A round-up of today's other stories in brief
Aldi refused permission for Kenmare store
German discount food store Aldi has been refused permission for an outlet at the entrance to Kenmare, Co Kerry.
The proposal would represent “a poor quality form of development”, An Bord Pleanála ruled as one of its principal reasons for refusal. The local authority had already refused Aldi.
The site at the junction of Ring of Kerry (N70) and Killarney to Kenmare road (N71) is opposite a Centra store and petrol station. An Bord Pleanála ruled against Aldi on the grounds of traffic hazard and location outside the town centre.
Breastfeeding awareness week
A series of events will take place around the country this week to educate mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding.
National Breastfeeding Week begins today and aims to provide expectant and new mothers with information on breastfeeding. The HSE, which is supporting the event, says that while breastfeeding is a natural choice, it is also a skill that needs to be learned.
More information on:
www.breastfeeding.ie
Plan for free car parking in Kerry
Free car parking incentives are being considered in Killarney and Tralee to stop town-centre retail closures and to attract shoppers who are going to centres out of town.
More than 50 retail spaces lie empty in Tralee centre, and Killarney also has a high number of empty spaces.
No charges will apply in some of Killarney's car parks up to 11am each day, in an effort to attract shoppers and people going for coffee.