The government has been asked to reverse budget cuts to community employment schemes which are seen as a lifeline for many Clare Communities.
Clare Councillors have expressed the fear that tidy towns projects, community social schemes will suffer and local towns and villages could fall into disrepair due to the cuts announced in the budget, which will reduce allowances for training and materials for C.E schemes by two thirds.
CONTINUE READING BELOW
With 30 Community Employment schemes throughout Clare, Kilmaley Councillor Tom McNamara is one of many local representatives who feel the short-term savings for the government will have long term local consequences
