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Judge dismisses parts of Jarvey licensing action
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 22 October 2015, Mr Justice Max Barrett dismissed parts of a judicial review action brought by Killarney Jaunting Cars Ltd against Kerry County Council. The company had sought new or re‑issued licences for horse‑drawn carriages, claiming the council had failed to issue or renew licences and had acted unlawfully. The council argued that only 37 licences could be accommodated due to traffic constraints. The judge found no evidence of a breach of natural or constitutional justice and noted that the company did not hold any current licences, though it had previously held eight. He declined to decide on whether expired licences had automatically reverted to the council, stating he could address that if the court was asked in the future. He urged jarvey operators to obtain current licences and suggested the council consider future licence numbers in light of a pending traffic study. The matter was adjourned to November for further consideration.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge dismisses parts of Jarvey licensing action. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2015-10-22 Publication
Why: In order to satisfy the demand, the company asked Killarney Town Council in 2012 about obtaining extra licences. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
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