Local Authorities Driving Economic Development Tom Coughlan Clare County Manager
Overview
How are Local Authorities Driving Economic Development?
Driving Economic Development Through 2,300 Actions
2,300 Actions These Actions Include:
The Future Role of Local Authorities in Driving Economic Development
ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS
How Are Clare Local Authorities Driving Economic Development?
Clare Local Authorities – Our Strategy to Drive Economic Development
Our Strategic Strengths
Shannon Airport
Renewable Energy
Shannon Estuary
Innovation
Tourism
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Our Plans
Shannon Airport
Independence. Development of Landbank. Task Force Report. International Aviation Services Centre (IASC). Transatlantic Airport for west of Ireland.
Shannon Estuary Deep water potential for marine related development. Special Area of Conservation / Special Protection Area - restrictions on zoning. Plan to manage balance between environment and economic development. Inter local authority/ agency/ government department (19 partners). SIFP for Shannon Estuary 9 strategic development locations identified for large scale marine related development. International promotion and marketing of the sites.
Renewable Energy – Examples of Outcomes Wind – Mount Callan Wave – Test Sites Biomass – Carbon Sole High Level Pumped Storage proposal
Innovation  Model of Partnership.  Facilitates new start-up businesses.
Tourism Clare Tourism Forum Cliffs of Moher Loop Head The Burren Ennis Bunratty Wild Atlantic Way Lough Derg Shannon Airport
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