• Taoiseach To Speak With Minister About Fast-Tracking Midwest Elective Hospital Proposal

    The Taoiseach is to speak with the Health Minister about fast-tracking a proposal for an elective-only hospital in the MidWest. This is despite Minister Stephen Donnelly only last week ruling out the possibility of developing such a facility. In response to a parliamentary question from Labour TD Alan Kelly, Minister Donnelly reiterated his previous statement […] The post Taoiseach To Speak With Minister About Fast-Tracking Midwest Elective Hospital Proposal appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Ennis Business Owner Hits Out After Rates Revision Results In 333% Increase

    An Ennis Business owner has hit out after a commercial rates revision has resulted in a 333% increase in their annual payment. The Valuation Office is currently posting proposed valuation certificates to companies in Clare, which the local authority will use to calculate commercial rates. The Valuation Office is carrying out a national revaluation programme, […] The post Ennis Business Owner Hits Out After Rates Revision Results In 333% Increase appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Senator Accuses Energy Companies Of Penalising Families By Escalating Standing Charges

    A Clare senator says energy companies are penalising families who have insulated their homes by increasing standing charges. Representatives of Electric Ireland and ESB Networks are before TDs and Senators at the Oireactas Climate Action Committee. Electric Ireland has increased its prices for consumers three times in 2021.   But as Mountshannon-based Fianna Fail senator […] The post Clare Senator Accuses Energy Companies Of Penalising Families By Escalating Standing Charges appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Health Minister Once Again Rules Out Elective Hospital In MidWest

    The Health Minister has once again ruled out the possibility of building an elective only hospital in the MidWest. His response came just two days before the publication of the Deloitte report into patient flow in the region’s hospitals. The findings of Deloitte’s review were made public on Friday, however two days prior to this, […] The post Health Minister Once Again Rules Out Elective Hospital In MidWest appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare GP Issues Fresh Call For Mandatory Flu Vaccine For Healthcare Workers

    A Clare GP is issuing a fresh call for flu vaccines for healthcare workers across the country to be mandatory. It comes as the HSE’s Winter Vaccination Programme is getting underway this week, which sees free flu jabs available at GPs and pharmacies. People aged 65 and older, children aged 2 to 17 and pregnant […] The post Clare GP Issues Fresh Call For Mandatory Flu Vaccine For Healthcare Workers appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Dog Warden Warns Of ‘Hyena-Like’ Pack Of Dogs Hunting On Clare-Galway Border

    Clare’s County Dog Warden is seeking information on a ‘hyena-like’ pack of dogs which are hunting on the border with Galway. The dogs are believed to roam between Tulla and Gort and have been seen attacking large stags. Dog Warden, Frankie Coote is urging the public to get in contact with information as to where […] The post Clare Dog Warden Warns Of ‘Hyena-Like’ Pack Of Dogs Hunting On Clare-Galway Border appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Householders Warned Of Predicted Jump In Burglaries This Winter

    Gardaí are urging Clare householders to take extra steps to secure their home over the coming months. Burglaries traditionally surge by around 20% during winter, when daylight hours are at the lowest level, with this type of crime most likely between the hours of 5pm and 9pm between Thursday and Saturday. The Winter Phase of […] The post Clare Householders Warned Of Predicted Jump In Burglaries This Winter appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Former Ennis Mayor Urges Businesses To Appeal New Commerical Property Valuation Rates

    A former Mayor of Ennis is urging businesses to appeal the revaluation of their commerical property. The Valuation Office is currently posting proposed valuation certificates to companies in Clare, which the local authority will use to calculate commercial rates. Clare County Council say that currently over 80% of commercial rate customers in the county pay […] The post Former Ennis Mayor Urges Businesses To Appeal New Commerical Property Valuation Rates appeared first on Clare FM.

  • 23 Houses Given Green Light On Lahinch Road

    A 23-unit housing estate has been given the green light in Ennis. The development on the Lahinch Road was subject to a number of objections from local residents, but has been granted conditional planning permission by Clare County Council. Loughville Property Ltd. has been given the go-ahead from Clare County Council to proceed with developing […] The post 23 Houses Given Green Light On Lahinch Road appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Older People’s Volunteer Of The Year ‘Privileged’ To Win Award

    The Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year says she feels privileged to win the award. Marie Molony from Ennis has emerged victorious from the shortlist of twelve nominees during a ceremony at Hotel Woodstock. The Award is hosted by the Clare Older People’s Council and supported by Clare County Council.   81-year-old Marie is […] The post Clare Older People’s Volunteer Of The Year ‘Privileged’ To Win Award appeared first on Clare FM.

  • MidWest Hospital Campaign Criticises Deloitte Report On UHL For Speaking Solely To Management

    The MidWest Hospital Campaign is criticising a new report examining patient flow in the region’s hospitals for failing to speak to frontline staff or patients. The Deloitte UL Hospital’s Patient Flow Report was published on Friday and recommends an additional 302 beds across the group’s six hospitals by 2036. Commissioned by the UL Hospital’s Group […] The post MidWest Hospital Campaign Criticises Deloitte Report On UHL For Speaking Solely To Management appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Senator Calls For Examination Of An Bord Pleanala Judicial Review System

    Clare’s Fianna Fail Senator believes the judicial review system mechanism within the planning appeals process needs to be examined. It comes as Clare County Council’s Housing Committee Chair believes the government is ‘grasping at straws’ to solve the housing crisis. Last week’s budget saw the introduction of a 10 percent levy on concrete materials which […] The post Clare Senator Calls For Examination Of An Bord Pleanala Judicial Review System appeared first on Clare FM.

  • 20% Increase In Ukrainian Refugee Numbers In Clare Since August

    Clare has seen a 20 percent jump in the number of Ukrainian refugees in the county since the beginning of August. New CSO figures show 3,216 people from the war torn-state are living locally. The CSO publishes monthly data on arrivals from Ukraine based on those who have received PPS numbers from the Department of […] The post 20% Increase In Ukrainian Refugee Numbers In Clare Since August appeared first on Clare FM.

  • East Clare Waterway Selected As Part Of Project To Improve Water Quality

    An East Clare waterway has been selected as one of six catchment areas in the country to take part in a project to improve water quality. The Graney catchment area spans 175 square kilometres and has been chosen for the ‘Waters of LIFE’ Project due to the pressures posed by surrounding forestry in maintaining high […] The post East Clare Waterway Selected As Part Of Project To Improve Water Quality appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Gov Senator Calls On Health Minister To Set Up Team To Examine Recommendations From External Review Of UHL

    A Clare government Senator is calling on the Minister for Health to establish a dedicated team to examine the recommendations of an external review of the region’s main hospital. The UL Hospitals Group commissioned Deloitte to undertake a comprehensive review of its six hospitals in March 2022. The report, published on Friday, contained recommendations to […] The post Clare Gov Senator Calls On Health Minister To Set Up Team To Examine Recommendations From External Review Of UHL appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Chair Of Clare Housing Committee Says Gov ‘Scored Own Goal’ With Concrete Levy

    The Chair of Clare County Council’s Housing Committee says the government has ‘scored an own goal’ by introducing a concrete block levy. The 10% levy, which will be used to provide redress to homeowners impacted by Mica, Pyrite and Celtic Tiger defects, has been met with criticism – including from Clare’s Fianna Fáil TD, Cathal […] The post Chair Of Clare Housing Committee Says Gov ‘Scored Own Goal’ With Concrete Levy appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Major Extension Approved For Kilmihil Secondary School

    A major extension has been approved for a west Clare secondary school. St. Michael’s Community College in Kilmihil has been given the go-ahead for 10 mainstream classrooms as well as 5 special education classes. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley has signed off on a significant extension at St. Michael’s Community College in Kilmihil.   […] The post Major Extension Approved For Kilmihil Secondary School appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Thousands Of Clare Homes Without Power

    Thousands of homes in Clare are without power tonight. The ESB’s PowerCheck website shows more than 9,500 customers in the Ardnacrusha area and its surroundings are without electricity since approximately 8pm. Power is estimated to be restored to those customers by 11.30 tonight. A further 669 customers in Cratloe are due to have their power […] The post Thousands Of Clare Homes Without Power appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare JPC Chair Warns ‘Neglecting’ Of Gardai Could Lead To Rise Of Violent Crime Locally

    The Chair of Clare’s Joint Policing Committee is warning what he believes is the ‘neglecting’ of Gardai here could lead to a rise in violent crime locally. Elected representatives made the case for more resources to be allocated to the Clare Garda Division at this week’s JPC meeting. There have been fears expressed that this […] The post Clare JPC Chair Warns ‘Neglecting’ Of Gardai Could Lead To Rise Of Violent Crime Locally appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Councillors Call For Contingency Plans For Staffing Of Ennis Injury Unit

    Clare Councillors are calling for contingency plans to be put in place in case of future staffing issues in the Ennis Injury Unit. The facility was forced to close for a day last month at short notice due to what was described at the time as ‘short term staffing deficits’. Elected representatives this week put […] The post Clare Councillors Call For Contingency Plans For Staffing Of Ennis Injury Unit appeared first on Clare FM.