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Temporary changes to GLAS declined by Minister

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has called on the Minister for Agriculture to allow temporary adjustments to the conditions of the GLAS scheme which would enable farmers with low-input permanent pasture and traditional hay meadows to cut more hay and silage.

McNamara seeks details of report into UHL overcrowding

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has called on the Government to publish the terms of reference for an expert team that is being deployed by the HSE to review the issues surrounding chronic overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

Insurance issue threatens Spancilhill Fair

Difficulties obtaining insurance pose a threat to the world-renowned Spancilhill Horse Fair in County Clare, according to Independent Deputy Michael McNamara.

€9.95m for Ennis hospital theatre upgrade

The HSE has approved a €9.95m capital budget allocation for a theatre upgrade at Ennis Hospital and confirmed the project has already progressed to design stage.

New Primary Care Centre fully operational by September

Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has been told that the Ennis Primary Healthcare Centre on Station Road will be fully operational before September.

Chronic Disease Team to be based in Clare

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has received confirmation from the HSE that a new Chronic Disease Management Hub delivering services to patients with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and Type II Diabetes is being rolled out in County Clare.

June opening date for Raheen Hospital extension

The new ward extension at Raheen Community Hospital in East Clare will be fully operational by the end of June according to Independent Clare T.D. Michael McNamara. 

No new hospital beds for Midwest in 2022

No new acute, sub-acute or ICU beds will be opened in the Midwest in 2022, according to HSE figures released to Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara.

Burren and Inis Cealtra heritage list announcement delayed

Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara says a decision regarding the inclusion of the Cultural Landscape of the Burren Uplands and Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) on a new Tentative List of potential World Heritage Properties for Ireland has been pushed back until June.
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