The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief will visit a flood-prone part of Clare despite his department repeatedly stating the issue is not their problem.
There was general positivity surrounding the announcement by the Government to implement an ‘Action Plan for Rural Ireland’ but according to one Clare politician it has left people with considerable worry.
An election is on the way in Northern Ireland following Martin McGuinness’ resignation as Deputy First Minister, one Clare TD says close attention must now be paid to the North.