The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, has welcomed the announcement of funding of €171k for seven outdoor amenity projects in County Clare.

Funding of €81,000 has been approved for proposed works to reinforce the sea wall in Kilkee in West Clare.

A new Government fund that will support bringing vacant buildings in Clare towns and villages back into residential use, has been described by Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey as a major boost to revitalising local communities.

Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey is encouraging local retail business owners to apply for a new round of funding to expand their online offering and presence to customers.

Clare Senator Timmy Dooley has welcomed new of a €100 increase on the current back-to-school allowance rates. 

Senator Timmy Dooley has welcomed a further Government low-cost loan scheme to help SMEs access low-cost finance as they recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

Ennis Hockey Club, County winners in the recent Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for €5,000 which will be used by the club to expand its membership and to cater for adults with mental and physical disabilities.

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has highlighted his concerns around funding for the childcare sector and the impact on smaller community-based childcare providers.