Entries by james

Shannon Masterplan must be conducted in close consultation with residents

Shannon has lost had too many false dawns Crying out for town centre   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe is urging Clare County Council to engage closely with the people of Shannon town in developing a masterplan for the town’s centre. Though it is the second-largest town in the county in terms of […]

Transport Minister must renege on comments about cheap flights

Airlines need significant post-Covid boost Cheap flights will be key   Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Tourism and Aviation Cathal Crowe is calling on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to renege on comments he has made about budget flights in a post-Covid world. Speaking to The Irish Examiner, Minister Ryan has said that €10 flights will become […]

UK must not play Brexit politics with aviation block permits

Permits are necessary to enter country’s airspace Could have serious implications if permits are stopped   Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism and Aviation Cathal Crowe is calling on Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority to ensure that all block permits applied for by Irish aviation companies are given the green light. A block permit is essentially an […]

New plan for Moneypoint a lifeline for West Clare

Offshore wind development project proposed Would generate power for up to 1.5m homes   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed news that a lifeline has been thrown for Moneypoint Power Station in West Clare. An offshore wind development project is being planned off of the coast of Clare and Kerry under a […]

Housing Update – April 7th

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 […]

HSE’s Covid text system leading to mass confusion

Bulk text system being dismissed by some as scam Leading to no-shows at vaccine clinics   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe is calling on the HSE to urgently review its text alert system for Covid-19 vaccination appointments. People have reported missing their scheduled time as they believe the text informing them of their […]

€17 million outdoor dining scheme provides huge opportunity for Clare

Scheme has long and short-term goals Aims to emulate successful outdoor dining in Europe   Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism and Aviation Cathal Crowe has welcomed the announcement of a €17 million outdoor dining grant scheme. The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme comprises two parts and will be delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the […]

Annual South Clare Spring Clean returns on April 1st

7 locations will be targeted All encouraged to get involved   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe is pleased to announce that the annual South Clare Spring Clean will proceed this year, in a safe, socially distanced manner. Volunteers of all ages are being asked to come forward and make themselves available on April […]

Housing Update – March 24th

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 […]