Controversial €12m sports centre gets green light

THE green light has finally been given for a controversial €12 million sports centre in Kerry.

Tourism Minister John O’Donoghue has announced that contract documents have been approved for the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex and the local town council can now seek tenders for the project.

A €1.5 million grant has also been allocated for the “dry” side of the project, under the 2004 Capital Sports Programme, it was confirmed yesterday.