Michael Healy-Rae trailer advert investigated for obstruction

Gardaí in Listowel, Co Kerry, are seeking to clarify if a large trailer promoting Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae which has been parked in a notorious speed trap, is obstructing the operation of speed vans.

However, Mr Healy-Rae, a candidate in the newly- formed constituency of Kerry, yesterday insisted that the huge trailer at the Six Crosses on the N69 midway between Tralee and Listowel is on private land — and he has permission from the landowner.

“The question is does the speed van have express permission to park there?” Mr Healy-Rae said when asked for a comment.