Zoning decision reversed after public outcry

KERRY County Council has reversed a controversial zoning decision that resulted in an outcry from residents of the scenic Aghadoe area, near Killarney.

Yesterday, the council unanimously decided to rescind a decision, made in January, to zone four acres for an industrial storage facility by businessman and developer Con Duggan, in Aghadoe.

More than 100 submissions opposing the original decision were sent to the council by residents and hoteliers in the area. Public protest meetings were also held.