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Killarney people in favour of retaining two-metre social distancing rules.

By Sean Moriarty

The majority of Killarney people are not in favour of reducing the current two-metre social distancing rule to one-metre a Killarney Advertiser poll has revealed.

Nearly a 1,000 readers of the town’s longest serving news weekly took part in a social media poll this week. Of the 911 people that voted 574 of them said keep the current regulation as it stands.

A further 337 were opposed to idea and want the distancing to be reduced to one metre.

Several people commented on the Facebook poll with the vast majority of commenters supporting the two-metre rule.

“Stick with the guidance of Dr. Holohan. If he says two metres, then follow his rules! Simple.! He’s the expert in this-we are not,” posted Maeve Foley.

Tralee clothes shop owner Danny Leane said: “Two meters will be staying in my boutique on Monday regardless of what any politician will say.”

While Neil Kelly added: “Even if the distance is reduced to one metre in the near future, keeping a two metre distance (especially in busy areas) would remain a safer approach.”

Others were concerned about the way some people were disregarding the rules.
“People climb on top of you to get to items on shelves,” said Joan Keating.

“Stick with the two metres until the advice changes from the medical experts who have got us this far,” said Maureen Collier while Kathleen Fitzgerald added: “If it's working why change it.”

With the current 5km travel restriction set to lift on Monday, many Killarney people are looking forward to visiting family and friends.