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THERE were conflicting views on whether or not an audit is needed to ensure more Clare children with special needs receive public therapy.

THE current health service in Clare is outdated and “dangerous for patients,” said a doctor and one of the county’s prospective TDs on Monday night.

IRELAND could become one of the world leaders in ‘cloud computing’ if it moves fast. This is the suggestion of an Independent candidate in next week’s General Election.

ELECTION candidate Dr John Hillery has called for an end to the “poisonous politics and cronyism”, which he said is damaging the Clare electorate’s faith in the political system.

THE entry of AIB Bank into the property market in Killaloe is just one example of banks becoming involved in the disposal of assets following the collapse of house prices.

There are currently 2,950 people on the social housing list in County Clare with 860 on the rent supplement scheme and these figures continue to rise, according to a county council official.

AN analysis of data on passenger numbers at 300 European airports has shown that Shannon had the worst year-on-year performance of all in 2010.

A UNIQUE occasion recognising the valuable work of volunteers in Clare took place this week as Clare County Council recognised three different sectors of community life with a civic recognition ceremony.