Erosion risk over funding deficit

A lack of funding for coastal protection works is threatening homes and leading to worsening erosion along a vulnerable section of Co Kerry. 

Following storms a year ago, the county council made a submission to the Government for €16m for strengthening coastal defences but received €1.1m for work in the mid-Kerry area.

About €800,000 was spent on urgent work to repair extensive damage and enhance defences at the blue flag Rossbeigh beach.