Council withdraws action against Danny Healy Rae over promotion sign

The image of independent TD Danny Healy Rae above the family pub in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry, that Kerry County Council wanted removed under planning legislation.
Kerry County Council is halting its action under planning legislation against Danny Healy Rae, in its attempt to get the TD to remove an image of himself from over his pub in Kilgarvan.
A council spokesman confirmed it was withdrawing the action, which was listed in the Circuit Civil Court, saying it would “not be prudent” to proceed any further. The council felt it would have little chance of success, following further submissions, along with an earlier decision at the court in Killarney, the council statement said.