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Calls to extend N22 Public consultation timeframes
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By Sean Moriarty
Residents of the Tiernaboul area are calling for Kerry County Council to extend the deadline for the public consultation period on the proposed Killarney bypass and new road to Farranfore.
The deadline for submissions and comments on four different routes between Farranfore and Lissivigeen ends today (Friday).
Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, the consultation process was carried out online. Interested parties were invited to view the various proposed routes via https://n22publicconsultation.virtualeventspace.io/.
These is a change from previous public consultations where maps and other project details would go on display in a public building like a town hall or library.
Many residents affected by the proposed routes are having difficulty understanding the maps published online and are calling for a more traditional approach to the consultation.
One idea being floated is to place the maps on display in a public building, like previous ones, but invite residents to examine the drawings by appointment. These measures, residents say, will help them get a better understanding of what is proposed and at the same time adhere to current COVID-19 restrictions.
Local man Chris Kelliher has visited over 100 households in the area and says the majority are left in the dark about what is happening.
“We need to defer the consultation until we are allowed look at the maps properly, what is the sudden rush in getting this over the line so fast,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.
“At least put the drawings on display and let us look at them, give every house a half-hour slot and let the people see for themselves. This is going to affect everyone in Tiernaboul but no one had full understanding of what is going on.”
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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