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Grant supports for home energy upgrades announced

The Government has  approved a package of supports to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes, with lower energy bills.

Moneypoint has role in addressing energy crisis

Independent TD for Clare Michael McNamara has criticised the Government’s policy of closing power stations during an energy crisis in the hope that they will eventually be replaced with green energy sources at an unspecified time in the future.

Up to €25,000 for taxi drivers to buy Electric...

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the re-opening of the very successful electric vehicle taxi scheme, with €15 million allocated by the Department of Transport in 2022.  The grants will enable owners of small public service vehicles (SPSV), such as taxis and hackneys, to buy electric vehicles (EVs).

Shannon Airport signs ground-breaking agreement

Shannon Airport has joined 200 other airports across Europe in signing a ground-breaking agreement towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal.

McNamara questions green waste burning ban

Independent TD for Clare Michael McNamara has called on the Government to continue the derogation that was in place up to now that enables farmers to burn green waste such as hedge cuttings and trimming and dead scrub that was previously cut and left to dry out.
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Minister’s ‘stalling tactics’ an insult to Clare people

Clare’s Sinn Féin TD has said affected homes in Clare should be included in defective block redress scheme and has described Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien’s ‘stalling tactics’ as insulting to Clare folk.

Ennis retains 3rd spot in anti-litter league

The final survey of 2021 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows Ennis retaining 3rd spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities.

Council urges householders to think green this Christmas

People in Clare are being urged to play their part in preventing the amount of waste generated leading up to and during the Christmas period.
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