Kerry Today

Caroline Reidy of NFP HR Solutions, an Aon company, is one of the country’s leading experts in human resources. In this regular feature, she answers your workplace questions relating to your rights and entitlements whether you are an employee, employer, manager or self-employed. If you’ve a question for Caroline, email, in confidence, kerrytoday@radiokerry.ie

Yesterday, new Cathaoirligh and mayors were elected across all of Kerry’s Municipal Districts, with Tralee being the first to hold an AGM yesterday morning. Jerry spoke to the new Mayor of Tralee, Fine Gael councillor Angie Baily on her reaction to being elected and her plans for the year.

Jerry spoke to Martin Leane, PRO of the Kerry Supporters’ Club, about the big demand for buses to the Kerry vs Tyrone All-Ireland quarter-final on Saturday evening and the disappointment that another Kerry championship game is only available to watch on GAA+.

Jerry spoke to Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture on succeeding Michael Healy-Rae in the role. The former Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration also spoke on the citizenship ceremonies taking place in Killarney this week.

Jerry broadcast live from Lisselton National School and discussed whether falling pupil numbers in rural schools can be attributed to restrictive planning regulations. He spoke to:

- acting principal of Lisselton National School Regina Walsh

- deputy principal of Coolard NS Dermot O’Connor

- President of the Irish Planning Institute, Gavin Lawlor

- Robert Bunyan of Ballydonoghue GAA club

- Lisselton NS 5th class pupil Cian Houlihan and 6th class pupils Aoibhin Kissane and Emma Mai Broderick

- Noelle Hegarty of Ballydonoghue Community Alert

- Green Party senator Malcolm Noonan

- Katie McNamara, music teacher with the Ballydonoghue Comhaltas branch

- Musicians and former Lisselton NS pupils, MJ Collins and Jack Purcell.

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