Irish Examiner view: Policing 'poor quality' busking a recipe for trouble

Killarney bylaws seeking to eradicate repetition and vulgar language are understandable enough, but enforcement officers may also need to be judges of what is good music and singing

Deciding whether or not a musician’s playing or singing is of poor quality is a subjective matter.

Holidaymakers heading for Co Kerry may notice something different about Killarney in the coming months. The regulation of buskers is now official in the popular tourist destination, with bylaws in place for just that purpose.

What this means in practice is yet to be determined, but in theory this development will give enforcement officers on the streets of Killarney powers to ensure that there is compliance with these new bylaws.