Taoiseach urges council to 'have a heart' and save Piper's wagon in Kinsale

Event to demand return of showman's wagon to Short Quay to take place at 3pm on Sunday

Bill Piper (standing) and his son, Brendan Piper, (in the jeep) removing their landmark showman's wagon from Kinsale's Short Quay two weeks ago.

The Taoiseach has asked Cork County Council to “have a heart” and allow the Piper’s showman’s wagon to remain in its traditional parking spot in Kinsale.

Micheál Martin made his comments in the Dáil on Wednesday after West Cork TD Christopher O’Sullivan raised the issue with him directly.