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Two local protest groups are calling for major projects under the Ennis 2040 plan to go before a public vote. Save Ennis Town and the Retailers of Ennis believe a plebiscite should be held to determine the will of the people before progressing any strategic developments that could have major business and civic impacts. A plebiscite is a public vote put before all members of an electoral area to decide a major non-constitutional matter. The term has come into sharp focus as the Ennis 2040 DAC progresses with plans for strategic infrastructure developments at Abbey Street, Francis Street, Harvey's Quay and the Post Office Field. The projects would represent a €45m investment in the county town and promises to deliver over 500 jobs in the construction stage and 200 long-term jobs, as well as enough housing for 300 people. The plans have been met with strong local opposition though, most notably the mixed use office and retail-unit proposed for Abbey Street. This would result in the loss of 128 car parking spaces at the site and a key civic space used most recently for the St.Patrick's Day parade. Retailers of Ennis Chairperson and Owner of Custy's Music Shop, John O'Connor insists the decision to break any further ground on the town's riverside car parks must reside with ordinary citizens. Clare County Council has moved to address any concerns of a potential parking deficit with a new 200 space public car park at the Cloister; just two-hundred metres away from Abbey Street to be completed by the end of the year. The Ennis 2040 DAC also predicts its plans will increase footfall to the town centre by over 20,000 shoppers per week. While the new Ennis Town Bus Service which is due to be operational by next year, would aim to provide twice-hourly trips on multiple routes that would collect commuters from the Tulla Road, Lahinch Road, Clarecastle and Ballymaley. But Save Ennis Town Chairperson and Travel Counsellor Gearóid Mannion believes the car will always be vital to the sucess of local business and believes any projects that could detract from this, should be decided by the people.
Previous episodes
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10760 - Protest Groups Call For Plebiscite Ahead Of Abbey Street Development Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10759 - Government Urged To "Step Up To The Mark" And Properly Fund Clare Roads Maintenance Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10758 - West Bank Human Rights Campaigner To Attend Ennis Event Tonight Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10757 - Walk In Measles Vaccine Clinics In Clare Amid Outbreak Fears Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10756 - Clare Dáil na nÓg Delegate Speaks Of "Rewarding Experience" Representing County's Youth Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10755 - Quakerstown Point To Point & Family Fun Day Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10754 - Arts In Clare: Episode 29 - Final Panel Discussion Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10753 - Clare Women In Business - Rita McInerney - Episode 10 Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10752 - Dáil na nÓg 2024 Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10751 - Clare Woman On `The Silent Fertility Issue’: Asherman’s Syndrome Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10750 - Further Delays To Controversial Community Hospital At St.Flannan's Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10749 - Frustration In North Clare Following Postal Service Breakdown Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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10748 - Clare TD Claims Govt Don't Have Political Will To Enforce New Migration Plans Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10747 - Aontú Midwest Rep Brands Deposit Return Scheme "Absolute Total Failure" Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10746 - Hopes Reopening Crusheen Rail Station Will Lead To Western Revival Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10745 - Clare Publican Says "Tweaks Needed" In Laws Extending Pub And Nightclub Hours Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10744 - Sports In Focus: Episode 11 - Leana Liddane Surf Lifesaving Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10743 - Piping Heaven/Piping Hell Tionol Festival 2024 Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10742 - Proposed Legislation To Extend Bar & Nightclub Opening Hours Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10741 - Charity Cycle Aims To Raise Funds For Eye Gaze Equipment To Help Those With MND Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10740 - Calls For Clarity On Newmarket Wastewater Treatment Plant Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10739 - Clare Green Senator Lambasts "Insane" Mercosur Trade Deal Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10738 - Over 80,000 Patients Attended UHL Emergency Department Last Year Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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10737 - Claims High Interest Rates Depleting Clare's Second Hand Housing Stock Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10736 - Clare Detective Sergeant Warns Of Major Increase In Garda Resignations Due To Morale Crisis Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10735 - Ennis Retailer Says Industry Is "Lawless" Amid Shop Theft Spike Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10734 - Clare Schools Facing Serious Challenges To Roll Out Free Books Scheme Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10733 - Méabh McDonnell On Her Book: Into The Witchwood Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10732 - Seanchaí Corner: Episode 6 – The Boy Who Served In WWI Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10731 - Consairtín 2024 Set To Take Place In Ennis Next Month Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10730 - Davie Furey On His New Album And Glór Gig Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10729 - Pop Culture – Celebrity Big Brother & Road House Movie Review Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10728 - Brutal Killing Of Emer O’Loughlin Features On Crime Call Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10727 - Clare Garden’s Festival’s Seed & Garden Share 2024 Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10726 - Growing Confidence 24/7 Local Injuries Unit Is In The Pipeline For Ennis Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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10725 - Simon Harris Urged To Prioritise Ennis A&E And MidWest Housing Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10724 - Uisce Éireann Criticised For Lack Of Engagement On Kilrush Water Outages Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10723 - Calls For Binning Of 'Leave No Trace' Policy Amid Shannon Littering Surge Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10722 - In The Garden - Planting Bulbs For Summer Colour Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10721 - Arts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10720 - Parenthood in Focus: Breastfeeding Journal Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10719 - Fears Lack Of Rubbish Bins Turning Shannon Town Park Into Litter Blackspot Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10718 - Ultra Processed Foods & Cooking For Life Masterclass Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10717 - Clare Athlete Wins Triple Gold At European Masters Athletics Championships In Poland Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10716 - Fears Lack Of Rubbish Bins Turning Shannon Town Park Into Litter Blackspot Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10715 - Hopes Ballymacraven River Will Flow To Recovery With Funding Boost Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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10714 - Atlantic Tales - National Parks And Wildlife Service - Episode 157 Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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10713 - Funding Being Sought For Scariff Footpath Upgrade Where "Serious" Safety Risks Reported Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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10712 - Sunday Prayer - Sunday 24th March 2024 Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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10711 - Beyond Belief - Sunday 24th March 2024 Sun, 24 Mar 2024