint to the EU Commission, claiming the new legislation governing septic tanks doesn’t address the core issue of protecting surface water or groundwater.
Read More »Breen backs West Clare Gaeltacht
A meeting held at Kilrush Golf Club last Friday addressed how West Clare can go about achieving Gaeltacht status.
Read More »Septic tank charges
DESPITE the announcement of a significantly reduced registration fee for septic tanks for a three-month period and strong indications that financial assistance would be available for those who cannot afford remedial works, there is still huge public disquiet over the 2011 Water Services Amendment Bill.
Read More »Our leaders need to take responsibility
If the Government can be forced to climb down on the septic tank issue, surely it can also be forced to climb down on the vexed question of those hated household charges.
Read More »Does Ireland really want to keep towing the Euro line?
Despite the best efforts of the Irish government and their European masters to prevent a referendum on the new European fiscal treaty, a vote may yet still happen. The Attorney General and possibly the courts may give the people a choice in their future where the politicians have denied them. There remains an interesting question however; could this be passed if the people are given a choice?
Read More »President receives septic tank challenge
New legislation governing septic tanks could be delayed by President Michael D Higgins on foot of a constitutional challenge by a North Clare chartered civil engineer.
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