THE prospect of a united Ireland is closer than it has ever been but it’s not inevitable, the high-profile Killarney Economic Conference heard this Friday. Former First Minister in the Welsh Assembly, Carwyn Jones, addressed the issue during the course of an engaging event in the Brehon Hotel where Brexit, the future of Northern Ireland… Continue Reading
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Health service comments spark angry retort
ONE of the first verbal spats of the general election campaign has broken out between Sin Fein candidate Cllr Pat Day and Fine Gael’s Cllr Mike Kennelly over a suggestion that the health service could be privatised. Cllr Kennelly said it is clear that the current health service is not working and a whole new… Continue Reading
Drugs trade allowed to fester and grow
A NEW series of measures has been proposed to increase the powers and resources of local gardaí in the fight against drugs – and additional recruits is the main priority identified. Kerry general election candidate, Cllr Norma Moriarty, said the county is not immune to the scourge of drugs and related crime which has seeped… Continue Reading
Gleeson decides to keep it local
THE Mayor of Killarney has opted not to contest the February 8 general election but he admitted that he almost had a change of heart after initially saying he would not be a candidate. Following a meeting of his Kerry Independent Alliance Party last week, Cllr Michael Gleeson said a decision had been taken not… Continue Reading
Posters warning issued to election candidates
ELECTION candidates and their representatives have been reminded by Kerry County Council that, under Section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, it is an offence to attach any poster to any road traffic sign or pole. Traffic and road signs are specifically designed to be clearly read by passing motorists and election posters can… Continue Reading
