Kerry cutbacks ‘not as high as feared’

A higher-than-expected number of Kerry people have paid the controversial household charge, which means cuts in government funding for local services will not be as severe as had been feared.

As a result of a 71% compliance rate, Kerry County Council will receive its full allocation for the final quarter of the year. A minimum 65% compliance is needed to receive the full sum.

However, a cut of €417,000, made in relation to the third quarter, will stand.