A KERRY TD has called for a review of the income limit for families applying for social housing. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae insists that the existing limit should be raised to give families a better chance of getting a home of their own and he has raised the matter with Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. “Several housing… Continue Reading
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Ferris bring moneylending complaints to gardai
A KERRY TD has said he has received complaints from people borrowing from moneylenders who have had to repay several multiples of what was originally borrowed. Deputy Martin Ferris met with senior gardai in Tralee today to highlight his concerns and to brief them on matters that have been brought to his attention. “Intimidation and… Continue Reading
Danny Tim to deliver keynote oration
HE’S still in the party – now it’s time to throw a party. Cllr Michael Cahill had a very public spat with his Fianna Fail colleagues in the immediate aftermath of the local elections when he was bitterly disappointed not to have been included in the five-year pact for the role of Mayor of Kerry.… Continue Reading
Residents upset by stone throwing attack on house
CONCERN has been voiced about an incident of anti-social behaviour in a Killarney housing estate at the weekend which has upset residents living in the vicinity. It is understood that stones were thrown through an upstairs window and through the glass of the front door of a house in Pinewood Estate. Gardai were alerted and… Continue Reading
‘Hospitality workers in Kerry deserve their dues’
ONE Kerry TD has lashed out at another for planning to vote against a bill which aims to give hospitality workers in Kerry a legal right to the tips they earn. Deputy Martin Ferris said Fine Gael is the only party saying it will be voting against the bill and he called on fellow Kerry… Continue Reading
