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Calls for EV charging points on the Ring of Kerry
The Fianna Fáil Deputy Mayor of Kerry, Councillor Michael Cahill has called on Kerry County Council to install more EV charging points on the Ring of kerry "as a matter of urgency'.
"Electric Vehicle Charging Points at regular intervals along the Ring of Kerry route, at all towns and villages, to accommodate residents and visitors who drive Electric vehicles and to encourage both visitors and residents to move away from the Petrol and Diesel options," he told a recent meetiing of Kerry Conty Council.
Kerry County Council stated that it “is committed to supporting and facilitating the installation of EV charge points throughout the county. However, to date, the Council has not installed and does not operate any public EV charge points but has worked with the private sector to facilitate the installation of EV charge points in a number of public car parks.”
“Sales of new Electric and Hybrid cars in the first couple of months account for 20% of Irish car sales which indicates a sharp rise over the past three years or so. When encouraging visitors and residents alike to use EVs, we have a responsibility to provide the facilities to charge them,” added Cahill.
“None of us could envisage travelling the Ring of Kerry, if diesel or petrol was available only in Killarney. We all expect that we can refuel in Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Sneem or anywhere else along the route that we might decide to stop at. How can we expect locals or tourists, who drive an EV, to be any different?” said the Rossbeigh based Councillor.
“The world of transport is evolving, apparently towards EVs and here in Kerry we must evolve with it. We must be proactive not reactive, and make every effort to be ready with EV Charging Points in place to serve our motoring public."
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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