Kerry County Council has said it cannot complete the purchase of a prime 50-acre site for community and amenity use in Kenmare, which it had bid for with Nama, because the lands do not have the vacant possession required.

A survival plan for Ladbrokes bookmakers in Ireland has been approved by the High Court.

ONE of the businessmen who gave Bertie Ahern €50,000 while he was Finance Minister saw his company wound up yesterday with debts of nearly €1 million.