CURRENT LOCAL CONSULTATIONS
When Clare County Council invites submissions or wants to consult on things that affect community and voluntary groups in Clare we will post them here so that you can respond easily. All your responses should go to the Council itself to whatever address is listed on each consultation not to the PPN but feel free to contact us if we can help you with any aspect of your submission:
Clare PPN Newsletter March 2022
Clare PPN Newsletter March 2022 Our latest newsletter is here! Packed with news of training, webinars, funding opportunities and more. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter: https://clareppn.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/March-2022-newsletter.pdf
Clare PPN Newsletter February 2022
Clare PPN Newsletter February 2022 Our February newsletter is here! Packed with news of training, webinars, funding opportunities and more. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter:...
Clare Anti-Poverty Strategy Research Parliamentary Questions Part 1
TOWARDS AN ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY FOR CLARE Socio-economic data on Co Clare obtained via Parliamentary Questions, Part I In 2021, Clare PPN’s Social Inclusion member groups initiated a project to develop a participative, five-year Anti-Poverty Strategy for...
Ireland’s planning system explained
Ireland’s planning system explained Resources from the Office of the Planning Regulator There is currently a public consultation on the Draft Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, with the deadline for submissions just seven weeks away on 28th March. With that in...
Clare PPN Newsletter January 2022
Clare PPN Newsletter January 2022 Our first newsletter of 2022 has been dispatched! Packed with news of training, webinars, funding opportunities and more. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter:...
Clare County Council holding consultations on 2023 – 2029 Draft County Development Plan
Clare County Council is holding consultations on 2023 - 2029 Draft County Development Plan: Clare County Council has prepared a Draft Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 for the functional area of the Council and they are now seeking feedback from the public on...
Overview of work in 2021 and upcoming projects
Overview of work in 2021 (so far) and upcoming projects At the Clare PPN Plenary meeting on 8th December 2021, we presented an overview of our work to date in 2021, some information about our upcoming projects and our finances. Click on this link to see a PDF of this...
!Postponed! First ever county-wide Clare Pride Festival set for Bank Holiday weekend
Please note that these events have been postponed until further notice due to Covid-19 case numbers and continuing restrictions. First ever county-wide Clare Pride Festival set for Bank Holiday weekend LGBTQ+ events across Banner will lead to Quare Clare Pride Party...
Clare PPN Newsletter September 2021
Clare PPN Newsletter September 2021 It’s back to school time and our September newsletter has arrived. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter: https://clareppn.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/newsletter-Sept-2021.pdf
Submission on Marine Protected Areas
Submission on Marine Protected Areas Clare PPN and Clare Environmental Network have made a joint submission as part of the public consultation on ‘Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network’. You can read our submission here:...
Our seas are at risk – tell the government you want action
Our seas are at risk – tell the government you want action Make your voice heard by making a submission on Marine Protected Areas before Friday, July 30th The oceans give us everything. For generations we have lived off the sea – especially here in Clare. But our seas...
Review of Clare County Council’s provision of Traveller Specific Housing
Equality Review of Clare County Council's Provision of Traveller Specific Housing July 14th 2021 The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission yesterday released the reports on Equality Reviews which they required each Local Authority to carry out in respect of their...
Clare PPN Submission to New National Action Plan Against Racism July 2021
Clare PPN Submission to the consultation on the National Action Plan Against Racism: July 14th 2021 Click on the link below to read our submission: Clare-Public-Participation-Network-Submission-to-the-Consultation-on-a-new-Action-Plan-Against-Racism-July-2021 Clare...
Minister Simon Coveney’s Response to Clare PPN call for UN Ban on Fracking
Response from Minister Simon Coveney to Clare PPN's request that Ireland propose a global ban on fracking at the UN. At Clare PPN's last Plenary Meeting on May 11th a motion was passed that we should ask the Government to propose a Global Ban on the practice of...
Clare groups express concerns about last-minute amendments to Ireland’s Climate Bill
Clare groups express concerns about last-minute amendments to Ireland’s Climate Bill July 13th 2021 Last night, July 12th 2021 concerned members of Clare PPN's Environmental College, Clare Environmental Network and One Future Clare called a meeting to discuss their...
Funding for new Traveller Community Development Project Secured for Clare
June 25th 2021 Funding to establish Traveller Community Development Project Secured for Clare: Clare PPN is delighted to announce that a collaborative application to the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Pilot Project Community Development Fund has been...
What’s been happening with the CETA trade deal?
What's been happening with the CETA trade deal? Back in February of this year, CETA – the controversial trade deal between the EU and Canada – was the subject of an emergency motion unanimously passed by Clare County Council The motion – which called on the Irish...
Clare PPN Newsletter June 2021
Clare PPN Newsletter June 2021 It’s mid-summer and our June newsletter is in the air. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter: https://clareppn.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/newsletter-june-2021.pdf
Motion calling for global fracking ban passed unanimously by Clare County Council
Motion calling for global fracking ban passed unanimously by Clare County Council Clare County Council has unanimously passed a motion calling on the Irish Government to propose a global ban on fracking at the United Nations General Assembly “on...
Clare’s coming out! – Webinar for LGBTQ+ people, their families & friends in Clare
Clare’s coming out! – webinar for LGBTQ+ people, their families & friends in Clare Information event on July 7th to feature Mayo GAA star Fiona McHale and speakers from LGBTQ+ support organisations An event to mark Pride Month in Clare will offer help to...