Serious shortage of chefs in Kerry putting tourism at risk, say councillors

The shortage of chefs in Kerry is so severe that the county council yesterday discussed calling on the the Department of Tourism to intervene.

Kenmare Fine Gael councillor Patrick Connor-Scarteen said the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport should make incentives available “to attract more chefs and people to the catering industry”.

Currently restaurants and hotels in Kerry “are experiencing severe shortages”, Mr Connor-Scarteen said.