Cllr PJ Ryan Cathaoirleach
Mr Pat Dowling Chief Executive
INTRODUCTION BY THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE for a Roadworks Programme which had a total fund of €34.6m, which was completed successfully.
We are delighted to present Clare County Council’s Annual Report 2021, which outlines the work of the Council in delivering on a wide range of public services and a number of major initiatives during the year.
The Covid-19 pandemic affected but did not stop progress being made by the Project Management Office (PMO) team across a wide range of the county’s major capital projects throughout 2021. Much progress was made by the PMO team during the year on its portfolio of projects, including national and non-national roads projects, flood relief schemes and greenways.
The year 2021 was another extraordinary one locally and globally in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. As in 2020, the impact of Covid-19 is evident throughout this Report. Council staff across the organisation continued to adapt to new ways of working while finding innovative ways to continue to provide its wide range of services.
Water services staff, following all safety protocols, provided an uninterrupted service throughout the year. The Council delivers a service level agreement (SLA) on behalf of Irish Water through an Annual Service Plan.
In addition to meeting the challenges of Covid-19, Clare County Council continued to deliver core local government services across the county, focusing and delivering on key strategic objectives, and creating new opportunities. The Council is responsible for delivering services to 119,000 individuals, with a staff of approximately 975 and an annual expenditure of €217.3m during 2021.
Diverse activities continued in the Environment Section, including waste enforcement, waste management, environmental awareness, energy, climate action, gardening, scientific services (laboratory, water, air), veterinary services and Blue Flag beaches.
In the area of physical development, the 2021 Schedule of Municipal District Works provided
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