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West of Ireland identified as Region of Innovation

The Western Development Commission has released a new report identifying the West of Ireland as a Region of Innovation and proposes a new project-based approach to advance innovation across the West of Ireland.

Compulsory facemask wearing at marts lifted

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., has welcomed the lifting of the requirement for compulsory facemask wearing at livestock marts from Monday 28th February as per new public health guidelines.

Urgent intervention required to mitigate food price increase

Clare's Independent TD has told the Dáil that urgent Government intervention is required to mitigate huge food price increases in the coming months.

New plan to reduce waiting times for children with...

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has expressed his support a plan announced to reduce treatment waiting times for children with scoliosis and spina bifida which he described as “long-overdue”.

No ambulance available for seriously ill man

A man who collapsed in West Clare on Monday evening was left waiting for an ambulance for over an hour and almost two hours before he was transported to hospital.
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Shannon Estuary Economic taskforce news welcomed

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, has published the terms of reference for the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce, following government approval for its establishment.

Strategic plan to deal with UHL overcrowding

Clare's independent TD Michael McNamara has received confirmation that HIQA is to undertake inspections of the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and work with hospital management to develop a strategic plan to address capacity issues at the Mid-West facility.

Kelly wants offshore wind projects fast tracked

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Ireland South Seán Kelly, has called for the Irish government to take a closer look at fast-tracking offshore wind projects, and in particular floating technology projects.
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