Kerry Today

Kerry County Council is to issue pilot licences to allow saunas to operate at beaches this summer.

A report by the council’s chief executive, Fearghal Reidy, outlined that these pilot licences are a temporary solution while a review of byelaws takes place. The report said that Kerry County Council will develop appropriate byelaws to accommodate saunas and other appropriate services at designated beach locations. Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris.

John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

Jerry spoke to Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, about this week in the Dáil.

Jerry spoke to Annie O’Mahony from Abbeydorney, who has been calling for action at an accident blackspot in the village. This week, councillors voted to proceed with planned safety works in Abbeydorney!

Yesterday, Saint Francis Special School members met with Kerry County Council to discuss adult day services and respite. Jerry spoke to Jean O’Sullivan Casey, chair of the Parents’ Committee, Keith Bradley, principal of St Francis Special School, and Jacqueline Riordan, who is a parent.

It has been a week since Kenmare local Michael Gaine went missing. Radio Kerry journalist Amber Galwey is in Kenmare as the gardaí are now hosting a press conference.

Gardaí will carry out checkpoints in South Kerry today, as part of the search for missing farmer Michael Gaine.

Jerry spoke to Kathleen O’Regan Shepard, former owner of Kathleen’s Country House Hotel & Hotel, about how she is unhappy with the planned redevelopment of Áras Phádrig on Lewis Road.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin Deputy Pa Daly about his party wanting to motion a confidence of Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. Jerry also spoke to Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, about the antics of the Dáil this week.

Every Wednesday, Tony gives his perspective on listeners’ dilemmas.

Jerry spoke to Ted Creedon about plans in Dingle this May to remember the country’s greatest catastrophe. This year is the 180th anniversary of the Great Famine.