Confusion in Killarney over the days traders in the town are open for buisness.
In the Kerry town of Killarney traders are losing money as businesses open and closed on different days of the week.
It's estimated that thousands of pounds is lost each week because shopping in Killarney is such a confusing matter.
Drapery shops and dry cleaners are closed on Mondays. Grocers, butchers and chemists are closed on Thursdays. Garages are closed on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Chairman of Killarney Urban Council Michael Courtney says that business in the town is losing money and wants to see one agreed day for closure.
Michael Courtney says that traders want a uniform closing day but are unable to agree on whether it should be Monday or Thursday.
Senator Michale Moynihan supports the campaign for a uniform closing day in order to protect trade in the town. He believes that the council has no place in making this decision and it is a matter for the traders and the trade unions. He also says that the problem is seasonal. During the summer months, there is a six day opening in the town.
Killarney Junior Chamber of Commerce carried out a survey but could not find a resolution as traders were unable to agree on a solution amongst themselves. Traders now say the delay in finding a solution is losing them money.
A former president of the Junior Chamber says that having carried out a survey, the chamber itself was still confused about which traders were operating on which days. If this is the case, how can the general public know? He believes that the traders need to agree on one day when they are closed for business.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 21 February 1975. The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.
