Killarney

<h3>Deputy Michael Healy Rae has welcomed official news from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage that wedding couples can have their photographs professionally taken in Killarney National Park despite claims to the contrary.</h3>
<p>In a written reply to a recent Dáil question by the Kilgarvan TD, Deputy Michael Healy Rae was assured that there was “absolutely no substance to the recent claims that married couples are not permitted to take their photos”.</p>
<p>“I am pleased to inform the Deputy that there is absolutely no substance to the recent claims that married couples are not permitted to take their photos in Killarney National Park. There has been no change of policy introduced in respect of the treatment of commercial photography in the National Park. Photography by the general public and amateur wildlife photography is permitted within the Park. All commercial events, including professional photography, wedding, promotional, fashion etc., is subject to a permit system. This has been the case for quite some time,&#8221; Minister Darragh O’Brien said.</p>
<p>“A permit has long been required for both insurance and indemnification purposes. It is incumbent upon the professional photographer to apply for a current permit &#8211; which is readily and quickly available. It is a very simple process for the professional photographer to complete and permits apply for the year. The staff of my Department will always accommodate photographers and work with them to ensure safety for all at the National Park.”</p>
<p>Deputy Michael Healy Rae has welcomed confirmation of the policy and is delighted that the long standing tradition of couples taking wedding pictures in Killarney National Park will continue onto another generation of people.</p>
<p>“This is great news as I have received a lot of calls from worried couples, but my advice to them now is to keep smiling for the camera on their most important of days,” Deputy Michael Healy Rae said.</p>
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Wedding couples can keep smiling in Killarney National Park

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