KERRY County Council is to be asked to divulge exactly how much money has been spent on the Safe Streets campaign implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae has tabled a question for next Monday’s meeting of the local authority to ascertain how much the mobility plan has cost to date. He… Continue Reading
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Cycling officer sought to ensure value and quality
THE Green Party in Kerry is calling for the appointment of an experienced cycling officer to oversee the development of cycling and walking facilities to ensure they are high quality and value for money. Over €1.5 million is to be invested in such projects in Killarney and Tralee. In Killarney €210,000 will be spent on… Continue Reading
Healy-Raes welcome funds for local roads
THE allocation of funding of over €2.6 million for Kerry under the government’s July stimulus plan has been welcomed by Deputy Danny Healy-Rae and Cllrs Maura and Johnny Healy-Rae. The funding includes €100,000 to replace the bridge at Gort in Kilgarvan, €37,500 for Gortlahard Road, €75,000 for Coomoughla Road, €50,000 for Inchees Road and €40,000… Continue Reading
‘Colourful event’ plannned for council offices
KERRY County Council has been accused of not acting swiftly enough or with sufficient conviction on the issue of tackling climate change and biodiversity by an action group planning what it describes as “a colourful event” at the local authority’s office this afternoon. Extinction Rebellion Kerry members plan to hand a letter outlining several concerns… Continue Reading
Former senator from Killarney on dinner guest list
A SENIOR Kerry politician has insisted that people should remember the many good things Phil Hogan did while he served as European Commissioner. MEP Seán Kelly said there is no doubt that Mr Hogan was a very effective and highly respected commissioner but he is now paying “a high price” for serious errors in judgement.… Continue Reading
