Killarney GPs forced to seek retention

A NUMBER of GPs in Killarney, along with a development company, have been forced to seek planning retention for the use of a building they moved into as a new medical centre last year.

The twin tower block was developed as an office and commercial building. But permission is now required from Killarney Town Council to turn it into a medical centre.

The application follows a ruling by Bord Pleanála in April that the Reeks Gateway Centre required permission for change of use.