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Green light for introduction of busking bye-laws in Killarney

Mar 29, 2023 17:34 By radiokerrynews
Green light for introduction of busking bye-laws in Killarney
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Councillors in Killarney have backed the introduction of busking bye-laws in the town.

They voted today to adopt the bye-laws to regulate street performers.

They’ll prohibit sound levels over 80 decibels, give buskers a two-hour time limit, and force a 50-metre distance between performers.

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Killarney Municipal District created these street performers bye laws to regulate and control buskers in the town.

They previously went out on public consultation, and were today adapted by councillors.

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These bye-laws will come into effect on June 1st, and mean a person can’t perform in a public place without a Performance Permit issued by the municipal district.

Buskers can only perform between 11am and 9pm; they can’t produce sound greater than 80 decibels, and there must be a 50-metre distance between performers.

They can only stay in a specific location for a maximum of two hours in any day, before moving to a different street, not within 50 metres of his/her previous location.

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They also can’t reserve a space by arriving early.

Street performers playing music and singing must have a sufficient repertoire to avoid constant repetition.

Where a bye-law is contravened, an authorised person or garda may serve a Fixed Payment Notice of €75.

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Anyone convicted in court can face a fine of up to €1,500.

 

 

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