Suitability of Kerry Direct Provision centre questioned after a quarter of residents test positive for Covid-19

The central heating system in the Kerry direct provision centre where at least 25 people have tested positive for Covid-19 has been in disrepair since last December.
Suitability of Kerry Direct Provision centre questioned after a quarter of residents test positive for Covid-19
Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 07:33
Mick Clifford

Additional reporting: Aoife Moore

The central heating system in the Kerry direct provision centre where at least 25 people have tested positive for Covid-19 has been in disrepair since last December.

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