It’s claimed villages in East Clare are “dying on their feet” due to a lack of vital amenities and infrastructure.
Local Councillors say a lack of basic services such as shops and post offices, as well as infrastructural issues, are creating a “ghost town effect” in some areas.
Calls have been made for increased investment to be put towards regeneration of rural areas in East Clare.
Local Councillors say dereliction is an issue of particular concern in the region, with lack of broadband connectivity, poor road quality and the absence of basic services such as shops and post offices identified as key issues.
The recently announced ‘Elected Members of Killaloe Municipal District – Strategy & Work Plan’ aims to address a number of ongoing issues in the area.
Enhancing delivery of services to communities and citizens and sustainable mobility and connectivity to East Clare from the Mid-West region are among the aims, as well as tackling wastewater infrastructure deficits.
Bodyke Fine Gael Councillor Joe Cooney says the state of certain villages in East Clare is a “serious concern”.
A Maghera Councillor has highlighted that 52 towns and villages in the county do not have adequate water treatment infrastructure in place.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes believes failing to have this vital infrastructure in place contributes to the desolation of rural areas.
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