There’s been a mixed reaction across sectors of the economy and society in Clare to Budget 2023. Business owners here are cautiously welcoming the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme, while parents remain concerned about inflation. A Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme has been announced to help those who are facing skyrocketing electricity bills, totaling around […]
The Chair of Clare County Council’s Housing Committee is accusing Minister Darragh O Brien of a ‘knee jerk reaction’ by bringing vacant homes back into use. The Housing Minister is briefing his cabinet colleagues today on a series of measures to accommodate refugees, including the conversion of vacant buildings. More than 25,000 Ukrainian refugees have […]
Eamon Ryan is to bring a package of measures to government next week. Will taking shorter showers, cutting out one car journey a week and turning down the thermostat on the heating really save you much money on your energy costs? For more on this, on Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Simone […]
A member of the Clare Older People’s Council believes more supports are needed for all age groups to ensure the rising cost of living can be met. Energy Minister Eamon Ryan is to bring a package of measures to Cabinet next week which have provoked a mixed reaction in this county. One reaction from the streets […]
The rising cost of groceries is something that seems to be affecting more and more people in Clare. For more on this, on Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Simone McGreene, Single mother in Kilkee. Clare FM – Podcasts · Quarter Of Families Fear They Won’t Be Able To Feed Their Children