A year ago, one of the worst storms on record wreaked havoc in tourist destinations. Twelve months on, our reporters returned to see how residents have coped and what measures, if any, have been taken to lessen future damage

A CHANGE of heart by several Fianna Fáil councillors resulted in three Section 140 planning motions, which seek to direct a county manager to give planning permission against his better judgement, being defeated at yesterday’s meeting of Kerry County Council, in Tralee.