Local traders such as this florist are up in arms over proposals by the Town Council to charge them for displaying their wares outside their shop premises. The legislation allowing local authorities to charge a fee for issuing licenses allowing shops and cafes to display goods or put out tables and chairs and advertising signs has been in place for ten years but it's only now that it's being enforced. The traders, naturally, are not very happy about the charges, which is some cases could mount up to a couple of thousand Euro, at a time when many are struggling for survival.
The owner of this flower shop argued that her colourful displays of flowers adds to the attractiveness of the town.