The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D, has announced a €6.5m support package for Taxi, Hackney and Limousine operators, also known as the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) Industry. 

Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara says he is hopeful funding can be secured to upgrade a section of the popular riverbank walk in Shannon town, which has become impassable in recent months.

Lahinch SeaWorld closed at Christmas 2019 to undertake a refurbishment programme which was required to sustain what was a decaying facility for the next 30 years.

Kilnaboy Community Development Association are undertaking a major fundraising drive to improve and repair the School, Hall and Church car park.

Shannon Airport, the economic engine of the Mid-West, will close unless there is urgent intervention on from the government. 

Clare County Council is set to receive almost €700,000 for a total of 24 approved projects under a scheme to help the county's roads more climate resilient.

The Irish nursing homes sector is facing major challenges in the years ahead, with the viability of nursing homes, not least in Co. Clare, becoming increasingly threatened, the latest BDO/Nursing Homes Ireland Survey reveals.

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Mary Howard, has welcomed the announcement of €15 million in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021 by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, “at a time when the county’s towns and villages need to increase footfall and adapt post-Covid-19”.