Jarvey firm takes licence battle to High Court

A row over the issuing of additional jarvey licences in tourist town Killarney has been brought to the High Court.

Killarney Jaunting Cars Ltd has brought proceedings arising out of what it claims is the Killarney Town Council’s failure to deal with its request to either issue new licenses, or re-issue expired ones, allowing the operation of horse-drawn carriages in the Co Kerry town.

The company currently holds eight of the 37 licences, issued by the council. The operation of a horse-drawn carriage service in Killarney without a licence is an offence under local by laws.