A local authority is to continue supporting a swimming pool complex in a well-known seaside resort, this year.

Three different sets of financial records, none of which match, have been submitted to Kerry County Council for a recently-closed swimming pool complex in a popular seaside resort, it was revealed yesterday.

Concerned, paid-up members of a swimming pool complex, closed all this week, have been backed by senior managers of Kerry County Council in demanding an explanation from the centre’s management.

Fears for the future of a €5m swimming pool complex in Ballybunion could lead to Kerry Co Council being forced to pay almost €4m to the Government.

DESPITE warnings of getting into another “Jeanie Johnson debacle”, Kerry County Council has agreed to guarantee a €3.8m State grant for a pool and leisure centre in Ballybunion.