Michael McNamara

Mixed reaction to growth strategy

December 25, 2013

THE Government’s Six Year Strategy for Growth was published last week and local TDs divided along predictable lines when reacting to it. One of the...

Call for cannabis possession to be included in adult caution scheme

November 15, 2013

DEPUTY Michael McNamara has called for possession of cannabis to be included on the adult caution scheme. The Clare deputy raised the matter when speaking...

Ryanair deal to boost Shannon

October 17, 2013

THERE is strong speculation this week that a new deal between Shannon Airport and Ryanair is about to be announced, which could deliver a...

Minister says no study into Shannon smell

October 12, 2013

ON Tuesday Minister for Health James Reilly declined to commission a study into the effect of the odours that have tormented residents of Shannon...