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€4m additional funding for Organic Farming Scheme

Clare farmers considering an application to the Organic Farming Scheme have until the 30th of April to do so, following the re-opening of the scheme earlier this month with an additional budget of €4 million for 2021.

Scheme to develop outdoor dining capacity nationwide

The Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport, Gaeltacht  and Media and Fáilte Ireland have announced details of a new €17million Scheme for developing outdoor dining capacity nationwide. 

Ward extension works underway at Raheen Hospital

The commencement of work on a new ward extension to Raheen Community Hospital is “badly needed” and will restore confidence locally in East Clare around the future of the East Clare facility.

Blueprint to transform rural Ireland launched

Fianna Fáil Senator for Clare, Timmy Dooley, has welcomed the publication of the Government’s “Our Rural Future” strategy that looks to transform and develop rural Ireland.  

Continued expansion of Ennis Medical Assessment Unit 

A recruitment process for new staff and the expansion of the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) in Ennis Hospital is underway, according to Michael McNamara, T.D.
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€6m for Clare walking/cycling infrastructure

Almost €6m is set to be allocated to county Clare for sustainable transport infrastructure under the government’s Rural Active Travel Investment Programme.

Funding for rural outdoor amenities welcomed

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Mary Howard, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of €200,000 in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2020 (Measure 2) for two projects in County Clare.

New block at Croom secures hospital’s future

One of the longest established hospitals in the region turns the page on an exciting new chapter in its history this week, with the...
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