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The Taoiseach is pledging to ensure Shannon Airport is adequately supported in the coming months as the Government prepares to unveil its plans to return to international travel.
It comes as there are growing calls in this region for a more ‘proactive’ approach from the Cabinet table, along with supports to be considered for airlines rather than the airport itself.
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An announcement on the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions is anticipated tomorrow evening, with all eyes in the tourism sector in this county on a specific plan for a return to the international travel and for the overall aviation industry.
The Government has given the green light for a new walk and cycle route that will eventually link Clarecastle to Ennis and on the planned West Clare Greenway.
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys confirmed to Clare Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey that funding of €200,000 has been allocated to the River Fergus Walk & Cycle project.
The Clarecastle-based TD has lobbied his colleagues in government on the project for several years, including Minister for the OPW Patrick O’Donovan who visited the area in December 2020.
Deputy Carey said he is “overjoyed” the first phase of the cycle and walking route has been approved.
Community and voluntary groups in Clare will receive an additional €49,351 in Government funding to help them deal with Covid-19.
The funding, which is allocated under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund, was confirmed today by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD.
Confirming the news, Clare Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey said: “Community and voluntary groups across Clare are set to benefit from additional Government funding to help them deal with the impact of COVID-19. This is in recognition of the important role played by community and voluntary organisations across the country as we head towards the Christmas period.