Tag Archives: Deputy Michael Harty

CLARE went for weeks at a time without any confirmed Covid-19 cases earlier in the summer, but the numbers for the county jumped from 380 to 399 between July 30 and August 4. As it stands now Clare is the county with the second highest number of infections (335.8) per 100,000 persons in Munster, behind Tipperary, where the figure per 100,000 of population is 341.6. The figure for Galway is just 193.0. Speaking to the Clare Champion on Tuesday, West Clare GP and former TD Michael Harty said there were bound to be more cases of Covid-19 as restrictions were relaxed. “As restrictions ease obviously there’s going to be a resurgence of the virus, that’s been repeated elsewhere and there’s no reason to think Clare will be any different to anywhere else.” Last weekend saw footage emerge of huge numbers of people completely disregarding precautions in Kilkee and Dr Harty said that if guidance isn’t followed there will be consequences. …

CLARE’S Independent TD has called on Minister Richard Bruton to clarify what exactly is planned for Moneypoint, when it comes to the end of its operating life in 2025 as a coal burning power station. Dr Michael Harty has written to the Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment to express his concerns about the future of the power station. Dr Harty said there is a lack of any hard information in the Department’s 2018 Annual Transition Statement other than it is Government policy that coal-fired electricity generation should cease at Moneypoint by 2025 and that any final decision to replace coal-fired electricity generation must be consistent with stated Government energy and climate policy. “Although Moneypoint is owned by semi-state ESB Power Generation, Government must set the agenda on behalf of the citizens of the country. I ask the minister to clarify what exactly is planned for Moneypoint when it comes to the end of its operating life in 2025 …

Clare County Council is seeking nominations for the Cissie Roughan Award 2016, a civic award honouring individuals and voluntary organisations that have contributed significantly to the town of Kilrush. Set up in 1993 by Kilrush Town Council to give public recognition to Councillor Cissie Roughan’s work as a member of the Local Authority from 1980 to 1991, the civic award promotes and encourages participation and achievement in the arts, social, business, education, sporting and general life of the town. The award scheme is open to anyone to nominate the person or persons, not necessarily resident in Kilrush, who have made an outstanding contribution to Kilrush society. Councillor Bill Slattery, Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District said, “Clare County Council is aware of the vital importance of community spirit and activity to the town, and of the positive contribution and effect of those who strive for community spirit and welfare in a range of endeavours. Such people play a vital …