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.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 - 00:00

Donal Hickey

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.

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Courts Politics Place: Kerry Place: Kenmare Place: Ardfert Place: Waterville Place: Sneem Place: Milltown Place: Knocknagoshel Person: John Breen Person: Johnny Healy-Rae Person: Breeda Moynihan Cronin Person: Cllr Person: John Brassil Person: Breen Person: Tom Curran Organisation: Department of the Environment Organisation: FF

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