300 people protest plans to replace county development boards

Upwards of 300 people yesterday protested outside a meeting of Kerry County Council over plans to set up local community development committees to replace county development boards.

300 people protest plans to replace county development boards

After discussing the issue for two hours, the council rejected plans drawn up by Environment Minister Phil Hogan, but county manager Tom Curran made it clear he intended to set up the committees, as he was obliged under law.

“People might believe that if they vote this down it will go away, but nothing could be further from the truth,” Mr Curran said.

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