CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey says that legislation to preserve the records of institutions such as Magdalen Laundries and Reformatory Schools now makes it a criminal offence to destroy evidence of abuse of vulnerable children. The legislation was introduced as a result of representations from survivors, former residents, advocates and people affected…
€120,000 has been allocated to the Clare Local Sports Partnership for the provision of permanent sport infrastructure in Killaloe, Shannon, Parteen, Kilrush, Ennis and North Clare. Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey explained that the money, which comes from the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund, is to defray the cost of permanent equipment that can be…
THE promoters of a major initiative to select one of the 117 protected structures in Ennis Town Centre and repurpose it for community use are open to the possibility of extending their shortlist to include a 17th century house that was the childhood home of an internationally renowned actress. The Town Centre First Heritage Revival…
GOVERNMENT support is being provided to Clare County Council as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage more women and people from diverse backgrounds to seek election to local government. Initial funding of €9,000 has been allocated to the council to provide a range of initiatives to increase diversity at local government level and Clare…
FUNDING to transform up to 500 vacant and derelict properties into permanent homes has been approved by Clare County Council over the past two years, according to Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey. And she says that a major relaxation of the qualifying criteria will result in even more property owners throughout the county…
Kilrush Rugby Club and Tulla United Soccer Club have been allocated €25,000 each from the Healthy Ireland Walking Tracks initiative to upgrade their pitch-side walking paths and encourage physical activity in their local communities. Confirming that the two Clare clubs were included among the 43 recipients of grants from a €1million fund set aside for…
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has called for the immediate introduction of a national airports policy to be a top priority in the party’s election manifesto. She maintains that the lack of a clear and cohesive strategy has not only created an imbalance in terms of regional development but created a significant…
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said that a €472 million rural and community development budget announced on Friday will help breathe new life into Clare towns and villages as well as supporting the development local communities throughout the county. Ms Carey said that the Government’s continued commitment to the ‘Our Rural…
A NEW pay-related benefit scheme will ensure that people with a strong work history receive a higher payment if they lose their jobs. That’s according to Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said that the scheme, which comes into effect on March 31 and incorporates three rates of payment, represents a landmark…
BUDGET 2025 provides a record €2billion in funding for the farming sector, including targeted measures for tillage, beef, sheep, and dairy farmers to ensure they are well-positioned to plan for the future. “This reflects Fine Gael’s firm commitment to Irish agriculture, acknowledging the challenges farmers face while providing them with the support they need,” Clare…
