It’s claimed 2 billion euro of investment is needed in Clare to ensure the county gets its fair share of infrastructure and development.
Councillor Johnny Flynn says that with population growth of 50,000 up to 2040, Ennis should be looking to secure 656 million euro by the end of the next decade.
The money would come from the 115 billion euro capital plan, and cover a number of items including a new water treatment plant for Ennis, as well as works to address flooding at Ballycar and a town bus service.
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Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Flynn, who is also a civil engineer, is making this call as part of a wide-ranging submission to the National Planning Framework and he says planning ahead is vital.
