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The local authority is being criticized for its decision to conduct a review of the use of jet skis on Clare beaches over the summer.
It comes as new exemption laws for that county’s beaches have been passed that have also banned inflatable toys in all coastal locations.
Members of the Physical Development SPC last week approved County Council’s new beach laws, with 38 public consultation submissions being considered.
Among the changes that will be observed by visitors to this county’s coastline, inflatable toys are now banned for safety reasons.
Lifeguards have also been asked to record the presence and behavior of personal watercraft users at a number of beaches, including Spanish Point, White Strand Miltown, White Strand Doonbeg and Ballycuggeran, with a review of the matter taking place within a year. .
However, concerns have been expressed about the 12-month review period, with some rescuers here claiming these personal watercraft are helping them save lives on the Clare shores.
Irish Tow Surf Club President Peter Conroy believes the move is excessive.
Further fears have been expressed about the possibility for people with disabilities to access Clare’s coastal areas this summer, with disability advocacy groups suggesting it is difficult to tell the difference between inflatable toys and the devices. of flotation.
Dermot Hayes, who is a member of the Clare Leader Forum, says more work on access facilities is needed on beaches in that county.
The chairman of the Clare County Council Physical Development SPC, however, does not believe the measures will deter people from traveling to coastal areas of the county this summer.
Councilor John Crowe said a review of the use of jet skis on some beaches in the county gives users the opportunity to be more careful in their behavior.
The representative of Fine Gael thinks this is the right decision.
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