Opinion: The Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht has initiated a public consultation for the new Skellig Michael World Heritage Site Management Plan 2019-2029 to replace the 2008-2018 plan. This is the submission from An Taisce, a charity that works to preserve and protect Ireland’s natural and built heritageldest and largest environmental organisations THE combination… Continue Reading
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Fishermen treated as second class citizens
OPINION: After Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae called for a major cull of seals, to prevent further losses being incurred by fishermen, it is being claimed that disaffected fishermen have been denied fair procedure. Here Dr Ciarán Crummey (pictured) who, as a researcher for an Bord Iascaigh Mhara, worked on the problems caused by seals during… Continue Reading
Concern for welfare of patients on waiting lists
Opinion: TD brothers Michael and Danny Healy-Rae have arranged for dozens of patients from Kerry, on long-time waiting lists for medical procedures here, to travel to Belfast where treatment is readily available. And although the patients must pay in advance, they can claim most if not all of the costs back from the HSE. Now,… Continue Reading
Only highest standards will suffice. Anything less and we are doomed
Opinion: Every day during the summer many cyclists passing his house complain that they do not have the safety of a dedicated cycle lane. That is shameful on a national primary road into a major tourist town and county and, Cllr Michael Gleeson writes, all he can do is cringe with embarrassment AT the January… Continue Reading
Over 5,300 greyhounds rehomed in 10 years by Trust
OPINION: A report on plans by a Killarney national school to hold a Night at the Dogs fundraiser, which has angered some animal rights activists who plan to stage a protest at the event, spared a huge debate yesterday. Here, in reply to some criticism that has been levelled at the greyhound racing industry, Josh… Continue Reading
