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Council welcomes CLÁR 2021 announcement

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Mary Howard, has welcomed the recent announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of the CLÁR programme for 2021.

Full commitment to Sixmilebridge Healthcare Centre

Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has said that while news of a delay to the development of a Primary Healthcare Centre for Sixmilebridge is concerning – he has been assured that there is full commitment to progressing the centre.

€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.
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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.

€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.
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