Clare is lowest in Munster for Covid-19 related fines
May 11, 2021
Garda statistics show only 418 Covid breach penalties
GARDA statistics in relation to Covid-19 fines indicate that Clare is the most compliant county in the Southern region.
Over the course of 2021 to-date, 418 fines were issued in Clare out of a total of 6,041 in the region.
These were imposed for breaches of regulations, including the holding of house parties and travelling without a reasonable excuse.
The figure for Clare represents the lowest number of financial penalties issued in any of the divisions in the South.
By comparison, there were 429 fines issued in Kerry up to the end of April; 525 in Tipperary; 544 in West Cork; 745 in North Cork; 1,270 in Limerick and 2,100 in Cork City.
Tanaiste Accepts Changes May Be Needed To House Call COVID-19 Vaccinations
22nd April 2021
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The Tanaiste has conceded that an alternative system will have to be considered for administering COVID-19 vaccinations to people who are housebound.
This week, Clare FM highlighted the cases of 99-year-old Joe Kennealy from Kilshanny and 100-year-old Margaret Morgan from Kilmurry McMahon who are both among the estimated 1,000 housebound people who are still waiting for their vaccines.
They also don’t even have a date for when the jabs will be administered, as part of the rollout by the National Ambulance Service.
Clare FM
21st April 2021
Further frustration is being expressed in Clare over the delay in administering the Covid-19 vaccine to housebound patients.
The family of a 100 year old West Clare woman have become the latest to speak out about their frustration of a lack of communication on when she will be vaccinated against the virus.
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It comes as 120 people are receiving their first dose of the Astrazeneca vaccine at the Clare Vaccination Centre, which has opened its doors in Ennis for the first time today.
Margaret Morgan from Kilmurry McMahon turns 101 on June 1st, a key target date for her family who are hoping she will be fully protected by then to allow her celebrate the landmark occasion.
New bus service to give added connectivity to West Clare residents
February 25, 2021
TFI Local Link Limerick Clare has today announced the expansion of its services in Clare, including the first rural regular services that will run five to seven days a week. Launching on Monday, March 1, the new Local Link route 337 will showcase the Shannon Estuary Way and will serve Labasheeda, Kildysart, Ballynacally, Kilmurry McMahon, Knock, Killimer, the ferry terminal, and world famous fishing sites three times a day from Monday to Saturday with a reduced timetable on Sundays.
Local Link will provide access to these areas for staycations and tourists as well as facilitating local resident’s transportation needs, providing connectivity between Kilrush and Ennis. The need for the expansion of Local Link services was voiced by the local communities, community groups, Clare County Council and Elected Representatives during a period of public consultation in February 2020.