An incoming West Clare councillor says improving rural broadband connectivity will be one of her chief aims while serving on the local authority.
Former Ennis Chamber CEO Rita McInerney has been selected by a Fianna Fáil convention to be co-opted onto Clare County Council, after receiving a tally of 40 votes.
The Doonbeg native, who also runs McInerney’s Shop in the popular tourist village, will be filling the seat vacated by Councillor Bill Chambers, who announced his resignation from politics last month.
The 2024 Fianna Fáil Local Election candidate has been telling Clare FM’s Seán Lyons that having strong broadband connectivity not only improves quality of life, but enables people to work from home and makes local businesses more competitive.
You can listen to the full interview below.
