The Taoiseach has confirm that the country will not progress of Phase 4 of the roadmap for the reopening of Ireland on Monday as planned.

The ongoing enforcement of social distancing measures on high streets across Clare will lead to a surge in businesses looking to boost their online presence this Christmas, according to a leading Ennis-based eCommerce provider.

The Clare Economic Taskforce held its inaugural meeting at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis today.

The Department of Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, has announced an investment of €300,000 for enterprise hubs along the Atlantic Economic Corridor, including Clare, to help them implement measures to reopen in compliance with public health guidelines as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19.

Clare County Council has announced that all street furniture licence fees have been waived during the Covid-19 period.

The Government has today approved a revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, with most activity now being moved to Phase 3, beginning on Monday June 29th.

The Western Region Audiovisual Producer’s Fund (WRAP) Fund has announced a number of new projects which are expected to generate in excess of €16.8m across the West.

An Economic Taskforce for County Clare comprising leaders from the private and public sectors will be convened later this month.