The number of attendances at the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) in Ennis Hospital increased by 52% in the two years to 2021 with a further 8% increase recorded during the first five months of this year, according to figures released by the HSE in response to a Parliamentary Question from Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara.

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.

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has expressed his optimism that a proposed NCT centre for Shannon will be developed in the near future. 

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

Clare Senator Timmy Dooley has welcomed the new €1.5bn Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) which will deliver significant long-term environmental improvement through a payment package to farmers. 

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has expressed concern to the French embassy regarding a planned military exercise of the southwest coast of Ireland.

The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme was officially opened today by Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works.