Councillor gave loan to leisure centre

A SENIOR Clare local politician has provided the “substantial” part of an interest-free loan of €211,105 to a swimming pool and leisure centre, it was confirmed yesterday.

Cllr Patricia McCarthy (Ind) confirmed yesterday that she provided part of the loan to Shannon Swimming & Leisure. She was responding to a query on the accounts for the company.

Along with being a member of the county council, she serves as a director on the board of the company that runs the centre.