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“This is the right decision” – Minister Norma Foley

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By Michelle Crean

RIGHT DECISION: Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley says the right decision was made.

It came close to the wire on Wednesday morning as devastated Ukrainian mothers and their children had their bags packed and were ready to board the bus to Mayo.

The day before, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, headed by Minister Roderic O'Gorman TD, said that the move would be going ahead. However, with an hour or so before the bus would be leaving Killarney Minister Norma Foley announced that the decision was being reversed.

She said she "welcome's the decision" of her cabinet colleague Minister Roderic O’Gorman.

"This is the right decision," she said. "I think it's hugely important where we have families from the Ukraine who were so well integrated into our communities that we afford them every opportunity to continue to grow and nurture those ties they have made with local communities. I particularly want to acknowledge all that's being achieved in Kerry and in this instance, Killarney, to welcome Ukrainian families.

She also thanked the school communities who, she said, "are doing so much to welcome and to integrate Ukrainian families into our local communities and our local schools".

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Status Orange Weather Warning for Kerry

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Kerry on Wednesday, 27 September, A Status Orange warning for heavy and intense rainfall is in place from 9am to 3pm while […]

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Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Kerry on Wednesday, 27 September,

A Status Orange warning for heavy and intense rainfall is in place from 9am to 3pm while a Status Yellow warning for strong and gusty winds is in place from 7am on Wednesday to 12am on Thursday.

Possible impacts and disruptions include difficult travelling conditions, localised and coastal flooding, power outages, fallen trees and branches and poor visibility.

Kerry County Council is advising members of the public to prepare for severe weather on Wednesday and to ensure that items vulnerable to high winds are stored away. The Council is also advising motorists to travel with extreme caution on Wednesday and to expect surface water and spot flooding on all routes.

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World Rally Champion Phil Mills’ Killarney visit

Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month. The club is celebrating Prodrive’s […]

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Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month.

The club is celebrating Prodrive’s association with the Rally of the Lakes on October 14.

The legendary British motorsport preparation firm was responsible for building some of the most iconic associated with the local rally.

The celebration, which will raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation, will be hosted by the voice of Irish motorsport Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Welshman Mills, who won the 2003 World Rally Championship, alongside Petter Solberg has confirmed his attendance at the Killarney Racecourse-based event.

He is just one of many superstars attending the showcase.
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“Accompanying the stars will be a collection of iconic Prodrive machinery, ranging from the BMW E30 M3, all the way through to the Subaru Group A and World Rally Cars the 1990s and early 2000s,” said Killarney and District Motor Club vice chairman and organiser Mike Shea.

“All proceeds of this event will go directly to the Jack & Jill foundation helping provide support and special care to children across the country and is a once in a lifetime event.”

This event is in association with: Lyons of Limerick; C.Wharton Tool Hire Ltd; BG Motors Ltd; Castleisland Tyre Centre; Aherns Motor Group; Reen’s Rathmore Peugeot; KC Print and Moriarty’s Central Car Sales

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