The way has been cleared for planning to proceed on the construction of a new multi-million euro Community School in Ennistymon.

The Government must finally wake up to the impending dismantling of the post office network though the mass closure of post offices, and come forward with a comprehensive plan for the network.

Clare County Council and the Clare Local Community Development Committee are inviting applications for funding under a new €2m nationwide capital grants scheme for disadvantaged urban and rural areas announced this week by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.

A member of Clare County Council has called for a review of the ambulance service in Clare.

A new extension to Lissycasey National School can finally go to construction after additional funding was secured to over come challenges posed by the site, according to to Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen.

Clare's Independent TD Michael Harty raised the issue of a major advertising campaign currently underway in the mid west media by Dublin Airport and Aer Lingus to entice passengers away from Shannon Airport to Dublin.

Irish Water has been granted planning permission for essential upgrade works to the Gort Water Treatment Plant to ensure a consistently high water quality for local homes and businesses.

A public meeting will be held in Doonbeg Parish Hall next Monday, 10th April at 9.00pm hosted by the Doughmore Coastal Protection Group.