Despite shortage of hotel beds in Kilkenny there were concerns raised regarding plans for one hotel that’s now been refused says Cllr Seán Ó hArgáin

Kilkenny city’s Labour Councillor’s been reacting to the refusal by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a hotel project.

Plans by Penny Pudding Limited to build a 67-bed facility on the corner of Pennyfeather Lane & Pudding Lane in the heart of the city had been granted permission by the county council but this was appealed by a number of local residents and businesses.

Yesterday we revealed how the planning authority has overturned the decision.

Cllr O’hArgain has been telling KCLR News’ Martin Quilty that while more hotel beds are needed, we have to be careful of where we add them;