Economy and Agriculture

9 Nov

‘Government must move now to restore connectivity and strategic routes at Shannon Airport’ – Clare TD

The Government must focus on restoring connectively at Shannon Airport and safeguarding strategic routes as rapid testing for air passengers comes into effect this week, a Clare TD has said. Deputy Joe Carey was speaking ahead of the introduction of the EU’s ‘Traffic Light’ system at Shannon and Cork airports from this Thursday, which the […]

1 Nov

€2.5 million special funding for Clare County Council to maintain vital local services: Deputy Joe Carey

Clare County Council will receive a special allocation of €2.5 million this week to ensure local services are not impacted by a shortfall in rates, Deputy Joe Carey has announced. The Clare TD made the announcement after receiving confirmation from the Minister for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke, that the funding will be made […]

27 Oct

Clare TD urges Minister to ‘review’ mart restrictions after online system crashes

Clare TD Joe Carey has written to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue urging his department to adopt a more “common sense” approach to restrictions at marts to help protect farmers’ incomes during the pandemic. Deputy Carey spoke out after chaos ensued at 16 marts across the country, including Sixmilebridge, over the weekend when one of the […]

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