OVER €1.3 million has been allocated to the development of a major new food hub initiative in Kerry. Education Minister and Kerry TD, Norma Foley, has welcomed the announcement that a further government grant of €1,365,226 has been approved for the Listowel Food Hub Project. This ambitious endeavour, led by the North East West Kerry… Continue Reading
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Drop in complaints reflects impact of lockdown
OVER 2,700 consumer complaints were handled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) in 2020, with 34 per cent of complaints relating to unfit food and 30 per cent to poor hygiene standards. Overall, the 2020 complaints saw a decrease on the 3,460 reported in 2019 but the reduction in numbers largely reflects the… Continue Reading
Link proves essential to community in lockdown
THE Mayor of Kerry has paid tribute to the invaluable service being provided by Local Link Kerry bus operators and drivers throughout the county during the Covid-19 lockdown. With buses operating from Ballylongford to Bonane and Barraduff to Brandon Point, and everywhere in between, Local Link Kerry services provide a very valuable service for those… Continue Reading
Survey revealed over 4c difference in petrol prices and over 5c in diesel
THERE is a 4.1 cent difference between the cheapest and the dearest in the cost of a litre of petrol and a 5.1 cent per litre variation on diesel prices at filling stations in the immediate vicinity of Killarney town, KillarneyToday.com can confirm. A spot check at 10 premises on last Sunday afternoon – two… Continue Reading
Failure to act will cause lasting damage
HOTEL and guesthouse owners in Kerry are again calling for an urgent review of business and employment supports for the hospitality sector following the announcement that it is unlikely to reopen before mid-summer. They are also asking the government to intervene with the banks to ensure that appropriate supports and engagement processes are in place… Continue Reading
