Anger over unused autism centre in Kerry

Five years after the completion of a €1.3m residential centre for adults with autism, the Co Kerry facility remains unoccupied.

Anger over unused autism centre in Kerry
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 - 06:30
Anne Lucey

Five years after the completion of a €1.3m residential centre for adults with autism, the Co Kerry facility remains unoccupied.

The Irish Society for Autism (ISA) was supported by Kerry County Council and organisers of various charity events in developing a purpose-built single-story home for eight people at Dromavalla, Ballyseedy, near Tralee.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Domestic abuse Woman more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows
Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement
New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro Development board of National Children's Hospital to seek damages due to BAM delays
CourtsAutismPlace: KerryPlace: Co KerryPlace: DromavallaPlace: BallyseedyPlace: TraleePlace: Co MeathPlace: IrelandPerson: KerryPerson: Jimmy AdamsPerson: PatriciaPerson: JamesPerson: AdamsPerson: Tara MatthewsOrganisation: Irish Society for AutismOrganisation: ISAOrganisation: Kerry County CouncilOrganisation: HSEOrganisation: Ring of KerryOrganisation: Radio KerryOrganisation: Cork Kerry Community Health ServicesOrganisation: Health Information and Quality Authority
<p>IFI is facing a Workplace Relations Commission case brought by former chief executive Francis O’Donnell (pictured), who alleges he was blackmailed by a sitting senator in relation to his suspension in 2002 of the brother of IFI’s former chair, Fintan Gorman.</p>

Inland Fisheries Ireland admits to 'ongoing and uphill struggle' to win back public trust

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited