Some 27 claims have been taken against the council in Kerry relating to trips and falls in the revamped Tralee Town Square and environs. The open space, a trading area since the 1700s, was redeveloped and resurfaced in 2004 at a cost of €2m, but has recently been described as “the most dangerous area in Ireland”. It is understood that only a percentage of those who tripped on the limestone surface would have taken claims. The town square was revamped with grey bollards against a cream French limestone surface, but concerns were soon raised about how slippery it became when wet. “This may involve the subdivision of the open areas within the town square thereby creating desire lines which would ultimately require new paved surfaces,” the council said in a written reply to Ms Foley.

Source: Irish Examiner January 16, 2020 20:37 UTC