Signs point to deal on posts

STEPS were taken yesterday towards a compromise over National Roads Authority (NRA) plans to remove iconic signs in tourist areas.

One of the signsposts, in the Burren village of Ballyvaughan, had been used by Tourism Ireland in advertising the country globally. The Ballyvaughan Tearooms signs had been in place for 29 years.

The issue was raised in the Senate yesterday by Martin Conway (FG).