Quarry jobs in the balance

Clare County Council’s decision to restrict the multi-million euro expansion of Whelan’s quarry in Ennis could result in the loss of 110 jobs.

The Whelan Group is one of the country’s biggest quarry operators and last month the planning authority allowed Whelan Limestone Quarries to expand their operation, although planning was refused on two parts of the plan with permission to expire after a ten year period.
Whelan’s had planned to extend the life of the quarry in Ennis by 26 years, but following the refusal of Clare County Council to grant permission, the group believe that it could result in the termination of 110 jobs.