A number of watersports groups have said that a proposed ban on jet skis at beaches and piers off the coast of Clare is "not the answer" to the rise in complaints there about their improper use. Further submissions seen by the Irish Examiner have claimed the personal watercraft are "bringing oils and pollutants into clear swimming waters" and "cause huge noise pollution". However, attempts by the Clare County Council to ban jet skis at several locations along the coast as part of new beach bylaws have met a raft of objections from water safety groups who claim there is no basis for the proposals. The Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club and other water groups have previously objected to the draft plan to ban jet skis at White Strand Beach, Spanish Point, and Kilkee. Water Safety Ireland (WSI) has said personal watercraft have been invaluable in conducting rescues off the Clare coastline.

Source: Irish Examiner June 15, 2021 10:18 UTC