Stay updated with breaking news from Gerard Haugh. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A Clare retailer is hopeful consumers across the county will reap the benefits of a new recycling initiative being launched today. Under the Deposit Return Scheme, an extra charge of 15c to 25c will be placed on cans and plastic bottles, that can later be recouped for store credit or a cash refund. To do this, […]
A Clare Newsagent claims the new Deposit Return Scheme is failing the protect the best interests of small businesses. The new consumer led recycling initiative has been officially launched today, with over 60 participating outlets in this county alone. At present over 60% of discarded plastic bottles and cans in Ireland are collected through green […]
A proposal to grant parking permits to businesses would prove a disaster for trade in County Galway towns, it was claimed this week. Councillor Shane Curley proposed giving a limited number of parking permits to business owners in towns and villages where paid parking exists at this month’s Loughrea Municipal District meeting. He said business […]