Councillors cautious over plans to transfer 27 acres to state ownership

STRONG reservations have been expressed about a move by a local authority to offload land banks earmarked for social and affordable housing.

John Breen, the director of housing services in Kerry, has recommended that about 27 acres in Kenmare, Ardfert, Waterville, Sneem, Milltown and Knocknagoshel be transferred to the state under a land aggregation scheme.

The council would, as a result, make considerable savings in loan charges — €500,000 by 2013.