The government decision to provide free contraception, on a phased basis, beginning with women aged 17 to 25, has been welcomed by the Green Party’s representative in Killarney. Cabinet approved an amendment to the Health (Exemptions from Charges for Acute In-Patient Services) Bill 2022 which will insert provisions to provide for the free contraception for… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Politics
Keeping the light on is a real concern
A Kerry TD has spoken about his party’s proposal for an emergency budget to help workers and families deal with the cost of living crisis. Deputy Pa Daly said he is inundated with calls and emails from people who are struggling as, in many cases, they cannot afford the petrol to drive to work. “With… Continue Reading
Town’s first citizen ‘led by example’
Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has praised the major role played by Cllr Marie Moloney during her term as Mayor of Killarney and thanked her for her great work on behalf of the town. In a statement issued following the annual general meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council, the Executive of the Chamber said… Continue Reading
Lethal junction tops new mayor’s must-do list
The newly elected Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Niall Kelleher, has said the treacherous junction linking the Bypass Road with upper Lewis Road will be his number one priority for his 12-month term in office. Cllr Kelleher defeated Cllr Donal Grady in a vote for the chain of office with Cllr John O’Donoghue elected deputy mayor… Continue Reading
More housing the top priority for new first citizen
John Francis Flynn was this afternoon elected unopposed as Mayor of Kerry and immediately outlined housing, improvements to the health service, greater access to third level education and the further development of Kerry Airport as his top priorities. Cllr Flynn (31) becomes the first mayor from the Killorglin electoral area since the late Danny Kissane… Continue Reading
