Fears estuary will lose out on investment

THE Shannon Foynes Port Authority (SFPA) has warned Clare could be losing investment to the Shannon estuary in a new county development plan.

The SFPA made the claim after Clare Co Council removed “opportunity sites” in the Shannon estuary that were designated to promote industry in the area for its County Development Plan 2011-17.

The council removed the “opportunity sites” after the Department of the Environment raised concerns.