Housing Update – July 26th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Ennis

Address: 54 Turnpike Road, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, first-floor apartment

  • Kitchen/Living/Dinning Room
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Back Garden
  • Air to Water System
  • Access to Apartment is via stairs- there is no lift in the Apartment Complex

 

Ennis

Address: 59 Shallee Drive, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, end of terrace

  • Kitchen/Dining
  • Sitting Room
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom – no bath, shower only
  • Air to water heating
  • Front & Rear garden
  • Front driveway 

 

Ennis

Address: Phoenix Court, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed house

FIVE YEAR SHORT TERM LEASE

  • 2-storey, 3-bedroom house (one en-suite)
  • Oil central heating
  • Rear garden
  • Parking

€7 million Liscannor wastewater treatment plant officially opened

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  • Will end discharge of raw sewerage
  • Two more similar projects to go for planning soon

 

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the official opening of the Liscannor wastewater treatment plant, which will end the discharge of raw sewerage into Liscannor Bay.

The new facility was officially opened this morning by the Mayor of Clare, after significant work by Clare County Council and Uisce Éireann, made possible with a €7 million funding allocation from the government.

“This new state-of-the-art facility will ensure that the discharge of raw sewerage into beautiful Liscannor Bay will finally end, after many, many years,” said Deputy Crowe.

“Not only is this good for the environment – and indeed for tourism – but it also means the village now has space to grow and play a role in terms of providing housing for all, meaning there’s a vital role for Liscannor to play down the line.

“I want to acknowledge the work that all organisations put in to bringing this over the line and in particular, commend my party colleagues, Councillors Shane Talty and Joe Killeen for their consistent advocating for this project.

“I was also pleased today to learn that similar treatment plants in Ballyvaughan and Kilkee will also soon go for planning permission.

“The Liscannor build took a little less than two years so I’d be hopeful that Ballyvaughan and Kilkee’s builds could commence by 2024 or 2025.”

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International Protection Integration Funding for Clare

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  • €1.2 million nationally for 70 support projects
  • Three projects in Clare to benefit

 

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the allocation of funding for three projects in Clare, under the International Protection Integration Fund 2023.

Grants of up to €20,000 are being allocated to successful organisations to assist in the integration of International Protection Applicants, via a range of projects designed to provide additional services and capacity to those in the International Protection system.

€1.2 million nationally will be distributed to 70 projects around the country.

“As a county, Clare is more than playing its part in welcoming those seeking refuge in our country and it’s vital that funding like this is rolled out, to ensure that communities that have international protection seekers living here now can cater for that increase in population,” said Deputy Crowe.

“There are three successful projects in Clare that have been awarded funding – most significantly, €20,000 has been allocated to the Clare Immigration Support Network, to help support them in reaching out to international protection applicants.

“In addition, Clare will share two funds with neighbouring counties.

“€6,040 has been allocated to ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services in Clare and Limerick, for psychosocial support for female international protection applicants.

“Midwest Migrant Community Network across counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary has also been allocated €20,000 – which will be used for health and wellbeing services for migrant women.

“This fund is a significant tool to assist civil society organisations with their invaluable work on helping to integrate people who come to Ireland seeking International Protection.

“The importance of this work with people who are at a particularly vulnerable time in their lives is crucial and every day we see the positive impact that civil society organisations make in helping to foster diverse and vibrant communities whilst supporting individuals.

“It’s also critically important that Clare continues to receive more funding to assist these communities, given the amount of international protection applicants that have arrived here, if we are to provide the necessary services.”

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Housing Update – July 19th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Ennis

Address: 46 Clauin Ros Leamhan, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, apartment

THIS PORPERTY IS BEING MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH AN APPROVED HOUSING BODY, COOPERATIVE HOUSING, IRELAND

First Floor Apartment

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bath with overhead style shower in Main bathroom. Ensuite with shower
  • Shared Entrance
  • Gas Heating
  • Communal Back Garden
  • Communal Parking at front of property
  • Bin Storage- Yes

Kilrush

Address: 15 Willow Green, Kilrush, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, terraced

  • Two story
  • stove with back boiler for heating
  • Kitchen/Dining room
  • Living room
  • Bathroom (upstairs)
  • Rear garden
  • Garden shed.
  • Front driveway

Increased Sports Capital Grant 2023 to open for applications

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  • Applications open July 17th
  • Significant interest expected

 

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the announcement that the 2023 Sports Capital & Equipment Programme will open for applications on Monday, July 17th.

Thresholds have been increased across the board, with the local project maximum grant now €200,000 (up from €150,000), while regional project maximum grants are now €500,000 (up from €300,000).

“The Sports Capital Grant scheme is hugely popular in Co. Clare so I know clubs across the county will be excited to see it open for applications once again,” said Deputy Crowe.

“Last year, clubs in Clare received €4.6 million and I hope to engage with many clubs over the coming weeks and support them in their applications for their share this time around.

“I know many clubs who applied were left disappointed not to receive funding so this is a fresh chance to do so.

“The importance of participation in sport cannot be understated and the Sports Capital Grant is inclusive of all types of sports.

“This year, there is specific focus on climate action, sustainability and gender equality and it’s vital that our sporting model is inclusive of people of all genders, backgrounds and ages.

“I look forward to a positive announcement for Clare clubs in the coming months when the grants are unveiled.”

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Housing Update – July 12th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Ennis

Address: 3 Davitt Terrace, Cloughleigh, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, terraced

  • 3 bedrooms (all upstairs)
  • Kitchen/Dining area
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom – upstairs, bath and shower in bath
  • Heating: Air to Water
  • Front Driveway
  • Back garden
  • Shed

 

Killaloe

Address: 20 Millstream, Killaloe, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, semi-detached

  • 3 bedrooms (all upstairs)
  • Kitchen/Dining area
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom – upstairs, bath and shower in bath
  • Heating: Air to Water
  • Communal Parking at front of property 
  • Back garden

 

Killaloe

Address: 27 Main Street, Tulla, Co. Clare

Details: One-bed, bungalow

  • Kitchen/Dining area
  • Living Room
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Level Access Bathroom
  • Heating: Air to Water
  • On street parking
  • Back Garden
  • Ramp at front of dwelling

€2.5 million allocated to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Clare

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Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the allocation of €2.5 million in funding to Clare County Council, to tackle vacancy and dereliction across the county.

The funding is being allocated to Clare County Council in Call Three of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), a €150 million fund to tackle vacancy and dereliction in our towns and cities.

“This funding is of huge importance in light of the current housing and supply crisis we are experiencing,” said Deputy Crowe.

“To see properties lying idle in the centre of our towns and villages at a time when so many people can’t access a home is heartbreaking, so this funding will make a significant difference.

“This will work whereby local authorities will acquire vacant or derelict properties which are either not on the market for sale or to which the market has not responded.

“They will then offer these properties for private sale to individuals who in return will commit to bringing the property into use as a home.

“This also has the added benefit of allowing people to live and participate in their village and town centres – a trend which was one so common but in recent decades, has lessened significantly.

“I welcome my colleague, Minister O’Brien’s commitment to tackling vacancy and look forward to more positive announcements in the future.”

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Housing Update – July 5th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Ennis

Address: 88 Aisling, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Four-bed

This property is being made available through an Approved Housing Body, Cooperative Housing Ireland.

  • 4 Bedrooms – 2 bedrooms on the second floor and 2 on the third floor
  • The kitchen and living area are located on the ground floor with a small bathroom
  • Three bathrooms one with bath and the one other has a shower.  There is no stair lift
  • Own door entrance
  • Gas Heating
  • Small Garden at the rear

Minister signs off on regulations to approve redress for Clare pyrite homeowners

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  • Homeowners can apply in coming weeks
  • Major relief for those impacted

 

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the new this afternoon that Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien has signed off on regulations that will lead to the approval of redress for pyrite-impacted homeowners.

The long-awaited move will be of significant relief to those in Clare, who have been waiting on this news.

“This now paves the way for applications for redress for homeowners going live over the coming weeks,” said Deputy Crowe.

“I recently met with a number of Clare homeowners effected by pyrite in their properties at the Templegate Hotel and they expressed frustration that the signing of this regulation had been delayed.

“This delay related to some last minute issues that homeowners in Donegal were having with the redress scheme, but homeowners in Clare were anxious that everything would proceed as quickly as possible.

“I’ve been over and back with Minister O’Brien in recent weeks urging that these regulations would be signed off on so that redress can begin in earnest.

“I’m also hopeful that Clare County Council will be approved to have a facilitator employed within their staffing cohort so that there will be an expert individual working within the council to advise homeowners at each step of the application process and on what happens thereafter.

“I’ve met with homeowners on many occasions since being elected as a TD and I’ve also called in person to many of the affected households.

“I’ve been struck by how stressed these homeowners are and some of them have grappled with very serious health problems which I’ve no doubt have been exacerbated by the stress and anxiety caused by having pyrite in their homes.

“When redress gets underway, I think it’s important that the government accelerate plans to take a landmark legal case against the manufacturers and suppliers of defective blocks.

“It is right that the state should now foot the bill for redress but ultimately those who manufactured and sold these blocks must be held responsible.”

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