Economic Development Directorate matrix and upskilling of the workforces seeking new job opportunities. Throughout 2020, the Council continued to work closely with the ESB in relation to the future of the Moneypoint power plant. On 18th September, 2020, Clare County Council commenced the review of the existing Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023, the statutory spatial and economic development plan for County Clare, and the Council will make a new Clare County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Liam Conneally Director of Economic Development
Introduction
The tender process for spatial and economic consultants to prepare the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan was commenced in 2019 and appointed in 2020.
2020 was another busy year for the Council’s Economic Development Directorate. Increased planning and development activity indicates strong signs of a growing economy in the county. Jobs growth in the county continued to increase as highlighted by FDI/SME jobs created and the LEO’s performance. The presence of JLR, MeiraGTx and ELS in Shannon are considerable additions to Clare’s economy while as part of a multi-agency response the Council’s assistance was also provided to Molex, Roche and Avara to prepare a skills
Clare Economic Task Force In 2020, the Chief Executive convened a group of public and private sector leaders to inform and guide appropriate economic measures that will stimulate job creation in County Clare. The group is chaired by Mr Noel Kilkenny and the inaugural meeting was held on 26th June, 2020, in the Council Chamber in Ennis.
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