Kerry council spent almost €1m on major redevelopment project which was later shelved

Plans for HSE primary care centre and theatre in Killarney rejected by council following public opposition

The €47m Áras Phádraig/Lewis Road theatre and primary care centre project was originally voted through by councillors in February — but voted down months later.

Close to €1m has been spent on a redevelopment project for Killarney which has now been shelved, documents released under freedom of information reveal.

The €47m Áras Phádraig/Lewis Road theatre and primary care centre project was originally voted through by councillors in February — but voted down months later.