LEARNER drivers in Killarney have no option but to wait an average of 15 weeks to be called for their driving test but some are waiting up to 18 weeks, it has emerged. Kerry TD John Brassil has urged Transport Minister, Shane Ross, to consider a maximum waiting time for tests in a bid to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Politics
Neily to add the ballot to the ballad
FIANNA Fail has added a star name to the ballot paper for the local elections in Killarney. And a rousing musical ballad specially penned for the campaign could be in the pipeline. Popular musician and singer Neily O’Connor – well known throughout the county for his performances at weddings, socials and other celebrations – has… Continue Reading
‘He is the captain of the ship and he has to go’
A KERRY Fianna Fail politician has urged his party to support a vote of no confidence in Health Minister Simon Harris. Cllr Michael Cahill said the public is outraged at the new children’s hospital budget overrun fiasco and want the government to be accountable and not perceived to be squandering hundreds of millions of euros.… Continue Reading
Call to release Brian McCarthy from jail
A KERRY TD has called for the immediate release of a Killarney man who has been jailed for contempt of court. Anti-eviction campaigner Brian McCarthy (47) was committed to prison, along with Tommy Collins, of Dysart, Corofin, at Ennis Circuit Court, following a hearing concerning the Bank of Ireland’s attempts to repossess a home near… Continue Reading
‘The practice of fake municipal councils should cease’
A FORMER Mayor of Killarney has called for the municipal district council system to be scrapped in favour of a return to the old town council set-up. Sean Counihan said it would be in the best interests of democracy and he described the whole notion of municipal district councils as fraudulent as, he maintained, they… Continue Reading
