The committee considering local government changes in Limerick is being told there’s no justification for extending the city boundary of Limerick City into County Clare.
Clare County Council has agreed on its formal submission to the Limerick Local Government Committee which states its commitment to working in partnership with local authorities in Limerick, while retaining its own identity.
The main thrust of the detailed submission is that councillors still won’t give an inch of Clare to Limerick, though it focuses more on the future economic development of Clare as part of a stronger Mid-West Region.
Councillors view the local government review as another threat to the people of South East Clare, but the County Manager Tom Coughlan says it can also be seen as an opportunity
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Clare Councillors are also using their submission regarding the boundary to highlight the need for stronger international connections at Shannon Airport as well as new cargo facilities.
And The Mayor of Clare will now seek the support of local TDs for the council’s submission to ensure a united front in the event of any future boundary proposals.
Following previous attempts by Limerick City Council to seek an extension into Clare, Councillor Tony Mulcahy wants to see an end to the issue
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