Kilkenny business people quiz local election candidates

Business people in Kilkenny have been asking election candidates what they will do for them if they get voted in.

9 different candidates put themselves forward to be questioned in a special debate hosted by the Chamber of Commerce last night.

Broadband, the Central Access scheme and water charges all came up for discussion and as expected rates was another hot topic.

Candidates there on the night were Sean O hArgáin and Tomas Breathnach from Labour, Peter Cleere & Joe Reidy from Fianna Fail, Fine Gaels David Fitzgerald and Joan Fitzpatrick, Rian Coulter of the Green party and 2 Independent candidates Vladek Hanczar and Breda Gardiner.