Council Told To Begin Storm Repairs

Clare’s local authority has been told to get on with the work of emergency coastal repairs and the government will pay them back.

Clare County Council has been asked for further details of the €23.7m sought to clean up places like Lahinch, Quilty and Carrigaholt and Kilbaha, but has already carried out emergency works in some areas in the hope the funds can be recouped.

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After surveying the damage along the Clare Coast, the Junior Finance Minister didn’t give specific commitments regarding the amount of funding payable, or where it will come from, but he said all necessary works should proceed immediately.