Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Climate Action & Environment Timmy Dooley has proposed a Public Service Broadcast Fund for independent radio stations to secure their viability into the future.
A new Regional Enterprise Plan for the Mid-West to support enterprise growth and job creation through collaborative initiatives has been launched by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD.
Clare County Council has been successful in securing funding for five separate rural regeneration and development projects under the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), a key component of Project Ireland 2040.
Over €26.5m in funding has been allocated to assist the repair of regional and local roads in Clare - an increase of more than €3m on last year and up almost €12m on the previous year.
The Heritage Office of Clare County Council is encouraging farmers to consider applying for an annual grants scheme for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and related structures.
As many as 500 National Ambulance Service (NAS) staff across the country, including some based in Ennis, have commenced a ten-hour strike in a row with the HSE over its failure to recognise their union.