A Clare social housing estate could lead the way in front garden driveway conversions.

Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle has proposed a pilot scheme be devised for Church Drive in Clarecastle to allow residents to convert their front gardens into driveways as a means of alleviating on-street traffic congestion.

Responding to the proposal, Ennis Municipal District says the idea is "interesting and innovative" while committing to investigating the viability of such a project.

Councillor Guilfoyle says residents are "suffering" due to the amount of cars on the road.