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Flood response efforts continue across County Clare with local authority staff, Clare County Fire and Rescue, the ESB, the Army, the HSE, Gardai and Civil Defence providing 24-hour response to the flooding crisis on the ground.

Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State, today attended the EU Fisheries Council where he set down a strong marker to make clear that the important mackerel fishery is protected and that Ireland’s share of the fishery is maintained.

Up to 60 students and young people from across County Limerick participated in the eight annual Comhairle na nÓg at County Hall, Dooradoyle today.

Dr. Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinics issued this statement to Dr. Katy Taylor, Secretariat of the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) when recently questioned about animal suffering during Botulinum testing

The economic and social challenges facing Limerick were today brought to the fore in Thomond Park where local and regional development authorities considered details of the first ever locally produced economic action plan for Limerick City & County.

Despite the increasing financial constraints being placed on the Local Government sector, staff at Limerick County Council have demonstrated their generosity by donating 18,000 euro to various local charities today.

The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has announced that funding totalling EUR1,221,091 has been allocated to Clare Local Development Company Limited under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has reported a significant decrease in the number of fire incidents around the county in the first eight months of 2009.

Minister of State Tony Killeen today said that Ireland's policy and contribution on tackling climate change is increasingly shaped by our membership of the European Union, where we in turn can exert influence on the wider world.

Clare County Council confirmed today it was awaiting approval from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to carry out a wide range of accessibility works in 17 towns and villages throughout the County.

The need to ensure security of food supply and the doubling of global food production over the next forty years should be considered when addressing the challenge of reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, stated Junior Agriculture Minister Tony Killeen.

Clare Green Councillor Brian Meaney, one of three sitting Green Councillors in the country, has said the Government will collapse if Fianna Fail ignores his Party's stance on NAMA and the Commission on Taxation Report.

An Irish cosmetic surgeon has made plans to travel to America to attend Michael Jackson's funeral. Dr Patrick Treacy from the Ailesbury Clinic said that he first met the singer when he travelled to Ireland and treated him as a close friend.

The Iraq War, (Second Gulf War) is an ongoing conflict, which began on March 20th 2003 with the United States led invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition composed of US and UK troops supported by smaller contingents from other nations.

T.D. finian McGrath speaks on the important motion of confidence in the Government.

Kedco is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Kennedy to the high level action group on Green Enterprise recently announced by the Irish Government.

At its annual conference held last week in Cardiff, entitled ‘Innovation through Co-operation’, ProTon Europe stressed the need for the European Union Member States to continue to invest in research and development and innovation.

A survey by Data Protection Ireland journal reveal that top Irish organisations are currently not able to demonstrate that they have taken steps towards data protection compliance by delegating data protection responsibilities to appointed employees.

Health Canada recently changed the labeling of Botox to include the risk of distant toxin spread. Irish Cosmetic expert, Dr Patrick Treacy noted that there are no medically confirmed cases of distant toxin spread related to Botox Cosmetic in Canada

A report by Peter Bacon & Associates into the impact of the recent price collapse in markets for recycling materials called on the Minister for Environment to take a lead in dealing with the market correction in order to protect the recycling market

Respond! Housing Association contends that Budget 2009 does little to help the working poor and will result in more people living in poverty in Ireland.

Respond! Housing Association calls on the Govenment not to forget those most in need in the upcoming budget

Ireland's largest housing association expresses disappointment at Budget 2009 claiming it did not go far enough to help the poor in society

Respond!, along with a number of other leading charities, are calling on the Government to protect Ireland's poorest citizens by not abolishing the Combat Poverty Agency.

Wednesday, 01 October 2008 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has welcomed the allocation of grants totalling USD1,518,500 (EUR1,030,500) to 16 frontline Irish immigration organisations in the US.

‘Access to Information Communications Technologies must be available to all members of the community if the continued digitalisation of public services is to be deemed a success’ - MWRA

Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - Mr. Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State has welcomed a supplementary allocation of half a million Euro to Clare County Council to support the housing repairs element 2008 social housing programme in County Clare.

Tuesday, 09 September 2008 - The Mayor of Clare has paid tribute to Fr. Sean Sexton who this week retired following 40 years of service to the Clare Youth Service.

Tuesday, 9 September 2008 - The Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council has congratulated Adare on receiving a Silver Medal in Category C of the 50th National Tidy Towns Competition.

Tuesday, 09 September 2008 – Lissanalta House in Dooradoyle has been shortlisted for an award in Chamber Ireland's Excellence in Local Government Awards 2008.

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 - Limerick County Council has published the findings of a Severity and Impact report into the flooding events of August 1st 2008 in Newcastle West, County Limerick.

Monday, 1 September 2008 –Access to Information Communications Technologies must be made available to all members of the community if the continued digitalisation of public services is to be deemed a success.

Wednesday, 27 August 2008 – Members of the local community in Clarecastle will get an opportunity to have their say on the draft Ennis & Environs Development Plan 2008 at a public meeting next week.

Thursday, 21 August 2008 – A major new outdoor recreational facility has today been opened to members of the public in Castletroy, County Limerick.

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 - A North Clare-based community crèche has received a funding allocation of EUR66,114 from the Department of Health and Children.

The EUR5m home energy saving grant scheme for cluster housing provides an excellent opportunity for Clare’s homeowners to cooperate on the installation of common energy saving measures, according to Junior Agriculture Minister Mr. Tony Killeen.

Friday, 28th March 2008 – Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley, T.D., today officially opened Limerick County Council’s newest administrative building and office complex at Lissanalta House in Dooradoyle.

19th March 2008 Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has announced funding of EUR172,000 to Clare County Council under the Department’s 2008 Built Heritage Capital Works Programme.

Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has placed a contract for the Civil Engineering Works associated with the River Fergus Upper (Ennis) Flood Relief Scheme.

6th March 2008 – A significant milestone has been reached in the delivery of a regeneration programme in Kilrush, County Clare.

Government asked to reverse the UK ‘Skills Gap’ through embracing learning services that are proven in terms of value, flexibility and quality.

As part of the ALISON effort to support global ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) development projects, ALISON is working with several International organizations to translate its courseware into the world's major languages.

A UK Government Report (Informal Adult Learning – Shaping the Way Ahead, January 2008) from the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) recognizes the important and innovative role of ALISON in Adult Learning.

Doolin, County Clare, 11th February 2008 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has expressed optimism that agreement on a site for the proposed new Doolin Search and Rescue Headquarters could soon be reached.

County Clare, 8th February 2008 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen today welcomed the announcement that two Clare schools have received funding under the CLÁR Primary School Outdoor Play Facilities Enhancement Scheme.

Minister of State and Clare T.D. Mr. Tony Killeen said that this week’s National Childcare Investment Programme allocation of over EUR3.5m to Clare service providers would greatly assist in the development of childcare facilities in the county

Rathkeale, County Limerick, 28th January 2008 – Limerick County Council today marked a milestone in the delivery of Local Government services in West Limerick by officially opening its newest Area Headquarters in Rathkeale.

Askeaton, County Limerick, 21st January 2008 - A long established history of organised swimming in West Limerick was celebrated today (Monday) with the official opening of Askeaton Pool And Leisure Centre by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

County Limerick, 18th January 2008 – A drinking water notice issued earlier this week to parts of Bruff, County Limerick is to remain in place until further notice, Limerick County Council announced today.

County Clare, 8th January 08 - Individuals, groups and organisations interested in undertaking works aimed at protecting Clare's biodiversity are being invited to apply for funding under the Biodiversity Fund for 2008.