Major change can always be subject to glitches, and the current delays being experienced by hauliers and freight forwarders in transporting goods from Ireland to the United Kingdom, while linked to issues with technology, can also be partly laid at the doors of some exporters and importers who don’t have the systems in place for trading with the UK as a third country.

Gardaí are again reminding car owners to secure their vehicles as best they can following several more incidents where catalytic converters have been stolen.

The Minister for Transport, Mr Eamonn Ryan TD, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom that will allow for the exchange of UK driving licences for an Irish licence, for holders of UK licences resident here.

Bus Éireann is set to significantly enhance its Clare services and timetables.

Ryanair has announced it will re-open its base at Shannon Airport in April 2021, which will support traffic recovery in the Mid-West, enabling tourists and businesses to plan for Summer 21. 

Passenger numbers through Shannon Airport over Christmas are expected to see a drop of almost 86% on 2019 levels as the global pandemic continues to have a devastating impact at airports in Ireland and around the world.

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe is calling for the establishment of an “air cargo bridge” at Shannon Airport, post-Brexit.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Clare and several other areas.