One-third of Cahersiveen Direct Provision residents tested for Covid-19

Just 30 of the more than 90 residents in a hotel-turned-direct provision centre, the Skellig Star in the centre of Cahersiveen town, have been tested for Covid-19, public representatives were informed last night in a conference call with HSE doctors and personnel.

There is mounting concern in the Kerry town over a lack of social distancing among the residents, after four were diagnosed with the disease on Tuesday. Community and business leaders were only informed on Saturday evening, after seeking a meeting with local management.