The final Ennis debate has seen local election candidates squaring off on the issues of littering, housing and the local economy.
The final five candidates in the Ennis electoral area have been making their case today on how they hope to represent the county town, if they secure one of the 28 council seats up for grabs.
There was consensus that challenges are being faced in tackling litter and that more needs to be done at national level to lift barriers that are hindering efforts to stamp out the scourge.
The provision of housing once again proved divisive, an issue Social Democrat Chris Kirwan claims Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are incapable of solving.
He says its time to start building a left wing alternative.
Independent Andre Hakiziman says playing the blame game will get us nowhere.
But he believes low cost housing is key to solving the crisis.
Independent Amanda Major fears the town centre is dying, saying that once evening falls, many businesses shut down.
She thinks extended opening hours would inject life into the centre and boost the local economy.
But current Mayor of Ennis, Fianna Fáil’s Clare Colleran Molloy has rejected criticism of Ennis town centre.
And she believes the Ennis 2040 plan will be the key to attracting investment into the future.
A lack of parking has been a bone of contention in Ennis in recent years and sitting Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard believes there is a need for more spaces to be provided.
But she believes that offering incentives to staff could be the answer.
