Dog ban on Kerry beaches 'nanny-state nonsense', says Healy-Rae

Puppy in training William and his trainer Damien Brown from Dingle on Inch Beach, take in the kites in the air over the Beach in Co Kerry. Picture: Domnick Walsh

An Independent councillor has said the plan to ban dogs from Blue Flag beaches in Kerry is "nonsensical" and could have an impact on tourism.

New bylaws introduced will see dogs and horses banned from Kerry’s 14 blue flag beaches between 11am and 7pm from June 1 to September 15, to comply with international regulations.